This Day in History Class

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A town in Massachusetts makes a giant cheese ball for Thomas Jefferson - July 20th, 1801 Jul 20, 2022

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On this day in 1801, the town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, made a 1,235-pound cheese wheel as a gift for President Thomas Jefferson.

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Two supertankers collide in the Caribbean Sea - July 19th, 1979 Jul 19, 2022

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On this day in 1979, during a tropical storm, two enormous supertankers collided off the coast of Tobago.

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The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile hits the streets of Chicago - July 18th, 1936 Jul 18, 2022

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On this day in 1936, Oscar Mayer’s original Wienermobile made its debut in the company’s hometown of Chicago.

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A school bus is hijacked in Chowchilla, California - July 15th, 1976 Jul 15, 2022

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On this day in 1976, three men kidnapped a school bus driver and 26 children in Chowchilla, California.

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Dr. Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care is published - July 14th, 1946 Jul 14, 2022

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On this day in 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock’s seminal book about child care was published for the first time.

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P. T. Barnum’s museum mysteriously burns to the ground - July 13th, 1865 Jul 13, 2022

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On this day in 1865, P. T. Barnum’s American Museum in New York City was destroyed in a mysterious fire.

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“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979 Jul 12, 2022

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On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.

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An American surgeon creates controversy after using zippers in place of stitches - July 11th, 1985 Jul 11, 2022

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On this day in 1985, Dr. Harry Harlan Stone announced the successful use of zippers to open and close surgical incisions.

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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung dies - July 8th, 1994 Jul 08, 2022

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On this day in 1994, Communist dictator and founder of North Korea Kim Il-Sung died of a heart attack.

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Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court - July 7th, 1981 Jul 07, 2022

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On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated court of appeals judge Sandra Day O’Connor to be the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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