This Day in History Class

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Notorious pirate Captain William Kidd is captured in Boston - July 6th, 1699 Jul 06, 2022

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On this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested and jailed in Boston on charges of piracy.

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The first bikini swimsuit makes its debut in Paris - July 5th, 1946 Jul 05, 2022

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On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced the world to the bikini.

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Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - July 4th, 1881 Jul 04, 2022

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On this day in 1881, the Tuskegee State Normal School, now Tuskegee University, opened its doors to students for the first time.

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The U.S. Postal Service introduces the ZIP Code - July 1st, 1963 Jul 01, 2022

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On this day in 1963, the ZIP Code was introduced as part of a nationwide effort to improve the speed of mail delivery in the United States.

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French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope - June 30th, 1859 Jun 30, 2022

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On this day in 1859, French daredevil Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

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The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir - June 29th, 1995 Jun 29, 2022

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On this day in 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docked in orbit with the Russian space station Mir.

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Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone - June 28th, 1846 Jun 28, 2022

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On this day in 1846, Belgian musician and inventor Adolphe Sax secured the patent for a brand new instrument: the saxophone.

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The first Newbery Medal for children’s literature is awarded - June 27th, 1922 Jun 27, 2022

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On this day in 1922, the Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time as a way to recognize excellence in children’s literature.

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Pablo Picasso's first major exhibition opens in Paris - June 24th, 1901 Jun 24, 2022

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On this day in 1901, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso held the first major exhibition of his artwork at a gallery in Paris.

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The Charlie Daniels Band releases its hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - June 23rd, 1979 Jun 23, 2022

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On this day in 1979, The Charlie Daniels Band released a hit single called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

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