This Day in History Class

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The first Sony Walkman goes on sale - July 1st, 1979 Jul 01, 2024

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On this day in 1979, the original Sony Walkman portable cassette player was released in Japan.

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Flashback episode - June 28th Jun 28, 2024

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Please enjoy these June 28th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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The FBI foils Operation Pastorius - June 27th, 1942 Jun 27, 2024

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On this day in 1942, the FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States by submarine.

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Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is published - June 26th, 1948 Jun 26, 2024

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On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”

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Rose O’Neill is born - June 25th, 1874 Jun 25, 2024

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On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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Mark Twain patents a self-pasting scrapbook - June 24th, 1873 Jun 24, 2024

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On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.

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Columbia Records introduces long-playing discs - June 21st, 1948 Jun 21, 2024

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On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP.

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"The Huckleberry Hound Show" wins an Emmy - June 20th, 1960 Jun 20, 2024

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On this day in 1960, "The Huckleberry Hound Show" became the first animated TV series to win an Emmy.

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Eratosthenes calculates the Earth's circumference using a stick - June 19th, 240 BC Jun 19, 2024

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On this day in 240 BC, ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth.

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Susan B. Anthony is put on trial for voting - June 18th, 1873 Jun 18, 2024

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On this day in 1873, American suffragist Susan B. Anthony was found guilty of voting illegally in the 1872 presidential election.

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