This Day in History Class

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A corpse flower blooms in the United States for the first time - June 8th, 1937 Jun 08, 2022

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On this day in 1937, North America’s first recorded corpse flower bloom took place at the New York Botanical Garden.

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The original Legoland theme park opens in Billund, Denmark - June 7th, 1968 Jun 07, 2022

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On this day in 1968, the first theme park dedicated to LEGO bricks opened in the company’s hometown of Billund, Denmark.

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The first drive-in movie theater opens - June 6th, 1933 Jun 06, 2022

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On this day in 1933, Richard Hollingshead opened the world's first drive-in theater in Camden, New Jersey.

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Rock music is banned in Santa Cruz, California - June 3rd, 1956 Jun 03, 2022

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On this day in 1956, the town of Santa Cruz, California, issued a blanket ban on rock and roll at public gatherings.

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The Rum Riot wreaks havoc in Portland, Maine - June 2nd, 1855 Jun 02, 2022

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On this day in 1855, roughly 3,000 people stormed city hall in Portland, Maine, looking for a secret stash of alcohol that had been illegally purchased by the mayor.

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The 'Battle of the Beanfield' breaks out at Stonehenge - June 1st, 1985 Jun 01, 2022

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On this day in 1985, a convoy of nearly 600 New Age travelers was assaulted by British police on its way to an annual event at Stonehenge.

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The League of American Wheelmen forms in Newport, Rhode Island - May 31st, 1880 May 31, 2022

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On this day in 1880, cycling fans from across the U.S. gathered to establish the League of American Wheelmen, the first national organization dedicated to the bicycle.

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Blue Ribbon Sports changes its name to Nike - May 30th, 1971 May 30, 2022

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On this day in 1971, with its first shipment of shoes set to go out the next day, the Blue Ribbon Sports company changed its name to Nike, Inc.

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Walt Disney releases the animated short film "Three Little Pigs" - May 27th, 1933 May 27, 2022

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On this day in 1933, the animated short “Three Little Pigs” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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Feral teenager Kaspar Hauser is found wandering the streets of Nuremberg - May 26th, 1828 May 26, 2022

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On this day in 1828, a teenage boy with a mysterious past appeared alone in the public square of what is now Nuremberg, Germany.

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