This Day in History Class

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Louis IX burns every copy of the Talmud in France - June 17th, 1242 Jun 17, 2024

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On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.

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The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777 Jun 14, 2024

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On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

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Charles Osborne contracts the longest case of hiccups on record - June 13th, 1922 Jun 13, 2024

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On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later.

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Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897 Jun 12, 2024

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On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife.

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The first full-size hovercraft is launched - June 11th, 1959 Jun 11, 2024

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On this day in 1959, the world’s first hovercraft set off on its maiden voyage from the Isle of Wight.

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Flashback episode - June 10th Jun 10, 2024

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Please enjoy these June 10th (and June 9th) flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866 Jun 07, 2024

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On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington.

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Chicago's first elevated train line begins operation - June 6th, 1892 Jun 06, 2024

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On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.

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Ruth Benedict is born - June 5th, 1887 Jun 05, 2024

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On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.

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The first shopping carts are introduced - June 4th, 1937 Jun 04, 2024

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On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.

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