This Day in History Class

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"Casey at the Bat" is published - June 3rd, 1888 Jun 03, 2024

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On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner.

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London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859 May 31, 2024

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On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time.

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Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593 May 30, 2024

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On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.

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The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913 May 29, 2024

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On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912 May 28, 2024

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On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break.

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Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986 May 27, 2024

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On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

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Flashback episode - May 24th May 24, 2024

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Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900 May 23, 2024

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On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.

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Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570 May 22, 2024

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On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

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Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924 May 21, 2024

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On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

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