This Day in History Class

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John Carpenter's Halloween premieres in Kansas City, Missouri - October 25th, 1978 Oct 25, 2021

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John Carpenter’s seminal slasher film Halloween premieres at the AMC Empire theater in Kansas City, Missouri.

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An elderly teacher takes the first barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901 Oct 24, 2021

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On this day in 1901, a 63-year-old teacher named Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to ride over the edge of Niagara Falls in a barrel.

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Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic is born - October 23rd, 1959 Oct 23, 2021

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On this day in 1959, the parody-singing, polka-playing musician known as “Weird Al” was born.

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The first modern parachute jump is made above Paris - October 22nd, 1797 Oct 22, 2021

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On this day in 1797, French balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin descended 3,200 feet through the skies of Paris, becoming the first person to float safely to the ground using a frameless parachute.

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The Tragedy of Aberfan - October 21st, 1966 Oct 21, 2021

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On this day in 1966, an avalanche of coal waste swept through the village of Aberfan in South Wales, claiming the lives of 144 people.

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The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960 Oct 20, 2021

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On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island.

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"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901 Oct 19, 2021

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On this day in 1901, the popular marching song “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed live for the very first time — but not at a graduation.

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African American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery - October 18th, 1773 Oct 18, 2021

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On this day in 1773, the renowned poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery.

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A shoemaker tricks German soldiers into helping him rob a mayor - October 17th, 1906 Oct 17, 2021

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On this day in 1906, a German shoemaker named Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt impersonated an army officer and tricked a group of soldiers into helping him commit a daring robbery.

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The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded - October 16th, 1923 Oct 16, 2021

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On this day in 1923, young cartoonist Walt Disney and his big brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California.

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