From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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An Irish gunman attempts to assassinate a British prince - March 12th, 1868
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2024-03-12
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The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961
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2024-03-11
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The U.S. Senate adopts the cloture rule - March 8th, 1917
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2024-03-08
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Phyllis Diller makes her stand-up debut - March 7th, 1955
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2024-03-07
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The Alamo falls to Santa Anna and the Mexican army - March 6th, 1836
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2024-03-06
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The Hula-Hoop is patented - March 5th, 1963
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2024-03-05
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Ernest Hemingway completes “The Old Man and the Sea” - March 4th, 1952
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2024-03-04
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Swatch watches are introduced in Switzerland - March 1st, 1983
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2024-03-01
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Scotland allegedly passes a Leap Day proposal law - February 29th, 1288
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2024-02-29
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The Denver International Airport opens - February 28th, 1995
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2024-02-28
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Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964
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2024-02-27
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American singer and pianist Fats Domino is born - February 26th, 1928
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2024-02-26
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Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945
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2024-02-23
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Zitkála-Šá born / Edward Payson Weston walks from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd Flashback
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2024-02-22
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Nintendo releases "The Legend of Zelda" in Japan - February 21st, 1986
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2024-02-21
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Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden - February 20th, 1939
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2024-02-20
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The Georgia Literature Commission is established. - February 19th, 1953
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2024-02-19
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The first fruit tree patent is issued - February 16th, 1932
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2024-02-16
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The Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It!” poster is introduced - February 15th, 1943
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2024-02-15
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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gives a televised tour of the White House - February 14th, 1962
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2024-02-14
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