This Day in History Class

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2023-10-03

  Germany successfully launches the V-2 rocket - October 3rd, 1942

On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany successfully fired the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-10-02

  Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuts - October 2nd, 1950

On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” comic strip began its record-setting, 50-year run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-29

  Scotland Yard is established - September 29th, 1829

On this day in 1829, Scotland Yard was founded as the headquarters of Greater London’s Metropolitan Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-28

  The U.S. Navy abolishes flogging - September 28th, 1850

On this day in 1850, an act of Congress outlawed the practice of flogging within the U.S. Navy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-27

  The first Santa Claus training school opens - September 27th, 1937

On this day in 1937, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School opened in Albion, New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-26

  The Alabama Supreme Court upholds the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton - September 26th, 1963

On this day in 1963, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-25

  American journalist Barbara Walters is born - September 25th, 1929

On this day in 1929, esteemed broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-23

  Introducing:  In Retrospect with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett

Is there a cultural moment from your past that looks different in retrospect? Maybe it’s a scandalous tabloid story seared into your teenage brain or a political punchline that just feels wrong now. It might be a very specific red swimsuit that inspire...
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2023-09-22

  The first issue of "National Geographic" is published - September 22nd, 1888

On this day in 1888, "National Geographic Magazine" began publication as the official journal of the National Geographic Society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2023-09-21

  Benedict Arnold commits treason - September 21st, 1780

On this day in 1780, American General Benedict Arnold agreed to betray his country in exchange for £20,000 and a high rank in the British army.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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