This Day in History Class

This Day in History Class

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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March 19, 2024 7 mins

On this day in 1995, Michael Jordan announced his return to professional basketball by releasing a two-word statement: “I’m back.”

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On this day in 1966, the Scott Paper Company launched a promotion for disposable paper dresses. 

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On this day in 1960, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was established as the first underwater nature preserve in the United States. 

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On this day in 1863, American folk hero Casey Jones was born in southeastern Missouri. 

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On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs.

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On this day in 1868, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh survived an attempt on his life during a visit to Sydney, Australia.

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On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City. 

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On this day in 1917, the U.S. Senate adopted a rule that allowed a two-thirds majority to cut off debate and force a vote.

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On this day in 1955, American comedian Phyllis Diller made her professional debut at the Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. 

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On this day in 1836, the Mexican army defeated a group of Texas rebels at the Battle of the Alamo.

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On this day in 1963, the Wham-O toy company received a patent for the Hula Hoop. 

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On this day in 1952, American writer Ernest Hemingway finished the manuscript for his classic novella “The Old Man and the Sea.” 

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On this day in 1983, the Swatch Group released its first collection of watches in Zürich, Switzerland.

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On this day in 1288, according to Scottish legend, Queen Margaret passed a law allowing women to propose marriage to men on Leap Day. 

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On this day in 1995, the Denver International Airport officially opened to the public.

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On this day in 1964, the Italian government began accepting proposals for how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing. 

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On this day in 1928, legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

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On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi.

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On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born. 

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On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C.

 

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On this day in 1986, the original “Legend of Zelda" video game was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System.

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