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This Day in History: The Hindenburg
On this day in 1937, the Hindenburg catches fire and crashes in New Jersey. Somewhat ironically, the airship was then celebrating the one...
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May 63 min read
This Day in History: The Experiment with Permanent DST
On this day in 1974, the United States experiments with permanent Daylight Saving Time. An energy crisis had prompted Congress to “spring...
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Apr 244 min read
This Day in History: Delta Flight 1080
On this day in 1977, Delta flight 1080 nearly ends in tragedy. Fortunately, former Marine Captain Jack McMahan was at the controls: His...
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Apr 123 min read
This Day in History: The Titanic
On this day in 1912, RMS Titanic departs on its maiden voyage from Southhampton to New York. That trip famously ended when the ship hit...
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Apr 103 min read
This Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football team
On this day in 1960, a plane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes in Ohio. The tragedy was the first airline crash involving a...
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Oct 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Wright Brothers' “practical” aircraft
On this day in 1905, Wilbur Wright makes a record-setting airplane flight. His Flyer III would stay in the air for more than 38 minutes....
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge on Liberty
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge gives a speech. He discusses the mindset of our ancestors as they began their conflict with Great...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Assassination attempt on Ford
On this day in 1975, Gerald Ford survives an assassination attempt. A second failed attempt would be made just 17 days later. Oddly,...
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Sep 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: “I have a dream!”
On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. famously delivers his “I have a dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read
This Day in History: FDR Pushes the Limits of the Constitution
On this day in 1938, Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a law setting a federal minimum wage. The bill was the culmination of months of work:...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Operation Eagle Claw ends in tragedy
On this day in 1980, a special operations team attempts to rescue 53 American hostages in Iran. That mission would unfortunately end in...
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Apr 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Charles Lindbergh & his historic flight
On this day in 1928, Colonel Charles Lindbergh is awarded the Medal of Honor. In an odd twist, he’d already received a Distinguished...
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Mar 21, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Great White Fleet
On this day in 1909, sixteen American battleships arrive at Hampton Roads, Virginia. This “Great White Fleet” of U.S. Navy vessels had...
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Feb 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Great Baltimore Fire
On this day in 1904, the Great Baltimore Fire breaks out. The conflagration would decimate more than 1,500 buildings across at least 70...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read
This Day in History: First Live Televised Press Conference
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy becomes the first United States President to give a live, televised press conference. Modern...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Franksgiving
During this month in 1941, Thanksgiving is celebrated on two different dates. The federal government and some states celebrated the...
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Nov 16, 20232 min read
This Day in History: A massive blackout cripples the Northeast
On this day in 1965, a massive blackout cripples the Northeast. At first, no one knew what to think! The Cold War was then being silently...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Booker T. Washington
On this day in 1900, a magazine publishes the first installment of a weekly series. That series would eventually be compiled and...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read
This Day in History: Seabiscuit
On this day in 1938, the “race of the century” is held at Pimlico Race Course. The contest between two thoroughbred racing...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Mount Rushmore
On this day in 1941, Mount Rushmore is declared complete. Did you know that the famous presidential monument was partly inspired by a...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
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