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This Day in History Class

Hello, This Day in History Class Fans! We want to share a new show you might like, United States of Kennedy. 
 
About the show: United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
 
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Introducing: United States of Kennedy

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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Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818.

 
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Ignaz Semmelweis Born - July 1, 1818

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839.

 
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Amistad Rebellion - July 2, 1839

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908.

 
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Phaistos Disc Discovered - July 3, 1908

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855.

 
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Leaves of Grass Published - July 4, 1855

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888.

 
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London Match Girls' Strike Began - July 5, 1888

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189.

 
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Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne - July 6, 1189

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456.

 
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Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted - July 7, 1456

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741.

 
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published - July 8, 1741

On this day in 1932, the pre-Code horror film “White Zombie” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.

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"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932

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