This Day in History Class

On this day in 1966, the Scott Paper Company launched a promotion for disposable paper dresses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1960, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was established as the first underwater nature preserve in the United States.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1863, American folk hero Casey Jones was born in southeastern Missouri.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1868, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh survived an attempt on his life during a visit to Sydney, Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1955, American comedian Phyllis Diller made her professional debut at the Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1836, the Mexican army defeated a group of Texas rebels at the Battle of the Alamo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1963, the Wham-O toy company received a patent for the Hula Hoop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1952, American writer Ernest Hemingway finished the manuscript for his classic novella “The Old Man and the Sea.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1983, the Swatch Group released its first collection of watches in Zürich, Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1288, according to Scottish legend, Queen Margaret passed a law allowing women to propose marriage to men on Leap Day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1995, the Denver International Airport officially opened to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1964, the Italian government began accepting proposals for how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1928, legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born.  --- On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1986, the original “Legend of Zelda" video game was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1939, a crowd of 20,000 Nazi sympathizers staged a rally in Madison Square Garden in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1953, the State of Georgia created the first literature censorship board in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1932, Illinois farmer James Markham received the first fruit tree patent for his hybrid peach tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1943, the now-famous “We Can Do It!” poster was first displayed in several Westinghouse factories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave the first televised tour of the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1923, the New York Renaissance basketball team was formed in Harlem.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.