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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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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.

    The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777

    The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777

    On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.
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    • 8 min
    Charles Osborne contracts the longest case of hiccups on record - June 13th, 1922

    Charles Osborne contracts the longest case of hiccups on record - June 13th, 1922

    On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later.   
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    • 9 min
    Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897

    Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897

    On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife.    
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    • 8 min
    The first full-size hovercraft is launched - June 11th, 1959

    The first full-size hovercraft is launched - June 11th, 1959

    On this day in 1959, the world’s first hovercraft set off on its maiden voyage from the Isle of Wight.     
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    • 9 min
    Flashback episode - June 10th

    Flashback episode - June 10th

    Please enjoy these June 10th (and June 9th) flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!
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    • 23 min
    Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866

    Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866

    On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington.
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    • 8 min

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