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Dr. Cooper has been an Adjunct Professor of History since 2015. He was nominated in 2019 and 2020 for the Instructional Excellence Award and holds some of the highest teacher ratings for two universities. Since 2009, and has also worked as a History, Psychology, and Government high school teacher. In addition, he has worked as a school leader as an Assistant Principal. Before choosing an educational career, Dr. Cooper owned and operated a successful computer business for 10 years that receiv ...
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773 – William Henry Harrison: The ninth President of the United States, known for having the shortest presidency in U.S. history. 1885 – Alban Berg: An Austrian composer and key figure in the Second Viennese School of classical music. 1942 – Carole King: The legendary singer-songwriter, known for her album Tapestry and hits like You've Got a Friend…
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1693 - A charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg 1802 - Simon Willard patented the banjo clock. 1861 - The Confederate States of America was formed. 1861 - A Cheyenne delegation and some Arapaho leaders accepted a new settlement (Treaty of Fort Wise) with the U.S. Federal government. The deal ceded most of their land…
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1497 – The Bonfire of the Vanities: In Florence, Italy, followers of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola burned objects deemed sinful, including books, artworks, and luxurious items. 1795 – The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified: This amendment limits the ability of individuals to bring suit against states in federal court, sha…
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Waitangi Day (New Zealand): A national holiday commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: A day dedicated to raising awareness and combating harmful practices affecting millions of girls worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1957 – Bill Haley & His Comets land in the UK: The pioneers of rock and roll arrived for their first British tour, helping spread rock music across the Atlantic. 1971 – Apollo 14 astronaut plays golf on the Moon: Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls on the lunar surface, an iconic moment blending sports and space history. 1983 – Toto’s "Africa"…
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1789 – George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States: Washington's leadership and vision helped lay the foundation for the young nation. 1861 – The Confederate States of America is formed: Delegates from seceded Southern states gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to establish the Confederacy, setting the stage fo…
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Summary February 2 is a significant day in history, with events like the incorporation of New Amsterdam, the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the first Groundhog Day, and the end of the Battle of Stalingrad. Famous birthdays on this day include author James Joyce, musician Graham Nash, and singer Shakira. In music history, Buddy Holly's …
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1964 – The Beatles' first number one hit in the U.S.: "I Want to Hold Your Hand" topped the Billboard Hot 100, marking the beginning of the British Invasion in America. 1972 – Neil Young releases Harvest: One of Young’s most successful albums, Harvest featured classics like "Heart of Gold" and became a defining work of folk-rock. 1984 – Queen’s "Ra…
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Backward Day: A fun, unofficial holiday where people celebrate by doing things in reverse—walking backward, wearing clothes inside out, or even writing in reverse. National Hot Chocolate Day: A perfect excuse to cozy up with a warm cup of hot chocolate and appreciate the little joys of winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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1969 – The Beatles' rooftop concert: As mentioned earlier, The Beatles played what would be their final live performance, featuring songs like Get Back and Don't Let Me Down. It remains one of rock history’s most iconic moments. 1973 – KISS performs their first concert: The legendary rock band played their first show at the Popcorn Club in Queens, …
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Shigeto Nakana, Japanese army chief of staff, accepts responsibility for the breach of security that resulted in the arrest 10 days earlier of three army officers on charges of spying for the U.S.S.R. and resigned his post A short time later, Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira replaced the director general of Japan's Defense Agency and noted that the a…
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Here are a couple of cultural highlights tied to January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day: As mentioned earlier, this day honors the victims of the Holocaust. Ceremonies and educational events take place worldwide to ensure we never forget the atrocities of history. Mozart Week in Salzburg: Around this time, Salzburg, Austria—Mozart’s bi…
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On this day, Israel and Egypt established diplomatic relations, the first U.S. forces arrived in Europe to begin fighting World War II, and the Apollo Theater reopened in Harlem. Famous birthdays include Paul Newman, Wayne Gretzky, and Ellen DeGeneres. January 26th also marks National Spouses Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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1924 – Petrograd is renamed Leningrad: Following the death of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, the Russian city of Petrograd was renamed Leningrad in his honor. It reverted to its original name, St. Petersburg, in 1991. 1984 – The launch of the Apple Macintosh: Steve Jobs introduced the Apple Macintosh computer during a groundbreaking presentation. Th…
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And that brings us to the end of today’s journey through time. From groundbreaking achievements to legendary figures, January 23 has no shortage of historical significance. Thank you for tuning in to "Today in History." If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Join me tomorrow for more fascinating stories from the past …
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