An experimental cannon explodes on board the USS Princeton - February 28th, 1844
On this day in 1844, an American naval cannon exploded during a peacetime demonstration, killing six spectators and wounding many others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Massachusetts pastor is dismissed from his church for baptizing a dog - February 27th, 1922
On this day in 1922, the Boston Presbytery voted to remove Reverend Edwin Curtis from his church after learning he had baptized a dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The first issue of the Shawnee Sun is published - February 24th, 1835
On this day in 1835, Jotham Meeker published the first newspaper printed entirely in a Native American language. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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W.E.B. Du Bois is born - February 23rd, 1868
On this day in 1868, author and civil rights advocate W.E.B. Du Bois was born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince win the first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance - February 22nd, 1989
On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's “Parents Just Don't Understand” became the first hip-hop song to win a Grammy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NASCAR is founded - February 21st, 1948
On this day in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was officially incorporated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Flashback episode for President's Day
Hey there, history fans! We're off for President's Day, but don't worry, we've got plenty of classic shows to tide you over. Please enjoy these flashback episodes from the TDIHC vault, and be sure to tune in tomorrow for a brand new episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Virginia legislators vote to retire the controversial state song - February 17th, 1997
On this day in 1997, the Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to retire the state song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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