Negro History Week launched - Feb. 7, 1926
On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Treaty of Waitangi signed - Feb. 6, 1840
Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Hermitage Museum opened to public - Feb. 5, 1852
The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859
Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history - Feb. 3, 1972
On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709
Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Greensboro sit-ins began - Feb. 1, 1960
The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Battle of George Square riots - Jan. 31, 1919
The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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