1813 - The British burned Buffalo, NY, during the War of 1812. During the Bills football season do you wish the British would come back and burn down New Era Stadium? #TodayInHistory #Bills #NFL #NewEraStadium

1813 - The British burned Buffalo, NY, during the War of 1812. During the Bills football season do you wish the British would come back and burn down New Era Stadium? #TodayInHistory #Bills #NFL #NewEraStadium

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1895 - German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen made the first X-ray, of his wife's hand. Would you pick X-ray vision or the ability to fly as your top superpower to have? #TodayInHistory

1895 - German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen made the first X-ray, of his wife's hand. Would you pick X-ray vision or the ability to fly as your top superpower to have? #TodayInHistory

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1999 - After living atop an ancient redwood in Humboldt County, CA, for two years, environmental activist Julia "Butterfly" Hill came down, ending her anti-logging protest. Were you the lucky kid in the neighborhood that had a tree house? #NoParentsAllowed #TodayInHistory

1999 - After living atop an ancient redwood in Humboldt County, CA, for two years, environmental activist Julia "Butterfly" Hill came down, ending her anti-logging protest. Were you the lucky kid in the neighborhood that had a tree house? #NoParentsAllowed #TodayInHistory

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1654 - A meteorological office established in Tuscany began recording daily temperature readings. Do you think they got the forecast wrong back then too? #TodayInHistory #WeatherForecast

1654 - A meteorological office established in Tuscany began recording daily temperature readings. Do you think they got the forecast wrong back then too? #TodayInHistory #WeatherForecast

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1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis secretly married his 13-year-old third cousin Myra Gale Brown. What’s the craziest thing you and your cousin have ever done together (marriage aside of course)? #TodayInHistory #Cousins

1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis secretly married his 13-year-old third cousin Myra Gale Brown. What’s the craziest thing you and your cousin have ever done together (marriage aside of course)? #TodayInHistory #Cousins

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1863 - Tom King of England defeated American John Heenan and became the first world heavyweight champion. Do you think John would’ve had a better chance if his last name was “Hee-Man”? Of course he would’ve. #MasterOfTheUniverse #TodayInHistory #HeavyweightChampion

1863 - Tom King of England defeated American John Heenan and became the first world heavyweight champion. Do you think John would’ve had a better chance if his last name was “Hee-Man”? Of course he would’ve. #MasterOfTheUniverse #TodayInHistory #HeavyweightChampion

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1991 - Van Halen performed a free concert in Dallas. Sammy Hagar had promised the show because he had lost his voice during a show in Dallas 3 1/2 years earlier. What’s the longest promise you’ve ever kept to someone? #TodayInHistory #VanHalen #Concert

1991 - Van Halen performed a free concert in Dallas. Sammy Hagar had promised the show because he had lost his voice during a show in Dallas 3 1/2 years earlier. What’s the longest promise you’ve ever kept to someone? #TodayInHistory #VanHalen #Concert

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1835 - Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales. Which fairy tale do you relate better to…The Princess and the Pea or The Ugly Duckling? #TodayInHistory #FairyTales #Books

1835 - Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales. Which fairy tale do you relate better to…The Princess and the Pea or The Ugly Duckling? #TodayInHistory #FairyTales #Books

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1839 - The American Statistical Association was founded in Boston. How many people wearing pocket protectors would you expect to spot during a visit to this association? #TodayInHistory

1839 - The American Statistical Association was founded in Boston. How many people wearing pocket protectors would you expect to spot during a visit to this association? #TodayInHistory

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1939 - "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, was read on CBS radio for the first time. Are you a fan of the original version of “A Christmas Carol”? The muppets version? Or Bill Murray’s “Scrooged” version? #TodayInHistory #AChristmasCarol #CBS

1939 - "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, was read on CBS radio for the first time. Are you a fan of the original version of “A Christmas Carol”? The muppets version? Or Bill Murray’s “Scrooged” version? #TodayInHistory #AChristmasCarol #CBS

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1859 - Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published "On the Origin of Species." It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection. When you were a kid did you hope that “survival of the fittest” would apply to you and your siblings? #TodayInHistory #CharlesDarwin #Naturalist

1859 - Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, published "On the Origin of Species." It was the paper in which he explained his theory of evolution through the process of natural selection. When you were a kid did you hope that “survival of the fittest” would apply to you and your siblings? #TodayInHistory #CharlesDarwin #Naturalist

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1986 - The one billionth Little Golden Book was printed. The title was The Poky Little Puppy. How many Little Golden Books are still on your shelves? #TodayInHistory #LittleGoldenBook

1986 - The one billionth Little Golden Book was printed. The title was The Poky Little Puppy. How many Little Golden Books are still on your shelves? #TodayInHistory #LittleGoldenBook

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1968 - NBC cut away from the final minutes of a New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game to begin a TV special, "Heidi," on schedule. The Raiders came from behind to beat the Jets 43-32, scoring twice in the final 42 seconds of the game. How quickly would you cancel cable if this happened to you? #TodayInHistory #NYJets #OaklandRaiders #NFL

1968 - NBC cut away from the final minutes of a New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game to begin a TV special, "Heidi," on schedule. The Raiders came from behind to beat the Jets 43-32, scoring twice in the final 42 seconds of the game. How quickly would you cancel cable if this happened to you? #TodayInHistory #NYJets #OaklandRaiders #NFL

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1805 - Johann George Lehner, a Viennese butcher, invented a recipe and called it the "frankfurter." How do you take your hotdog? We’re chili cheese dog people, if you were wondering…and we know you were. #TodayInHistory #Frankfurter #Hotdog

1805 - Johann George Lehner, a Viennese butcher, invented a recipe and called it the "frankfurter." How do you take your hotdog? We’re chili cheese dog people, if you were wondering…and we know you were. #TodayInHistory #Frankfurter #Hotdog

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1980 - CBS News anchor Dan Rather claimed he had been kidnapped in a cab. It turned out that Rather had refused to pay the cab fare. What’s your ride of choice…taxi, Uber, or Lyft? #TodayInHistory #CBS #DanRather #Uber #Lyft

1980 - CBS News anchor Dan Rather claimed he had been kidnapped in a cab. It turned out that Rather had refused to pay the cab fare. What’s your ride of choice…taxi, Uber, or Lyft? #TodayInHistory #CBS #DanRather #Uber #Lyft

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1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States. Do you think anyone knew back then that the president elect was also Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? #TodayInHistory #AbrahamLincoln #USA

1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States. Do you think anyone knew back then that the president elect was also Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? #TodayInHistory #AbrahamLincoln #USA

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1975 - "Good Morning America" premiered on ABC-TV. In the morning, do you tune into Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, CBS This Morning, or do you only watch the Scrubs marathon on Comedy Central like we do? #TodayInHistory #ABC #NBC #CBS #ComedyCentral

1975 - "Good Morning America" premiered on ABC-TV. In the morning, do you tune into Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, CBS This Morning, or do you only watch the Scrubs marathon on Comedy Central like we do? #TodayInHistory #ABC #NBC #CBS #ComedyCentral

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1735 - John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S. How many of you still think that Sam Adams was the 2nd president of the United States? #TodayInHistory #USA #SamAdams

1735 - John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S. How many of you still think that Sam Adams was the 2nd president of the United States? #TodayInHistory #USA #SamAdams

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1998 - The reunion episode "CHiPs '99" aired for the first time on the cable network TNT. How many of you are replaying this on the daily? #TodayInHistory

1998 - The reunion episode "CHiPs '99" aired for the first time on the cable network TNT. How many of you are replaying this on the daily? #TodayInHistory

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1995 - Tone-Loc was ordered to take an anger management class after fighting with a pizza delivery person. Do you think Tone-Loc was angry because the pizza guy forgot to deliver the Funky Cold Medina? #TodayInHistory #Pizza

1995 - Tone-Loc was ordered to take an anger management class after fighting with a pizza delivery person. Do you think Tone-Loc was angry because the pizza guy forgot to deliver the Funky Cold Medina? #TodayInHistory #Pizza

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1955 - "Day-O" was recorded by Harry Belafonte. The name was changed to "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)." Does hearing this song make you want to eat a banana or watch Beetlejuice? #TodayInHistory

1955 - "Day-O" was recorded by Harry Belafonte. The name was changed to "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)." Does hearing this song make you want to eat a banana or watch Beetlejuice? #TodayInHistory

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1829 - In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included four meals. Side Note: In 1869 the Tremont also became the first hotel in the U.S. to install indoor plumbing. Do you think indoor plumbing was installed because of the 4 meals a day thing? That’s a lot of food to digest. #TodayInHistory #BostonMA

1829 - In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included four meals. Side Note: In 1869 the Tremont also became the first hotel in the U.S. to install indoor plumbing. Do you think indoor plumbing was installed because of the 4 meals a day thing? That’s a lot of food to digest. #TodayInHistory #BostonMA

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1995 - Walt Disney World Resort admitted its 500-millionth guest. Doesn’t it always feel like you’re 500-millionth in line for Space Mountain every time you go to Disney? #TodayInHistory #WaltDisneyWorld #SpaceMountain

1995 - Walt Disney World Resort admitted its 500-millionth guest. Doesn’t it always feel like you’re 500-millionth in line for Space Mountain every time you go to Disney? #TodayInHistory #WaltDisneyWorld #SpaceMountain

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1919 - The Cincinnati Reds won the World Series. The win would be later tainted when 8 Chicago White Sox were charged with throwing the game. The incident became known as the "Black Sox" scandal. Can you name all 8? #TodayInHistory #WorldSeries #Baseball

1919 - The Cincinnati Reds won the World Series. The win would be later tainted when 8 Chicago White Sox were charged with throwing the game. The incident became known as the "Black Sox" scandal. Can you name all 8? #TodayInHistory #WorldSeries #Baseball

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1980 - Ex-Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten was arrested in Dublin for his involvement in a barroom brawl. During bar fights do you jump in, jump out, or keep drinking like nothing’s happening? #TodayInHistory #Bar

1980 - Ex-Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten was arrested in Dublin for his involvement in a barroom brawl. During bar fights do you jump in, jump out, or keep drinking like nothing’s happening? #TodayInHistory #Bar

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1995 - Journey announced there were plans for the group to reunite for an album and possibly a tour. How many of you yell out “this is my jam” when “Don’t Stop Believin’” comes on? #TodayInHistory #Journey

1995 - Journey announced there were plans for the group to reunite for an album and possibly a tour. How many of you yell out “this is my jam” when “Don’t Stop Believin’” comes on? #TodayInHistory #Journey

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1967 - Mickey Hart joined the Grateful Dead. Are you a Dead Head or do you just like Cherry Garcia ice cream? #TodayInHistory #MickeyHard #GratefulDead #DeadHead

1967 - Mickey Hart joined the Grateful Dead. Are you a Dead Head or do you just like Cherry Garcia ice cream? #TodayInHistory #MickeyHard #GratefulDead #DeadHead

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1992 - In Orlando, FL, a judge ruled in favor of 12-year-old Gregory Kingsley. He had sought a divorce from his biological parents. Do you think this kid was crazy or is he one of your idols? #TodayInHistory #GregoryKingsley #OrlandoFL

1992 - In Orlando, FL, a judge ruled in favor of 12-year-old Gregory Kingsley. He had sought a divorce from his biological parents. Do you think this kid was crazy or is he one of your idols? #TodayInHistory #GregoryKingsley #OrlandoFL

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1903 - Italo Marchiony was granted a patent for the ice cream cone. Do you waffle, chocolate dip, plain, or sugar cone? #TodayInHistory #ItaloMarchiony #IceCreamCone

1903 - Italo Marchiony was granted a patent for the ice cream cone. Do you waffle, chocolate dip, plain, or sugar cone? #TodayInHistory #ItaloMarchiony #IceCreamCone

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2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were married. Did this marriage last waaaay longer than you thought it would too? #TodayInHistory #BritneySpears #KevinFederline

2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were married. Did this marriage last waaaay longer than you thought it would too? #TodayInHistory #BritneySpears #KevinFederline

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1997 - The domain name "google.com" was registered. How badly do you wish you were you were the one to register this domain? #TodayInHistory #Google #DomainNames

1997 - The domain name "google.com" was registered. How badly do you wish you were you were the one to register this domain? #TodayInHistory #Google #DomainNames

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1977 - The Atari 2600 was released. It was originally sold as the Atari VCS. The system was discontinued on January 1, 1992. What’s on your top 3 Atari game list? Ours is as follows…Space Invaders, Frogger, and Donkey Kong. #TodayInHistory #Atari #SpaceInvaders #Frogger #DonkeyKong

1977 - The Atari 2600 was released. It was originally sold as the Atari VCS. The system was discontinued on January 1, 1992. What’s on your top 3 Atari game list? Ours is as follows…Space Invaders, Frogger, and Donkey Kong. #TodayInHistory #Atari #SpaceInvaders #Frogger #DonkeyKong

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1988 - Elton John sold some of his costumes and concert memorabilia at an auction in London for $6.2 million. How much do you think you could make from selling off half of your closet? We’re probably pretty close to 50 bucks. #TodayInHistory #EltonJohn #London

1988 - Elton John sold some of his costumes and concert memorabilia at an auction in London for $6.2 million. How much do you think you could make from selling off half of your closet? We’re probably pretty close to 50 bucks. #TodayInHistory #EltonJohn #London

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1965 - The Who had their equipment van stolen while purchasing a guard dog at Battersea Dog's Home in England. Does anyone other than us, and possibly Alanis Morissette, see the irony in this? #TodayInHistory #TheWho

1965 - The Who had their equipment van stolen while purchasing a guard dog at Battersea Dog's Home in England. Does anyone other than us, and possibly Alanis Morissette, see the irony in this? #TodayInHistory #TheWho

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1878 - Emma M. Nutt became the first female telephone operator in the U.S. The company was the Telephone Dispatch Company of Boston. Do you think when the first caller heard Emma’s voice they said “Who’s this Nutt on the other end?” Get it? #TodayInHistory #USA #Telephone

1878 - Emma M. Nutt became the first female telephone operator in the U.S. The company was the Telephone Dispatch Company of Boston. Do you think when the first caller heard Emma’s voice they said “Who’s this Nutt on the other end?” Get it? #TodayInHistory #USA #Telephone

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1907 - "American Messenger Company" was started by two teenagers, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan. The company's name was later changed to "United Parcel Service." What was the most genius idea you ever came up with as a dumb teenager? #UPS #TodayInHistory

1907 - "American Messenger Company" was started by two teenagers, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan. The company's name was later changed to "United Parcel Service." What was the most genius idea you ever came up with as a dumb teenager? #UPS #TodayInHistory

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1998 - A survey released said that 1/3 of Americans use the Internet. Do you know how many Americans use the internet today? Spoiler Alert: 88% #USA #TodayInHistory

1998 - A survey released said that 1/3 of Americans use the Internet. Do you know how many Americans use the internet today? Spoiler Alert: 88% #USA #TodayInHistory

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1995 - R.E.M. sued Hershey Foods, claiming the company exploited its name when it ran a "Kit Kat - R.E.M. Concert" sweepstakes in candy bars. Does this make you want to burn your R.E.M music collection from college? Like seriously, who would ever sue Kit Kat for doing anything other than being too delicious? #TodayInHistory

1995 - R.E.M. sued Hershey Foods, claiming the company exploited its name when it ran a "Kit Kat - R.E.M. Concert" sweepstakes in candy bars. Does this make you want to burn your R.E.M music collection from college? Like seriously, who would ever sue Kit Kat for doing anything other than being too delicious? #TodayInHistory

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1992 - Larry Bird, after 13 years with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement. Do birds freak you out or do you think they’re adorbs? #BostonCeltics #TodayInHistory

1992 - Larry Bird, after 13 years with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement. Do birds freak you out or do you think they’re adorbs? #BostonCeltics #TodayInHistory

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1999 - 765,000 tickets to a Backstreet Boys North American tour were sold in one day. How many tickets did you score? #BackstreetBoys #TodayInHistory

1999 - 765,000 tickets to a Backstreet Boys North American tour were sold in one day. How many tickets did you score? #BackstreetBoys #TodayInHistory

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1952 - Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. When was the last time you were kicked out of anywhere for having a few cocktails? #HankWilliams #TodayInHistory

1952 - Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. When was the last time you were kicked out of anywhere for having a few cocktails? #HankWilliams #TodayInHistory

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2003 - Stephen Geppi bought a 1963 G.I. Joe prototype for $200,000. Did you keep any memorable toys from your childhood? #TodayInHistory

2003 - Stephen Geppi bought a 1963 G.I. Joe prototype for $200,000. Did you keep any memorable toys from your childhood? #TodayInHistory

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1987 - The soundtrack "Dirty Dancing" was released. How many of you automatically think of this movie every time you carry a watermelon? #DirtyDancing #TodayInHistory

1987 - The soundtrack "Dirty Dancing" was released. How many of you automatically think of this movie every time you carry a watermelon? #DirtyDancing #TodayInHistory

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1969 - A Moscow police chief reported that thousands of Moscow telephone booths had been made inoperable by thieves who had stolen phone parts in order to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. What’s a telephone booth? We thought they were a myth, like unicorns. #TodayInHistory #Police

1969 - A Moscow police chief reported that thousands of Moscow telephone booths had been made inoperable by thieves who had stolen phone parts in order to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. What’s a telephone booth? We thought they were a myth, like unicorns. #TodayInHistory #Police

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2006 - Researchers announced that two ancient reptiles had been found off Australia. The Umoonasaurus and Opallionectes were the first of their kind to be found in the period soon after the Jurassic era. Do you think these reptiles will make a cameo in Jurassic Park 5? #TodayInHistory #Australia #Umoonasaurus #Opallionectes

2006 - Researchers announced that two ancient reptiles had been found off Australia. The Umoonasaurus and Opallionectes were the first of their kind to be found in the period soon after the Jurassic era. Do you think these reptiles will make a cameo in Jurassic Park 5? #TodayInHistory #Australia #Umoonasaurus #Opallionectes

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1995 - A three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's 80th birthday began at Carnegie Hall. Do you celebrate just your birthday, your birthday week, or party like a rock star the entire month? #TodayInHistory #FrankSinatra #Birthday

1995 - A three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's 80th birthday began at Carnegie Hall. Do you celebrate just your birthday, your birthday week, or party like a rock star the entire month? #TodayInHistory #FrankSinatra #Birthday

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1968 - Arnold Palmer became the first golfer to make a million dollars in career earnings after he tied for second place at the PGA Championship. Do you take your Arnold Palmer with vodka, bourbon, or alcohol free? #TodayInHistory #ArnoldPalmer #Golf #PGA

1968 - Arnold Palmer became the first golfer to make a million dollars in career earnings after he tied for second place at the PGA Championship. Do you take your Arnold Palmer with vodka, bourbon, or alcohol free? #TodayInHistory #ArnoldPalmer #Golf #PGA

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1941 - The longest hitting streak in baseball history ended when the Cleveland Indians pitchers held New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio hitless for the first time in 57 games. When was the last time you were on a hot streak with anything? #TodayInHistory #Baseball #ClevelandIndians #NewYorkYankees

1941 - The longest hitting streak in baseball history ended when the Cleveland Indians pitchers held New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio hitless for the first time in 57 games. When was the last time you were on a hot streak with anything? #TodayInHistory #Baseball #ClevelandIndians #NewYorkYankees

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1789 – The French Revolution began when Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside. It’s Bastille Day! What are you doing today to celebrate? FYI: We’re drinking wine – and lots of it. #TodayInHistory #FrenchRevolution

1789 – The French Revolution began when Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside. It’s Bastille Day! What are you doing today to celebrate? FYI: We’re drinking wine – and lots of it. #TodayInHistory #FrenchRevolution

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1928 - George Eastman first demonstrated color motion pictures. What’s your favorite black and white movie? We’re partial to “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” – if you were curious. #TodayInHistory #Movies #GeorgeEastman

1928 - George Eastman first demonstrated color motion pictures. What’s your favorite black and white movie? We’re partial to “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” – if you were curious. #TodayInHistory #Movies #GeorgeEastman

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