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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