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The organization was founded by Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons. It provided aid to wounded soldiers during wars and citizens during natural disasters.
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President Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. He fortunately survived this incident.
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After President Garfield was shot, Bell created a device in order to locate the bullet in his body. The device wasn't successful, but it was a start.
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Famous artist Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain. He is best known for his abstract pieces and is one of the most influential artist to this day.
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Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in New York. He was the 32nd president of the U.S. and the only to be elected for four terms.
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The Central Labor Union organized a day to honor American workers. It is unsure whether Peter McGuire or Mathew Maguire had the idea to have a day to celebrate hard workers and their efforts.
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The Appleton Edison Light Company was located on the Fox River and generated electricity through water. It was created by Hiram Rogers and worked to power nearby homes and small machines.
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James Ritty and John Birch patented the first mechanical cash register. It was able to record sales transactions and ran a bell every time a sale went through. It was made early, but officially patented on this day.
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A volcano in Indonesia erupted becoming one of the most catastrophic events in history. It lasted for two days and killed an estimate of 36,000 people.
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The U.S. and Canadian railroads created four time zones in order to standardize train schedules and improve their efficiency. The four time zones are the same ones used today (ET, CT, MT, and PT).
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The Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most commonly used and reliable dictionaries in the U.S. It has aimed to document the history and definition of every word in the English language.
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France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a symbol of friendship and freedom. It arrived in New York Harbor in 350 pieces and was assembled on Liberty Island.
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Coca-Cola was created by pharmacist Dr. John Pemberton as a medicine. It was marketed as a cure for headaches and fatigue, but quickly became a popular soft drink due to its delectable taste.
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The first official Groundhog Day celebration took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow, winter will last six more weeks and if not, spring will come early.
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Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee marked her 50th year as Britain’s queen, celebrating her reign. The festivities showcased Britain’s global power and Victoria’s popularity.
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The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C., to promote the study of geography and exploration. It later became famous for its magazine, which brought stunning photography and scientific discoveries to the public.
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The first confirmed victim of Jack the Ripper, Mary Ann Nichols, was found murdered in London’s Whitechapel district. The murders of at least five women remain unsolved and the identity of Jack the Ripper is still unknown.
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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States. Throughout his presidency, he had notable accomplishments like admitting six states into the Union and signing the Forest Reserve Act (1891).
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The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel and stands at 1,083 feet.
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Charles H. Dow of Dow Jones Company launched this newspaper as a way to showcase news, business, and finance. It was popularized by business professionals and investors.
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It is officially written into the Wyoming's constitution that women can vote and the state's convention approves. Later, Wyoming is admitted to the Union making it the first state to allow women to vote.
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Welcoming Idaho to the United States is a huge win due to its rich natural resources like silver and gold. Benjamin Harrison is the president to do it.
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Harold P. Brown and Arthur Kennelly design the first electric chair and use it to execute William Kemmler. Kemmler is convicted of murder.