This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the etymological origin of the word “tennis” and the invention of the modern dishwasher. (Both of which come about because of other significant inventions, as it happens.) Also: the Constitution officially takes effect, albeit without a President at first (what a great idea!). And Aaron points out the most important historical detail of all: today is Scott’s birthday.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond.

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