This Day in History Class

Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821.

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The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on this day in 1953, ending active hostilities in the Korean War.

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Liberia declared independence on this day in 1847.

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The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War.

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The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915.

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The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952.

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Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888.

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John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925.

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The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868.

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The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848.

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