This Day in History Class

On this day in 1969, the pioneering children’s education series, Sesame Street, aired its first episode.

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On this day in 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America ended its longstanding ban on non-white members.

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On this day in 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered all local glassmakers to relocate to the nearby island of Murano.

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On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress. 

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On this day in 1879, the Ritty brothers of Dayton, Ohio, received the patent for the first mechanical cash register.

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On this day in 1883, Charles "Black Bart" Bowles robbed his 28th Wells Fargo wagon, the last before his capture.

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On this day in 1959, Charles Van Doren admitted that his winning streak on a popular TV quiz show had been rigged by the show's producers.

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On this day in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America announced its first ratings system for films.

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On this day in 1974, Ronald Clark O'Bryan gave cyanide disguised as candy to five trick-or-treaters, including his own children. 

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On this day in 1977, the animated special Halloween Is Grinch Night aired for the first time on ABC.

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