This Day in History Class

On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week in a row. 

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Forget Willy Wonka and those heart-shaped Valentine’s boxes. OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate. is a totally different beast. Join host Rowan Jacobson as he elbows his way through the rain forest, crash lands into cocaine flyaways, and avoids a few too many anaconda, tagging along with modern-day Lara Crofts as they try to get their hands on some of the world’s most ancient– and expensive– cacao. Listen to OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-obsessions-wild-chocolate-103468390/

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On this day in 1859, one of the worst storms in history struck the British Isles, sinking 133 ships and badly damaging 90 others. 

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On this day in 1993, prolific actor Vincent Price died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.

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On this day in 1973, a mix of fog and smoke blanketed the New Jersey Turnpike, setting off a chain of deadly collisions.

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On this day in 1991, Apple launched its PowerBook 100 series of laptop computers.

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On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. 

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On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.

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On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”

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On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity was rampant.

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