Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4th Flashback

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4th Flashback

Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4th Flashback