On this day in 1995, amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently and simultaneously discovered a comet.

On this day in 1995, amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently and simultaneously discovered a comet.

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.

This Day in History Class

Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered - July 23rd, 1995

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On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.

On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.

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On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.

On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.

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On this day in 1812, the Duke of Wellington’s British forces defeated the French at the Battle of Salamanca in Spain.

On this day in 1812, the Duke of Wellington’s British forces defeated the French at the Battle of Salamanca in Spain.

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