On this day in 1982, amateur pilot Larry Walters launched himself skyward using a lawn chair and several dozen weather balloons.

On this day in 1982, amateur pilot Larry Walters launched himself skyward using a lawn chair and several dozen weather balloons.

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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"Lawnchair Larry" takes flight in a homemade airship - July 2nd, 1982

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Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its first season, the series tackles the most influential crime organization in American history, the New York Mafia. Discover how the seemingly random murder of an influential mafioso sparked a chain of events that led to the downfall of the city's five major crime families at the height of their power. 

Listen here and subscribe to Law & Order: Criminal Justice System on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

Law &amp; Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its first season, the series tackles the most influential crime organization in American history, the New York Mafia. Discover how the seemingly random murder of an influential mafioso sparked a chain of events that led to the downfall of the city's five major crime families at the height of their power. 
Listen <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-law-order-criminal-justic-201119451/">here</a> and subscribe to Law &amp; Order: Criminal Justice System on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

Introducing: Law & Order: Criminal Justice System

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On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.

On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.

The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784

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On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.

On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.

Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929

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"Lawnchair Larry" takes flight in a homemade airship - July 2nd, 1982

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