On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. 

On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.

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

Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900

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On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.  

On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.

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On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP.     

On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP.

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