On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

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

The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777

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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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