June 26: What Happened on This Day in History (Elementary Level)?

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1. In 1819, the bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson.
2. In 1870, Christmas was declared a U.S. Federal Holiday.
3. In 1896, the first movie theatre opened in the United States, charging 10 cents a movie.
4. In 1927, the Cyclone roller coaster opened in Coney Island.
5. In 1951, the game CandyLand was trademark registered.
6. Famous Birthdays: Derek Jeter, baseball player; Chris Isaak, singer; Jennette McCurdy, actress on Icarly; Chris O'Donnell, actor; Greg LeMond, first American bicyclist to win the Tour De France; Shannon Sharpe, football player.

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