This Day in History Class

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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
    Sep 9 2024

    On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

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    8 mins
  • Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899
    Sep 6 2024

    On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

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    10 mins
  • AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
    Sep 5 2024

    On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

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    10 mins

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