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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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The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946
On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.
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The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840
On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system.
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The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952
On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.
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The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945
On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California.
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Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941
On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.
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New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901
On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.
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