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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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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.

    Flashback episode - May 24th

    Flashback episode - May 24th

    Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!
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    • 20 min
    Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900

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

    On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. 
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    • 9 min
    Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

    Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

    On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.
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    • 8 min
    Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924

    Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924

    On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”
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    • 10 min
    President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862

    President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862

    On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.
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    • 7 min
    The first Tim Hortons coffee and donut shop opens - May 17th, 1964

    The first Tim Hortons coffee and donut shop opens - May 17th, 1964

    On this day in 1964, the first Tim Horton Donuts shop opened in Hamilton, Ontario.
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    • 10 min

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