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This Day in History Class

This Day in History Class

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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.2025 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Social Sciences World
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  • 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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