This Day in History Class

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Last Year's Lesson: Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917 Dec 06, 2019

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The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6, 1912 Dec 06, 2019

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On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt.

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Last Year's Lesson: Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872 Dec 05, 2019

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The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Great Smog of London - December 5, 1952 Dec 05, 2019

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On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Click here to learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class called "The Great London Smog."

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Last Year's Lesson: Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875 Dec 04, 2019

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Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875.

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Edith Cavell born - December 4, 1865 Dec 04, 2019

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On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born.

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Last Year's Lesson: Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952 Dec 03, 2019

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The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952.

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Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3, 1854 Dec 03, 2019

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On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities.

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Last Year's Lesson: Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823 Dec 02, 2019

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The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823.

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Bhopal disaster - December 2, 1984 Dec 02, 2019

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On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world.

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