On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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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On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859

On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593

On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913

On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912

On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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