On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists.

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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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On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists.

16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15, 1963

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On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.

On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.

Chicago's first elevated train line begins operation - June 6th, 1892

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On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.

On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.

Ruth Benedict is born - June 5th, 1887

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On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.

On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.

The first shopping carts are introduced - June 4th, 1937

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16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15, 1963

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