On this day in 1788, a fire sparked in the home of a Spanish military treasurer consumed roughly eighty percent of the city of New Orleans.

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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.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1788, a fire sparked in the home of a Spanish military treasurer consumed roughly eighty percent of the city of New Orleans.

A fire destroys almost the entire city of New Orleans - March 21st, 1788

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On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

Gasoline rationing begins in the United States - May 15th, 1942

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On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama.

On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama.

A white mob attacks a group of Freedom Riders - May 14th, 1961

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.     

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.

The Socialist Party of America nominates a convict for president - May 13th, 1920

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A fire destroys almost the entire city of New Orleans - March 21st, 1788

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