On this day in 1928, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. 

On this day in 1928, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri.

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

American poet Maya Angelou is born - April 4th, 1928

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On this day in 1931, massive swarms of grasshoppers created chaos for Midwestern farmers.

On this day in 1931, massive swarms of grasshoppers created chaos for Midwestern farmers.

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On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.

On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.

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On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.

On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.

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