The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. / On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD.

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The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. / On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

Battle of Cajamarca / LSD first synthesized - November 16

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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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Battle of Cajamarca / LSD first synthesized - November 16

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