On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.

On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born. On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

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 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.  On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

Bessie Blount born / Tasman spots Tasmania - November 24th Flashback

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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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On this day in 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Nix v. Hedden that tomatoes are vegetables, not fruits.

On this day in 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Nix v. Hedden that tomatoes are vegetables, not fruits.

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that tomatoes are vegetables - May 10th, 1893

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Bessie Blount born / Tasman spots Tasmania - November 24th Flashback

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