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.

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

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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