On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.

On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.

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

British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914

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On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.

On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.

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On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. 

On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car.

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On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland. 

On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland.

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