Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. 

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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

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859.

Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859

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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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On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner. 

On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner.

"Casey at the Bat" is published - June 3rd, 1888

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Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859

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