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On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress ordered the minting of the first nickel-based five-cent coin. 

On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress ordered the minting of the first nickel-based five-cent coin.&nbsp;

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.

On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress ordered the minting of the first nickel-based five-cent coin.

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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.

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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.

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On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

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