On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.

On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.

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

Earth welcomes its five billionth human - July 11th, 1987

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4ebeb09f-4bf9-47b6-a19c-b03c010ad8e2/transcript

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.

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.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7b36cc30-58de-464c-8343-b16c017c0883/transcript

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.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/361cc1a3-c3f6-4a8d-8fdc-b16c003a221a/transcript