On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony.

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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

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony.

First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929

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