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On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.”

<p>On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it&rsquo;s better known today, &ldquo;spam.&rdquo;</p>

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

Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978

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