On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861.

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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.

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On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861.

Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861

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On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” 

On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965

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On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.   

On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.

Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954

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On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913

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Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861

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