The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. There's more in the May 30, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "History's Unforgettable Fires." 

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The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. There's more in the May 30, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "History's Unforgettable Fires."  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666.

Great Fire of London - Sept. 2, 1666

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On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break. 

On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break.

16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912

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On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986

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Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

Flashback episode - May 24th

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Great Fire of London - Sept. 2, 1666

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