On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. 

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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 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937.

Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936

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On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.

On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.

Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941

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On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.

On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.

New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901

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On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”

On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”

Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982

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Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936

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