Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. / On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country.

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<p>Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. / On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country.</p><p> </p> 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

Jack the Ripper's Canonical First Murder / Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31

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