On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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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 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953

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On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.

On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.

The Tollund Man is discovered in Denmark - May 8th, 1950

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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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Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953

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