On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contaminated thousands of square miles around the disaster site. 

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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 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contaminated thousands of square miles around the disaster site.

Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957

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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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On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. 

On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.

Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900

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On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

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Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957

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