On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

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

Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924

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On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”

On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”

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On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.  

On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.

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