On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. 

<p>On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. </p>

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

London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859

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