On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

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

Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986

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On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.

On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.

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On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.

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On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later.   

On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later.

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