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

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

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

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