Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. 

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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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Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925.

Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925

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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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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.”

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

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On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862

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Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925

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