Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot's regime.

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<p>Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot's regime.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera / Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7

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