On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.  

On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.

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

Mark Twain patents a self-pasting scrapbook - June 24th, 1873

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Please enjoy these June 28th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

Please enjoy these June 28th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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On this day in 1942, the FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States by submarine.

On this day in 1942, the FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States by submarine.

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On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”

On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”

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