On this day in 1976, Romanian athlete Nadia Comăneci became the first female gymnast in Olympic history to score a 10 for her performance.

On this day in 1976, Romanian athlete Nadia Comăneci became the first female gymnast in Olympic history to score a 10 for her performance.

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

Nadia Comăneci scores a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games - July 18th, 1976

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On this day in 1799, French soldiers discovered a stone slab inscribed with ancient writing near the town of Rosetta, Egypt.

On this day in 1799, French soldiers discovered a stone slab inscribed with ancient writing near the town of Rosetta, Egypt.

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On this day in 1938, American aviator Douglas Corrigan began his “wrong way” flight from New York to Ireland.

On this day in 1938, American aviator Douglas Corrigan began his “wrong way” flight from New York to Ireland.

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On this day in 1935, the first mechanical parking meters were installed in downtown Oklahoma City.

On this day in 1935, the first mechanical parking meters were installed in downtown Oklahoma City.

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