On this day in 1848, an ice jam in Lake Erie caused Niagara Falls to slow to a trickle.  

On this day in 1848, an ice jam in Lake Erie caused Niagara Falls to slow to a trickle.

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

Niagara Falls stops flowing - March 29th, 1848

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On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

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On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

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On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

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