On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity. 

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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.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity.

Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882

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On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner. 

On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner.

"Casey at the Bat" is published - June 3rd, 1888

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On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. 

On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time.

London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859

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On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.

On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.

Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593

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Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882

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