On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

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

President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862

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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.

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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.

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On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. 

On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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