On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.

On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.

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 Reagan relights the newly restored Statue of Liberty - July 3rd, 1986

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On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

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On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama.

On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama.

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.     

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.

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