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On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum. 

On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum.&nbsp;

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.

On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7833554f-1944-4e42-b046-ae7701449151/transcript

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b978198f-3df4-4b7b-a206-b165004c61c9/transcript

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. 

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/903888a2-eafe-44cc-9fe7-b1640039e7fb/transcript

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. 

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c5a52e20-d9ca-4c5c-9911-b163002032fa/transcript