On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers.

On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers.

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

Ronald Reagan fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers - August 5th, 1981

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On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip. 

On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip.

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On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.

On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.

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On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon.

On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon.

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