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

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

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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