On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine.

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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.

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On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine.

St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355

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On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington.

On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington.

Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866

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On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.

On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.

Chicago's first elevated train line begins operation - June 6th, 1892

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On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.

On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.

Ruth Benedict is born - June 5th, 1887

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St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355

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