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.

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

The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946

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On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.  

On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook.

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On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP.     

On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP.

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