On this day in 1939, a series of fires converged and swept rapidly across large areas of Victoria, Australia, leaving a widespread trail of death and destruction.

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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.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1939, a series of fires converged and swept rapidly across large areas of Victoria, Australia, leaving a widespread trail of death and destruction.

The Black Friday bushfires claim 71 lives in Australia - January 13th, 1939

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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.

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

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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.

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

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On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.

On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.

The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952

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The Black Friday bushfires claim 71 lives in Australia - January 13th, 1939

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