On this day in 1985, nearly 80,000 people gathered in the rain to watch the first-ever Farm Aid concert at a university stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

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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 1985, nearly 80,000 people gathered in the rain to watch the first-ever Farm Aid concert at a university stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

The first Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois - September 22nd, 1985

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On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913

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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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The first Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois - September 22nd, 1985

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