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On this day in 1885, Jeanette Pickersgill became the first person to be legally cremated in Britain.

On this day in 1885, Jeanette Pickersgill became the first person to be legally cremated in Britain.

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

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On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

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On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.

On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.

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On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” 

On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”

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