On this day in 1844, Icelandic fishermen killed the last remaining pair of great auk seabirds. 

<p>On this day in 1844, Icelandic fishermen killed the last remaining pair of great auk seabirds. </p>

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 Great Auk goes extinct - July 3rd, 1844

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