The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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 Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835.

The Great Moon Hoax Began - Aug. 25, 1835

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On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.

On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.

The first shopping carts are introduced - June 4th, 1937

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On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner. 

On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner.

"Casey at the Bat" is published - June 3rd, 1888

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On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. 

On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time.

London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859

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The Great Moon Hoax Began - Aug. 25, 1835

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