On this day in 1782, the Dutch Republic became the second nation to officially recognize the sovereignty of the United States.

On this day in 1782, the Dutch Republic became the second nation to officially recognize the sovereignty of the United States.

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 Netherlands recognizes the newly formed United States - April 19th, 1782

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On this day in 1964, the first Tim Horton Donuts shop opened in Hamilton, Ontario.

On this day in 1964, the first Tim Horton Donuts shop opened in Hamilton, Ontario.

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On this day in 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest.

On this day in 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest.

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On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing.

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