On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California. 

On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California.

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 Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945

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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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