On this day in 1979, the burning wreckage of America’s first space station crashed into the Indian Ocean and across Western Australia.

On this day in 1979, the burning wreckage of America’s first space station crashed into the Indian Ocean and across Western Australia.

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 Skylab space station crashes over Australia - July 11th, 1979

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On this day in 1922, the duck-billed platypus was exhibited for the first time in the U.S. at the Bronx Zoo.

On this day in 1922, the duck-billed platypus was exhibited for the first time in the U.S. at the Bronx Zoo.

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On this day in 1976, the long-running TV game show “Family Feud” aired for the first time on ABC.

On this day in 1976, the long-running TV game show “Family Feud” aired for the first time on ABC.

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On this day in 1962, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin patented the V-shaped three-point safety belt.

On this day in 1962, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin patented the V-shaped three-point safety belt.

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