On this day in 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine.

On this day in 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine.

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 USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine - July 30th, 1945

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On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip. 

On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip.

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On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.

On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.

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On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers.

On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers.

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