On this day in 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing moved into their new home at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

On this day in 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing moved into their new home at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

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

Two giants pandas arrive in the U.S. from China - April 16th, 1972

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On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

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On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

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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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