On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president.

On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president.

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

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes president of Iceland - August 1st, 1980

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/df18a77b-2e82-4564-a438-b1bf00fb1a6d/transcript

On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e322b891-f580-48eb-8abb-b1e300f602f9/transcript

On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5811062d-fa5e-4358-a850-b1e20138e66a/transcript

On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.

On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b3a9ed95-a02f-4f96-b7d5-b1e1011396a5/transcript