On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office.

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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.

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On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office.

William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841

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On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.     

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.

The Socialist Party of America nominates a convict for president - May 13th, 1920

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On this day in 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Nix v. Hedden that tomatoes are vegetables, not fruits.

On this day in 1893, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Nix v. Hedden that tomatoes are vegetables, not fruits.

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that tomatoes are vegetables - May 10th, 1893

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On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

On this day in 1754, Benjamin Franklin published the famous “Join, or Die” political cartoon.

The “Join, or Die” political cartoon is published - May 9th, 1754

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William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841

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