The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off.

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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.

This Day in History Class

The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off.

Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919

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On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950

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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.

Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899

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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.

AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991

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Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919

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