This Day in History Class

On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1963, white civil rights activist William Moore was shot to death at a highway rest stop in Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.