On this day in 1974, the residents of Sitka, Alaska, were fooled into thinking that a nearby volcano was erupting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Alaskan prankster fakes the eruption of Mount Edgecumbe - April 1st, 1974

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 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.

The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946

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.

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

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

The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952

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.

The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945

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.

An Alaskan prankster fakes the eruption of Mount Edgecumbe - April 1st, 1974

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