On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi.

Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945

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 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.

Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941

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.

Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945

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