On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978

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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Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978

Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978