On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> 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 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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

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

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