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.

Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982

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.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

On this day in 1964, the first Tim Horton Donuts shop opened in Hamilton, Ontario. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Tim Hortons coffee and donut shop opens - May 17th, 1964

On this day in 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the peak of Mount Everest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest - May 16th, 1975

On this day in 1942, seventeen U.S. states instituted mandatory gasoline rationing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gasoline rationing begins in the United States - May 15th, 1942

On this day in 1961, a small group of Freedom Riders was attacked by a white mob at the Greyhound depot in Anniston, Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A white mob attacks a group of Freedom Riders - May 14th, 1961

On this day in 1920, the Socialist Party of America nominated Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982

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