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This Day in History Class

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 Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920 from 2023-12-13T10:00

On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980 from 2023-12-12T10:00

On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. 

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Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936 from 2023-12-11T10:00

On this day in 1936, Edward VIII became the first monarch in British history to give up the throne voluntarily.

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Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886 from 2023-12-08T10:00

On this day in 1886, renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. 

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Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974 from 2023-12-07T10:00

On this day in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas kicked its way to the top spot on the U.S. singles chart. 

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915 from 2023-12-06T10:00

On this day in 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law revoking the citizenship of American women who married noncitizens.

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The world's first automated parking garage opens - December 5th, 1951 from 2023-12-05T10:00

On this day in 1951, the Park-O-Mat driverless parking garage opened in Washington, D.C.

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A fire breaks out at the Montreux Casino during a Frank Zappa concert - December 4th, 1971 from 2023-12-04T10:00

On this day in 1971, the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a concert by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

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The first Christmas Club is introduced - December 1st, 1909 from 2023-12-01T10:00

On this day in 1909, the first Christmas savings account was opened at the Carlisle Trust Company in Pennsylvania.

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Elizabeth I "Golden Speech" / Barbados gains independence - November 30th Flashback from 2023-11-30T10:00

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601.

On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

 

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Whitman massacre / James Jay invents invisible ink - November 29th Flashback from 2023-11-29T10:00

On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measle...

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read piracy conviction / First pulsar detected - November 28th Flashback from 2023-11-28T10:00

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Berners Street hoax / Custer massacres Cheyenne - November 27th Flashback from 2023-11-27T10:00

On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London as a prank.

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Bessie Blount born / Tasman spots Tasmania - November 24th Flashback from 2023-11-24T10:00

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.

On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known a...

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José Clemente Orozco born / First jukebox - November 23rd Flashback from 2023-11-23T10:00

On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.

On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon...

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Blackbeard killed / Star Trek interracial kiss - November 22nd Flashback from 2023-11-22T10:00

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Piltdown Man hoax / Ella Fitzgerald wins Apollo Amateur Night - November 21st Flashback from 2023-11-21T10:00

On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press.

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Whale sinks the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20th Flashback from 2023-11-20T10:00

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The last inhabitants of the Blasket Islands are evacuated - November 17th, 1953 from 2023-11-17T10:00

On this day in 1953, the Irish government evacuated the last remaining residents of the Blasket Islands. 

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Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro springs a trap on Inca emperor Atahualpa - November 16th, 1532 from 2023-11-16T10:00

On this day in 1532, the last ruler of the Inca Empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors at the Battle of Cajamarca.

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The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City - November 15th, 1867 from 2023-11-15T10:00

On this day in 1867, the world’s first stock ticker was unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Ruby Bridges desegregates her school - November 14th, 1960 from 2023-11-14T10:00

On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans. 

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Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940 from 2023-11-13T10:00

On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.

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Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908 from 2023-11-10T10:00

On this day in 1908, the first Gideons Bibles were placed at the Superior Hotel in Montana. 

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Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990 from 2023-11-09T10:00

On this day in 1990, the IRS seized Willie Nelson’s properties in six states for non-payment of taxes.

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Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939 from 2023-11-08T10:00

On this day in 1939, a German carpenter tried to kill Adolf Hitler. 

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The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965 from 2023-11-07T10:00

On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial. 

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A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990 from 2023-11-06T10:00

On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.

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The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948 from 2023-11-03T09:00

On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.

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The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988 from 2023-11-02T09:00

On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time. 

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Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959 from 2023-11-01T09:00

On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.

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German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589 from 2023-10-31T09:00

On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.

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"Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985 from 2023-10-30T09:00

On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.

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"Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954 from 2023-10-27T05:10:50

On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. 

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Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973 from 2023-10-26T09:00

On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.

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Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944 from 2023-10-25T09:00

On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.


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A Spanish soldier is allegedly teleported from Manila to Mexico - October 24th, 1593 from 2023-10-24T09:00

On this day in 1593, a Spanish soldier fell asleep in the Philippines and supposedly woke up in Mexico just a few seconds later. 

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Notorious mobster Dutch Schultz is gunned down at the Palace Chop House - October 23rd, 1935 from 2023-10-23T07:00

On this day in 1935, American gangster Dutch Schultz was ambushed at the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey. 

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Dick Fosbury flops his way to Olympic victory - October 20th, 1968 from 2023-10-20T09:00

On this day in 1968, Dick Fosbury used a revolutionary high jump technique to win a gold medal at the Mexico City Olympic Games. 

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The first Blockbuster video rental store opens - October 19th, 1985 from 2023-10-19T09:53:08

On this day in 1985, the first Blockbuster video rental store opened in Dallas, Texas.

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The U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico - October 18th, 1898 from 2023-10-18T09:00

On this day in 1898, American troops raised the U.S. flag over Puerto Rico. 

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Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943 from 2023-10-17T09:13:21

On this day in 1943, after a year of grueling labor, the two sides of the Burma Railway were joined at the Konkoita POW camp in Thailand.

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The Cardiff Giant is "discovered" - October 16th, 1869 from 2023-10-16T09:00

On this day in 1869, a 10-foot-tall stone giant was unearthed on a farm in Cardiff, New York.

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James Wallace Black takes the oldest surviving aerial photograph - October 13th, 1860 from 2023-10-13T09:00

On this day in 1860, James Wallace Black took a photo of Boston from a hot air balloon 1,200 feet in the air.

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"The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" is published - October 12th, 1979 from 2023-10-12T09:00

On this day in 1979, Douglas Adams published his comedic sci-fi masterpiece "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

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Jamaican preacher Paul Bogle leads the Morant Bay Rebellion - October 11th, 1865 from 2023-10-11T09:00

On this day in 1865, Paul Bogle led hundreds of Black Jamaican protestors in the Morant Bay Rebellion.

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John Wesley Hyatt patents a new kind of billiard ball - October 10th, 1865 from 2023-10-10T09:00

On this day in 1865, American inventor John Wesley Hyatt received a patent for an imitation ivory pool ball. 

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Peekskill Meteorite / Che Guevara Executed - October 9th Flashback from 2023-10-07T00:23:01

On this day in 1992, a meteorite the size of a bowling ball crashed into a parked Chevy Malibu in a suburb of Peekskill, New York.

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967.

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A disgruntled tavern owner casts the "goat curse" on the Chicago Cubs - October 6th, 1945 from 2023-10-06T09:00

On this day in 1945, William Sianis allegedly put a curse on the Chicago Cubs after he and his pet goat were ejected from Wrigley Field.

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Dave Kunst completes the first recorded walk around the world - October 5th, 1974 from 2023-10-05T09:00

On this day in 1974, American Dave Kunst became the first known person to circumnavigate the globe on foot.

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The Dinosaur National Monument is established - October 4th, 1915 from 2023-10-04T09:00

On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson established the Dinosaur National Monument to protect one of the world’s richest known fossil beds.

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Germany successfully launches the V-2 rocket - October 3rd, 1942 from 2023-10-03T09:00

On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany successfully fired the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile.

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Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuts - October 2nd, 1950 from 2023-10-02T09:00

On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” comic strip began its record-setting, 50-year run.

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Scotland Yard is established - September 29th, 1829 from 2023-09-29T09:00

On this day in 1829, Scotland Yard was founded as the headquarters of Greater London’s Metropolitan Police.

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The U.S. Navy abolishes flogging - September 28th, 1850 from 2023-09-28T09:00

On this day in 1850, an act of Congress outlawed the practice of flogging within the U.S. Navy.

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The first Santa Claus training school opens - September 27th, 1937 from 2023-09-27T09:00

On this day in 1937, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School opened in Albion, New York.

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The Alabama Supreme Court upholds the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton - September 26th, 1963 from 2023-09-26T09:00

On this day in 1963, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton.

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American journalist Barbara Walters is born - September 25th, 1929 from 2023-09-25T10:00

On this day in 1929, esteemed broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The first issue of "National Geographic" is published - September 22nd, 1888 from 2023-09-22T08:00

On this day in 1888, "National Geographic Magazine" began publication as the official journal of the National Geographic Society.

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Benedict Arnold commits treason - September 21st, 1780 from 2023-09-21T09:00

On this day in 1780, American General Benedict Arnold agreed to betray his country in exchange for £20,000 and a high rank in the British army.

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Fonzie jumps a shark on "Happy Days" - September 20th, 1977 from 2023-09-20T09:00

On this day in 1977, during an infamous episode of “Happy Days,” Henry Winkler’s Fonzie jumped over a shark while on water skis.

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Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland - September 19th, 1959 from 2023-09-19T09:00

On this day in 1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev lost his composure after being told that he could not go to Disneyland.

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Future U.S. President Jimmy Carter reports a UFO sighting- September 18th, 1973 from 2023-09-18T09:00

On this day in 1973, Jimmy Carter filed a report claiming he had seen an unidentified flying object four years earlier.

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"Columbo" debuts on NBC - September 15th, 1971 from 2023-09-15T09:00

On this day in 1971, the long-running detective series “Columbo” premiered on NBC.

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Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner” - September 14th, 1814 from 2023-09-14T09:00

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the poem that later became America’s national anthem.

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Henry Bliss becomes the first American to be killed by an automobile - September 13th, 1899 from 2023-09-13T09:00

On this day in 1899, Henry Hale Bliss was fatally struck by a taxicab.

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West Virginia residents report the first sighting of the Flatwoods Monster - September 12th, 1952 from 2023-09-12T09:00

On this day in 1952, seven people encountered a mysterious creature on a farm in Flatwoods, West Virginia.

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Hurricane Iniki pummels the Hawaiian island of Kauai - September 11th, 1992 from 2023-09-11T16:52:22

On this day in 1992, a Category 4 hurricane devastated the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

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Delano Grape Strike / Michelangelo's David Unveiled - September 8th Flashback from 2023-09-08T09:00

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965.

On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public. 

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Death of the Last Thylacine - September 7th Flashback from 2023-09-07T09:00

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. There's more in the May 9, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Every, Successful Pyrate."

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King Charles II Hides in Oak Tree / Buddy Bolden Born - September 6th Flashback from 2023-09-06T09:00

On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful King of England, took refuge in a tall oak tree. Listen

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'Hippie' Used in Print / "The Muppet Show" Premiere - September 5th Flashback from 2023-09-05T09:00

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.

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Peekskill Riots / First Roll-Film Camera - September 4th Flashback from 2023-09-04T09:00

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949.

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan Coup D'état - September 1st Flashback from 2023-09-01T09:00

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Clas...

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Jack the Ripper's First Murder / Singapore Independence - August 31st Flashback from 2023-08-31T09:00

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper.

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia Brings Cholera to U.S. - August 30th Flashback from 2023-08-30T09:00

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716.

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Wendell Scott Born / The Last of the Yahi People - August 29th Flashback from 2023-08-29T09:00

On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Emmett Till Murdered / Carrington Event - August 28th Flashback from 2023-08-28T09:00

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley." Listen

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The Great Moon Hoax Began / First Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Meeting - August 25th Flashback from 2023-08-25T09:00

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Microsoft releases the Windows 95 operating system - August 24th, 1995 from 2023-08-24T09:00

On this day in 1995, Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system.

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Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed in London - August 23rd, 1305 from 2023-08-23T09:00

On this day in 1305, Sir William Wallace was put to death in London for alleged treason against King Edward I of England.

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Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902 from 2023-08-22T09:00

On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.

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Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory dies - August 21st, 1614 from 2023-08-21T09:00

On this day in 1614, notorious serial killer Elizabeth Báthory was found dead in Čachtice Castle.

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Helium is discovered during a solar eclipse - August 18th, 1868 from 2023-08-18T09:00

On this day in 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered an unknown element while observing a solar eclipse.

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Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653 from 2023-08-17T09:00

On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. 

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President Tyler is burned in effigy outside the White House - August 16th, 1841 from 2023-08-16T09:00

On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.

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Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877 from 2023-08-15T09:00

On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.

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The Wiffle ball is invented - August 14th, 1953 from 2023-08-14T09:00

On this day in 1953, David Nelson Mullany created the first working prototype of the Wiffle Ball.

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The Mall of America opens - August 11th, 1992 from 2023-08-11T09:00

On this day in 1992, the Mall of America had its grand opening in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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A white mob destroys the Noyes Academy - August 10th, 1835 from 2023-08-10T09:00

On this day in 1835, a mob of hundreds of white men used a team of oxen to pull an integrated schoolhouse off its foundation.

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Betty Boop makes her cartoon debut in "Dizzy Dishes" - August 9th, 1930 from 2023-08-09T09:00

On this day in 1930, beloved cartoon character Betty Boop made her big-screen debut in the animated short “Dizzy Dishes.” 

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The term “global warming” appears in print for the first time - August 8th, 1975 from 2023-08-08T09:00

On this day in 1975, American geochemist Wallace Broecker coined the term “global warming.”

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Theophilus Van Kannel patents the revolving door - August 7th, 1888 from 2023-08-07T16:34:52

On this day in 1888, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted a patent for the revolving door.

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Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield is arrested for killing a seagull - August 4th, 1983 from 2023-08-04T08:00

On this day in 1983, New York Yankees’ right fielder Dave Winfield was arrested for accidentally killing a seagull.

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Mail service resumes at a nudist colony in Florida - August 3rd, 1985 from 2023-08-03T08:00

On this day in 1985, after more than a year without service, residents of the Paradise Lakes nudist resort started receiving mail again. 

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American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876 from 2023-08-02T06:39:51

On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.

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The first Six Flags opens in Arlington, Texas - August 1st, 1961 from 2023-08-01T08:00

On this day in 1961, the original Six Flags theme park had its soft opening in Arlington, Texas.

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Apollo 15 astronauts take the first car ride on the Moon - July 31st, 1971 from 2023-07-31T08:00

On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts drove a Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon for the first time.

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"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932 from 2023-07-28T17:58:58

On this day in 1932, the pre-Code horror film “White Zombie” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.

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The first commercial jetliner takes to the skies - July 27th, 1949 from 2023-07-27T17:03:38

On this day in 1949, the world’s first jet-powered airliner made its inaugural test flight.

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The U.S. postal system is established - July 26th, 1775 from 2023-07-26T17:39:10

On this day in 1775, the U.S. postal system was established by the Second Continental Congress.

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Two ocean liners collide off the island of Nantucket - July 25th, 1956 from 2023-07-25T19:34:01

On this day in 1956, the Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ocean liner Stockholm collided off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 

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The Window Tax is abolished in the United Kingdom - July 24th, 1851 from 2023-07-24T18:58:01

On this day in 1851, Great Britain’s wildly unpopular window tax was finally repealed after 156 years on the books.

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Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis - July 21st, 356 BC from 2023-07-21T16:06

On this day in 356 BC, a mysterious anarchist named Herostratus set fire to the world-renowned Temple of Artemis.

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The Guinea Pig Club forms - July 20th, 1941 from 2023-07-20T22:21:32

On this day in 1941, a group of badly burned airmen in the Royal Air Force established "The Guinea Pig Club."

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French cyclist Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France - July 19th, 1903 from 2023-07-19T19:58:41

On this day in 1903, French bicycler Maurice Garin took first place at the inaugural Tour de France.

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Atomic-generated electricity is sold for the first time - July 18th, 1955 from 2023-07-18T16:35:45

On this day in 1955, a ceremony commemorating the first sale of atomic electricity was held at a power plant in West Milton, New York. 

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Willis Carrier designs the first modern air conditioner - July 17th, 1902 from 2023-07-17T15:27:39

On this day in 1902, mechanical engineer Willis Carrier completed his design for what would become the first modern air conditioner.

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Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865 from 2023-07-14T17:37:07

On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

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A major blackout strikes New York City - July 13th, 1977 from 2023-07-13T16:30:05

On this day in 1977, a citywide power outage created total chaos in New York City.

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The Etch A Sketch is introduced - July 12th, 1960 from 2023-07-12T15:40:40

On this day in 1960, the Ohio Art Company released a new mechanical drawing toy called the Etch A Sketch.

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Earth welcomes its five billionth human - July 11th, 1987 from 2023-07-11T16:13:57

On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.

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Death Valley experiences the world's highest recorded temperature - July 10th, 1913 from 2023-07-10T15:09:38

On this day in 1913, a weather observer in Death Valley measured a record high temperature of 134°F.

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The Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States - July 7th, 1898 from 2023-07-07T15:09:27

On this day in 1898, President William McKinley signed a joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands to the United States.

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Flashback episode - July 6th from 2023-07-06T15:52:35

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Flashback episode - July 5th from 2023-07-05T09:00

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Flashback episode - July 4th from 2023-07-04T09:00

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President Reagan relights the newly restored Statue of Liberty - July 3rd, 1986 from 2023-07-03T16:00:10

On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.

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Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is published - June 30th, 1936 from 2023-06-30T16:21:15

On this day in 1936, the novel “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was first published by the Macmillan Company.

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The San Diego Chicken is re-hatched at Jack Murphy Stadium - June 29th, 1979 from 2023-06-29T15:16:51

On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.

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The Freedmen’s Bank fails - June 28th, 1874 from 2023-06-28T18:57:24

On this day in 1874, all branches of the Freedmen’s Bank closed their doors for good. 

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The yen is adopted as the official currency of Japan - June 27th, 1871 from 2023-06-27T17:28:08

On this day in 1871, the yen became the national currency of Japan.

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The first barcode is scanned at an Ohio supermarket - June 26th, 1974 from 2023-06-26T16:07:25

On this day in 1974, products marked with barcodes were sold for the first time at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. 

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Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters - June 23rd, 1989 from 2023-06-23T23:24:28

On this day in 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman made its theatrical debut.

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Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847 from 2023-06-22T16:08:10

On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut. 

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Tiny Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane - June 21st, 1913 from 2023-06-21T18:35:25

On this day in 1913, Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick became the first woman to skydive from an airplane.


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Flashback episode - June 20th from 2023-06-20T18:20:13

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The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington - June 19th, 1910 from 2023-06-20T18:06:39

On this day in 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Spokane, Washington.

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Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union - June 16th, 1961 from 2023-06-16T16:16:38

On this day in 1961, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union at an airport in Paris. 

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U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle misspells "potato" - June 15th, 1992 from 2023-06-15T17:01:15

On this day in 1992, during a campaign stop at a New Jersey elementary school, Vice President Dan Quayle misspelled the word “potato.”

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Americans take part in the first nationwide civil defense drill - June 14th, 1954 from 2023-06-14T15:09:50

On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.

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King Ludwig II of Bavaria dies under mysterious circumstances - June 13th, 1886 from 2023-06-13T17:31:36

On this day in 1886, the body of Bavarian king Ludwig II was found floating in Lake Starnberg, just south of Munich. 

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Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979 from 2023-06-12T20:41:16

On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel. 

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The first Automat restaurant opens in Philadelphia - June 9th, 1902 from 2023-06-09T17:40:43

On this day in 1902, America's first coin-operated cafeteria opened in Philadelphia.

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Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516 from 2023-06-08T15:51:44

On this day in 1516, Pope Leo X’s favorite pet, a rare white elephant named Hanno, passed away at the age of seven. 

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Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982 from 2023-06-07T13:06:10

On this day in 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis home was opened to the public for tours. 

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The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813 from 2023-06-06T16:05:35

On this day in 1813, British forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops encamped at Stoney Creek, Ontario. 

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The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977 from 2023-06-05T18:09:15

On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924 from 2023-06-02T16:19:56

On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. 

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Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813 from 2023-06-01T18:30:05

On this day in 1813, after being mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Harbor, Captain James Lawrence issued his final command: “Don’t give up the ship.” 

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The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790 from 2023-05-31T21:09:21

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. federal copyright law was signed into effect by President George Washington. 

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Flashback episode - May 30th from 2023-05-30T14:12:50

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The U.S. government snubs Black Gold Star mothers and widows - May 29th, 1930 from 2023-05-29T21:28:42

On this day in 1930, the U.S. War Department insisted that Black mothers and widows must travel on segregated boats in order to visit their loved ones’ graves in Europe.

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John Lennon and Yoko One begin their second "bed-in" for peace - May 26th, 1969 from 2023-05-26T18:00:21

On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a week-long bed-in for peace at a hotel in Montreal, Canada. 

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A Pennsylvania man is buried in his prized Corvette - May 25th, 1994 from 2023-05-25T18:30:20

On this day in 1994, the ashes of Pennsylvania native George Swanson were buried in the driver’s seat of his beloved sports car. 

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Russian engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole - May 24th, 1970 from 2023-05-24T17:11:38

On this day in 1970, Soviet engineers began drilling the deepest man-made hole ever dug.

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President George Washington offers a reward for the capture of Ona Judge - May 23rd, 1796 from 2023-05-23T16:40:55

On this day in 1796, George and Martha Washington offered a $10 reward for the capture of an escaped enslaved woman named Ona Judge. 

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A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856 from 2023-05-22T17:50:01

On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.

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The first Jumping Frog Jubilee is held in Calaveras County - May 19th, 1928 from 2023-05-19T18:25:56

On this day in 1928, more than 15,000 people attended a now-annual frog jumping contest in Calaveras County, California. 

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre opens in Hollywood - May 18th, 1927 from 2023-05-18T18:40:22

On this day in 1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened on Hollywood Boulevard, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic cinemas.

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Peter Mundy records the first description of a merry-go-round - May 17th, 1620 from 2023-05-17T20:57:37

On this day in 1620, English traveler Peter Mundy wrote the earliest known description of a carousel ride. 

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The discovery of the Ozone Hole is announced - May 16th, 1985 from 2023-05-16T17:54:36

On this day in 1985, the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole was first reported in the scientific journal Nature. 

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Abe Fortas resigns from the U.S. Supreme Court - May 15th, 1969 from 2023-05-15T18:50:22

On this day in 1969, Justice Abe Fortas stepped down from the Supreme Court due to his involvement in a financial scandal.

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The NOAA announces that hurricanes will no longer be named solely after women - May 12th, 1978 from 2023-05-12T18:23:54

On this day in 1978, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it would no longer name hurricanes exclusively after women.

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The B.F. Goodrich Company introduces the tubeless tire - May 11th, 1947 from 2023-05-11T18:21:31

On this day in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company announced its development of a tubeless car tire. 

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American children's author Shel Silverstein dies - May 10th, 1999 from 2023-05-10T19:44:38

On this day in 1999, beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack at his home in Key West, Florida. 

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The FDA approves the world's first birth control pill - May 9th, 1960 from 2023-05-09T19:29:47

On this day in 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first commercially produced birth control pill. 

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The first glass of Coca-Cola is served - May 8th, 1886 from 2023-05-08T16:12:59

On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was sold for the first time at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809 from 2023-05-05T18:40:51

On this day in 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman in the United States to receive a patent in her own name. 

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The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873 from 2023-05-04T21:12:14

On this day in 1873, a toll bridge in Dixon, Illinois, collapsed into the Rock River and took a crowd of more than 200 people with it. 

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Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966 from 2023-05-03T20:45:55

On this day in 1966, late-night talk show host Johnny Carson and actress Eva Gabor demonstrated how to play a new party game called Twister.

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The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935 from 2023-05-02T20:41:35

On this day in 1935, thousands of Filipino peasants staged a rebellion in the agricultural region of Central Luzon. 

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Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924 from 2023-05-01T15:01:56

On this day in 1924, the first iodized salt in the U.S. went on sale at Michigan grocery stores. 

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The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937 from 2023-04-28T17:26:56

On this day in 1937, the first animated electric sign was installed on Broadway in New York City. 

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President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953 from 2023-04-27T18:11:10

On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gay people from working for the federal government. 

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American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886 from 2023-04-26T19:23:38

On this day in 1886, legendary blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Georgia. 

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The first guillotine is used to execute a French highwayman - April 25th, 1792 from 2023-04-25T22:16:38

On this day in 1792, a French bandit became the first person to be killed by guillotine. 

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Black demonstrators are attacked at a segregated beach in Mississippi - April 24th, 1960 from 2023-04-24T21:12:40

On this day in 1960, during a peaceful demonstration at Biloxi Beach, a group of Black activists were attacked by white segregationists. 

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The Nintendo Game Boy is released in Japan - April 21st, 1989 from 2023-04-21T18:37:15

On this day in 1989, Nintendo released the original Game Boy in Japan.

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Flashback episode - April 20th from 2023-04-20T09:00

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The creator of LSD goes for a harrowing bike ride - April 19th, 1943 from 2023-04-19T15:44:31

On this day in 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann discovered the psychic effects of LSD while bike riding home from his lab. 

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BBC reports "There is no news today" and plays piano music instead - April 18th, 1930 from 2023-04-18T19:11:33

On this day in 1930, BBC Radio announced there was no news to report and played 15 minutes of piano music instead.

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Daffy Duck makes his first appearance in the animated short film "Porky's Duck Hunt" - April 17th, 1937 from 2023-04-17T21:43:39

On this day in 1937, cartoon icon Daffy Duck appeared for the first time in the Warner Bros. animated short “Porky’s Duck Hunt.”

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A bathroom mishap sinks a German U-boat- April 14, 1945 from 2023-04-14T08:00

On this day in 1945, the crew of a Nazi submarine had to abandon ship after a plumbing issue forced them to surface in the line of enemy fire.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve issues a two-dollar bill - April 13th, 1976 from 2023-04-13T09:00

On this day in 1976, to mark the bicentennial of American independence, a new $2 bill was released to the public.

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A catcher's mask is used in a baseball game for the first time - April 12th, 1877 from 2023-04-12T09:00

On this day in 1877, Harvard student James Tyng became the first-known baseball player to wear a catcher’s mask.

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The Barbershop Harmony Society is founded - April 11th, 1938 from 2023-04-11T17:23:03

On this day in 1938, the first meeting of the Barbershop Harmony Society was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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The RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England - April 10th, 1912 from 2023-04-10T19:10:50

On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton on its doomed maiden voyage to New York. 

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President Carter halts production of neutron bombs - April 7th, 1978 from 2023-04-07T21:01:19

On this day in 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to delay production of the neutron bomb. 

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The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens - April 6th, 1896 from 2023-04-06T14:39:23

On this day in 1896, the opening ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece.

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Radio stations across the globe play "We Are the World" in unison - April 5th, 1985 from 2023-04-05T08:00

On this day in 1985, more than 8,000 radio stations played the charity single “We Are the World” simultaneously.

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The peace symbol makes its first public appearance - April 4th, 1958 from 2023-04-04T09:00

On this day in 1958, the world famous peace symbol was displayed for the first time at an anti-nuclear war rally in London. 

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CBS censors the Smothers Brothers - April 3rd, 1969 from 2023-04-03T09:00

On this day in 1969, CBS Television canceled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a popular yet controversial variety show. 

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Abigail Adams urges her husband to “remember the ladies” - March 31st, 1776 from 2023-03-31T09:00

On this day in 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband, John Adams, imploring him and his political colleagues to keep the interests of women in mind.

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Hymen Lipman patents the first pencil with a built-in eraser - March 30th, 1858 from 2023-03-30T09:00

On this day in 1858, Jamaican-born inventor Hymen Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with a built-in eraser.

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The first Oval Office telephone is installed - March 29th, 1929 from 2023-03-29T09:00

On this day in 1929, President Herbert Hoover had the first telephone installed in the Oval Office. 

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The Cheapside Street Whisky Fire - March 28th, 1960 from 2023-03-28T16:01:54

On this day in 1960, an explosive fire at a whisky warehouse claimed the lives of fourteen firefighters and five members of the Glasgow Salvage Corps.

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The first cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. are planted - March 27th, 1912 from 2023-03-27T12:58:02

On this day in 1912, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Iwa Chinda planted two Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

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Flashback episode: Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989 from 2023-03-24T09:00

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Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857 from 2023-03-23T14:06:24

On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.

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Hugo Grotius escapes prison by hiding in a book chest - March 22nd, 1621 from 2023-03-22T09:00

On this day in 1621, Dutch legal scholar Hugo Grotius escaped his imprisonment by hiding inside a book chest.

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The U.S. Air Force ejects a black bear from a bomber plane - March 21st, 1962 from 2023-03-21T21:47:37

On this day in 1962, a black bear named Yogi was ejected from a supersonic bomber during a test of the plane’s escape capsule. 

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A planetary alignment allegedly creates the Black Death - March 20th, 1345 from 2023-03-20T09:00

On this day in 1345, the alignment of three planets supposedly caused the Black Death pandemic.

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Production begins on Walt Disney's Darby O'Gill and the Little People - March 17th, 1958 from 2023-03-17T21:35:49

On this day in 1958, production began on the live-action Disney film Darby O'Gill and the Little People.

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Mississippi ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment - March 16th, 1995 from 2023-03-16T20:00:27

On this day in 1995, Mississippi finally voted to ratify the 13th Amendment–130 years after its passage.

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The first internet domain name is registered - March 15th, 1985 from 2023-03-15T18:55:06

On this day in 1985, the first dot-com domain name was registered by Symbolics Inc., a Massachusetts computer company. 

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Lucy Hobbs Taylor is born - March 14th, 1833 from 2023-03-14T22:26:44

On this day in 1833, American dentist and women’s rights activist Lucy Hobbs Taylor was born.

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Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781 from 2023-03-13T13:33:45

On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. 

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The first Book of the Month Club selection is published - March 10th, 1926 from 2023-03-10T19:22:11

On this day in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s debut novel, Lolly Willowes, was published by Viking Press.

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The Parthenon is consecrated in Athens - March 9th, 432 BC from 2023-03-09T17:47:56

On this day in 432 BC, the newly-completed Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.

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The Lonely Hearts Killers are executed - March 8th, 1951 from 2023-03-08T10:00

On this day in 1951, a serial killer couple known as the Lonely Hearts Killers were put to death at Sing Sing Prison.

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The Writers Guild of America goes on strike - March 7th, 1988 from 2023-03-07T22:31:23

On this day in 1988, the Writers Guild of America began one of the longest union strikes in Hollywood history.

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The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster - March 6th, 1987 from 2023-03-06T18:39:34

On this day in 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized shortly after leaving the Zeebrugge harbor in Belgium.

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Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller - March 3rd, 1887 from 2023-03-03T10:00

On this day in 1887, American teacher Anne Sullivan was introduced to her star pupil, Helen Keller. 

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Pennsylvania ends its ban on theatrical performances - March 2nd, 1789 from 2023-03-02T10:00

On this day in 1789, the Pennsylvania legislature lifted a decade-long ban on live theater.

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John Winthrop records the earliest known UFO sighting in America - March 1st, 1639 from 2023-03-01T20:41:55

On this day in 1639, Governor John Winthrop documented a report of unidentified flying objects in the sky above Boston.

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An experimental cannon explodes on board the USS Princeton - February 28th, 1844 from 2023-02-28T19:08:27

On this day in 1844, an American naval cannon exploded during a peacetime demonstration, killing six spectators and wounding many others. 

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A Massachusetts pastor is dismissed from his church for baptizing a dog - February 27th, 1922 from 2023-02-27T21:53:03

On this day in 1922, the Boston Presbytery voted to remove Reverend Edwin Curtis from his church after learning he had baptized a dog. 

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The first issue of the Shawnee Sun is published - February 24th, 1835 from 2023-02-24T10:00

On this day in 1835, Jotham Meeker published the first newspaper printed entirely in a Native American language. 

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W.E.B. Du Bois is born - February 23rd, 1868 from 2023-02-23T18:25:14

On this day in 1868, author and civil rights advocate W.E.B. Du Bois was born.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince win the first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance - February 22nd, 1989 from 2023-02-22T19:42:30

On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's “Parents Just Don't Understand” became the first hip-hop song to win a Grammy.

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NASCAR is founded - February 21st, 1948 from 2023-02-21T19:20:41

On this day in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was officially incorporated. 

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Flashback episode for President's Day from 2023-02-20T11:00

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Virginia legislators vote to retire the controversial state song - February 17th, 1997 from 2023-02-17T20:02:53

On this day in 1997, the Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to retire the state song.

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British broadcasters put an end to the "Toddlers' Truce" - February 16th, 1957 from 2023-02-16T16:00:07

On this day in 1957, British TV broadcasters broke the “toddler’s truce” by adding an extra hour of evening programming.

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Teddy bears are sold for the first time - February 15th, 1903 from 2023-02-15T16:14:34

On this day in 1903, a Brooklyn candy store advertised the world’s first teddy bear. 

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Introducing: The Last Soviet from 2023-02-15T05:00

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The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre erupts in Chicago - February 14th, 1929 from 2023-02-14T19:02:10

On this day in 1929, seven members of “Bugs” Moran’s gang were shot dead at a garage in Chicago.

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The League of Nations recognizes the permanent neutrality of Switzerland - February 13th, 1920 from 2023-02-13T20:16:24

On this day in 1920, the newly formed League of Nations formally recognized Swiss neutrality.

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Major League Baseball bans the spitball - February 10th, 1920 from 2023-02-10T10:00

On this day in 1920, the Major League Baseball rules committee officially banned the spitball pitch.

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The Qianlong Emperor abdicates the Chinese throne - February 9th, 1796 from 2023-02-09T15:13:59

On this day in 1796, the emperor of China renounced his throne in deference to his grandfather. 

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Mysterious cloven hoof-marks appear in Devon, England - February 8th, 1855 from 2023-02-08T15:07:25

On this day in 1855, a trail of unusual footprints caused a religious panic in South West England.

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Two astronauts complete the first untethered spacewalks - February 7th, 1984 from 2023-02-07T17:07:22

On this day in 1984, astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert Lee Stewart became the first humans to walk untethered in space.

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The Sámi people hold their first national congress - February 6th, 1917 from 2023-02-06T10:00

On this day in 1917, the first national meeting of the Sámi people was held in Trondheim, Norway.

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Jacques Cousteau’s The Silent World is published - February 3rd, 1953 from 2023-02-03T10:00

On this day in 1953, French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau published his bestselling memoir The Silent World.

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Sears opens its first retail store - February 2nd, 1925 from 2023-02-02T10:00

On this day in 1925, American retailer Sears opened its first department store in Chicago.

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An atomic bomb blast is shown for the first time on television - February 1st, 1951 from 2023-02-01T17:32:44

On this day in 1951, the KTLA TV station in Los Angeles made the first live broadcast of an atomic explosion. 

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McDonald's opens its first restaurant in the Soviet Union - January 31st, 1990 from 2023-01-31T19:05:43

On this day in 1990, the first McDonald’s in Russia opened for business in Moscow’s Pushkin Square.

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The U.S. Congress buys Thomas Jefferson’s book collection - January 30th, 1815 from 2023-01-30T17:25:27

On this day in 1815, President James Madison authorized Congress to purchase Thomas Jefferson’s personal library.

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Germany observes its first Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27th, 1996 from 2023-01-27T10:00

On this day in 1996, German president Roman Herzog declared a national day of remembrance for the victims of Nazism.

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Benjamin Franklin laments the choice of the bald eagle as a national symbol - January 26th, 1784 from 2023-01-26T15:48:23

On this day in 1784, in a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his disapproval of the eagle as America’s symbol.

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Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858 from 2023-01-25T10:00

On this day in 1858, the “Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride” were performed together for the first time at a royal wedding in London. 

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Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922 from 2023-01-24T17:08:52

On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie.

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A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897 from 2023-01-23T11:23:17

On this day in 1897, the lifeless body of Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found inside her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

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King Charles I is brought to trial in Westminster Hall - January 20th, 1649 from 2023-01-20T10:00

On this day in 1649, following his defeat by Parliament in the English Civil Wars, King Charles I was put on trial for tyranny and treason.

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American country music singer Dolly Parton is born - January 19th, 1946 from 2023-01-19T10:00

On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee.

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British lexicographer Peter Mark Roget is born - January 18th, 1779 from 2023-01-18T16:02:26

On this day in 1779, English thesaurus author Peter Mark Roget was born in Soho, London.

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Ireland grants the first divorce in the nation's history - January 17th, 1997 from 2023-01-17T10:00

On this day in 1997, the High Court of Ireland granted the country’s first divorce.

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The Bottle Conjuror causes a riot at London’s Haymarket Theatre - January 16th, 1749 from 2023-01-16T15:43:50

On this day in 1749, an angry crowd destroyed a London theater after a performer known as the Bottle Conjuror failed to make his scheduled appearance.

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Henry Ford patents a soybean car - January 13th, 1942 from 2023-01-13T10:00

On this day in 1942, American industrialist Henry Ford received a patent for a plastic-bodied car made from soybeans. 

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Human cloning is banned in 19 European countries - January 12th, 1998 from 2023-01-12T17:38:43

On this day in 1998, nineteen European nations signed a pact prohibiting the cloning of human beings. 

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Milk is delivered in glass bottles for the first time - January 11th, 1878 from 2023-01-11T11:00

On this day in 1878, the New York Dairy Company delivered milk in glass bottles for what’s believed to be the first time.

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Bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine tests a bubonic plague vaccine on himself - January 10th, 1897 from 2023-01-10T15:23:54

On this day in 1897, Ukrainian scientist Waldemar Haffkine injected himself with a vaccine he created to combat bubonic plague.

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Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger imposes the first income tax on British citizens - January 9th, 1799 from 2023-01-09T10:00

On this day in 1799, British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced the nation’s first income tax.

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Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974 from 2023-01-06T10:00

On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States. 

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French poet François Villon is banished from Paris - January 5th, 1463 from 2023-01-05T10:00

On this day in 1463, the Parlement of Paris sentenced medieval poet François Villon to 10 years of banishment from the city.

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Frankenstein opens and closes on Broadway - January 4th, 1981 from 2023-01-04T10:00

On this day in 1981, a lavish Broadway adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was shuttered after a single performance. 

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The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957 from 2023-01-03T10:00

On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery. 

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Cigarette ads are banned from TV and radio in the United States - January 2nd, 1971 from 2023-01-02T10:00

On this day in 1971, beginning at midnight, cigarette companies could no longer advertise their products on American television or radio.

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This Day In History Class - January 1st from 2023-01-01T10:00

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This Day In History Class - December 31st from 2022-12-31T10:00

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The Stone of Destiny is formally returned to Scotland - November 30th, 1996 from 2022-11-30T10:00

On this day in 1996, the centuries-old Stone of Destiny was officially returned to Scotland and put on display in Edinburgh Castle.

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British author and theologian C.S. Lewis is born - November 29th, 1898 from 2022-11-29T10:00

On this day in 1898, British literary scholar and children’s book author C.S. Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland.

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Commercial skywriting appears in American skies for the first time - November 28th, 1922 from 2022-11-28T10:00

On this day in 1922, Royal Air Force Captain Cyril Turner became the first pilot in the U.S. to use skywriting as a form of advertising.

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Band Aid records the controversial charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - November 25th, 1984 from 2022-11-25T10:00

On this day in 1984, a group of celebrity musicians recorded the benefit song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

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Joseph Glidden receives a patent for the first commercially successful barbed wire - November 24th, 1874 from 2022-11-24T10:00

On this day in 1874, farmer and rancher Joseph Glidden was granted a patent for double-stranded barbed wire.

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Thespis of Icaria becomes the world's first actor - November 23rd, 534 BC from 2022-11-23T21:56:20

On this day in 534 BC, an ancient Greek performer named Thespis became the first known actor to portray a character on stage.

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Carl Eliason patents the "motor toboggan," the precursor to the snowmobile - November 22nd, 1927 from 2022-11-22T20:06:41

On this day in 1927, American inventor Carl Eliason received a patent for an early version of the snowmobile.

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The first manned flight in a hot air balloon takes place over Paris - November 21st, 1783 from 2022-11-21T20:55:53

On this day in 1783, at a public demonstration in Paris, two volunteers embarked on the first free ascent in a hot air balloon.

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U.S. Catholic bishops relax the rule against eating meat on Fridays - November 18th, 1966 from 2022-11-18T13:00

On this day in 1966, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops loosened the rule requiring Catholics to abstain from meat on Fridays. 

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Kaiser Wilhelm II bans German soldiers from dancing the tango - November 17th, 1913 from 2022-11-17T14:00

On this day in 1913, German monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II forbade his officers from dancing the tango while in uniform.

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Earth's first message for extraterrestrials is sent into space - November 16th, 1974 from 2022-11-16T10:00

On this day in 1974, scientists at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico sent the first message intended for alien lifeforms. 

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Cartoonist Al Capp creates Sadie Hawkins Day - November 15th, 1937 from 2022-11-15T20:33:35

On this day in 1937, cartoonist Al Capp introduced the pseudo-holiday known as Sadie Hawkins Day in his Li’l Abner comic strip.

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is first published as a book - November 14th, 1883 from 2022-11-14T10:00

On this day in 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island was published as a single-volume book.

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An adulterous couple is paraded through a Dutch village in a dung cart - November 11th, 1961 from 2022-11-11T21:16:49

On this day in 1961, in the rural Dutch village of Staphorst, residents publicly shamed a cheating couple by driving them through the streets in the back of a dung wagon.

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Sesame Street makes its broadcast debut - November 10th, 1969 from 2022-11-10T10:00

On this day in 1969, the pioneering children’s education series, Sesame Street, aired its first episode.

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The Professional Golfers' Association of America repeals its "caucasians only" rule - November 9th, 1961 from 2022-11-09T18:59:38

On this day in 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America ended its longstanding ban on non-white members.

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Venetian glassmakers are forced to move to the island of Murano - November 8th, 1291 from 2022-11-08T10:00

On this day in 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered all local glassmakers to relocate to the nearby island of Murano.

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Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916 from 2022-11-07T10:00

On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress. 

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James and John Ritty patent the first cash register - November 4th, 1879 from 2022-11-04T09:00

On this day in 1879, the Ritty brothers of Dayton, Ohio, received the patent for the first mechanical cash register.

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Black Bart robs his last stagecoach - November 3rd, 1883 from 2022-11-03T09:00

On this day in 1883, Charles "Black Bart" Bowles robbed his 28th Wells Fargo wagon, the last before his capture.

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Game show contestant Charles Van Doren admits to cheating - November 2nd, 1959 from 2022-11-02T09:00

On this day in 1959, Charles Van Doren admitted that his winning streak on a popular TV quiz show had been rigged by the show's producers.

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The Motion Picture Association of America introduces the film-rating system - November 1st, 1968 from 2022-11-01T17:36:03

On this day in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America announced its first ratings system for films.

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The "Candyman" killer hands out poisoned treats on Halloween - October 31st, 1974 from 2022-10-31T16:26:54

On this day in 1974, Ronald Clark O'Bryan gave cyanide disguised as candy to five trick-or-treaters, including his own children. 

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Halloween Is Grinch Night premieres on ABC - October 28th, 1977 from 2022-10-28T09:00

On this day in 1977, the animated special Halloween Is Grinch Night aired for the first time on ABC.

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"Monster Mash" begins its second week as the No. 1 song in America - October 27th, 1962 from 2022-10-27T09:00

On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week in a row. 

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The Royal Charter Storm sinks 133 ships in the Irish Sea - October 26th, 1859 from 2022-10-26T09:00

On this day in 1859, one of the worst storms in history struck the British Isles, sinking 133 ships and badly damaging 90 others. 

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Horror movie icon Vincent Price passes away from lung cancer - October 25th, 1993 from 2022-10-25T09:00

On this day in 1993, prolific actor Vincent Price died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.

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Heavy fog causes a series of deadly crashes on the New Jersey Turnpike - October 24th, 1973 from 2022-10-24T09:00

On this day in 1973, a mix of fog and smoke blanketed the New Jersey Turnpike, setting off a chain of deadly collisions.

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Apple unveils the PowerBook laptop - October 21st, 1991 from 2022-10-21T09:00

On this day in 1991, Apple launched its PowerBook 100 series of laptop computers.

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Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House - October 20th, 1973 from 2022-10-20T09:00

On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. 

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An Oregon county pays its share of a Boston Tea Party debt - October 19th, 1961 from 2022-10-19T09:00

On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.

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The British Privy Council rules that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law - October 18th, 1929 from 2022-10-18T09:00

On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”

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U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus to combat the Ku Klux Klan - October 17th, 1871 from 2022-10-17T09:00

On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity was rampant.

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Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - October 14th, 1892 from 2022-10-14T09:10

On this day in 1892, British author Arthur Conan Doyle published The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of the first 12 stories to feature the famous detective. 

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The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983 from 2022-10-13T17:45

On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.

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Actor Jon-Erik Hexum accidentally shoots himself with a prop gun - October 12th, 1984 from 2022-10-12T11:00

On this day in 1984, TV star Jon-Erik Hexum mistakenly shot and killed himself after misfiring a prop gun on the set of his show.

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Hundreds of thousands march on the U.S. capital in support of gay rights - October 11th, 1987 from 2022-10-11T11:00

On this day in 1987, more than 300,000 people took part in the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

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The historic London Bridge is reopened in Arizona - October 10th, 1971 from 2022-10-10T11:00

On this day in 1971, after three years of painstaking reconstruction, the London Bridge was reopened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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Russian despot Vladimir Putin is born - October 7th, 1952 from 2022-10-07T18:18:43

On this day in 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in the Soviet city of Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Russia. 

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The Moulin Rouge cabaret opens in Paris - October 6th, 1889 from 2022-10-06T09:00

On this day in 1889, the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret held its first performance in Paris. 

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Narcotics Anonymous holds its first recovery meeting - October 5th, 1953 from 2022-10-05T09:00

On this day in 1953, the modern incarnation of Narcotics Anonymous held its first recovery meeting in Los Angeles, California.

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Televangelist Jim Bakker is indicted on federal charges - October 4th, 1988 from 2022-10-04T09:00

On this day in 1988, televangelist Jim Bakker was indicted on 24 federal charges of fraud and conspiracy. 

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America’s first Black-owned radio station goes on the air - October 3rd, 1949 from 2022-10-03T09:00

On this day in 1949, WERD Radio became the first station owned and operated by Black Americans.

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The U.S. Navy commissions the world's first nuclear-powered submarine - September 30th, 1954 from 2022-09-30T09:00

On this day in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was accepted into active service by the U.S. Navy.

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Jackie Wilson slips into an irreversible coma - September 29th, 1975 from 2022-09-29T18:44

On this day in 1975, American R&B singer Jackie Wilson collapsed on stage during a performance and went into a coma.

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Dr. Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin - September 28th, 1928 from 2022-09-28T09:00

On this day in 1928, Scottish microbiologist Alexander Fleming discovered a life-saving antibiotic agent, which he called penicillin.

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Balloonfest '86 wreaks havoc in Cleveland, Ohio - September 27th, 1986 from 2022-09-27T09:00

On this day in 1986, a fundraising stunt created chaos and confusion by flooding Cleveland, Ohio, with 1.5 million balloons.

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Nixon and Kennedy take part in the first televised presidential debate - September 26th, 1960 from 2022-09-26T09:00

On this day in 1960, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy squared off in the first televised presidential debate in American history. 

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Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is published - September 23rd, 1923 from 2022-09-23T09:00

On this day in 1923, Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet hit bookstore shelves for the first time. 

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American spy Nathan Hale is executed by British troops - September 22nd, 1776 from 2022-09-22T09:00

On this day in 1776, Captain Nathan Hale of the Continental Army was hanged by the British for spying.

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A British barrister buys Stonehenge as a gift for his wife - September 21st, 1915 from 2022-09-21T09:00

On this day in 1915, at an auction in Salisbury, England, Cecil Chubb placed the winning bid for the Stonehenge monument. 

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The first wave of Southeast Asian "boat people" arrives in San Francisco - September 20th, 1977 from 2022-09-20T09:00

On this day in 1977, the first group of the so-called “boat people” were admitted to the United States as refugees from Communist Vietnam.

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Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - September 19th, 1960 from 2022-09-19T09:00

On this day in 1960, Chubby Checker’s rendition of “The Twist” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. 

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An explosion on Wall Street kills 38 people - September 16th, 1920 from 2022-09-16T09:00

On this day in 1920, a horse-drawn carriage rigged with a makeshift bomb exploded on the busiest corner of Wall Street.

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Tanks are used in combat for the first time during the Battle of the Somme - September 15th, 1916 from 2022-09-15T09:00

On this day in 1916, the first tanks were deployed at Flers-Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme in France. 

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A Dutch schoolmaster slashes a famous Rembrandt painting with a butter knife - September 14th, 1975 from 2022-09-14T09:00

On this day in 1975, Rembrandt van Rijn's “The Night Watch” was vandalized while on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. 

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"Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" premieres on CBS - September 13th, 1969 from 2022-09-13T09:00

On this day in 1969, the cartoon series “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” aired for the first time on CBS.

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South African activist Steve Biko dies in police custody - September 12th, 1977 from 2022-09-12T09:00

On this day in 1977, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died on the floor of a prison hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.

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The world's first computer bug is recorded - September 9th, 1947 from 2022-09-09T09:00

On this day in 1947, a team of engineers at Harvard University reported the earliest known computer bug.

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Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is released in theaters - September 8th, 1960 from 2022-09-08T09:00

On this day in 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic suspense thriller Psycho opened in theaters across the United States.

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The U.S. nickname "Uncle Sam" is introduced - September 7th, 1813 from 2022-09-07T09:00

On this day in 1813, the Troy Post newspaper in New York made the first published reference to the nickname Uncle Sam. 

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The first self-service grocery store opens in Memphis, Tennessee - September 6th, 1916 from 2022-09-06T09:00

On this day in 1916, entrepreneur Clarence Saunders opened the Piggly Wiggly, the first self-service grocery store in the United States.

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Russian monarch Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards - September 5th, 1698 from 2022-09-05T19:13:28

On this day in 1698, Tsar Peter I imposed an annual tax on Russians who wished to keep their facial hair.

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The first American bank heist takes place at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia - September 2nd, 1798 from 2022-09-02T09:00

On this day in 1798, over $160,000 was stolen from the Bank of Pennsylvania at Carpenters’ Hall, marking the first recorded bank heist in American history.

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Nazi Germany decrees that all Jews over the age of six must wear a yellow star - September 1st, 1941 from 2022-09-01T09:00

On this day in 1941, the Nazi regime ordered all Jews in Germany over the age of six to publicly identify themselves by wearing a yellow star. 

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John Lloyd Wright is granted the patent for Lincoln Logs - August 31st, 1920 from 2022-08-31T09:00

On this day in 1920, John Lloyd Wright received the patent for his “Cabin Construction'' toy, otherwise known as Lincoln Logs.

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Guion "Guy" Bluford becomes the first African American to travel into space - August 30th, 1983 from 2022-08-30T09:00

On this day in 1983, U.S. astronaut Guion Bluford became the first African American in space.

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The last known member of the Yahi people emerges from the California wilderness - August 29th, 1911 from 2022-08-29T17:18:12

On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi people was found, on the brink of starvation, near a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California.

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The French government denies responsibility for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior - August 26th, 1985 from 2022-08-26T09:00

On this day in 1985, French officials denied any involvement in the recent bombing of the anti-nuclear protest vessel, Rainbow Warrior. 

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The U.S. National Park Service is established - August 25th, 1916 from 2022-08-25T09:00

On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which established the National Park Service and placed all existing parks under its protection.

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Chef George Crum allegedly invents the potato chip - August 24th, 1853 from 2022-08-24T09:00

On this day in 1853, according to culinary legend, acclaimed chef George "Crum" Speck invented the potato chip.

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First Lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from British looters - August 23rd, 1814 from 2022-08-23T09:00

On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison helped save a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed by British troops during the War of 1812.

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Ann Smith Franklin becomes the first female newspaper editor in the United States - August 22nd, 1762 from 2022-08-22T09:00

On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper. 

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds its first automobile race - August 19th, 1909 from 2022-08-19T09:00

On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its inaugural auto race. 

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Mongol leader Genghis Khan dies - August 18th, 1227 from 2022-08-18T09:00

On this day in 1227, notorious warlord Genghis Khan died from unknown causes during the conquest of the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia.

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East German border guards shoot a man trying to cross the Berlin Wall - August 17th, 1962 from 2022-08-17T09:00

On this day in 1962, eighteen-year-old Peter Fechter was gunned down by East German border guards while attempting to climb over the Berlin Wall.

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Edwin Prescott receives the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster - August 16th, 1898 from 2022-08-16T09:00

On this day in 1898, inventor and mechanic Edwin Prescott was granted the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster.

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King Macbeth of Scotland is defeated at the Battle of Lumphanan - August 15th, 1057 from 2022-08-15T09:00

On this day in 1057, Malcolm Canmore avenged his father’s death by slaying King Macbeth of Scotland at the Battle of Lumphanan.

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The nearly complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is unearthed in South Dakota - August 12th, 1990 from 2022-08-12T09:00

On this day in 1990, fossil hunters in South Dakota uncovered the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found.

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America's first roller skating rink opens in Newport, Rhode Island - August 11th, 1866 from 2022-08-11T09:00

On this day in 1866, James Plimpton opened the first public roller skating rink in the United States.

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The Smithsonian Institution is established - August 10th, 1846 from 2022-08-10T09:00

On this day in 1846, thanks to an unusual bequest from British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution was established in the United States.

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The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944 from 2022-08-09T09:00

On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.

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Masked bandits rob a Royal Mail train in England - August 8th, 1963 from 2022-08-08T09:00

On this day in 1963, a masked gang committed the most notorious train robbery in British history, when they stole £2.6 million from a Traveling Post Office. 

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Operation Big Switch begins at Panmunjom, Korea - August 5th, 1953 from 2022-08-05T09:00

On this day in 1953, with the Korean War winding down, both sides of the conflict began to exchange their remaining prisoners.

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The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first issue - August 4th, 1821 from 2022-08-04T09:00

On this day in 1821, The Saturday Evening Post published its inaugural issue.

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RadioShack introduces the TRS-80 personal computer - August 3rd, 1977 from 2022-08-03T09:00

On this day in 1977, electronics retailer RadioShack unveiled the TRS-80, one of the first personal computers marketed to the average consumer.

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The first U.S. census is conducted - August 2nd, 1790 from 2022-08-02T09:00

On this day in 1790, federal marshals set out on horseback to begin the first official count of the American people.

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The cable television network MTV is launched - August 1st, 1981 from 2022-08-01T09:00

On this day in 1981, MTV went on the air for the first time at 12:01 AM. 

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English naval forces defeat the Spanish Armada - July 29th, 1588 from 2022-07-29T09:00

On this day in 1588, the Spanish Armada was defeated by an English naval force off the coast of Gravelines, France.

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Western Union delivers its first singing telegram - July 28th, 1933 from 2022-07-28T09:00

On this day in 1933, a Western Union operator named Lucille Lipps delivered the company’s first singing telegram.

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Bugs Bunny makes his official debut in the animated short film "A Wild Hare" - July 27th, 1940 from 2022-07-27T09:00

On this day in 1940, cartoon icon Bugs Bunny appeared for the first time in the Warner Bros. animated short “A Wild Hare.”

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The Erfurt Latrine Disaster - July 26th, 1184 from 2022-07-26T09:00

On this day in 1184, dozens of noblemen plunged to their deaths after a floor collapsed above a monastery cesspit in modern-day Germany.

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Roseanne Barr sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Major League Baseball game - July 25th, 1990 from 2022-07-25T09:00

On this day in 1990, actress and comedian Roseanne Barr sang an ear-splitting rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the start of a Major League Baseball game. 

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Plan 9 from Outer Space is released in theaters - July 22nd, 1959 from 2022-07-22T09:00

On this day in 1959, Ed Wood’s campy cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space premiered in theaters.

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Vostok Research Station measures the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth - July 21st, 1983 from 2022-07-21T09:00

On this day in 1983, at Russia’s Vostok research station in Antarctica, scientists reported the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth. 

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A town in Massachusetts makes a giant cheese ball for Thomas Jefferson - July 20th, 1801 from 2022-07-20T09:00

On this day in 1801, the town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, made a 1,235-pound cheese wheel as a gift for President Thomas Jefferson.

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Two supertankers collide in the Caribbean Sea - July 19th, 1979 from 2022-07-19T09:00

On this day in 1979, during a tropical storm, two enormous supertankers collided off the coast of Tobago.

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The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile hits the streets of Chicago - July 18th, 1936 from 2022-07-18T15:30

On this day in 1936, Oscar Mayer’s original Wienermobile made its debut in the company’s hometown of Chicago. 

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A school bus is hijacked in Chowchilla, California - July 15th, 1976 from 2022-07-15T16:47:36

On this day in 1976, three men kidnapped a school bus driver and 26 children in Chowchilla, California.

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Dr. Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care is published - July 14th, 1946 from 2022-07-14T09:00

On this day in 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock’s seminal book about child care was published for the first time.

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P. T. Barnum’s museum mysteriously burns to the ground - July 13th, 1865 from 2022-07-13T09:00

On this day in 1865, P. T. Barnum’s American Museum in New York City was destroyed in a mysterious fire.

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“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979 from 2022-07-12T09:00

On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.

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An American surgeon creates controversy after using zippers in place of stitches - July 11th, 1985 from 2022-07-11T10:00

On this day in 1985, Dr. Harry Harlan Stone announced the successful use of zippers to open and close surgical incisions.

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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung dies - July 8th, 1994 from 2022-07-08T10:00

On this day in 1994, Communist dictator and founder of North Korea Kim Il-Sung died of a heart attack. 

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Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court - July 7th, 1981 from 2022-07-07T10:00

On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated court of appeals judge Sandra Day O’Connor to be the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

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Notorious pirate Captain William Kidd is captured in Boston - July 6th, 1699 from 2022-07-06T10:00

On this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested and jailed in Boston on charges of piracy. 

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The first bikini swimsuit makes its debut in Paris - July 5th, 1946 from 2022-07-05T10:00

On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced the world to the bikini.

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Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - July 4th, 1881 from 2022-07-04T09:00

On this day in 1881, the Tuskegee State Normal School, now Tuskegee University, opened its doors to students for the first time.

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The U.S. Postal Service introduces the ZIP Code - July 1st, 1963 from 2022-07-01T09:00

On this day in 1963, the ZIP Code was introduced as part of a nationwide effort to improve the speed of mail delivery in the United States.

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French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope - June 30th, 1859 from 2022-06-30T09:00

On this day in 1859, French daredevil Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

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The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir - June 29th, 1995 from 2022-06-29T09:00

On this day in 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docked in orbit with the Russian space station Mir.

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Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone - June 28th, 1846 from 2022-06-28T09:00

On this day in 1846, Belgian musician and inventor Adolphe Sax secured the patent for a brand new instrument: the saxophone.

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The first Newbery Medal for children’s literature is awarded - June 27th, 1922 from 2022-06-27T09:00

On this day in 1922, the Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time as a way to recognize excellence in children’s literature.

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Pablo Picasso's first major exhibition opens in Paris - June 24th, 1901 from 2022-06-24T09:00

On this day in 1901, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso held the first major exhibition of his artwork at a gallery in Paris.

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The Charlie Daniels Band releases its hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - June 23rd, 1979 from 2022-06-23T09:00

On this day in 1979, The Charlie Daniels Band released a hit single called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

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English explorer Henry Hudson is set adrift by mutineers - June 22nd, 1611 from 2022-06-22T09:00

On this day in 1611, English navigator Henry Hudson was cast adrift with eight others after his mutinuous crew seized control of his ship.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment - June 21st, 1989 from 2022-06-21T09:00

On this day in 1989, in a narrow decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag. 

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British captives are imprisoned overnight in the "Black Hole of Calcutta" - June 20th, 1756 from 2022-06-20T09:00

On this day in 1756, dozens of British prisoners were forced to spend the night in an airless cell known colloquially as the Black Hole of Calcutta.

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The College Board introduces its first standardized test - June 17th, 1901 from 2022-06-17T09:00

On this day in 1901, the newly-formed College Board administered its first standardized admissions exams, the precursor to the SAT.

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The Victoria Hall Disaster - June 16th, 1883 from 2022-06-16T14:46:53

On this day in 1883, at Victoria Hall in Sunderland, the rush to receive free toys left 183 children dead.

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The Danish flag allegedly falls from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse - June 15th, 1219 from 2022-06-15T09:00

On this day in 1219, according to Danish legend, the country’s familiar red and white flag fell from the sky as a sign of God’s favor.

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The words "under God" are added to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance - June 14th, 1954 from 2022-06-14T09:00

On this day in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to add the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. 

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Thurgood Marshall is nominated as justice to the U.S. Supreme Court - June 13th, 1967 from 2022-06-13T09:00

On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Judge Thurgood Marshall to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Andrew Jackson's pet parrot is removed from his funeral for excessive swearing - June 10th, 1845 from 2022-06-10T09:00

On this day in 1845, President Andrew Jackson’s funeral was rudely interrupted when his pet parrot began squawking profanities during the service.

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Mormon handcart pioneers set out for Salt Lake City - June 9th, 1856 from 2022-06-09T09:00

On this day in 1856, nearly 500 members of the Latter-Day Saints set out for Salt Lake City, carrying everything they owned in two-wheeled handcarts.

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A corpse flower blooms in the United States for the first time - June 8th, 1937 from 2022-06-08T09:00

On this day in 1937, North America’s first recorded corpse flower bloom took place at the New York Botanical Garden. 

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The original Legoland theme park opens in Billund, Denmark - June 7th, 1968 from 2022-06-07T09:00

On this day in 1968, the first theme park dedicated to LEGO bricks opened in the company’s hometown of Billund, Denmark.

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The first drive-in movie theater opens - June 6th, 1933 from 2022-06-06T09:00

On this day in 1933, Richard Hollingshead opened the world's first drive-in theater in Camden, New Jersey.

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Rock music is banned in Santa Cruz, California - June 3rd, 1956 from 2022-06-03T09:00

On this day in 1956, the town of Santa Cruz, California, issued a blanket ban on rock and roll at public gatherings.

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The Rum Riot wreaks havoc in Portland, Maine - June 2nd, 1855 from 2022-06-02T09:00

On this day in 1855, roughly 3,000 people stormed city hall in Portland, Maine, looking for a secret stash of alcohol that had been illegally purchased by the mayor.

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The 'Battle of the Beanfield' breaks out at Stonehenge - June 1st, 1985 from 2022-06-01T09:00

On this day in 1985, a convoy of nearly 600 New Age travelers was assaulted by British police on its way to an annual event at Stonehenge.

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The League of American Wheelmen forms in Newport, Rhode Island - May 31st, 1880 from 2022-05-31T09:00

On this day in 1880, cycling fans from across the U.S. gathered to establish the League of American Wheelmen, the first national organization dedicated to the bicycle. 

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Blue Ribbon Sports changes its name to Nike - May 30th, 1971 from 2022-05-30T09:00

On this day in 1971, with its first shipment of shoes set to go out the next day, the Blue Ribbon Sports company changed its name to Nike, Inc. 

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Walt Disney releases the animated short film "Three Little Pigs" - May 27th, 1933 from 2022-05-27T09:00

On this day in 1933, the animated short “Three Little Pigs” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 

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Feral teenager Kaspar Hauser is found wandering the streets of Nuremberg - May 26th, 1828 from 2022-05-26T09:00

On this day in 1828, a teenage boy with a mysterious past appeared alone in the public square of what is now Nuremberg, Germany.

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A stuntman dressed as Spider-Man scales all 110 stories of the Sears Tower - May 25th, 1981 from 2022-05-25T09:00

On this day in 1981, a 25-year-old acrobat named Dan Goodwin completed the first external climb of the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the world at the time.

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The nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" is published - May 24th, 1830 from 2022-05-24T09:00

On this day in 1830, “Mary’s Lamb” was released as part of a small book of children’s poems written by Sarah Josepha Hale.

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"Shuffle Along" premieres on Broadway - May 23rd, 1921 from 2022-05-23T09:00

On this day in 1921, the Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” debuted at the 63rd Street Music Hall. 

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A New York City cab driver becomes the first person to be arrested for speeding - May 20th, 1899 from 2022-05-20T09:00

On this day in 1899, Jacob German spent a night in jail after committing the first speeding infraction in the United States.

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Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy - May 19th, 1962 from 2022-05-19T09:00

On this day in 1962, at a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy. 

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Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state - May 18th, 1980 from 2022-05-18T09:00

On this day in 1980, triggered by a powerful earthquake, Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in Washington state, killing 57 people and forever changing the surrounding landscape.

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The FBI Laboratory concludes its investigation into the lyrics of “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen - May 17th, 1965 from 2022-05-17T09:00

On this day in 1965, after more than a year of investigation, the FBI Laboratory delivered inconclusive results about the lyrics of the popular song “Louie Louie.”

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Congress authorizes the creation of a new American five-cent coin - May 16th, 1866 from 2022-05-16T09:00

On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress ordered the minting of the first nickel-based five-cent coin. 

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Cardinal Richelieu of France invents the table knife - May 13th, 1637 from 2022-05-13T09:00

On this day in 1637, a French clergyman ordered the blades of his dinnerware to be rounded off at the edges, thus creating the first known version of the butter knife.

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Buster Keaton's Steamboat Bill, Jr. is released to theaters - May 12th, 1928 from 2022-05-12T09:00

On this day in 1928, Buster Keaton’s silent-era masterpiece Steamboat Bill, Jr. premiered at the Rialto Theatre in New York City.

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An exhumed corpse provides new evidence against the "Queen of Poisoners" serial killer - May 11, 1949 from 2022-05-11T09:00

On this day in 1949, French authorities exhumed the body of Léon Besnard and found telling evidence that he may have been murdered by his wife.

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Nazis stage massive public book burnings in Germany - May 10th, 1933 from 2022-05-10T09:00

On this day in 1933, more than 25,000 books were destroyed during a series of book burnings held in college towns throughout Germany. 

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President Woodrow Wilson proclaims the first official Mother’s Day holiday - May 9th, 1914 from 2022-05-09T10:00

On this day in 1914, by order of presidential proclamation, Mother’s Day was officially established as a national holiday in the United States. 

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Yūichirō Miura becomes the first person to ski down Mt. Everest - May 6th, 1970 from 2022-05-06T09:00

On this day in 1970, professional skier Yūichirō Miura became the first person to ski down Mount Everest.

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Chanel No. 5 perfume is introduced in Paris - May 5th, 1921 from 2022-05-05T09:00

On this day in 1921, the iconic perfume Chanel No. 5 was sold for the first time at Coco Chanel’s boutique in Paris. 

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UK politicians coin the phrase "May the fourth be with you" to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's election - May 4th, 1979 from 2022-05-04T09:00

On this day in 1979, in celebration of Margaret Thatcher’s election victory, members of the Conservative Party took out a newspaper ad proclaiming, “May The Fourth Be With You, Maggi...

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Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978 from 2022-05-03T09:00

On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.”

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The first modern sighting of the Loch Ness Monster is reported - May 2nd, 1933 from 2022-05-02T09:00

On this day in 1933, Scottish newspaper The Inverness Courier published an account of a local couple who claimed to have seen the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

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Aretha Franklin releases her rendition of Otis Redding's "Respect" - April 29th, 1967 from 2022-04-29T09:00

On this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin's hit song "Respect" was released as a single on the Atlantic Records label.

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Firefighters use explosives to put out the Devil's Cigarette Lighter well fire - April 28th, 1962 from 2022-04-28T09:00

On this day in 1962, armed with nearly 800 pounds of explosives, a team of firefighters led by Red Adair extinguished a massive natural gas well fire in the Sahara Desert.

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John Milton sells the copyright to Paradise Lost for £10 - April 27th, 1667 from 2022-04-27T09:00

On this day in 1667, English poet John Milton entered into an agreement to publish his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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Sybil Ludington rides 40 miles to warn of advancing British soldiers - April 26th, 1778 from 2022-04-26T09:00

On this day in 1778, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington rode more than 40 miles overnight to warn American militiamen of an impending British attack.

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A Soviet leader invites an American schoolgirl to the Soviet Union to soothe her fears about nuclear war - April 25th, 1983 from 2022-04-25T09:00

On this day in 1983, the Kremlin released a letter from Soviet leader Yuri Andropov to Samantha Smith, an 11-year-old American girl who was anxious about the threat of nuclear war.

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The New York World's Fair opens - April 22nd, 1964 from 2022-04-22T09:00

On this day in 1964, the second New York World's Fair opened at Flushing Meadows Park in the Queens borough of New York City. 

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Rosie Ruiz fakes winning the Boston Marathon - April 21st, 1980 from 2022-04-21T09:00

On this day in 1980, a 26-year-old New Yorker named Rosie Ruiz cheated her way to victory at the 84th annual Boston Marathon.

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Edgar Allan Poe's "Murders in Rue Morgue" is published - April 20th, 1841 from 2022-04-20T09:00

On this day in 1841, Edgar Allan Poe published “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” a tale widely considered to be the first modern detective story. 

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Actress Mae West is sentenced to 10 days in prison for “corrupting the morals of youth” - April 19th, 1927 from 2022-04-19T09:00

On this day in 1927, stage actress Mae West was found guilty of crimes of obscenity and sentenced to 10 days in a women’s prison in New York City.

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The world's first fighter pilot is forced to land behind enemy lines - April 18th, 1915 from 2022-04-18T09:00

On this day in 1915, French pilot Lieutenant Roland Garros was captured by German forces during an attack on occupied Belgium.

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Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924 from 2022-04-15T09:00

On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum. 

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The El Paso Gunfight leaves four dead in five seconds - April 14th, 1881 from 2022-04-14T09:00

On this day in 1881, a gunfight at a saloon in downtown El Paso, Texas, left four men dead in five seconds. 

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Introducing: Autism's First Child from 2022-04-14T07:00

Hi, History Class fans! The newest iHeart Original podcast is called Autism’s First Child, an informative series tracing the history of the first person diagnosed with Autism. An eye-opening story ...

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A deadly hailstorm changes the course of the Hundred Years' War - April 13th, 1360 from 2022-04-13T09:00

On this day in 1360, a sudden storm killed a thousand English soldiers while they were camped outside the gates of Chartres, France.

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Federal inspectors reveal that "unicorns" at the Ringling Bros. Circus are actually just goats - April 12th, 1985 from 2022-04-12T09:00

On this day in 1985, the chief veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a famous circus animal alleged to be a unicorn was, in fact, a goat.

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War nearly breaks out after a British lord is kidnapped while vacationing in Greece - April 11th, 1870 from 2022-04-11T09:00

On this day in 1870, Lord Muncaster of Britain and four other tourists were captured in Marathon, Greece, by a gang of outlaws. 

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Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record - April 8th, 1974 from 2022-04-08T09:00

On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth for the top spot on baseball’s all-time list.

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The metric system is officially adopted by France - April 7th, 1795 from 2022-04-07T10:00

On this day in 1795, the basis for the metric system was officially defined and adopted by the revolutionary government of France.

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Post-it Notes go on sale for the first time - April 6th, 1980 from 2022-04-06T10:00

On this day in 1980, Post-it Notes were sold in U.S. stores for the first time.

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The sole survivor of a German U-boat attack is rescued after 133 days at sea - April 5th, 1943 from 2022-04-05T01:59

On this day in 1943, ten miles off the coast of Brazil, a family of fishermen rescued the sole survivor of a German U-boat attack.

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William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841 from 2022-04-04T09:00

On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office.

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The BBC fools viewers into believing that spaghetti grows on trees - April 1st, 1957 from 2022-04-01T09:00

On this day in 1957, as an April Fools Day prank, the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a made-up report about harvesting spaghetti from trees.

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"Oklahoma!" premieres on Broadway - March 31st, 1943 from 2022-03-31T09:00

On this day in 1943, Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway at St. James Theatre.

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The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia - March 30th, 1867 from 2022-03-30T09:00

On this day in 1867, after a long night of negotiations, the United States made a deal to purchase Alaska from Russia.

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Chinese farmers happen upon the Terracotta Army while digging a well - March 29th, 1974 from 2022-03-29T09:00

On this day in 1974, seven local farmers unearthed a host of ancient artifacts while digging a well near Xi'an, China.

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Swedish author Astrid Lindgren sprains her ankle and begins writing Pippi Longstocking - March 28th, 1944 from 2022-03-28T09:00

On this day in 1944, finding herself bedridden after slipping on ice, Astrid Lindgren began writing the beloved children’s classic Pippi Longstocking.

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Billboard magazine introduces the "Hillbilly Hits" music chart - March 25th, 1939 from 2022-03-25T09:00

On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.”

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Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 from 2022-03-24T09:00

On this day in 1912, civil rights leader Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia.

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John William Draper reveals the first detailed photos of the moon - March 23rd, 1840 from 2022-03-23T09:00

On this day in 1840, amateur photographer John William Draper reported his success in taking detailed images of the Moon.

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A garbage barge sets sail on a five-month journey in search of a place to unload - March 22nd, 1987 from 2022-03-22T09:00

On this day in 1987, a barge carrying nearly seven million pounds of trash set sail from Islip, New York, and spent the next five months looking for somewhere to dump it.

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A fire destroys almost the entire city of New Orleans - March 21st, 1788 from 2022-03-21T09:00

On this day in 1788, a fire sparked in the home of a Spanish military treasurer consumed roughly eighty percent of the city of New Orleans.

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The Tri-State tornado outbreak wreaks havoc in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana - March 18th, 1925 from 2022-03-18T09:00

On this day in 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history claimed the lives of 695 people.

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New York City holds its first St. Patrick's Day parade - March 17th, 1762 from 2022-03-17T09:00

On this day in 1762, one of New York City’s oldest traditions began when the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in lower Manhattan.

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The Clifford's Tower Massacre - March 16th, 1190 from 2022-03-16T09:00

On this day in 1190, the entire Jewish community of York was attacked by a mob while taking refuge in the city’s royal castle.

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The escalator is patented by American inventor Jesse Wilford Reno - March 15th, 1892 from 2022-03-15T09:00

On this day in 1892, Jesse Reno received a patent for what would later become the world's first working escalator.

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The FBI releases its first “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list - March 14th, 1950 from 2022-03-14T09:00

On this day in 1950, the Federal Bureau of Investigation debuted the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list.

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The U.S. Air Force accidentally drops a nuclear bomb on a family home in South Carolina - March 11th, 1958 from 2022-03-11T10:00

On this day in 1958, an Air Force B-47 bomber mistakenly dropped a nuclear weapon on a rural family farm in Mars Bluff, South Carolina.

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A New Mexico college cancels its first graduation ceremony after its only graduate is killed - March 10th, 1893 from 2022-03-10T10:00

On this day in 1893, the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts had to cancel its upcoming first graduation when the only member of the senior class was murdered the night before. Listen

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The first Adopt-A-Highway sign is installed - March 9th, 1985 from 2022-03-09T10:00

On this day in 1985, a civic group in Tyler, Texas, put up the first Adopt-A-Highway sign.

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Baroness Raymonde de Laroche becomes the world's first licensed female pilot - March 8th, 1910 from 2022-03-08T10:00

On this day in 1910, French aviator Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman in the world to earn an official pilot’s license.

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Robert Frost's “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is published - March 7th, 1923 from 2022-03-07T10:00

On this day in 1923, Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” was published in New Republic magazine.

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Aspirin is patented in Germany - March 6th, 1899 from 2022-03-06T10:00

On this day in 1899, the German pharmaceutical company Bayer was granted a patent for its Aspirin pain reliever.

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John Lennon remarks that The Beatles are "more popular than Jesus" - March 4th, 1966 from 2022-03-04T10:00

On this day in 1966, in a personality profile about John Lennon, the musician was quoted as saying The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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U.S. Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use - March 3rd, 1855 from 2022-03-03T10:00

On this day in 1855, the U.S. Army received funding for what later became known as the Camel Corps, a program that tested the utility of camels in the country’s southwestern territories. Learn mor...

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The Women's Hotel opens in New York City - March 2nd, 1903 from 2022-03-02T10:00

On this day in 1903, The Women’s Hotel opened its doors as the only hotel in New York City to provide lodging exclusively for professional women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Charlie Chaplin's corpse is stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland - March 1st, 1978 from 2022-03-01T10:00

On this day in 1978, shortly before midnight, two men dug up the grave of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin and stole his body. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Vaudeville showman B.F. Keith opens his first theater - February 28th, 1883 from 2022-02-28T10:00

On this day in 1883, one of the earliest vaudeville theaters in the United States opened on the second floor of the Gaiety Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Charlotte E. Ray becomes the first African American woman lawyer - February 27th, 1872 from 2022-02-27T10:00

On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman in the United States to receive a law degree. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A nationwide midnight curfew goes into effect in the United States - February 26th, 1945 from 2022-02-26T10:00

On this day in 1945, at the stroke of midnight, the U.S. federal government instituted a nationwide curfew on nightlife. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Australia introduces the nation's first currency, the holey dollar - February 25th, 1814 from 2022-02-25T10:00

On this day in 1814, the first batch of coins to be minted in Australia was distributed for use in the penal colony of New South Wales. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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A United Airlines 747 jet rips open in mid-flight - February 24th, 1989 from 2022-02-24T10:00

On this day in 1989, nine passengers were killed on a flight from Hawaii to Auckland when the plane’s cargo door swung open in mid-flight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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A convicted murderer is spared from execution due to a gallows malfunction - February 23rd, 1885 from 2022-02-23T10:00

On this day in 1885, prison authorities in Exeter, England, tried and failed to hang a prisoner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Edward Payson Weston sets off to walk from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd, 1861 from 2022-02-22T10:00

On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The first International Pancake Race is held - February 21st, 1950 from 2022-02-21T10:00

On this day in 1950, an international competition was held between an American town and an English town to see who could run a race the fastest while also flipping a pancake. Learn more about you...

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Sidney Poitier is born - February 20th, 1927 from 2022-02-20T10:00

On this day in 1927, legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, Florida. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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An anti-smoking ad featuring the late Yul Brynner airs on ABC - February 19th, 1986 from 2022-02-19T10:00

On this day in 1986, actor Yul Brynner appeared in an anti-smoking public service announcement, four months after passing away from lung cancer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in an airplane - February 18th, 1930 from 2022-02-18T10:00

On this day in 1930, a dairy cow named Elm Farm Ollie became the first of her species to travel by airplane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Volkswagen Beetle overtakes the Ford Model T to become the best-selling car in the world - February 17th, 1972 from 2022-02-17T10:00

On this day in 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Germany, making it the most highly produced car in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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The first emergency call is placed in the United States - February 16th, 1968 from 2022-02-16T10:00

On this day in 1968, the first official 911 call was made in Haleyville, Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Canada adopts the maple leaf flag - February 15th, 1965 from 2022-02-15T10:00

On this day in 1965, the red maple leaf flag was raised for the first time as the national flag of Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Silence of the Lambs is released in theaters - February 14th, 1991 from 2022-02-14T10:00

On this day in 1991, psychological horror classic The Silence of the Lambs made its theatrical debut. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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France conducts its first nuclear test in the Sahara Desert of Algeria - February 13th, 1960 from 2022-02-13T10:00

On this day in 1960, France detonated its first atomic bomb to become the world’s fourth nuclear power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Argentine revolutionary José de San Martín triumphs at the Battle of Chacabuco in Chile - February 12th, 1817 from 2022-02-12T10:00

On this day in 1817, Argentine general José Francisco de San Martín led his troops to victory at the Battle of Chacabuco, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for Chilean independence. Learn more...

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Ruth Carol Taylor becomes the first African American flight attendant in the United States - February 11th, 1958 from 2022-02-11T10:00

On this day in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor became the first ever African American flight attendant when she operated a flight from Ithaca to New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

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The New York Times starts using the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" - February 10th, 1897 from 2022-02-10T10:00

On this day in 1897, The New York Times’ slogan, “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” appeared on the paper’s front page for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

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Martial law is declared in Seattle due to anti-Chinese violence - February 9th, 1886 from 2022-02-09T10:00

On this day in 1886, President Grover Cleveland sent 300 U.S. troops to Seattle, Washington, in an effort to put down an anti-Chinese riot that had erupted two days earlier. Learn more about your ...

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Atlanta Hawks point guard Anthony "Spud" Webb wins the NBA Dunk Contest - February 8th, 1986 from 2022-02-08T10:00

On this day in 1986, Anthony “Spud” Webb, the shortest player in the NBA at the time, won first place at a slam dunk contest in Dallas, Texas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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A 2,000-year-old vase is shattered by a drunken visitor to the British Museum - February 7th, 1845 from 2022-02-07T10:00

On this day in 1845, an Irish visitor to the British Museum in London purposely destroyed a 2,000-year-old Roman vase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The first Olympic dog sled race is held at Lake Placid, New York - February 6th, 1932 from 2022-02-06T10:00

On this day in 1932, a dogsled racing event was featured at the Winter Olympic Games for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Wartime sweet rationing finally ends in the United Kingdom - February 5th, 1953 from 2022-02-05T10:00

On this day in 1953, to the delight of millions in the United Kingdom, the wartime rationing of candy and chocolate was lifted after nearly eleven years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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Patty Hearst is kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army - February 4th, 1974 from 2022-02-04T10:00

On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old college student named Patty Hearst was abducted at gunpoint from her apartment in Berkeley, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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A Marine jet slices a ski lift cable in Italy - February 3rd, 1998 from 2022-02-03T10:00

On this day in 1998, twenty civilians were killed when a US military jet severed the cable of a ski lift while flying recklessly low in the Italian Alps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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The first Groundhog Day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania - February 2nd, 1887 from 2022-02-02T10:00

On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Texas delegates vote to secede from the Union - February 1st, 1861 from 2022-02-01T10:00

On this day in 1861, delegates of the people of Texas voted to adopt an ordinance of secession, making Texas the seventh state to secede from the Union. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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A chimpanzee named Ham returns safely from space - January 31st, 1961 from 2022-01-31T10:00

On this day in 1961, a specially trained chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"The Lone Ranger" radio show premieres - January 30th, 1933 from 2022-01-30T10:00

On this day in 1933, radio western “The Lone Ranger” was broadcast for the first time from the WXYZ radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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Britain's King George III dies at Windsor Castle - January 29th, 1820 from 2022-01-29T10:00

On this day in 1820, following a decades-long struggle with mental illness, King George III died at Windsor Castle after a reign of almost 60 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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The LEGO company patents the design of its signature bricks - January 28th, 1958 from 2022-01-28T10:00

On this day in 1958, at precisely 1:58 pm, the LEGO Group filed the patent application for a new kind of building system that would forever change the way that children played. Learn more about yo...

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The corpse of Vladimir Lenin is put on display in Moscow's Red Square - January 27th, 1924 from 2022-01-27T10:00

On this day in 1924, the embalmed body of Vladimir Ilych Lenin, communist revolutionary and founder of the Soviet Union, was put on public display in Red Square in the center of Moscow. Learn more...

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The world's largest diamond is discovered in Pretoria, South Africa - January 26th, 1905 from 2022-01-26T10:00

On this day in 1905, a 3,106-carat diamond was discovered at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Robert Williams becomes the first human to be killed by a robot - January 25th, 1979 from 2022-01-25T10:00

On this day in 1979, Robert Williams, an assembly line worker at a Ford casting plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, was killed on the job by a robotic arm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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A Japanese soldier is found hiding in a jungle cave on the island of Guam - January 24th, 1972 from 2022-01-24T10:00

On this day in 1972, a former soldier in the Japanese Imperial Army was discovered hiding in the jungles of Guam, unaware that World War II had ended nearly three decades earlier. Learn more about...

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Toy company Wham-O produces the first Frisbees - January 23rd, 1957 from 2022-01-23T10:00

On this day in 1957, the Wham-O toy company produced its first batch of plastic, flying discs — now known to fans of all ages as Frisbees. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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A 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York - January 22nd, 1881 from 2022-01-22T10:00

On this day in 1881, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, also known as Cleopatra’s Needle, was installed in Central Park, just behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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An oil well is drilled by torpedoes for the first time - January 21st, 1865 from 2022-01-21T10:00

On this day in 1865, a Union Army Colonel turned oil tycoon used a makeshift torpedo to increase the flow of fossil fuels from a well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

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Marvin Gaye's hit song "What's Going On" is released - January 20th, 1971 from 2022-01-20T10:00

On this day in 1971, Motown legend Marvin Gaye released the powerful hit single “What’s Going On.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A famous horned lizard dies after living 31 years entombed in the cornerstone of a Texas courthouse - January 19th, 1929 from 2022-01-19T10:00

On this day in 1929, a horned lizard named Old Rip died of pneumonia after allegedly surviving 31 years sealed in the cornerstone of the Eastland, Texas courthouse. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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The U.S. government bans the sale of sliced bread - January 18th, 1943 from 2022-01-18T10:00

On this day in 1943, Claude R. Wickard, the Secretary of Agriculture and head of the War Food Administration, banned the sale of pre-sliced bread in America during World War II Learn more about yo...

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The Great Brink's Robbery - January 17th, 1950 from 2022-01-17T10:00

On this day in 1950, a group of armed robbers stole more than $2 million from the Brink’s Armored Car depot in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Part One of Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote novel is published in Spain - January 16th, 1605 from 2022-01-16T10:00

On this day in 1605, the first half of Miguel de Cervantes' landmark novel Don Quixote was published in Spain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A cartoon in Harper's Weekly uses the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time - January 15th, 1870 from 2022-01-15T10:00

On this day in 1870, political cartoonist Thomas Nast first used the donkey as a symbol for the Democratic Party in a cartoon titled “A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion." Learn more about your ad-...

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The clarinet is invented in Nuremberg, Germany - January 14th, 1690 from 2022-01-14T10:00

On this day in 1690, German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner created the world’s first clarinet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Black Friday bushfires claim 71 lives in Australia - January 13th, 1939 from 2022-01-13T10:00

On this day in 1939, a series of fires converged and swept rapidly across large areas of Victoria, Australia, leaving a widespread trail of death and destruction. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time - January 12th, 1908 from 2022-01-12T10:00

On this day in 1908, French radio pioneer Gustave Ferrié transmitted the first long-distance message ever sent from the Eiffel Tower. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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England holds its first national lottery - January 11th, 1569 from 2022-01-11T10:00

On this day in 1569, in a public square outside Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London, the drawing began for the first state-run lottery in English history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Clara Peller first asks 'Where's the Beef?' in an ad campaign for Wendy's hamburgers - January 10th, 1984 from 2022-01-10T15:27

On this day in 1984, fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s released its first commercial featuring the famous “Where’s the beef?” catchphrase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

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Columbus mistakes three manatees for mermaids - January 9th, 1493 from 2022-01-09T10:00

On this day in 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus recorded a sighting of three “mermaids” while sailing near what is now the Dominican Republic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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African American men secure the right to vote in Washington, D.C. - January 8th, 1867 from 2022-01-08T10:00

On this day in 1867, the U.S. Congress passed the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, granting African American men the right to vote for the first time in the nation’s history. Learn more about y...

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Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter - January 7th, 1610 from 2022-01-07T10:00

On this day in 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei made the first recorded sighting of the planet Jupiter’s moons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Maria Montessori opens her first school in Rome - January 6th, 1907 from 2022-01-06T10:00

On this day in 1907, Dr. Maria Montessori opened a new kind of school in an impoverished neighborhood in Rome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Rapper's Delight" becomes the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40 - January 5th, 1980 from 2022-01-05T10:00

On this day in 1980, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became the first hip hop song ever to break into the Billboard Top 40. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

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Two trains collide in the worst rail disaster in Pakistan’s history - January 4th, 1990 from 2022-01-04T10:00

On this day in 1990, an overcrowded passenger train slammed into a parked freight train at a railway station in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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Nazi propagandist “Lord Haw-Haw” is executed for treason - January 3rd, 1946 from 2022-01-03T10:00

On this day in 1946, William Joyce, better known to the British as Lord Haw-Haw, was put to death for betraying his country on behalf of Nazi Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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President Nixon sets a national speed limit of 55 MPH - January 2nd, 1974 from 2022-01-02T18:09

On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon established a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour on every highway in the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st, 1959 from 2022-01-01T10:00

On this day in 1959, musician Johnny Cash rang in the new year by performing live at San Quentin State Prison in California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A Victorian dinner party is held inside a life-size model of an Iguanodon - December 31st, 1853 from 2021-12-31T10:00

On this day in 1853, natural history artist and sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner party inside a full-scale model of an Iguanodon. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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British miners are ordered to replace canaries with electronic carbon monoxide sensors - December 30th, 1986 from 2021-12-30T10:00

On this day in 1986, a British mining tradition came to an end when legislation officially ordered that all live canaries be released from the nation’s coal mines. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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The first YMCA in the United States opens its doors in Boston - December 29th, 1851 from 2021-12-29T10:00

On this day in 1851, retired sea captain Thomas Sullivan helped establish the first YMCA in the United States in Boston. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Scottish outlaw Rob Roy dies - December 28th, 1734 from 2021-12-28T05:18

On this day in 1734, Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish bandit turned folk hero, died at his home in the village of Balquidder. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The first fire department in the Hawaiian Islands is established - December 27th, 1850 from 2021-12-27T10:00

On this day in 1850, King Kamehameha III established and joined the Honolulu Fire Department, the first in the Hawaiian Islands and the only one in the world to include monarchs as active members. ...

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Mobster Bugsy Siegel opens the Flamingo Hotel - December 26th, 1946 from 2021-12-26T10:00

On this day in 1946, notorious gangster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the glamorous Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

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Rod Serling is born - December 25th, 1924 from 2021-12-25T10:00

On this day in 1924, screenwriter and television producer Rod Serling was born in Syracuse, New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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President Coolidge lights the first national Christmas tree - December 24th, 1923 from 2021-12-24T10:00

On this day in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge pushed a button to light the first National Christmas Tree of the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear - December 23rd, 1888 from 2021-12-23T10:00

On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh mutilated his own left ear with a razor blade while living in Arles, France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Baby Colo becomes the first gorilla born in captivity - December 22nd, 1956 from 2021-12-22T21:22

On this day in 1956, for the first time ever, a live gorilla was born in captivity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Disney's The Three Caballeros premieres in Mexico City - December 21st, 1944 from 2021-12-21T17:02

On this day in 1944, Walt Disney’s seventh animated feature, The Three Caballeros, had its world premiere in Mexico City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Queen Elizabeth II urges the Prince and Princess of Wales to seek an early divorce - December 20th, 1995 from 2021-12-20T10:00

On this day in 1995, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II sent a letter to her son Prince Charles and his wife Princess Diana, urging the couple to get a divorce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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The National Hockey League starts its first season - December 19th, 1917 from 2021-12-19T10:00

On this day in 1917, the first four teams of the newly-formed National Hockey League took to the ice for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premieres on CBS - December 18th, 1966 from 2021-12-18T10:00

On this day in 1966, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! aired for the very first time on CBS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The first issue of Vogue magazine is published - December 17th, 1892 from 2021-12-17T10:00

On this day in 1892, Vogue magazine, a journal of high society and fashion, released its inaugural issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Haiyuan earthquake devastates the Gansu province in China - December 16th, 1920 from 2021-12-16T14:00

On this day in 1920, at 7:06pm, a massive earthquake wreaked havoc on the isolated Gansu province in north-central China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bandleader Glenn Miller vanishes over the English Channel - December 15th, 1944 from 2021-12-15T10:00

On this day in 1944, American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing while flying over the English Channel aboard a military aircraft bound for France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Wilma Mankiller becomes the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation - December 14th, 1985 from 2021-12-14T10:00

On this day in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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General Charles Lee is captured at Widow White's Tavern - December 13th, 1776 from 2021-12-13T10:00

On this day in 1776, Continental Army General Charles Lee surrendered to British forces after being caught off guard at a tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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The Mona Lisa is recovered two years after its theft from the Louvre - December 12th, 1913 from 2021-12-12T10:00

On this day in 1913, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa portrait was recovered from a hotel room in Florence, two years after being stolen from the Louvre in Paris. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Nitrous oxide is used in dentistry for the first time - December 11th, 1844 from 2021-12-11T10:00

On this day in 1844, a 29-year-old dentist named Horace Wells pioneered the use of nitrous oxide in dental procedures by testing the gas on himself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Emily Dickinson is born - December 10th, 1830 from 2021-12-10T10:00

On this day in 1830, American poet Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A Charlie Brown Christmas airs for the first time - December 9th, 1965 from 2021-12-09T10:00

On this day in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the very first time on CBS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Republic of China moves its capital from Nanjing to Taipei City, Taiwan - December 8th, 1949 from 2021-12-08T15:00

On this day in 1949, the defeated Nationalist forces of the Republic of China established a new capital on the island of present-day Taiwan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

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The Apollo 17 crew takes the famous "Blue Marble" photo of the Earth - December 7th, 1972 from 2021-12-07T10:00

On this day in 1972, five hours after launching from the Kennedy Space Center, the crew aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft captured a rare image of the Earth in its entirety. Learn more about your ad...

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Inventor Thomas Edison makes the first sound recording with his phonograph - December 6th, 1877 from 2021-12-06T10:00

On this day in 1877, at his lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey, inventor Thomas Edison made the first recording on his newly completed phonograph. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in Vienna - December 5th, 1791 from 2021-12-05T10:00

On this day in 1791, Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna at the age of 35. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Museum of Modern Art realizes a work by Matisse had been hung upside down - December 4th, 1961 from 2021-12-04T10:00

On this day in 1961, the director of exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art realized that a picture had been hanging upside down for the past 57 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Eleven people are trampled at a concert by The Who - December 3rd, 1979 from 2021-12-03T10:00

On this day in 1979, at a concert for the British rock band The Who, eleven people were crushed to death by a crowd of overeager fans trying to get inside Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum. Learn m...

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Charles Dickens gives his first public reading in the U.S. - December 2nd, 1867 from 2021-12-02T10:00

On this day in 1867, British author Charles Dickens began his first American reading tour at Tremont Temple in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

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Antarctica is declared a military-free continent - December 1st, 1959 from 2021-12-01T10:00

On this day in 1959, twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibited military activity on the continent and ensured it would be used only for scientific research and exploration. Lear...

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Barbados declares its independence from Great Britain - November 30th, 1966 from 2021-11-30T10:00

On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from the United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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James Jay invents an invisible ink that aids George Washington - November 29th, 1775 from 2021-11-29T10:00

On this day in 1775, physician and amateur chemist James Jay invented a new kind of invisible ink, which was later put to use in the American War of Independence. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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The first American automobile race is held in Chicago - November 28th, 1895 from 2021-11-28T10:00

On this day in 1895, the first American auto race took place in Chicago, Illinois, with six racers competing in custom, handcrafted cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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George Custer massacres peaceful Cheyenne near the Washita River - November 27th, 1868 from 2021-11-27T10:00

On this day in 1868, at dawn, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer led a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne village along the Washita River in what is now Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choic...

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FDR establishes the modern Thanksgiving holiday - November 26th, 1941 from 2021-11-26T10:00

On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill officially declaring that the Thanksgiving holiday would occur every year on the fourth Thursday in November. Learn more about y...

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Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London - November 25th, 1952 from 2021-11-25T10:00

On this day in 1952, “The Moustrap,” a murder-mystery play by Agatha Christie, made its London debut at the Ambassadors Theatre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights modern day Tasmania - November 24th, 1642 from 2021-11-24T10:00

On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The world’s first jukebox is installed at a bar in San Francisco - November 23rd, 1889 from 2021-11-23T10:00

On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Star Trek breaks a cultural barrier by airing an interracial kiss - November 22nd, 1968 from 2021-11-22T10:00

On this day in 1968, during a turbulent year for race relations in America, actors William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared a prominent kiss on an episode of Star Trek. Learn more about your a...

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Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater - November 21st, 1934 from 2021-11-21T10:00

On this day in 1934, at 17-years-old, Ella Fitzgerald became the first female performer to win Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Garrett Morgan patents the three-position traffic signal - November 20th, 1923 from 2021-11-20T10:00

On this day in 1923, prolific inventor and entrepreneur Garrett Morgan received the patent for a traffic light signal of his own design. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Pop duo Milli Vanilli is stripped of their Grammy Award - November 19th, 1990 from 2021-11-19T10:00

On this day in 1990, The National Academy of Recording Arts&Sciences rescinded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from pop duo Milli Vanilli. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son's head - November 18th, 1307 from 2021-11-18T10:00

On this day in 1307, a legend was born when a Swiss farmer and skilled hunter named William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head with a crossbow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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TV viewers are outraged when a tense football game is cut off to air Heidi - November 17th, 1968 from 2021-11-17T10:00

On this day in 1968, football fans got an unwelcome surprise when a televised game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders was interrupted in its final minutes by a made-for-TV movie adap...

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Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmastime" - November 16th, 1979 from 2021-11-16T10:00

On this day in 1979, Paul McCartney released his quirky seasonal classic “Wonderful Christmastime.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls Robin Hood a communist - November 15th, 1953 from 2021-11-15T10:00

On this day in 1953, Ada White of the Indiana Textbook Commission alleged that textbook writers were presenting the story of Robin Hood in a pro-communist light. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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Samuel Pepys records the first description of a blood transfusion - November 14th, 1666 from 2021-11-14T10:00

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Billie Holiday's first hit song, "Riffin' the Scotch", is released - November 11th, 1933 from 2021-11-11T10:00

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Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper - November 10th, 1903 from 2021-11-10T10:00

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Beer brewer Alfred Heineken is kidnapped and held for ransom - November 9th, 1983 from 2021-11-09T10:00

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HBO is launched as the first pay-TV network - November 8th, 1972 from 2021-11-08T10:00

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Paris makes it illegal for women to wear trousers - November 7th, 1800 from 2021-11-07T10:00

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Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca washes ashore in Texas - November 6th, 1528 from 2021-11-06T09:00

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Parker Brothers launches the Monopoly board game - November 5th, 1935 from 2021-11-05T09:00

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British poet Wilfred Owen is killed in action - November 4th, 1918 from 2021-11-04T11:00

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"SOS is approved as the worldwide distress signal - November 3rd, 1906 " from 2021-11-03T09:00

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Howard Hughes’s “Spruce Goose” takes its maiden flight - November 2nd, 1947 from 2021-11-02T09:00

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The first issue of Ebony magazine is published - November 1st, 1945 from 2021-11-01T09:00

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Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini dies - October 31st, 1926 from 2021-10-31T09:00

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The "Halloween Storm" racks the Atlantic seaboard - October 30th, 1991 from 2021-10-30T09:00

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The stock market crashes on “Black Tuesday” - October 29th, 1929 from 2021-10-29T09:00

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Heavy snowfall traps the Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada Mountains - October 28th, 1846 from 2021-10-28T09:00

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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown airs for the first time - October 27th, 1966 from 2021-10-27T09:00

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Deadly Smog appears in Donora, Pennsylvania - October 26th, 1948 from 2021-10-26T09:00

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John Carpenter's Halloween premieres in Kansas City, Missouri - October 25th, 1978 from 2021-10-25T09:00

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An elderly teacher takes the first barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901 from 2021-10-24T09:00

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Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic is born - October 23rd, 1959 from 2021-10-23T09:00

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The first modern parachute jump is made above Paris - October 22nd, 1797 from 2021-10-22T09:00

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The Tragedy of Aberfan - October 21st, 1966 from 2021-10-21T09:00

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The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960 from 2021-10-20T09:00

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"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901 from 2021-10-19T09:00

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African American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery - October 18th, 1773 from 2021-10-18T09:00

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A shoemaker tricks German soldiers into helping him rob a mayor - October 17th, 1906 from 2021-10-17T09:00

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The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded - October 16th, 1923 from 2021-10-16T09:00

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An 11-year-old girl implores Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard - October 15th, 1860 from 2021-10-15T09:00

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The Amityville murders trial begins - October 14th, 1975 from 2021-10-14T09:00

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Paddington Bear arrives in London - October 13th, 1958 from 2021-10-13T09:00

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The nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published - October 12th, 1609 from 2021-10-12T09:00

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Saturday Night Live premieres - October 11th, 1975 from 2021-10-11T09:00

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The U.S. Naval Academy admits its first students - October 10th, 1845 from 2021-10-10T09:00

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A meteorite crashes into a parked car in Peekskill, New York - October 9th, 1992 from 2021-10-09T09:00

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The first women's prison run by women opens in Indiana - October 8th, 1873 from 2021-10-08T09:00

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The musical Cats debuts on Broadway - October 7th, 1982 from 2021-10-07T09:00

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President Kennedy advises Americans to build fallout shelters - October 6th, 1961 from 2021-10-06T09:00

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Monty Python's Flying Circus begins airing on BBC TV - October 5th, 1969 from 2021-10-05T09:00

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The Brooklyn Dodgers win their first (and only) World Series - October 4th, 1955 from 2021-10-04T09:00

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Sinéad O’Connor rips up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live - October 3rd, 1992 from 2021-10-03T09:00

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A snail-powered telegraph is demonstrated in France - October 2nd, 1851 from 2021-10-02T09:00

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Little Golden Books begins publishing - October 1st, 1942 from 2021-10-01T09:00

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Joseph Marion Hernández becomes the first Hispanic person elected to Congress - September 30th, 1822 from 2021-09-30T09:00

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Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills multiple people - September 29th, 1982 from 2021-09-29T09:00

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Riots break out in Montreal to protest against compulsory smallpox vaccination - September 28th, 1885 from 2021-09-28T09:00

On this day in 1885, an angry crowd of more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of Montreal after the city announced a mandatory vaccination program to fight the smallpox epidemic. Learn...

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Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is published - September 27th, 1962 from 2021-09-27T09:00

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A beloved dolphin becomes the first individual sea creature protected by law - September 26th, 1904 from 2021-09-26T09:00

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The first museum survey of American pop art debuts - September 25th, 1962 from 2021-09-25T09:00

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The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira - September 24th, 622 from 2021-09-24T09:00

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FDR defends his dog in a speech- September 23rd, 1944 from 2021-09-23T09:00

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The first Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois - September 22nd, 1985 from 2021-09-22T09:00

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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published in London - September 21st, 1937 from 2021-09-21T09:00

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Ferdinand Magellan sets sail on the first successful journey to circumnavigate the globe - September 20th, 1519 from 2021-09-20T09:00

On this day in 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan set sail with a crew of 270 sailors.on what would ultimately become the first successful voyage around the world. Learn more about your ...

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New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote - September 19th, 1893 from 2021-09-19T09:00

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Scott Joplin granted copyright for his "Maple Leaf Rag" - September 18th, 1899 from 2021-09-18T09:00

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A San Francisco resident proclaims himself Emperor of the United States of America - September 17th, 1859 from 2021-09-17T09:00

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A Scottish golfer scores the first recorded hole-in-one - September 16th, 1869 from 2021-09-16T09:00

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Muhammad Ali wins his third and final world heavyweight championship - September 15th, 1978 from 2021-09-15T09:00

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The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812 from 2021-09-14T09:00

Fresh from his victory over Russian forces at the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grand Armée marched triumphantly into the city of Moscow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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The Straw Hat Riot begins in New York City as people protest the right to wear straw hats - September 13th, 1922 from 2021-09-13T09:00

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Four teens discover 17,000-year-old cave drawings - September 12th, 1940 from 2021-09-12T09:00

Four teenagers from the nearby village of Montignac, France, discovered the Cave of Lascaux and the more than 2,000 ancient drawings that adorn its walls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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Florence Chadwick becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions- September 11th, 1951 from 2021-09-11T09:00

California native Florence Chadwick prevailed against dense fog, heavy winds, and frigid water to become the first woman to swim across the English Channel in both directions. Learn more about you...

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The Lattimer Massacre - September 10th, 1897 from 2021-09-10T09:00

At the edge of the town of Lattimer, Pennsylvania, eighty-six deputies under the command of Sheriff James Martin opened fire on a crowd of unarmed, immigrant coal miners who were on strike. Learn ...

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Alexander Twilight becomes the first African American to receive a BA degree - September 9th, 1823 from 2021-09-09T09:00

A college student named Alexander Twilight received his bachelor’s degree, becoming the first person of African descent to achieve this honor in the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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First appearance of the comic strip "Blondie" - September 8th, 1930 from 2021-09-08T09:00

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Rap artist Tupac Shakur shot multiple times - September 7th, 1996 from 2021-09-07T09:00

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King Charles II spends a day hiding in an oak tree - September 6th, 1651 from 2021-09-06T09:00

On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful Kinf of England, took refuge in a tall oak tree. Lear...

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Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show" premieres on television - September 5th, 1976 from 2021-09-05T09:00

On this day in 1976, The Muppet Show, created by American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, made its world premiere on ITV stations throughout the United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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George Eastman patents the first roll-film camera - September 4th, 1888 from 2021-09-04T09:00

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Wilderness Act signed into U.S. law - September 3rd, 1964 from 2021-09-03T09:00

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The Principality of Sealand is established - September 2nd, 1967 from 2021-09-02T09:00

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Emma Nutt becomes the first female telephone operator - September 1st, 1878 from 2021-09-01T10:00

On this day in 1878, a woman named Emma Nutt reported to work at the Edwin Holmes telephone dispatch company in Boston, Massachusetts, and in doing so, she became the first female telephone operato...

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Tunguska event / First leap second added to UTC - June 30 from 2021-06-30T09:00

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Moctezuma II died / Globe Theatre burned down - June 29 from 2021-06-29T09:00

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Stonewall raid and riots / "The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28 from 2021-06-28T09:00

On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. / On th...

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E.R. Braithwaite born / Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27 from 2021-06-27T09:00

On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born. / On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside...

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Big Bill Broonzy born / Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26 from 2021-06-26T09:00

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First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken / Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25 from 2021-06-25T09:00

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Dancing mania outbreak / Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24 from 2021-06-24T09:00

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Battle of Zacatecas / Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23 from 2021-06-23T09:00

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Galileo sentenced by Inquisition / Octavia E. Butler born - June 22 from 2021-06-22T09:00

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Ferris wheel debuted / Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21 from 2021-06-21T09:00

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Siege of the Legation Quarter began / "Jaws" released - June 20 from 2021-06-20T09:00

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Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) / Joshua Nkomo born - June 19 from 2021-06-19T09:00

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth. / On this day in 1917, revolutionary and politic...

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Kasato Maru arrived at Santos / Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18 from 2021-06-18T09:00

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Mumtaz Mahal died / Wairau Incident - June 17 from 2021-06-17T09:00

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Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space / Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16 from 2021-06-16T09:00

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General Slocum disaster / László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15 from 2021-06-15T09:00

On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths. / On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the bal...

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Bear Flag Revolt began / Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14 from 2021-06-14T09:00

On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma. / On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions.  Learn more ab...

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Luis W. Alvarez born / First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13 from 2021-06-13T09:00

On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. / On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers. Learn more about your...

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Anne Frank born / Djuna Barnes born - June 12 from 2021-06-12T09:00

On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany. / On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Occupation of Alcatraz ended / Broad Street Riot - June 11 from 2021-06-11T09:00

On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island. / On this day in 1837, a riot broke...

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Myall Creek massacre / African National Congress published Mandela's message - June 10 from 2021-06-10T09:00

On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales. / On this day in 1980, the African National Congress published a message that anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela wrote i...

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Bertha von Suttner born / Donald Duck debuted - June 9 from 2021-06-09T09:00

On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born. / On this day in 1934, Disney's character Donald Duck made his debut in the animated short film "The Wise Lit...

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Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo / Laki eruption began - June 8 from 2021-06-08T09:00

On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo. / On this day in 1783 a volcanic fissure in Iceland called Laki began e...

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Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed / Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7 from 2021-06-07T09:00

On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed. / On this day in 1917, poet Gwendolyn Brooks was born. Brooks was the fi...

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"Tetris" released / Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6 from 2021-06-06T09:00

On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released. / On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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First AIDS report / Pancho Villa born - June 5 from 2021-06-05T09:00

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome. / On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Panch...

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Government junta of Chile began / Emily Davison trampled - June 4 from 2021-06-04T09:00

On this day in 1932, the government junta of Chile began. / On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Zoot Suit Riots began / Memphis Minnie born - June 3 from 2021-06-03T09:00

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. / On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Pemulwuy died / Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2 from 2021-06-02T09:00

On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. / On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a succ...

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Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth / Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1 from 2021-06-01T09:00

On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights. / On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver...

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Samuel Pepys' last diary entry / Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31 from 2021-05-31T09:00

On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. / On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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First known summit of Mount Everest / Republic of Biafra established - May 30 from 2021-05-30T09:00

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. / On this day in 1...

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Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity / Fall of Constantinople - May 29 from 2021-05-29T09:00

On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity. / On this day in 1453, Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empir...

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Ruby Payne-Scott born / Eliza Ann Gardner born - May 28 from 2021-05-28T09:00

On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born. / On this day in 1831, abolitionist and religious leader Eliza Ann Gardner was born in New York. Le...

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Battle of Tsushima / Chrysler Building completed - May 27 from 2021-05-27T09:00

On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began. / On this day in 1930, the Chrysler Building in Manhattan was completed.Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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Frankie Manning born / "Dracula" published - May 26 from 2021-05-26T09:00

On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. / On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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Organisation of African Unity founded / Rosario Castellanos born - May 25 from 2021-05-25T09:00

On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. / On this day in 1925, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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First Eurovision Song Contest / Leon Trotsky assassination attempt - May 24 from 2021-05-24T09:00

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. / On this day in 1940, a group of Stalinist agents attempted to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Less than three m...

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Second Defenestration of Prague / Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23 from 2021-05-23T09:00

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. / On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Poin...

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Great Chilean Earthquake / Lassen Peak erupted - May 22 from 2021-05-22T09:00

On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. / On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California deva...

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White Night riots / Great Atlanta Fire - May 21 from 2021-05-21T09:00

On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination. / On this day in 1917, a fire tore thr...

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Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic / Cuba gained independence from U.S. - May 20 from 2021-05-20T09:00

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to complete such a trip. / On this day in 1902, C...

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Lorraine Hansberry born / New England's Dark Day - May 19 from 2021-05-19T09:00

On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. / On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered a...

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Antikythera mechanism discovered / Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18 from 2021-05-18T09:00

On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. / On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about your ad-...

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First Kentucky Derby / Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17 from 2021-05-17T09:00

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. / On this day in 1954, groundwork began on the CERN site at Meyrin in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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First Academy Awards ceremony / May 16 Notification issued - May 16 from 2021-05-16T09:00

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony. / On this day in 1966, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the ...

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted / Maria Reiche born - May 15 from 2021-05-15T09:00

On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy." / On this day in 1903, mathematician and archaeologist Maria Reiche was born. Throughou...

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Israel created / Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14 from 2021-05-14T22:25:47

On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created. / On this day in 1878, a suit was brought against Daniel Spofford in Salem, Massachusetts, for allegedly practicing mesmerism on Lucretia Brown...

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Philadelphia MOVE bombing / Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13 from 2021-05-13T09:00

On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia. / On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the ...

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Dorothy Hodgkin born / Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12 from 2021-05-12T09:00

On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born. / On this day in 1941, civil engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse, who worked in Nazi Germany, unveiled the first full functi...

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Diamond Sutra printed / William Grant Still born - May 11 from 2021-05-11T09:00

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book. / On this day in 1895, composer William Grant Still was born in Mississipp...

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Astor Place Riot / Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10 from 2021-05-10T09:00

On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York. / On this day in 1919, a riot began when white sailors began attacking Black people in Charleston, South Carolina. ...

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First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope / Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9 from 2021-05-09T09:00

On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. / On this day in 1671, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from ...

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Sétif and Guelma massacre began / Buddhist crisis began - May 8 from 2021-05-08T09:00

On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial demonstrations. / On this day in 1963, South Vietnamese s...

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Munch's 'The Scream' recovered / Cult of the Supreme Being established - May 7 from 2021-05-07T09:00

On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in Norway. / On this day in 1794, the Cult of the ...

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Katie Sandwina born / Chinese Exclusion Act signed - May 6 from 2021-05-06T09:00

On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. / On this day in 1882, U.S. President Chester A. Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned the immigration...

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Indian Vaccination Act / Stratton brothers trial began - May 5 from 2021-05-05T09:00

On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. / On this day in 1905, the Stratton brothers' trial b...

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May Fourth Incident / Haymarket affair - May 4 from 2021-05-04T09:00

On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference. / On this day in 1886, a bomb set off at a peaceful labor protest in Chicag...

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"Raja Harischandra" released / Edo period ended - May 3 from 2021-05-03T09:00

"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913. / On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restor...

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Isabel González born / First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2 from 2021-05-02T09:00

On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. / On this day in 1964, a group of Chinese climbers summited Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world. Learn more ab...

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Cato Street Conspirators executed / "Species Plantarum" published - May 1 from 2021-05-01T09:00

On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. / Though it was officially published weeks later in two volumes, Carl Lin...

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Bristol Bus Boycott / K-19 commissioned - April 30 from 2021-04-30T09:00

On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. / On this day in 1961, the Soviet Union commissione...

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First African-American college chartered / Los Angeles Riots began - April 29 from 2021-04-29T09:00

On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men. / On this day in 1992, riots erupted in Los Angeles in response to the acquittal ...

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Fanny and Stella arrested / Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28 from 2021-04-28T09:00

On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing. / On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain Wil...

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Sultana explosion / Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27 from 2021-04-27T09:00

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. / On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was born. Learn more about y...

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Chernobyl disaster / Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26 from 2021-04-26T09:00

On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever. / On this day in 1920, astro...

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Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published / Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25 from 2021-04-25T09:00

On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature. / On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born....

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Kinder Scout mass trespass / Armenian Genocide began - April 24 from 2021-04-24T09:00

On this day in 1932, hundreds of ramblers protested being denied access to open country by trespassing at Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau in England. / This day in 1914 is widely considered the be...

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New Coke introduced / Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23 from 2021-04-23T09:00

On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, the reformulated version of its flagship drink. Coke drinkers did not respond well to the new taste, to say the least. / On this day in 1516, the R...

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TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began / Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22 from 2021-04-22T09:00

On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. / On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, m...

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Mattachine Society "sip-in" / Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21 from 2021-04-21T09:00

On this day in 1966, members of the gay rights organization the Mattachine Society staged a "sip-in" to protest gay people being refused service at bars. / On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail publi...

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Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" anti-immigration speech / League of Nations dissolved - April 20 from 2021-04-20T09:00

On this day in 1968, Conservative MP gave an anti-immigration speech that became known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech. / On this day in 1946, the League of Nations was dissolved. Learn more about...

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Oliver Haugh executed by electric chair / Pratt Street Riot - April 19 from 2021-04-19T09:00

Oliver Haugh, who had been convicted of killing his family, was executed by electric chair on this day in 1907. / On this day in 1861, a riot broke out in Baltimore, Maryland, between Confederate s...

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Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery / Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18 from 2021-04-18T09:00

On this day in 1688, four Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, authored a petition against slavery. / On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and becam...

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Constantin von Economo announced the spread of encephalitis lethargica / Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17 from 2021-04-17T09:00

On this day in 1917, neurologist Constantin von Economo announced the probable spread of a viral disease, encephalitis lethargica, at a spread of a viral disease at a meeting of the Vienna Society ...

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Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun born / First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16 from 2021-04-16T09:00

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a famous 18th-century artist who would go on to paint 30 portraits of Queen Marie Antoinette, was born in Paris on this day in 1755. / On this day in 1853, the Great...

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Tiananmen Square protests began / Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15 from 2021-04-15T09:00

On this day in 1989, the death of reformer Hu Yaobang sparked pro-democracy protests in China. / On this day in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 set a world record when they reached the farthest distanc...

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Violet Jessop survived sinking Titanic / Bussa's Rebellion - April 14 from 2021-04-14T09:00

On this day in 1912, stewardess Violet Jessop escaped the sinking Titanic on a lifeboat. / On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in Barbados began. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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Colfax massacre / CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13 from 2021-04-13T09:00

One of the deadliest racial incidents during the Reconstruction Era happened on this day in 1873, when a massacre broke out in the aftermath of a controversial election. / On this day in 1953, the ...

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Yuri Gagarin became first person in space / First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12 from 2021-04-12T09:00

On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth once, earning him the title of the first person to travel in space. / On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S. L...

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Idi Amin deposed / Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11 from 2021-04-11T09:00

On this day in 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Admin was deposed and fled the country. / On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Statute of Anne went into effect / Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10 from 2021-04-10T09:00

The Statute of Anne, widely recognized the first full copyright law, went into force on this day in 1710. / On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora produced one of the largest and deadliest eruptions in...

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Mary Winston Jackson born / African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9 from 2021-04-09T09:00

On this day in 1921, Mary Winston Jackson was born in Hampton, Virginia. She would go on to become NASA's first Black female engineer. / On this day in 1816, the African Methodist Episcopal Church ...

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Venus de Milo discovered / Helen Joseph born - April 8 from 2021-04-08T09:00

On this day in 1820, the now-famous sculpture known as the Venus de Milo was uncovered on the Aegean island of Melos. / On this day in 1905, anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born. Learn mo...

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Rwandan Genocide began / Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7 from 2021-04-07T09:00

On this day in 1994, the Rwandan military and Hutu militia groups began killing Tutsis and moderate Hutu politicians, inciting a genocide that lasted 100 days. / On this day in 1963, Tito was procl...

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Dred and Harriet Scott filed petitions to sue for freedom / Leonora Carrington born - April 6 from 2021-04-06T09:00

On this day in 1846, Dred and Harriet Scott, an enslaved husband and wife, filed petitions to sue for their freedom in the St. Louis Circuit Court. / On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora ...

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Pocahontas married John Rolfe / Ripple Rock explosion - April 5 from 2021-04-05T09:00

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married colonist John Rolfe. / On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer po...

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave Beyond Vietnam speech / Margaret Oliphant born - April 4 from 2021-04-04T09:00

On this day in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his Beyond Vietnam speech, denouncing the war in Vietnam. / On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born. Learn more about ...

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Pony express founded / Jeju Uprising began - April 3 from 2021-04-03T09:00

On this day in 1860, the Pony Express mail service was founded. / On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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Sverdlovsk anthrax leak / Bombing of Naco - April 2 from 2021-04-02T09:00

On this day in 1979, an accidental anthrax leak in a microbiology facility in Sverdlovsk in the Soviet Union caused dozens of people to fall ill. The Soviet Union would deny a leak happened until y...

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First TV picture from space / Wangari Maathai born - April 1 from 2021-04-01T09:00

On this day in 1960, the first TV picture from space was taken by the TIROS-1 weather satellite. / On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya. Lear...

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Hays Code ratified / Jack Johnson born - March 31 from 2021-03-31T09:00

It's the last day of women's history month, and it's our last special Sunday episode celebrating women's contributions to society. Today, we welcome Professor Nora Gilbert, who speaks with me about...

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Dr. Crawford Long first used ether anesthesia / Meter defined - March 30 from 2021-03-30T09:00

Crawford Long, a doctor in Georgia, became the first to use inhaled ether anesthesia in surgery on this day in 1842. / On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the F...

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Sepoy Rebellion / Malagasy Uprising began - March 29 from 2021-03-29T09:00

On this day in 1857, a 29-year-old sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers, which set off more than a year long rebellion. / On this day in 1947, Malagasy nationalists launched an u...

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Fred Hoyle coined "big bang" / Three Mile Island accident - March 28 from 2021-03-28T09:00

On this day in 1949, British astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term "big bang." / On this day in 1979, a failure in a reactor at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station led to a partial mel...

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"Typhoid Mary" Mallon quarantined for final time / Good Friday earthquake - March 27 from 2021-03-27T09:00

On this day in 1915, domestic cook Mary Mallon was quarantined for the second, and final, time on North Brother Island for being a typhoid carrier. / On this day in 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake...

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The "Gerry-mander" was born / Elsa Brändström born - March 26 from 2021-03-26T09:00

On this day in 1812, a headline in the Boston Gazette read "The Gerry-mander", accompanied by a satirical illustration of the district that Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry lived in. / On this...

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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire / Saturn's moon Titan discovered - March 25 from 2021-03-25T09:00

On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory caught fire, and more than 100 workers died. / On this day in 1655, Christiaan Huygens first observed Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Lea...

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1921 Women's Olympiad began / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24 from 2021-03-24T09:00

Today, Anney Reese from the podcasts Stuff Mom Never Told You and Savor joins me to talk about the 1921 Women's Olympiad. / On this day in 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez dumped 11 million gallon...

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Henry "Box" Brown mailed himself to freedom / Walter Rodney born - March 23 from 2021-03-23T09:00

On this day in 1849, an enslaved man named Henry Brown packed himself up in a box and was shipped to Pennsylvania, a free state. / On this day in 1942, historian and activist Walter Rodney was born...

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Yuan Shikai abdicated / Anne Hutchinson excommunicated - March 22 from 2021-03-22T09:00

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency. / Anney and Samantha from the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You stop by the show t...

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Alcatraz closed / West Bank epidemic began - March 21 from 2021-03-21T09:00

On this day in 1963, the maximum-security prison Alcatraz closed. / On this day in 1983, students in Arrabah in West Bank began getting symptoms of an unidentified illness. Learn more about your a...

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Fred Rogers was born / Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 approved - March 20 from 2021-03-20T09:00

On this day in 1928, Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame was born. / On this day in 1924, the Virginia Sterilization Act, allowing the sterilization of people in state institutions, w...

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Harlem Riot of 1935 / Sagrada Família construction began - March 19 from 2021-03-19T09:00

On this day in 1935, a petty theft in a S.H. Kress store and rumors of a Black Puerto Rican boy's death led to an all-out riot in Harlem. / On this day in 1882, the cornerstone of the Sagrada Famíl...

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist / First spacewalk - March 18 from 2021-03-18T09:00

On this day in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Gardner Museum in Boston and stole millions of dollars worth of art that was never recovered. / On this day in 1965, cos...

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Bayard Rustin born / Phone call in Dugway Sheep Incident - March 17 from 2021-03-17T09:00

Labor and civil rights movement leader Bayard Rustin was born on this day in 1912. / On this day in 1968, the chief of the ecology and epidemiology branch of Dugway Proving Ground got a call saying...

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My Lai Massacre / Gustav III shot - March 16 from 2021-03-16T09:00

On this day in 1968, hundreds of Vietnamese civilians were killed by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. / On this day in 1792, Gustav III of Sweden was shot by a conspirator. Learn more about you...

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Julius Caesar assassinated / Ogaden War ended - March 15 from 2021-03-15T09:00

On this day in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was assassinated. / On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. / Gold Standard Act signed - March 14 from 2021-03-14T09:00

On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. / On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, maki...

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Deaf President Now protest ended / Fall of Nojpetén - March 13 from 2021-03-13T10:00

On this day in 1988, protests at Gallaudet University in support of naming the school's first deaf president ended. Dr. I. King Jordan, a deaf man, became the university's president. / On this day ...

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Salt March began / Girl Scouts founded - March 12 from 2021-03-12T10:00

On this day in 1930, Gandhi and dozens of his followers set out on the Salt March to protest the salt tax and the British Raj. / On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of ...

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First public basketball game / First case of Spanish flu reported in U.S. - March 11 from 2021-03-11T10:00

The first public basketball game took place on this day in 1892. / On this day in 1918, the first case of the Spanish flu was reported in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Lillian Wald born / Courrières mine disaster - March 10 from 2021-03-10T10:00

Today on the show, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the life and work of Lillian Wald with special guest Marjorie Feld, who wrote the book "Lillian Wald: A Biography." / On this day i...

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Barbie doll introduced / Battle of Columbus - March 9 from 2021-03-09T10:00

On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. / On this day in 1916, the Battle of Columbus began as a raid that Pancho Villa led on the border town...

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February Revolution Began / Suez Canal reopened - March 8 from 2021-03-08T10:00

On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia. / On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several months during the Suez Crisis.  Learn more about you...

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Bloody Sunday in Selma / 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7 from 2021-03-07T10:00

On this day in 1965, about 600 people set out from Selma, Alabama, to begin a 50-mile march to Montgomery. But not long after they left, law enforcement stopped the march with violence. / On this d...

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Cassie Chadwick trial started / Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6 from 2021-03-06T10:00

Cassie Chadwick was a career con artist who claimed to be Andrew Carnegie's daughter. On this day in 1905, her trial began. / On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented the fir...

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Boston Massacre / Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5 from 2021-03-05T10:00

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution. / On this day...

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Hindenburg's first flight / Miriam Makeba born - March 4 from 2021-03-04T10:00

On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. / Singer, actor, and activist Miriam Makeba was bo...

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Delta Sigma Theta's first public act / Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - March 3 from 2021-03-03T10:00

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. / A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum nea...

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Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria / First test flight of the Concorde - March 2 from 2021-03-02T10:00

On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time someone would try to assassinate the Queen. / The su...

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Lindbergh baby kidnapped / First U.S. census - March 1 from 2021-03-01T10:00

On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped. / On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress. Learn m...

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Tichborne trial ended / Olof Palme assassinated - Feb. 28 from 2021-02-28T10:00

On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury. / On this day in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated. Learn more abo...

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Letter published on discovery of the neutron / Wounded Knee Incident began - Feb. 27 from 2021-02-27T10:00

On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron. / On this day in 1973, a group of Oglala Lakota a...

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First jazz recording made / General public first saw Kinemacolor - Feb. 26 from 2021-02-26T10:00

On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording. / On this day in 1909, Kinemacolor was first screened to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London. Le...

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Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator / Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25 from 2021-02-25T10:00

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. / On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines, making her the first woman to hold the o...

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Marbury v. Madison decided / Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed final oral exams - Feb. 24 from 2021-02-24T10:00

On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review. / On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed her final oral exams at th...

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Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began / Deportation of the Chechens and Ingush began - Feb. 23 from 2021-02-23T10:00

On this day in 1954, polio vaccine trials began. / On this day in 1944, the Stalinist regime began deporting the Chechens and Ingush into remote areas of the Soviet Union. Learn more about your ad...

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Members of White Rose executed / Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22 from 2021-02-22T10:00

On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. / On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activis...

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Malcolm X assassinated / Nina Simone born - February 21 from 2021-02-21T10:00

On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. / On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was born in North Carolina. Learn more about your ...

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Ansel Adams born / Angelina Grimké born - February 20 from 2021-02-20T10:00

On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. / On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina Grimké was born. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 / 'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19 from 2021-02-19T10:00

Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. / On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Pluto discovered / Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18 from 2021-02-18T10:00

On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. / On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choic...

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The Armory Show opened in New York City / Weenen massacre - Feb. 17 from 2021-02-17T10:00

On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. / On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in ...

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Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister / First synthetic diamonds made - February 16 from 2021-02-16T10:00

On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. / On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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John "Black" Caesar died / Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15 from 2021-02-15T10:00

On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. / On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line,...

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Telephone Patent Dispute began / Asbestos strike began - February 14 from 2021-02-14T10:00

On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy. / On this day in 1949, miners in Que...

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Massacre of Glencoe / Sarojini Naidu born - February 13 from 2021-02-13T10:00

On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks. / On this day in 1879, Indian poet and activist S...

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NAACP founded / Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12 from 2021-02-12T10:00

On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered ...

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Emma Goldman arrested / BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11 from 2021-02-11T10:00

On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control. / On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first known science fiction televis...

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St. Scholastica Day Riots began / Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10 from 2021-02-10T10:00

On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine. / On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game...

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The Mud March / Carmen Miranda born - February 9 from 2021-02-09T10:00

On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March. / On this day in 1909, singer, actress, and dancer Carmen Mirand...

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Dawes Act signed into law / Leo Baekeland announced Bakelite - February 8 from 2021-02-08T10:00

On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law. / On this day in 1909, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the...

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Negro History Week launched / Bonfire of the Vanities - February 7 from 2021-02-07T10:00

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. / On this day in 1497, followers of the Do...

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Treaty of Waitangi signed / Organized immigration of free Black people from U.S. to Africa - February 6 from 2021-02-06T10:00

Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. / On this day in 1820, the American Colonization Society organized a migration of freed ensl...

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New Hermitage Museum opened to public / Tybee Bomb lost - February 5 from 2021-02-05T10:00

The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. / On this day in 1958, the U.S. Air Force lost a nuclear bomb in the waters near Tybee Island, off the coast of ...

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Codex Sinaiticus identified / M62 coach bombing - February 4 from 2021-02-04T10:00

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. / On this day in 1974, twelve people were killed in a bombing on the M62 motorway in northern Englan...

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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history / Batepá massacre - February 3 from 2021-02-03T10:00

On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran. / On this day in 1953, Portuguese landowners and colonial officials killed hundreds of forros in São Tomé. Learn more abo...

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Alexander Selkirk rescued / James Joyce's 'Ulysses' published - February 2 from 2021-02-02T10:00

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued. / On this day in 1922, “Ulysses," a novel by Irish writer James Joyce...

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Greensboro sit-ins began / Langston Hughes born - February 1 from 2021-02-01T10:00

The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960. / On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of George Square riots / Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31 from 2021-01-31T10:00

The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel wrote the first entry in her diary. Learn more ab...

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Final Beatles performance (rooftop) / Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30 from 2021-01-30T10:00

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969. / On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by kill...

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Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen / Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29 from 2021-01-29T10:00

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen. / On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published. Learn more about yo...

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"Pride and Prejudice" published / Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28 from 2021-01-28T10:00

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813. / On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the ci...

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Liberation of Auschwitz / Arne Næss born - January 27 from 2021-01-27T10:00

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast / Rum Rebellion began - January 26 from 2021-01-26T10:00

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. / On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military c...

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended / First Winter Olympics - January 25 from 2021-01-25T10:00

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. / On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France. Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Maria Tallchief born / Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24 from 2021-01-24T10:00

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. / On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States / Shaanxi earthquake - January 23 from 2021-01-23T10:00

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. / On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi provin...

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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum / Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22 from 2021-01-22T10:00

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. / On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh...

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Irish War of Independence began / Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21 from 2021-01-21T10:00

The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended / Battle of Yungay - January 20 from 2021-01-20T10:00

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. / On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Conf...

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Zimmermann Telegram Sent / Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19 from 2021-01-19T10:00

The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D...

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Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy / Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18 from 2021-01-18T10:00

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. / On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were st...

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Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown / First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17 from 2021-01-17T10:00

Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. / On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the first recorded successful C section in the U.S. ...

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18th Amendment Ratified / Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16 from 2021-01-16T10:00

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol. / On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known a...

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Boston Molasses Flood / Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15 from 2021-01-15T10:00

The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

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George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech / "The Bell Jar" published - January 14 from 2021-01-14T10:00

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. / On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel p...

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Nika Riots / Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13 from 2021-01-13T10:00

The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532. / On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police overran a demonstration of thousands of unemployed...

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Schoolhouse Blizzard / Zanzibar Revolution - January 12 from 2021-01-12T10:00

The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of Zanzibar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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Oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas / British invade Zululand - January 11 from 2021-01-11T10:00

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. / On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British invaded Zululand. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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Caesar crossed the Rubicon / "Metropolis" released - January 10 from 2021-01-10T10:00

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE. / On this day in 1927, the silent science-fiction film "Metropolis" premiered in Berlin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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First modern circus / Discovery of first confirmed exoplanets announced - January 9 from 2021-01-09T10:00

The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. / On this day in 1992, the discovery of two exoplanets was announced in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Karl M. Baer legally recognized as male / German Coast Uprising began - January 8 from 2021-01-08T10:00

Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth. / On this day in 1811, the German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt in modern-day Louisiana, bega...

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Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera / Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7 from 2021-01-07T10:00

Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot'...

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Night of the Big Wind / Alfred Wegener presented hypothesis of continental drift - January 6 from 2021-01-06T10:00

The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1912, German geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented his hypothesis on continental drift in a public lect...

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King C. Gillette born / Elizabeth Cotten born - January 5 from 2021-01-05T10:00

King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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Topsy the Elephant electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4 from 2021-01-04T10:00

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. / On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born. Learn more about your a...

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Lucretia Mott born / Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3 from 2021-01-03T10:00

Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793. / On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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New Planet Vulcan announced / Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced - January 2 from 2021-01-02T10:00

A new planet, called Vulcan, was announced on this day in 1860. / On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in p...

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Lorenzo de' Medici born / Frankenstein published - January 1 from 2021-01-01T10:00

Lorenzo de' Medici was born on this day in 1449. / On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared / Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31 from 2020-12-31T10:00

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. / On this day in 1953, Democrat, Tammany Hall operative, and civil rights advocate Hulan Jack was sworn in as the borough pr...

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Iroquois Theater Fire / Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30 from 2020-12-30T10:00

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. / On this day in 1924, Edwin Hubble published his observations on the existence of other galaxies for review at an upcoming meeting of th...

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Wounded Knee Massacre / Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29 from 2020-12-29T10:00

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. / On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended when the Guatemalan president and the Guatemalan Na...

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First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films / Earl Hines born - December 28 from 2020-12-28T10:00

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. / On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern...

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Carry Nation smashed the bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS / Laws of Burgos instituted - December 27 from 2020-12-27T10:00

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. / On this day in 1512, the Laws of Burgos, a set of laws regulating the relationship between Spaniards and ...

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First Kwanzaa Celebrated / Mary Somerville born - December 26 from 2020-12-26T10:00

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. / On this day in 1867, Scottish mathematician and scientist Mary Somervill...

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Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted / Baptist War began - December 25 from 2020-12-25T10:00

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. / On this day in 1831, the Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, b...

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Silent Night' performed for the first time / Eggnog Riot - December 24 from 2020-12-24T10:00

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1826, rowdy cadets at West Point incited a drunken ...

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First successful living-donor kidney transplantation / Andes Flight Disaster survivors rescued - December 23 from 2020-12-23T10:00

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. / On this day in 1972, survivors who were stranded in the Andes Mountains after their flight crashed were rescued. Lear...

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Alfred Dreyfus Convicted / It? Hirobumi became first prime minister of Japan - December 22 from 2020-12-22T10:00

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. / On this day in1885, It? Hirobumi became the first prime minister of Japan. Learn more about yo...

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Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed / Fredonian Rebellion - December 21 from 2020-12-21T10:00

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. / On this day in 1826, rebels in the Republic of Fredonia signed their Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Learn more about your ...

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South Carolina Seceded / Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20 from 2020-12-20T10:00

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. / On this day in 1987, a passenger ferry called Doña Paz collided with an oil tanker, causing the death of more than 4,000 people. Learn ...

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"A Christmas Carol" Published / First Indochina War began - December 19 from 2020-12-19T10:00

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. / On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced / The Nutcracker premiered - December 18 from 2020-12-18T10:00

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. / On this day in 1892, Tchaikovsky's now-famous ballet "The Nutcracker" premiered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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Saturnalia / Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17 from 2020-12-17T10:00

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. / On this day in 1790, the Aztec sun stone, a circular stone marke...

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Boston Tea Party / An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16 from 2020-12-16T10:00

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. / On this day in 755, Chinese General An Lushan proclaimed himself emperor, marking the b...

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Sitting Bull Killed / Emilio Jacinto born - December 15 from 2020-12-15T10:00

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. / Filipino revolutionary Emilio Jacinto was born...

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Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole / Patent issued for first interactive electronic game - December 14 from 2020-12-14T10:00

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. / On this day in 1948, two engineers from DuMont La...

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Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue / Ella Baker born - December 13 from 2020-12-13T10:00

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. / On this day, Ella Baker - an organ...

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Oaks Colliery Explosion / Dr. George F. Grant received patent for golf tee - December 12 from 2020-12-12T10:00

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. / On this day in 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, a dentist, received the first ever patent for a golf tee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Louis XVI Indicted for Treason / Lufthansa heist - December 11 from 2020-12-11T10:00

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. / On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK Internatio...

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300 Million Yen Robbery / Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10 from 2020-12-10T10:00

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisecti...

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Cretan Autonomous State Established / Smallpox eradication certified - December 9 from 2020-12-09T10:00

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. / On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for...

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Christina of Sweden born / Camille Claudel born - December 8 from 2020-12-08T10:00

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. / On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Pearl Harbor Attack / Instant replay debuted - December 7 from 2020-12-07T10:00

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. / On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college f...

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Halifax Disaster / Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6 from 2020-12-06T10:00

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

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Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift / Great Smog of London - December 5 from 2020-12-05T10:00

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. / On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Rainer Maria Rilke Born / Edith Cavell born - December 4 from 2020-12-04T10:00

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. / On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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Kapenguria Six Trial Began / Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3 from 2020-12-03T10:00

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. / On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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Monroe Doctrine / Bhopal disaster - December 2 from 2020-12-02T10:00

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. / On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst ...

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Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat / Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1 from 2020-12-01T10:00

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery. Learn mo...

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Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech / Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30 from 2020-11-30T10:00

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. / On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Zong Massacre / Whitman Massacre - November 29 from 2020-11-29T10:00

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. / On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marc...

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted / First pulsar detected - November 28 from 2020-11-28T10:00

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. / On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar. Learn more about...

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George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated / Berners Street Hoax - November 27 from 2020-11-27T10:00

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. / On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Be...

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Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb / Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26 from 2020-11-26T10:00

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. / On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted by a cryptic voice claiming to be an alien and a...

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Mirabal Sisters Assassinated / First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25 from 2020-11-25T10:00

The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. / On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner. Learn...

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D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money / Bessie Blount born - November 24 from 2020-11-24T10:00

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. / On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born. Learn more abo...

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St. John Slave Insurrection / José Clemente Orozco born - November 23 from 2020-11-23T10:00

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. / On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Blackbeard Killed / Cutty Sark launched - November 22 from 2020-11-22T10:00

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. / Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Mayflower Compact / Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21 from 2020-11-21T10:00

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. / On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a ho...

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A Whale Sank the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20 from 2020-11-20T10:00

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. / On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Indira Gandhi Born / Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19 from 2020-11-19T10:00

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim. Learn more about ...

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"Steamboat Willie" Released / Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18 from 2020-11-18T10:00

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. / At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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H.H. Holmes Arrested / Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17 from 2020-11-17T10:00

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. / On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of Cajamarca / LSD first synthesized - November 16 from 2020-11-16T10:00

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. / On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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Sherman's March to the Sea / Pedro II deposed - November 15 from 2020-11-15T10:00

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. / On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting / Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14 from 2020-11-14T10:00

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. / On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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Bloody Sunday in London / Eva Zeisel born - November 13 from 2020-11-13T10:00

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. / On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Baha'u'llah born / Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12 from 2020-11-12T10:00

Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817. / On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan. Learn more about y...

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World War I Armistice / Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11 from 2020-11-11T10:00

The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918. / On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born.Learn m...

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The Wilmington Coup / British retaliate in Battle of Surabaya - November 10 from 2020-11-10T10:00

The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. / On this day in 1945, the British retaliated against Indonesian nationaists in the Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution. Lea...

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Kristallnacht / Great Northeast Blackout - November 9 from 2020-11-09T10:00

Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. / On this day in 1965, a major electrical power failure sent parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness for up to 13 hours. Learn mo...

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Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays / New Orleans General Strike began - November 8 from 2020-11-08T10:00

Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895. / On this day in 1892, workers in New Orleans went on a general strike. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Bolshevik Revolution / First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7 from 2020-11-07T10:00

The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using the Julian calendar at the time. / On this day i...

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U.N. Condemned Apartheid / Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6 from 2020-11-06T10:00

The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962. / On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at th...

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Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress / Ida Tarbell born - November 5 from 2020-11-05T10:00

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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St. Clair's Defeat / First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4 from 2020-11-04T10:00

St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. / On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debat...

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John Willis Menard Elected to Congress / Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3 from 2020-11-03T10:00

John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Marie Antoinette born / BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2 from 2020-11-02T10:00

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. / On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London.Learn more about your ...

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Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public / Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1 from 2020-11-01T10:00

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. / On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimil...

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Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses / Zebra crossing introduced - October 31 from 2020-10-31T09:00

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. / On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England. Learn more ab...

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War of the Worlds Broadcast / Rumble in the Jungle - October 30 from 2020-10-30T09:00

The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. / On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire i...

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Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded / Star of India gem heist - October 29 from 2020-10-29T09:00

Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. / On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York and stole valuable gems, including the Star of I...

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Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed / Oxi Day - October 28 from 2020-10-28T09:00

The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italy to allow Axis forces t...

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Extermination Order / Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27 from 2020-10-27T09:00

Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. / On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral / Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26 from 2020-10-26T09:00

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. / On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people. Learn more about your ad...

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SS Princess Sophia Sank / Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25 from 2020-10-25T09:00

The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1924, a letter sent from Grigory Zinoviev to the Communist Party of Britain was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail. The ...

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Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - October 24 from 2020-10-24T09:00

Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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War of Jenkins' Ear / First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23 from 2020-10-23T09:00

The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. / On this day in 1911, Italian Captain Carlo Piazza flew the first aerial reconnaissance mission in a Bléri...

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The Great Disappointment of the Millerites / Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22 from 2020-10-22T09:00

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844. / On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group with a number one album - "The Supremes A' Go-Go" - ...

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First Modern Planetarium Opened / Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21 from 2020-10-21T09:00

The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923. / On this day in 1956, Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was captured, signaling the effective end of the Mau Mau Uprising. Learn more...

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Saturday Night Massacre / Johnny Bright incident - October 20 from 2020-10-20T09:00

The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal. / On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&M assau...

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Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala / Marguerite Perey born - October 19 from 2020-10-19T09:00

Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution. / On this day in 1909, French nuclear chemist and discoverer of francium Mar...

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Battle of Mabila / First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18 from 2020-10-18T09:00

The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540. / On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments announced the invention of the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1. Learn more about y...

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London Beer Flood - October 17 from 2020-10-17T09:00

The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fists Raised During Olympic Games / Palace of Westminster fire - October 16 from 2020-10-16T09:00

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest at the Olympic Games on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a fire. Learn more a...

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Mata Hari Executed / Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15 from 2020-10-15T09:00

Mata Hari was executed for espionage on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which was created as a way to reform the Julian calendar. Lear...

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Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began / Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14 from 2020-10-14T09:00

The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began on this day in 1586. / On this day in 1947, American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about...

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Revival of Modern Hebrew Began / Miracle of the Sun - October 13 from 2020-10-13T09:00

The revival of modern Hebrew began on this day in 1881, when Eliezer Ben-Yehuda began speaking it exclusively among friends and family. / On this day in 1917, a crowd of thousands of people gathere...

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First Use of the Iron Lung / First Oktoberfest began - October 12 from 2020-10-12T09:00

An iron lung was used for the first time on this day in 1928. / On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest began after the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghause...

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Vatican II Opened / Second Boer War began - October 11 from 2020-10-11T09:00

The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, opened on this day in 1962. / This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer s...

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko Died / Wuchang Uprising - October 10 from 2020-10-10T09:00

Assassin Lyudmila Pavlichenko died on this day in 1974. / On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Che Guevara Executed / Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9 from 2020-10-09T09:00

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967. / On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

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Alvin York Captured Machine Gun Nest / Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8 from 2020-10-08T09:00

Alvin York led a group of soldiers to capture a German machine gun nest on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow. Learn more about your ad-choic...

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Desmond Tutu Born / Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7 from 2020-10-07T09:00

Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931. / On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided college f...

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First Peacetime Train Robbery in U.S. / Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6 from 2020-10-06T09:00

The Reno Brothers staged the first peacetime train robbery in the U.S. on this day in 1866. / On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Learn more...

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Women's March on Versailles / Jarrow March began - October 5 from 2020-10-05T09:00

Women marched on Versailles on this day in 1789. / On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London. Le...

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First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express / Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4 from 2020-10-04T09:00

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883. / On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin...

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Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire / Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3 from 2020-10-03T09:00

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935. / Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began / "The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2 from 2020-10-02T09:00

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937. / "The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528. Learn mor...

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People's Republic of China Formed / 30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1 from 2020-10-01T09:00

Mao Zedong proclaimed the formation of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949. / On this day in 1965, a group of Indonesian National Armed Forces members calling themselves the 30 Septe...

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Boeing 747 Introduced / Rumi born - September 30 from 2020-09-30T09:00

The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1207, Persian poet and scholar Rumi was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rudolf Diesel Died / Kyshtym disaster - September 29 from 2020-09-29T09:00

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death. / On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contami...

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Suleiman's Siege of Vienna Began / Bud Powell born - September 27 from 2020-09-27T09:00

Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. / On this day in 1924, pioneering jazz pianist Bud Powell was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Johnny Appleseed Born / Winsor McCay born - September 26 from 2020-09-26T09:00

Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. / Pioneering cartoonist and animator was born on this day sometime in the mid-1800s, though the exact year is unknown. Learn more about your ad-choic...

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Treaty of York / Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25 from 2020-09-25T09:00

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237. / On this day in 1886, Peter "Black Prince" Jackson won the Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship, be...

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Benedict Arnold Escaped / Túpac Amaru executed - September 24 from 2020-09-24T09:00

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780. / The last indigenous ruler of the Inca, Túpac Amaru, was executed by the Spanish on this day in 1572. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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Victoria Woodhull Born / Nintendo founded - September 23 from 2020-09-23T09:00

Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. / On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded in Japan as a playing card company. Learn more about your ad-cho...

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Shaka Killed / Junko Tabei born - September 22 from 2020-09-22T09:00

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828. / On this day in 1939, Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to summit Mount Everest, was born. Learn more abou...

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Alexandria of Bavaria Died / "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21 from 2020-09-21T09:00

Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. / On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York S...

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Battle of the Sexes / First Cannes Film Festival - September 20 from 2020-09-20T09:00

The Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs took place on this day in 1973. / The inaugural Cannes Film Festival opened in France on this day in 1946. Learn more ...

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Ötzi the Iceman Discovered / First fully contained underground nuclear test - September 19 from 2020-09-19T09:00

Hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman on this day in 1991. / On this day in 1957, the first fully contained underground detonation took place at the Nevada Test Site. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire / First chiropractic adjustment - September 18 from 2020-09-18T09:00

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324. / On this day in 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed what's considered the first chiropractic adjustment. Learn more about your ad...

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Camp David Accords / Frida Kahlo's bus accident - September 17 from 2020-09-17T09:00

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. / On this day in 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a bus accident that altered the course of her life. Learn more ab...

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Grito de Dolores / East German balloon escape - September 16 from 2020-09-16T09:00

The Grito de Dolores launched the Mexican War of Independence on this day in 1810. / On this day in 1979, the Strelzyk and Wetzel families escaped from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade ho...

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Crash at Crush / 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15 from 2020-09-15T09:00

The Crash at Crush took place on this day in 1896. / On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists. Learn more...

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Death of U.S. President William McKinley / Constance Baker Motley born - September 14 from 2020-09-14T09:00

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. / On this day in 1921, Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be named a federal ...

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Phineas Gage Struck with a Tamping Iron / Great fire of Smyrna started - September 13 from 2020-09-13T09:00

Phineas Gage was struck through the skull with a tamping iron on this day in 1848. / On this day in 1922, a fire in Smyrna in Asia Minor -- present-day ?zmir, Turkey -- began blazing through the ci...

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Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Elope / Haile Selassie deposed - September 12 from 2020-09-12T09:00

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett eloped on this day in 1846. / Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was deposed by military coup on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Vivekananda's Speech on Hinduism / Hope Diamond stolen - September 11 from 2020-09-11T09:00

Vivekananda gave a speech on Hinduism in Chicago on this day in 1893. / On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen in the chaos of the French Revolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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DNA Fingerprinting Discovered / Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10 from 2020-09-10T09:00

DNA fingerprinting was discovered on this day in 1984. / On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome. Learn more about y...

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Attica Prison Uprising Began / Hanapepe Massacre - September 9 from 2020-09-09T09:00

The Attica Prison Uprising began on this day in 1971. / On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a massacre of Filipinos by local police. Learn more...

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Delano Grape Strike Began / Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8 from 2020-09-08T09:00

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965. / On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Last captive thylacine died - September 7 from 2020-09-07T09:00

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. / On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Candia Massacre / Buddy Bolden born - September 6 from 2020-09-06T09:00

The Candia Massacre began on this day in 1898. / On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Hippie" Used in Print / Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5 from 2020-09-05T09:00

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965. / On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Peekskill Riots / Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4 from 2020-09-04T09:00

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949. / On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity. Learn more about your ad-...

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Whitestone Hill Massacre / Dagen H - September 3 from 2020-09-03T09:00

The Whitestone Hill Massacre occurred on this day in 1863. / This day in 1967 is known in Sweden as Dagen H, or H Day, the day that left-hand traffic in the country switched to right-hand traffic. ...

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Great Fire of London / Rock Springs Massacre - September 2 from 2020-09-02T09:00

The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. / On this day in 1885, white miners killed Chinese miners and looted and burned their homes in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Learn more about your ad-c...

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan coup d'état - September 1 from 2020-09-01T09:00

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. / On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi ass...

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Jack the Ripper's Canonical First Murder / Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31 from 2020-08-31T09:00

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. / On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the count...

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia brought cholera to U.S. - August 30 from 2020-08-30T09:00

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716. / On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York from Hamburg, Germany, where a cholera epi...

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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Publicly Defended Homosexuality / Wendell Scott born - August 29 from 2020-08-29T09:00

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs publicly defended homosexuality at the Congress of German Jurists on this day in 1867, making him the first gay man to publicly speak on the topic of gay rights. / On this day...

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Emmett Till Murdered / Carrington event - August 28 from 2020-08-28T09:00

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. / On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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Battle of Ambos Nogales Began / Eruption of Krakatau peaked - August 27 from 2020-08-27T09:00

The Battle of Ambos Nogales took place on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1883, the eruption of Krakatau reached its climax. It was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history. Learn more ...

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Declaration of the Rights of the Man / Mother Teresa born - August 26 from 2020-08-26T09:00

The final articles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen were adopted on this day in 1789, during the French Revolution. / Mother Teresa, whose charitable work has been called int...

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The Great Moon Hoax Began / Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters first meeting - August 25 from 2020-08-25T09:00

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. / On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Vesuvius Destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum / Tuskegee Syphilis Study investigation announced - August 24 from 2020-08-24T09:00

Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and surrounding communities in a volcanic eruption on this day in the year 79. / On this day in 1972, Merlin DuVal, an assistant secretary in the U.S. Depart...

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Sacco and Vanzetti Executed / Norrmalmstorg robbery - August 23 from 2020-08-23T09:00

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed on this day in 1927. / On this day in 1973, a bank robbery and hostage crisis in Stockholm, Sweden, led to the coining of the term "Stockholm Synd...

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First Geneva Convention Signed / Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 signed - August 22 from 2020-08-22T09:00

The First Geneva Convention was signed on this day in 1864. / On this day in 1910, the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was signed, and Japan formally annexed Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Haitian Revolution Began / Vincenzo Peruggia stole "Mona Lisa" - August 21 from 2020-08-21T09:00

The Haitian Revolution began on this day in 1791. / On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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The White Lion Brought Enslaved Africans to Virginia / Darwin-Wallace paper on natural selection published - August 20 from 2020-08-20T09:00

The crew of a ship called the White Lion traded several enslaved Africans for food and repairs on this day in 1619, often described as the beginning of slavery in what would become the United State...

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Philo Farnsworth Born / Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19 from 2020-08-19T09:00

Inventor Philo Farnsworth was born on this day in 1906. / On this day in 1814, entrepreneur and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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19th Amendment Ratified / Pendle witch trials began - August 18 from 2020-08-18T09:00

The 19th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1920. / On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lynching of Leo Frank / Marcus Garvey born - August 17 from 2020-08-17T09:00

Leo Frank was lynched on this day in 1915. / On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message / Dole Air Race - August 16 from 2020-08-16T09:00

The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried its first messages on this day in 1858. / On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole and marked by tragedy began. Learn more about ...

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Indian Independence / Wow! signal received - August 15 from 2020-08-15T09:00

India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations. / On this d...

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Mainz Psalter Published / "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14 from 2020-08-14T09:00

The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West. / On this day in 1975, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered ...

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Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps / Margaret Tafoya born - August 13 from 2020-08-13T09:00

Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine / Last quagga died - August 12 from 2020-08-12T09:00

Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. / On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry / Watts Riots began - August 11 from 2020-08-11T09:00

Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. / On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Pueblo Revolt Began / Louvre opened as museum - August 10 from 2020-08-10T09:00

The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. / On this day in 1793, the Louvre opened to the public as a museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born / Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9 from 2020-08-09T09:00

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. / On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid. Lear...

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The Battle of Amiens / 8888 Uprising - August 8 from 2020-08-08T09:00

The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. / On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to...

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed / Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7 from 2020-08-07T09:00

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. / On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in Polynesia on a raft called the Kon-Tiki. Learn more ...

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The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima / First website went live to public - August 6 from 2020-08-06T09:00

The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed / Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5 from 2020-08-05T09:00

The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. / On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under myst...

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Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered / Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4 from 2020-08-04T09:00

Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. / On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal / La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3 from 2020-08-03T09:00

Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. / La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day in 1778. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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Hitler Became Führer / Berta Lutz born - August 2 from 2020-08-02T09:00

Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. / On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born. Learn more about your ad-choi...

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Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet / Jackie Ormes born - August 1 from 2020-08-01T09:00

Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. / On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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Alhambra Decree Issued / Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31 from 2020-07-31T09:00

Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. / On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed nig...

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Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded / Giorgio Vasari born - July 30 from 2020-07-30T09:00

The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870. / On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested / Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29 from 2020-07-29T09:00

Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested in this day in 1862. / On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Peru Declared Independence / Beatrix Potter born - July 28 from 2020-07-28T09:00

Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821. / On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Korean Armistice Signed / Thermidorian Reaction - July 27 from 2020-07-27T09:00

Korean Armistice Signed - July 27, 1953 / On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his supporters, in what became known as the Thermidoria...

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Liberia Declared Independence / "Unua Libro" first published - July 26 from 2020-07-26T09:00

Liberia Declared Independence - July 26, 1847 / On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of Esperanto, was published in Warsaw. Learn more about you...

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U.S. Invaded Puerto Rico / First person born via IVF - July 25 from 2020-07-25T09:00

The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War. / On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization. Learn ...

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Eastland Disaster / Agnes Meyer Driscoll born - July 24 from 2020-07-24T09:00

The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915. / On this day in 1889, cryptanalyst Agnes Meyer Driscoll was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Egyptian Revolution / Ford sold first automobile - July 23 from 2020-07-23T09:00

The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952. / On this day in 1903, the Ford Motor Company sold its first Model A. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Selman Waksman Born / Emma Lazarus born - July 22 from 2020-07-22T09:00

Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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John Scopes Found Guilty / Crete earthquake - July 21 from 2020-07-21T09:00

John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925. / On this day in 365 C.E., an earthquake off the coast of Crete triggered a tsunami and destruction in the Eastern Mediterran...

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First Special Olympics / Apollo 11 landed on the moon - July 20 from 2020-07-20T09:00

The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong the first people to walk on the moon. Learn more ab...

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Seneca Falls Convention / Red Summer riots in Washington, D.C. - July 19 from 2020-07-19T09:00

The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. / On this day in 1919, race riots began in Washington, D.C., during the period of increased anti-Black violence known as Red Su...

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Great Fire of Rome / Football War cease-fire - July 18 from 2020-07-18T09:00

The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. / On this day in 1969, a cease-fire was called in the so-called Football War, or Soccer War, between El Salvador and Honduras. Learn more a...

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Romanov Family Executed / Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17 from 2020-07-17T09:00

The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinj or the N...

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born / Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16 from 2020-07-16T09:00

Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. / On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully removed from a segregated streetcar in New York. L...

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Spanish Inquisition Disbanded / Maggie L. Walker born - July 15 from 2020-07-15T09:00

After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. / On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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Gertrude Bell Born / Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14 from 2020-07-14T09:00

Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring. Learn more about...

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New York Draft Riots Began / First FIFA World Cup - July 13 from 2020-07-13T09:00

The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. / On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bisbee Deportation / William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12 from 2020-07-12T09:00

The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. / On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua. Learn more about your ...

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Zheng He's First Voyage / Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11 from 2020-07-11T09:00

Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. / On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon...

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Nikola Tesla Born / Nicolás Guillén born - July 10 from 2020-07-10T09:00

Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on the day in 1856. / On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Constitutionalist Revolution / Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9 from 2020-07-09T09:00

The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. / The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing and injuring hundreds of peop...

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published / Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8 from 2020-07-08T09:00

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741. / On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had be...

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Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted / First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7 from 2020-07-07T09:00

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456. / On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread. Learn more about you...

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Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne / Piper Alpha disaster - July 6 from 2020-07-06T09:00

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189. / On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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London Match Girls' Strike Began / Dolly the Sheep born - July 5 from 2020-07-05T09:00

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Leaves of Grass Published / Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4 from 2020-07-04T09:00

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Phaistos Disc Discovered / World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3 from 2020-07-03T09:00

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. / On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard when 126 miles per hour. Learn ...

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Amistad Rebellion / Patrice Lumumba born - July 2 from 2020-07-02T09:00

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born. Learn more ...

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Ignaz Semmelweis Born / Ghana declared a republic - July 1 from 2020-07-01T09:00

Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president. Lear...

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First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972  from 2020-06-30T09:00

At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613 from 2020-06-29T09:00

On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

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"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951 from 2020-06-28T09:00

On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844 from 2020-06-27T09:00

On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919 from 2020-06-26T09:00

The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25, 1978 from 2020-06-25T09:00

On this day in 1978, the rainbow flag, made specifically to represent the LGBTQ community, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24, 1932 from 2020-06-24T09:00

On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of absolute monarchy under the kings of Siam. Learn more about your ad-choic...

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Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23, 1868 from 2020-06-23T09:00

On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, Samuel Soulé, and Carlos Glidden were awarded U.S. patent number 79,265 for their typewriter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Octavia E. Butler born - June 22, 1947 from 2020-06-22T09:00

On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21, 1905 from 2020-06-21T09:00

On this day in 1905, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Jaws" released - June 20, 1975 from 2020-06-20T09:00

On this day in 1975, the film "Jaws" was released in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Joshua Nkomo born - June 19, 1917 from 2020-06-19T09:00

On this day in 1917, revolutionary and politician Joshua Nkomo was born in Matebeleland in modern-day Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18, 1178 from 2020-06-18T09:00

On this day in 1178 (on the Julian calendar), several monks from Canterbury reportedly saw the moon split into two and explode into flames. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

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Wairau Incident - June 17, 1843 from 2020-06-17T09:00

On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16, 1858 from 2020-06-16T09:00

On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, during his run for U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15, 1938 from 2020-06-15T09:00

On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14, 1872 from 2020-06-14T09:00

On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13, 1971 from 2020-06-13T09:00

On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Djuna Barnes born - June 12, 1892 from 2020-06-12T09:00

On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Broad Street Riot - June 11, 1837 from 2020-06-11T09:00

On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a fire company met an Irish funeral procession. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Laki eruption began - June 8, 1783 from 2020-06-08T09:00

On this day in 1783 a volcanic fissure in Iceland called Laki began erupting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7, 1917 from 2020-06-07T09:00

On this day in 1917, poet Gwendolyn Brooks was born. Brooks was the first Black American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6, 1825 from 2020-06-06T09:00

On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pancho Villa born - June 5, 1878 from 2020-06-05T09:00

On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was born in Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Emily Davison trampled - June 4, 1913 from 2020-06-04T09:00

On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Memphis Minnie born - June 3, 1897 from 2020-06-03T09:00

On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2, 1966 from 2020-06-02T09:00

On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a successful soft-landing on the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad...

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Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1, 1974 from 2020-06-01T09:00

On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver was unveiled in an article in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31, 1578 from 2020-05-31T09:00

On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Republic of Biafra established - May 30, 1967 from 2020-05-30T09:00

On this day in 1967, the Republic of Biafra declared its independence from Nigeria. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fall of Constantinople - May 29, 1453 from 2020-05-29T09:00

On this day in 1453, Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Eliza Ann Gardner born - May 28, 1831 from 2020-05-28T09:00

On this day in 1831, abolitionist and religious leader Eliza Ann Gardner was born in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Chrysler Building completed - May 27, 1930 from 2020-05-27T09:00

On this day in 1930, the Chrysler Building in Manhattan was completed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Dracula" published - May 26, 1897 from 2020-05-26T09:00

On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rosario Castellanos born - May 25, 1925 from 2020-05-25T09:00

On this day in 1925, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Leon Trotsky assassination attempt - May 24, 1940 from 2020-05-24T09:00

On this day in 1940, a group of Stalinist agents attempted to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Less than three months later, another Stalinist agent killed Trotsky. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23, 1951 from 2020-05-23T09:00

On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement, which affirmed China's sovereignty over Tibet. There is controversy over the validity of the document and China's adherence to it. ...

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Lassen Peak erupted - May 22, 1915 from 2020-05-22T09:00

On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas around the volcano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Great Atlanta Fire - May 21, 1917 from 2020-05-21T09:00

On this day in 1917, a fire tore through the city of Atlanta, displacing around 10,000 people and destroying nearly 2,000 buildings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

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Cuba gained independence from U.S. - May 20, 1902 from 2020-05-20T09:00

On this day in 1902, Cuba gained independence from the U.S. after years of U.S. military occupation following the Spanish-American War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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New England's Dark Day - May 19, 1780 from 2020-05-19T09:00

On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953 from 2020-05-18T09:00

On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17, 1954 from 2020-05-17T09:00

On this day in 1954, groundwork began on the CERN site at Meyrin in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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May 16 Notification issued - May 16, 1966 from 2020-05-16T09:00

On this day in 1966, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the May 16 Notification, marking the start of the Cultural Revolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Maria Reiche born - May 15, 1903 from 2020-05-15T09:00

On this day in 1903, mathematician and archaeologist Maria Reiche was born. Throughout her life, Reiche was dedicated to studying the Nazca Lines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14, 1878 from 2020-05-14T09:00

On this day in 1878, a suit was brought against Daniel Spofford in Salem, Massachusetts, for allegedly practicing mesmerism on Lucretia Brown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861 from 2020-05-13T09:00

On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12, 1941 from 2020-05-12T09:00

On this day in 1941, civil engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse, who worked in Nazi Germany, unviled the first full functional, programmable computer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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William Grant Still born - May 11, 1895 from 2020-05-11T09:00

On this day in 1895, composer William Grant Still was born in Mississippi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10, 1919 from 2020-05-10T09:00

On this day in 1919, a riot began when white sailors began attacking Black people in Charleston, South Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9, 1617 from 2020-05-09T09:00

On this day in 1671, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Buddhist crisis began - May 8, 1963 from 2020-05-08T09:00

On this day in 1963, South Vietnamese soldiers and security forces fired into a crowd of unarmed Buddhist protesters, marking the start of the Buddhist crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Cult of the Supreme Being established - May 7, 1794 from 2020-05-07T09:00

On this day in 1794, the Cult of the Supreme Being -- a cult established by Maximilien Robespierre -- was authorized by a decree of the National Convention. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

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Chinese Exclusion Act signed - May 6, 1882 from 2020-05-06T09:00

On this day in 1882, U.S. President Chester A. Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned the immigration of Chinese laborers for 10 years, though Congress later extended it. Listen to t...

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Stratton brothers trial began - May 5, 1905 from 2020-05-05T09:00

On this day in 1905, the Stratton brothers' trial began in England. It was the first recorded murder trial in England to use fingerprints as evidence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Haymarket affair - May 4, 1886 from 2020-05-04T09:00

On this day in 1886, a bomb set off at a peaceful labor protest in Chicago triggered a riot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Edo period ended - May 3, 1868 from 2020-05-03T09:00

On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2, 1964 from 2020-05-02T09:00

On this day in 1964, a group of Chinese climbers summited Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Species Plantarum" published - May 1, 1753 from 2020-05-01T09:00

Though it was officially published weeks later in two volumes, Carl Linnaeus's "Species Plantarum" was given the day of issue of May 1, 1753. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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K-19 commissioned - April 30, 1961 from 2020-04-30T09:00

On this day in 1961, the Soviet Union commissioned the K-19, a ballistic missile equipped nuclear submarine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Los Angeles Riots began - April 29, 1992 from 2020-04-29T09:00

On this day in 1992, riots erupted in Los Angeles in response to the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28, 1789 from 2020-04-28T09:00

On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS Bounty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27, 1882 from 2020-04-27T09:00

On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26, 1920 from 2020-04-26T09:00

On this day in 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis presented their opposing points about the scale of the universe in an event sometimes called “The Great Debate.” Learn more about y...

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Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25, 1917 from 2020-04-25T09:00

On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Armenian Genocide began - April 24, 1914 from 2020-04-24T09:00

This day in 1914 is widely considered the beginning of the Armenian genocide, though Armenian massacres had occurred previously. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23, 1516 from 2020-04-23T09:00

On this day in 1516, the Reinheitsgebot, a Bavarian beer purity law, was adopted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22, 1915 from 2020-04-22T09:00

On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, markin the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21, 1934 from 2020-04-21T09:00

On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail published a photo of what was allegedly the Loch Ness Monster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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League of Nations dissolved - April 20, 1946 from 2020-04-20T09:00

On this day in 1946, the League of Nations was dissolved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pratt Street Riot - April 19, 1861 from 2020-04-19T09:00

On this day in 1861, a riot broke out in Baltimore, Maryland, between Confederate sympathizers and state militia regiments on their way to Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18, 1980 from 2020-04-18T09:00

On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17, 1951 from 2020-04-17T09:00

On this day in 1951, Peak District National Park was established. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16, 1853 from 2020-04-16T09:00

On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15, 1970 from 2020-04-15T09:00

On this day in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 set a world record when they reached the farthest distance humans have ever been from Earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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Bussa's Rebellion - April 14, 1816 from 2020-04-14T09:00

On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in Barbados began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13, 1953 from 2020-04-13T09:00

On this day in 1953, the CIA authorized the launch of the mind control program known as Project MKUltra. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12, 1988 from 2020-04-12T09:00

On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11, 1899 from 2020-04-11T09:00

On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10, 1815 from 2020-04-10T09:00

On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora produced one of the largest and deadliest eruptions in recorded history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9, 1816 from 2020-04-09T09:00

On this day in 1816, the African Methodist Episcopal Church was formed when Richard Allen and Daniel Coker called Black Methodists to meet in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Helen Joseph born - April 8, 1905 from 2020-04-08T09:00

On this day in 1905, anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7, 1963 from 2020-04-07T09:00

On this day in 1963, Tito was proclaimed president for life of the newly renamed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Leonora Carrington born - April 6, 1917 from 2020-04-06T09:00

On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora Carrington was born in England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ripple Rock explosion - April 5, 1958 from 2020-04-05T09:00

On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer pose a hazard to passing ships. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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Margaret Oliphant born - April 4, 1828 from 2020-04-04T09:00

On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jeju Uprising began - April 3, 1948 from 2020-04-03T09:00

On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bombing of Naco - April 2, 1929 from 2020-04-02T09:00

On this day in 1929, Irish mercenary Patrick Murphy unintentionally dropped two bombs over the border town of Naco, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Wangari Maathai born - April 1, 1940 from 2020-04-01T09:00

On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jack Johnson born - March 31, 1878 from 2020-03-31T09:00

On this day in 1878, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Meter defined - March 30, 1791 from 2020-03-30T09:00

On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of Sciences to define the meter.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Malagasy Uprising began - March 29, 1947 from 2020-03-29T09:00

On this day in 1947, Malagasy nationalists launched an uprising against the French colonial government in Madagascar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Three Mile Island accident - March 28, 1979 from 2020-03-28T09:00

On this day in 1979, a failure in a reactor at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station led to a partial meltdown. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Good Friday earthquake - March 27, 1964 from 2020-03-27T09:00

On this day in 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Elsa Brändström born - March 26, 1888 from 2020-03-26T09:00

On this day in 1888, Swedish nurse Elsa Brändström was born in St. Petersburg. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Saturn's moon Titan discovered - March 25, 1655 from 2020-03-25T09:00

On this day in 1655, Christiaan Huygens first observed Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989 from 2020-03-24T09:00

On this day in 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez dumped 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Walter Rodney born - March 23, 1942 from 2020-03-23T09:00

On this day in 1942, historian and activist Walter Rodney was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Anne Hutchinson excommunicated - March 22, 1638 from 2020-03-22T09:00

Anney and Samantha from the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You stop by the show to talk about religious rebel Anne Hutchinson, who was excommunicated on this day in 1638. Find them on Twitter @MomStu...

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West Bank epidemic began - March 21, 1983 from 2020-03-21T09:00

On this day in 1983, students in Arrabah in West Bank began getting symptoms of an unidentified illness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 approved - March 20, 1924 from 2020-03-20T09:00

On this day in 1924, the Virginia Sterilization Act, allowing the sterilization of people in state institutions, was approved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sagrada Família construction began - March 19, 1882 from 2020-03-19T09:00

On this day in 1882, the cornerstone of the Sagrada Família was laid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First spacewalk - March 18, 1965 from 2020-03-18T09:00

On this day in 1965, cosmonaut Alexey Leonov completed the first spacewalk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Phone call in Dugway Sheep Incident - March 17, 1968 from 2020-03-17T09:00

On this day in 1968, the chief of the ecology and epidemiology branch of Dugway Proving Ground got a call saying thousands of sheep were found dead in the Skull Valley area of Utah. Learn more abo...

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Gustav III shot - March 16, 1792 from 2020-03-16T09:00

On this day in 1792, Gustav III of Sweden was shot by a conspirator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ogaden War ended - March 15, 1978 from 2020-03-15T09:00

On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gold Standard Act signed - March 14, 1900 from 2020-03-14T09:00

On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fall of Nojpetén - March 13, 1697 from 2020-03-13T09:00

On this day in 1697, the Mayan city of Nojpetén fell to Spanish troops. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Girl Scouts founded - March 12, 1912 from 2020-03-12T09:00

On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First case of Spanish flu reported in U.S. - March 11, 1918 from 2020-03-11T09:00

On this day in 1918, the first case of the Spanish flu was reported in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Courrières mine disaster - March 10, 1906 from 2020-03-10T09:00

On this day in 1906, an explosion and fire in a French mine killed 1,099 people, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in history.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Battle of Columbus - March 9, 1916 from 2020-03-09T09:00

On this day in 1916, the Battle of Columbus began as a raid that Pancho Villa led on the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Suez Canal reopened - March 8, 1957 from 2020-03-08T09:00

On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several months during the Suez Crisis.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7, 1971 from 2020-03-07T21:15

On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave a speech in Dhaka encouraging people to prepare for a war for independence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6, 1869 from 2020-03-06T10:00

On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented his periodic table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5, 1904 from 2020-03-05T10:00

On this day in 1904, Nikola Tesla attempted to explain ball lightning in the publication Electrical World and Engineer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Miriam Makeba born - Mar. 4, 1932 from 2020-03-04T10:00

Singer, actor, and activist Miriam Makeba was born in South Africa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - Mar. 3, 1938 from 2020-03-03T10:00

A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum near Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First test flight of the Concorde - Mar. 2, 1969 from 2020-03-02T16:25

The supersonic airliner known as the Concorde took its first test flight on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First U.S. census - Mar. 1, 1790 from 2020-03-01T16:15

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Hattie McDaniel became first Black actor to win Oscar - Feb. 29, 1940 from 2020-02-29T10:00

On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone With the Wind." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Olof Palme assassinated - Feb. 28, 1986 from 2020-02-28T10:00

On this day in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Wounded Knee Incident began - Feb. 27, 1973 from 2020-02-27T10:00

On this day in 1973, a group of Oglala Lakota and members of the American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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General public first saw Kinemacolor - Feb. 26, 1909 from 2020-02-26T10:00

On this day in 1909, Kinemacolor was first screen to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25, 1986 from 2020-02-25T10:00

On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines, making her the first woman to hold the office.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed final oral exams - Feb. 24, 1864 from 2020-02-24T10:00

On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed her final oral exams at the New England Female Medical College, becoming the first Black woman in the U.S. to earned an M.D. Learn more about your ...

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Deportation of the Chechens and Ingush began - Feb. 23, 1944 from 2020-02-23T18:10

On this day in 1944, the Stalinist regime began deporting the Chechens and Ingush into remote areas of the Soviet Union. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22, 1876 from 2020-02-22T10:00

On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nina Simone born - February 21, 1933 from 2020-02-21T10:00

On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was born in North Carolina.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Angelina Grimké born - February 20, 1805 from 2020-02-20T16:05

On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina Grimké was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19, 1963 from 2020-02-19T10:00

On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18, 1934 from 2020-02-18T10:00

On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Weenen massacre - Feb. 17, 1838 from 2020-02-17T10:00

On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the Weenen massacre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First synthetic diamonds made - February 16, 1953 from 2020-02-16T10:00

On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15, 1954 from 2020-02-15T10:00

On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a network of radar stations built to detect Soviet bombers. Learn more about y...

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Asbestos strike began - February 14, 1949 from 2020-02-14T10:00

On this day in 1949, miners in Quebec led a strike for better working conditions and wages. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sarojini Naidu born - February 13, 1879 from 2020-02-13T10:00

On this day in 1879, Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12, 1974 from 2020-02-12T10:00

On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11, 1938 from 2020-02-11T10:00

On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first known science fiction television program, "R.U.R." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10, 1996 from 2020-02-10T10:00

On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game against a world chess champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Carmen Miranda born - February 9, 1909 from 2020-02-09T18:30

On this day in 1909, singer, actress, and dancer Carmen Miranda was born in Portugal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Leo Baekeland announced Bakelite - February 8, 1909 from 2020-02-08T10:00

On this day in 1909, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bonfire of the Vanities - February 7, 1497 from 2020-02-07T10:00

On this day in 1497, followers of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola burned objects thought to incite sin in an event known as the Bonfire of the Vanities. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Organized immigration of free Black people from U.S. to Africa - February 6, 1820 from 2020-02-06T10:00

On this day in 1820, the American Colonization Society organized a migration of freed enslaved people from the United States to Africa.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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Tybee Bomb lost - February 5, 1958 from 2020-02-05T10:00

On this day in 1958, the U.S. Air Force lost a nuclear bomb in the waters near Tybee Island, off the coast of Georgia.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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M62 coach bombing - February 4, 1964 from 2020-02-04T10:00

On this day in 1974, twelve people were killed in a bombing on the M62 motorway in northern England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Batepá massacre - February 3, 1953 from 2020-02-03T10:00

On this day in 1953, Portuguese landowners and colonial officials killed hundreds of forros in São Tomé.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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James Joyce's 'Ulysses' published - February 2, 1922 from 2020-02-02T10:00

On this day in 1922, “Ulysses," a novel by Irish writer James Joyce, was first published in its entirety.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Langston Hughes born - February 1, 1902 from 2020-02-01T10:00

On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31, 1939 from 2020-01-31T10:00

On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel wrote the first entry in her diary.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703 from 2020-01-30T10:00

On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by killing Kira Yoshinaka.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845 from 2020-01-29T10:00

On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671 from 2020-01-28T10:00

On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912 from 2020-01-27T10:00

On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808 from 2020-01-26T10:00

On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Winter Olympics - January 25, 1924 from 2020-01-25T10:00

On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24, 1935 from 2020-01-24T10:00

On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Shaanxi earthquake - January 23, 1556 from 2020-01-23T10:00

On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi province in China.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22, 1984 from 2020-01-22T10:00

On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh played during the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21, 1840 from 2020-01-21T10:00

On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of Yungay - January 20, 1839 from 2020-01-20T10:00

On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, took place. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19, 1977 from 2020-01-19T10:00

On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, also known as Tokyo Rose.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18, 1983 from 2020-01-18T10:00

On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were stripped from him.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17, 1794 from 2020-01-17T10:00

On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the first recorded successful C section in the U.S.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16, 1362 from 2020-01-16T10:00

On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known as Grote Mandrenke, hit the British Isles, the Netherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15, 1850 from 2020-01-15T10:00

On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"The Bell Jar" published - January 14, 1963 from 2020-01-14T10:00

On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet Sylvia Plath wrote, was first published.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874 from 2020-01-13T10:00

On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police overran a demonstration of thousands of unemployed people.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Zanzibar Revolution - January 12, 1964 from 2020-01-12T10:00

On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of Zanzibar.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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British invade Zululand - January 11, 1879 from 2020-01-11T10:00

On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British invaded Zululand.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Metropolis" released - January 10, 1927 from 2020-01-10T10:00

On this day in 1927, the silent science-fiction film "Metropolis" premiered in Berlin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Discovery of first confirmed exoplanets announced - January 9, 1992 from 2020-01-09T10:00

On this day in 1992, the discovery of two exoplanets was announced in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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German Coast Uprising began - January 8, 1811 from 2020-01-08T10:00

On this day in 1811, the German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt in modern-day Louisiana, began.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7, 1979 from 2020-01-07T10:00

On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot's regime.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alfred Wegener presented hypothesis of continental drift - January 6, 1912 from 2020-01-06T10:00

On this day in 1912, German geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented his hypothesis on continental drift in a public lecture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Elizabeth Cotten born - January 5, 1893 from 2020-01-05T10:00

On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Louis Braille born - January 4, 1809 from 2020-01-04T10:00

On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3, 1848 from 2020-01-03T10:00

On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced - January 2, 1942 from 2020-01-02T10:00

On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Frankenstein published - January 1, 1818 from 2020-01-01T10:00

On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812 from 2019-12-31T22:00

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31, 1953 from 2019-12-31T10:00

On this day in 1953, Democrat, Tammany Hall operative, and civil rights advocate Hulan Jack was sworn in as the borough president of Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903 from 2019-12-30T22:00

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30, 1924 from 2019-12-30T10:00

On this day in 1924, Edwin Hubble published his observations on the existence of other galaxies for review at an upcoming meeting of the American Astronomical Society.  Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Last Year's Lesson: Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890 from 2019-12-29T22:00

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more abou...

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Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29, 1996 from 2019-12-29T10:00

On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended when the Guatemalan president and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity signed peace accords.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Last Year's Lesson: First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895 from 2019-12-28T22:00

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Cl...

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Earl Hines born - December 28, 1903 from 2019-12-28T10:00

On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern jazz piano, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900 from 2019-12-27T22:00

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. There's more detail in the July 24 and 26, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more ...

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Laws of Burgos instituted - December 27, 1512 from 2019-12-27T10:00

On this day in 1512, the Laws of Burgos, a set of laws regulating the relationship between Spaniards and indigenous people in the Americas, were promulgated in Burgos, Crown of Castile.  Learn mor...

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Last Year's Lesson: First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966 from 2019-12-26T22:00

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mary Somerville born - December 26, 1867 from 2019-12-26T10:00

On this day in 1867, Scottish mathematician and scientist Mary Somerville was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758 from 2019-12-25T22:00

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Baptist War began - December 25, 1831 from 2019-12-25T10:00

On this day in 1831, the Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, began in Jamaica.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818 from 2019-12-24T22:00

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on this day in 1818.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Eggnog Riot - December 24, 1826 from 2019-12-24T10:00

On this day in 1826, rowdy cadets at West Point incited a drunken riot known as the Eggnog Riot. Learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about ...

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Last Year's Lesson: First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954 from 2019-12-23T22:00

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Andes Flight Disaster survivors rescued - December 23, 1972 from 2019-12-23T10:00

On this day in 1972, survivors who were stranded in the Andes Mountains after their flight crashed were rescued.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894 from 2019-12-22T22:00

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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It? Hirobumi became first prime minister of Japan - December 22, 1885 from 2019-12-22T10:00

On this day in 1885, It? Hirobumi became the first prime minister of Japan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988 from 2019-12-21T22:00

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fredonian Rebellion - December 21, 1826 from 2019-12-21T10:00

On this day in 1826, rebels in the Republic of Fredonia signed their Declaration of Independence from Mexico.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860 from 2019-12-20T22:00

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20, 1987 from 2019-12-20T10:00

On this day in 1987, a passenger ferry called Doña Paz collided with an oil tanker, causing the death of more than 4,000 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Last Year's Lesson: "A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843 from 2019-12-19T22:00

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Indochina War began - December 19, 1946 from 2019-12-19T10:00

On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912 from 2019-12-18T22:00

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.  Learn more about your ad-ch...

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The Nutcracker premiered - December 18, 1892 from 2019-12-18T10:00

On this day in 1892, the Tchaikovsky composed ballet, The Nutcracker, premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Saturnalia - Dec. 17 from 2019-12-17T22:00

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 2009 episode of Stuff You ...

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Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17, 1790 from 2019-12-17T10:00

On this day in 1790, the Aztec sun stone, a circular stone marked by carvings of calendar signs and images related to the Aztec creation myth, was rediscovered in Mexico City.  Learn more about yo...

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Last Year's Lesson: Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773 from 2019-12-16T22:00

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16, 755 from 2019-12-16T10:00

On this day in 755, Chinese General An Lushan proclaimed himself emperor, marking the beginning of the An Lushan Rebellion against the Tang dynasty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Last Year's Lesson: Sitting Bull Killed - Dec. 15, 1890 from 2019-12-15T22:00

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Emilio Jacinto born - December 15, 1875 from 2019-12-15T10:00

Filipino revolutionary Emilio Jacinto was born on this day in 1875.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole - Dec. 14, 1911 from 2019-12-14T22:00

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Patent issued for first interactive electronic game - December 14, 1948 from 2019-12-14T10:00

On this day in 1948, two engineers from DuMont Laboratories received a patent for their cathode-ray tube amusement device.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355 from 2019-12-13T22:00

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Ella baker born - December 13, 1903 from 2019-12-13T10:00

On this day, Ella Baker - an organizer in the Civil Rights Movement who worked with the NAACP, SNCC, and SCLC - was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866 from 2019-12-12T22:00

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. George F. Grant received patent for golf tee - December 12, 1899 from 2019-12-12T10:00

On this day in 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, a dentist, received the first ever patent for a golf tee.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792 from 2019-12-12T00:00

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Lufthansa heist - December 11, 1978 from 2019-12-11T16:50

On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK International Airport in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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Last Year's Lesson: 300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968 from 2019-12-10T22:00

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10, 1907 from 2019-12-10T10:00

On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection of a brown dog, its resulting death, and a memorial erected in ...

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Last Year's Lesson: Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898 from 2019-12-09T22:00

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Smallpox eradication certified - December 9, 1979 from 2019-12-09T17:00

On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication signed a statement that declared that smallpox had been eradicated worldwide. Learn more about y...

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Last Year's Lesson: Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626 from 2019-12-08T22:00

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Camille Claudel born - December 8, 1864 from 2019-12-08T10:00

On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941 from 2019-12-07T22:00

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Instant replay debuted - December 7, 1963 from 2019-12-07T10:00

On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917 from 2019-12-06T22:00

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6, 1912 from 2019-12-06T15:35

On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872 from 2019-12-05T22:00

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Great Smog of London - December 5, 1952 from 2019-12-05T10:00

On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Click here to learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class called "The Gre...

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Last Year's Lesson: Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875 from 2019-12-04T22:00

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Edith Cavell born - December 4, 1865 from 2019-12-04T10:00

On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952 from 2019-12-03T22:00

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3, 1854 from 2019-12-03T10:00

On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823 from 2019-12-02T22:00

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bhopal disaster - December 2, 1984 from 2019-12-02T10:00

On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Last Year's Lesson: Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955 from 2019-12-01T22:00

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1, 1952 from 2019-12-01T10:00

On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601 from 2019-11-30T22:00

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30, 1954 from 2019-11-30T10:00

On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781 from 2019-11-29T22:00

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Whitman Massacre - November 29, 1847 from 2019-11-29T10:00

On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measles. ...

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Last Year's Lesson: Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720 from 2019-11-28T22:00

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First pulsar detected - November 28, 1967 from 2019-11-28T10:00

On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978 from 2019-11-27T22:00

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Berners Street Hoax - November 27, 1810 from 2019-11-27T10:00

On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London as a prank.  Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Last Year's Lesson: Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922 from 2019-11-26T22:00

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-...

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Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26, 1977 from 2019-11-26T10:00

On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted by a cryptic voice claiming to be an alien and advocating for peace on Earth.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

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Last Year's Lesson: Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960 from 2019-11-25T22:00

Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25, 1975 from 2019-11-25T10:00

On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971 from 2019-11-24T22:00

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn...

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Bessie Blount born - November 24, 1914 from 2019-11-24T10:00

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733 from 2019-11-23T22:00

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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José Clemente Orozco born - November 23, 1883 from 2019-11-23T10:00

On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718 from 2019-11-22T22:00

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Cutty Sark launched - November 22, 1869 from 2019-11-22T10:00

Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620 from 2019-11-21T22:00

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21, 1953 from 2019-11-21T10:00

On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press.  Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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Last Year's Lesson: A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820 from 2019-11-20T22:00

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zumbi executed - November 20, 1695 from 2019-11-20T10:00

On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917 from 2019-11-19T22:00

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969 from 2019-11-19T10:00

On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Last Year's Lesson: "Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928 from 2019-11-18T22:00

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883 from 2019-11-18T10:00

At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894 from 2019-11-17T22:00

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17, 1903 from 2019-11-17T10:00

On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532 from 2019-11-16T22:00

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938 from 2019-11-16T10:00

On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864 from 2019-11-16T00:25

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889 from 2019-11-15T15:30

On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922 from 2019-11-14T22:00

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817 from 2019-11-14T10:00

On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887 from 2019-11-13T22:00

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906 from 2019-11-13T10:00

On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970 from 2019-11-12T10:00

On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888 from 2019-11-11T10:00

On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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British retaliate in Battle of Surabaya - November 10, 1945 from 2019-11-10T10:00

On this day in 1945, the British retaliated against Indonesian nationaists in the Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Great Northeast Blackout - November 9, 1965 from 2019-11-09T10:00

On this day in 1965, a major electrical power failure sent parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness for up to 13 hours.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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New Orleans General Strike began - November 8, 1892 from 2019-11-08T10:00

On this day in 1892, workers in New Orleans went on a general strike.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7, 1919 from 2019-11-07T10:00

On this day in 1919, the Palmer Raids - which targeted radicals, communists, and anarchists in the U.S. - began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6, 1944 from 2019-11-06T19:05

On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ida Tarbell born - November 5, 1857 from 2019-11-05T10:00

On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4, 1956 from 2019-11-04T10:00

On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debated each other in the first nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S.  Learn more about you...

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Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3, 1793 from 2019-11-03T10:00

On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2, 1936 from 2019-11-02T09:00

On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1, 1879 from 2019-11-01T09:00

On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimilation of Native Americans, opened in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

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Zebra crossing introduced - October 31, 1951 from 2019-10-31T09:00

On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rumble in the Jungle - October 30, 1974 from 2019-10-30T09:00

On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire in one of the most memorable boxing matches in history.  Learn more about you...

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Star of India gem heist - October 29, 1940 from 2019-10-29T09:00

On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York and stole valuable gems, including the Star of India and the DeLong Star Ruby.  Learn more about your ...

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Oxi Day - October 28, 1940 from 2019-10-28T13:05

On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italy to allow Axis forces to occupy strategic sites in Greece.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27, 1858 from 2019-10-27T09:00

On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born. For a look at how Roosevelt faced his greatest foes, check out Mental Floss’s new podcast History Vs. here, or wherever you listen to podcasts....

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Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26, 1985 from 2019-10-26T09:00

On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25, 1924 from 2019-10-25T09:00

On this day in 1924, a letter sent from Grigory Zinoviev to the Communist Party of Britain was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail. The document is now believed to be a forgery.  Learn m...

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Women's Day Off in Iceland - October 24, 1975 from 2019-10-24T09:00

On this day in 1975, women in Iceland went on strike to protest their low wages and emphasize the value of women's work.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23, 1911 from 2019-10-23T09:00

On this day in 1911, Italian Captain Carlo Piazza flew the first aerial reconnaissance mission in a Blériot XI during the Italo-Turkish War.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22, 1966 from 2019-10-22T10:00

On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group with a number one album - "The Supremes A' Go-Go" - on the Billboard 200.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

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Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21, 1956 from 2019-10-21T10:00

On this day in 1956, Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was captured, signaling the effective end of the Mau Mau Uprising.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Johnny Bright incident - October 20, 1951 from 2019-10-20T10:00

On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&M assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident that was suspected to be racially motivated. Learn mo...

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Marguerite Perey born - October 19, 1909 from 2019-10-19T10:00

On this day in 1909, French nuclear chemist and discoverer of francium Marguerite Perey was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18, 1954 from 2019-10-18T10:00

On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments announced the invention of the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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London Beer Flood - October 17, 1814 from 2019-10-17T10:00

On this day in 1814, a flood of beer burst out of a London brewery, killing eight people and injuring others.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Palace of Westminster fire - October 16, 1834 from 2019-10-16T10:00

On this day in 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a fire.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15, 1582 from 2019-10-15T10:00

On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which was created as a way to reform the Julian calendar.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

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Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14, 1947 from 2019-10-14T10:00

On this day in 1947, American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Miracle of the Sun - October 13, 1917 from 2019-10-13T10:00

On this day in 1917, a crowd of thousands of people gathered in Fátima, Portugal, to witness a miracle, and many reported seeing unusual solar activity that became known as the Miracle of the Sun. ...

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First Oktoberfest began - October 12, 1810 from 2019-10-12T10:00

On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest began after the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899 from 2019-10-11T10:00

This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Learn more about you...

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Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911 from 2019-10-10T10:00

On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855 from 2019-10-09T10:00

On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892 from 2019-10-08T10:00

On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916 from 2019-10-07T10:00

On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about yo...

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Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908 from 2019-10-06T10:00

On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936 from 2019-10-05T10:00

On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957 from 2019-10-04T10:00

On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795 from 2019-10-03T10:00

Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528 from 2019-10-02T17:00

"The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1, 1965 from 2019-10-01T09:00

On this day in 1965, a group of Indonesian National Armed Forces members calling themselves the 30 September Movement assassinated six high-ranking Indonesian army generals.  Learn more about your...

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Rumi born - September 30, 1207 from 2019-09-30T09:00

On this day in 1207, Persian poet and scholar Rumi was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957 from 2019-09-29T09:00

On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contaminated thousands of square miles around the disaster site.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Spaghetti House siege - September 28, 1975 from 2019-09-28T09:00

On this day in 1975, an attempt to rob the Spaghetti House restaurant in London turned into a nearly week-long siege. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bud Powell born - September 27, 1924 from 2019-09-27T09:00

On this day in 1924, pioneering jazz pianist Bud Powell was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Winsor McCay born - September 26, year unknown from 2019-09-26T09:00

Pioneering cartoonist and animator was born on this day sometime in the mid-1800s, though the exact year is unknown. If you want to learn more about McCay, listen to the two-part episode of Stuff Y...

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Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25, 1886 from 2019-09-25T09:00

On this day in 1886, Peter "Black Prince" Jackson won the Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship, becoming the first Black man to win a national boxing crown.  Learn more about your ad-choices...

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Túpac Amaru executed - September 24, 1572 from 2019-09-24T09:00

The last indigenous ruler of the Inca, Túpac Amaru, was executed by the Spanish on this day in 1572. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nintendo founded - September 23, 1889 from 2019-09-23T09:00

On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded in Japan as a playing card company. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Junko Tabei born - September 22, 1939 from 2019-09-22T09:00

On this day in 1939, Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to summit Mount Everest, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21, 1897 from 2019-09-21T09:00

On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York Sun.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

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First Canne Film Festival - September 20, 1946 from 2019-09-20T09:00

The first ever Canne Film Festival began in Canne, France Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First fully contained underground nuclear test - September 19, 1957 from 2019-09-19T09:00

The first fully contained underground detonation took place at a research center in Nevada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First chiropractic adjustment - September 18, 1895 from 2019-09-18T15:15

On this day in 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed what's considered the first chiropractic adjustment.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Frida Kahlo's bus accident - September 17, 1925 from 2019-09-17T09:00

On this day in 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a bus accident that altered the course of her life.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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East German balloon escape - September 16, 1979 from 2019-09-16T09:00

On this day in 1979, the Strelzyk and Wetzel families escaped from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Constance Baker Motley born - September 14, 1921 from 2019-09-14T09:00

On this day in 1921, Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be named a federal court judge, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Great fire of Smyrna started - September 13, 1922 from 2019-09-13T09:00

On this day in 1922, a fire in Smyrna in Asia Minor -- present-day ?zmir, Turkey -- began blazing through the city.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Haile Selassie deposed - September 12, 1974 from 2019-09-12T15:00

Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was deposed on this day in 1974.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Hope Diamond was stolen - September 11, 1792 from 2019-09-11T09:00

On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10, 1960 from 2019-09-10T09:00

On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Hanapepe Massacre - September 9, 1924 from 2019-09-09T09:00

On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a massacre of Filipinos by local police.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

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Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8, 1504 from 2019-09-08T09:00

On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last captive thylacine died - September 7, 1936 from 2019-09-07T09:00

On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Buddy Bolden born - September 6, 1877 from 2019-09-06T09:00

On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/buddy-bolden-an...

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Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5, 1945 from 2019-09-05T09:00

On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882 from 2019-09-04T09:00

On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dagen H - September 3, 1967 from 2019-09-03T09:00

This day in 1967 is known in Sweden as Dagen H, or H Day, the day that left-hand traffic in the country switched to right-hand traffic.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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Rock Springs Massacre - September 2, 1885 from 2019-09-02T09:00

On this day in 1885, white miners killed Chinese miners and looted and burned their homes in Rock Springs, Wyoming.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Libyan coup d'état - September 1, 1969 from 2019-09-01T10:00

On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31, 1963 from 2019-08-31T09:00

On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Steamship Moravia cholera epidemic - Aug 30, 1892 from 2019-08-30T09:00

On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York harbor late in the evening. By this point, 22 of the ship's 358 passengers had died from cholera. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Wendell Scott born - August 29, 1921 from 2019-08-29T09:00

On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags...

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Carrington event - August 28, 1859 from 2019-08-28T09:00

On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Eruption of Krakatau peaked - August 27, 1883 from 2019-08-27T09:00

On this day in 1883, the eruption of Krakatau reached its climax. It was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mother Teresa born - August 26, 1910 from 2019-08-26T09:00

Mother Teresa, whose charitable work has been called into question, was born on this day in 1910.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters first meeting - August 25, 1925 from 2019-08-25T09:00

On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about the Brotherhood in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhisto...

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Tuskegee Syphilis Study investigation announced - August 24, 1972 from 2019-08-24T09:00

On this day in 1972, Merlin DuVal, an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, announced that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study would be investigated. Learn more abou...

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Norrmalmstorg robbery - August 23, 1973 from 2019-08-23T09:00

On this day in 1973, a bank robbery and hostage crisis in Stockholm, Sweden, led to the coining of the term "Stockholm Syndrome." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 signed - August 22, 1910 from 2019-08-22T09:00

On this day in 1910, the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was signed, and Japan formally annexed Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Vincenzo Peruggia stole "Mona Lisa" - August 21, 1911 from 2019-08-22T00:30

On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre museum.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Darwin-Wallace paper on natural selection published - August 20, 1858 from 2019-08-20T09:00

On this day in 1858, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's paper on the theory of evolution by natural selection was published in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society: Zoology...

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Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19, 1814 from 2019-08-19T09:00

On this day in 1814, entrepreneur and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pendle witch trials began - August 18, 1612 from 2019-08-18T09:00

On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Marcus Garvey born - August 17, 1887 from 2019-08-17T09:00

On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was born.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dole Air Race - August 16, 1927 from 2019-08-16T09:00

On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole and marked by tragedy began.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Wow! signal received - August 15, 1977 from 2019-08-15T09:00

On this day in 1977, the radio telescope Big Ear recieved the Wow! signal, which many people believed to be a sign of extraterrestrial intelligence.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14, 1975 from 2019-08-14T09:00

On this day in 1975, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered in London.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Margaret Tafoya born - August 13, 1904 from 2019-08-13T09:00

On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last quagga died - August 12, 1883 from 2019-08-12T09:00

On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Watts Riots began - August 11, 1965 from 2019-08-11T09:00

On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Louvre opened as museum - August 10, 1793 from 2019-08-10T09:00

On this day in 1793, the Louvre opened to the public as a museum.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9, 1173 from 2019-08-09T09:00

On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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8888 Uprising - August 8, 1988 from 2019-08-08T09:00

On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to the government.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7, 1947 from 2019-08-07T09:00

On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in Polynesia on a raft called the Kon-Tiki. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First website went live to public - August 6, 1991 from 2019-08-06T09:00

On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available. Visit the first web page at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

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Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5, 1600 from 2019-08-05T09:00

On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under mysterious circumstances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

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Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4, 1911 from 2019-08-04T09:00

On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3, 1778 from 2019-08-03T09:00

La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day in 1778. Learn more about La Scala in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-la-scala-opera...

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Berta Lutz born - August 2, 1874 from 2019-08-02T09:00

On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Jackie Ormes born - August 1, 1911 from 2019-08-01T09:00

On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31, 1943 from 2019-07-31T09:00

On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters. Learn more about the Night Witches in an episode of Stuff Yo...

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Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511 from 2019-07-30T09:00

On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/pod...

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Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29, 1836 from 2019-07-29T09:00

On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Beatrix Potter born - July 28, 1866 from 2019-07-28T09:00

On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Thermidorian Reaction - July 27, 1794 from 2019-07-27T22:05

On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his supporters, in what became known as the Thermidorian Reaction. Learn more about your ad-choi...

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"Unua Libro" first published - July 26, 1887 from 2019-07-26T09:00

On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of Esperanto, was published in Warsaw. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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First person born via IVF - July 25, 1978 from 2019-07-25T09:00

On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Agnes Meyer Driscoll born - July 24, 1889 from 2019-07-24T15:00

On this day in 1889, cryptanalyst Agnes Meyer Driscoll was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ford sold first automobile - July 23, 1903 from 2019-07-23T09:00

On this day in 1903, the Ford Motor Company sold its first Model A.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Emma Lazarus born - July 22, 1849 from 2019-07-22T09:00

On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about Emma Lazarus at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/emma-lazarus.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

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Crete earthquake - July 21, 365 C.E. from 2019-07-21T09:00

On this day in 365 C.E., an earthquake off the coast of Crete triggered a tsunami and destruction in the Eastern Mediterranean.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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Apollo 11 landed on the moon - July 20, 1969 from 2019-07-20T09:00

On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong the first people to walk on the moon.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Red Summer riots in Washington, D.C. - July 19, 1919 from 2019-07-19T09:00

On this day in 1919, race riots began in Washington, D.C., during the period of increased anti-Black violence known as Red Summer. Learn more about Red Summer in an episode of Stuff You Missed in H...

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Football War cease-fire - July 18, 1969 from 2019-07-18T09:00

On this day in 1969, a cease-fire was called in the so-called Football War, or Soccer War, between El Salvador and Honduras.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17, 1959 from 2019-07-17T09:00

On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinj or the Nutcracker Man. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

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Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16, 1854 from 2019-07-16T17:00

On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully removed from a segregated streetcar in New York. Learn more about Elizabeth Jennings Graham in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class...

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Maggie L. Walker born - July 15, 1864 from 2019-07-15T09:00

On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14, 1933 from 2019-07-14T09:00

On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First FIFA World Cup - July 13, 1930 from 2019-07-13T09:00

On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12, 1856 from 2019-07-12T09:00

On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11, 1897 from 2019-07-11T09:00

On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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Nicolás Guillén born - July 10, 1902 from 2019-07-10T09:00

On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918 from 2019-07-09T09:00

Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918 | The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing and injuring hundreds of people. You can learn m...

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Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8, 1947 from 2019-07-08T09:00

On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, New Mexico.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

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First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7, 1928 from 2019-07-07T09:00

On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Piper Alpha disaster - July 6, 1988 from 2019-07-06T09:00

On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dolly the Sheep born - July 5, 1996 from 2019-07-05T09:00

On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4, 1997 from 2019-07-04T09:00

On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938 from 2019-07-03T09:00

On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Patrice Lumumba born - July 2, 1925 from 2019-07-02T09:00

On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ghana declared a republic - July 1, 1960 from 2019-07-01T09:00

On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Tunguska event - June 30, 1908 from 2019-06-30T09:00

On this day in 1908, an explosion occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia that was likely caused by a meteorite or comet bursting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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Moctezuma II died - June 29, 1520 from 2019-06-29T09:00

On this day in 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma died, either at the hands of Spaniards or Aztecs unhappy with his rule. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Stonewall raid and riots - June 28, 1969 from 2019-06-28T09:00

On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement. Learn ...

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E.R. Braithwaite born - June 27, 1912 from 2019-06-27T09:00

On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Big Bill Broonzy born - June 26, 1893 or 1903 from 2019-06-26T09:00

On this day in 1893 or 1903, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken - June 25, 1848 from 2019-06-25T09:00

Charles-François Thibault took three photos during the June Days uprising on this day and the following in 1848. Two of them became the first photos to accompany a newspaper report.  Learn more ab...

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Dancing mania outbreak - June 24, 1374 from 2019-06-24T09:00

On this day in 1374, a dancing mania outbreak began in Aachen, Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of Zacatecas - June 23, 1914 from 2019-06-23T21:00

The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

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Galileo sentenced by Inquisition - June 22, 1633 from 2019-06-22T09:00

On this day in history, the Roman Inquisition sentenced Galileo Galilei for being "vehemently suspect of heresy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ferris wheel debuted - June 21, 1893 from 2019-06-21T09:00

On this day in 1893, the Ferris Wheel debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Siege of the Legation Quarter began - June 20, 1900 from 2019-06-20T09:00

On this day in 1900, the seige of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China, during the Boxer Rebellion began. https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/boxer-rebellion.htm Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) - June 19, 1865 from 2019-06-19T09:00

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Kasato Maru arrived at Santos - June 18, 1908 from 2019-06-18T09:00

This day in 1908 marked the beginning of Japanese mass immigration to Brazil when the ship Kasato Maru arrived at the port of Santos in Brazil.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Mumtaz Mahal died - June 17, 1631 from 2019-06-17T09:00

On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died from complications of childbirth.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space - June 16, 1963 from 2019-06-16T09:00

On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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General Slocum disaster - June 15, 1904 from 2019-06-15T09:00

On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bear Flag Revolt began - June 14, 1846 from 2019-06-14T09:00

On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Luis W. Alvarez born - June 13, 1911 from 2019-06-13T09:00

On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. Learn more about Alvarez in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/...

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Anne Frank born - Jun 12, 1929 from 2019-06-12T09:00

On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Occupation of Alcatraz ended - June 11, 1971 from 2019-06-11T09:00

On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island.  Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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Myall Creek massacre - June 10, 1838 from 2019-06-10T09:00

On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bertha von Suttner born - June 9, 1843 from 2019-06-09T09:00

On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo - June 8, 1972 from 2019-06-08T16:00

On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed - June 7, 1951 from 2019-06-07T09:00

On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Tetris" released - June 6, 1984 from 2019-06-06T09:00

On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First AIDS report - June 5, 1981 from 2019-06-05T09:00

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Government junta of Chile began - June 4, 1932 from 2019-06-04T09:00

On this day in 1932, the goverment junta of Chile began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zoot Suit Riots began - June 3, 1943 from 2019-06-03T09:00

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pemulwuy died - June 2, 1802 from 2019-06-02T09:00

On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth - June 1, 1843 from 2019-06-01T09:00

On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

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Samuel Pepys' last diary entry - May 31, 1669 from 2019-05-31T09:00

On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. Learn more about Samuel Pepys in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhis...

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First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953 from 2019-05-30T09:00

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level.  Learn more about...

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Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity - May 29, 1919 from 2019-05-29T09:00

On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ruby Payne-Scott born - May 28, 1912 from 2019-05-28T09:00

On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of Tsushima - May 27, 1905 from 2019-05-27T09:00

On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Frankie Manning born - May 26, 1914 from 2019-05-26T09:00

On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. Find out more about Frankie Manning in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.c...

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Organization of African Unity founded - May 25,1963 from 2019-05-25T09:00

On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Eurovision Song Contest - May 24, 1956 from 2019-05-24T09:00

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618 from 2019-05-23T09:00

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. For more on this subect, listen to an episode of Stuff...

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Great Chilean Earthquake - May 22, 1960 from 2019-05-22T09:00

On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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White Night riots - May 21, 1979 from 2019-05-21T09:00

On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic - May 20, 1932 from 2019-05-20T09:00

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to complete such a trip.  Learn more about your ...

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Lorraine Hansberry born - May 19, 1930 from 2019-05-19T09:00

On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Antikythera mechanism discovered - May 18, 1902 from 2019-05-18T09:00

On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. Learn more about the mechanism at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-antikythera-mechanism.htm Learn more about your ad-cho...

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First Kentucky Derby - May 17, 1875 from 2019-05-17T09:00

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. Learn more about the derby at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/kentucky-derby-50-years.htm  Learn more about your ad-c...

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First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929 from 2019-05-16T09:00

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted - May 15, 1928 from 2019-05-15T09:00

On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Israel created - May 14, 1948 from 2019-05-14T09:00

On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Philadelphia MOVE bombing - May 13, 1985 from 2019-05-13T09:00

On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dorothy Hodgkin born - May 12, 1910 from 2019-05-12T09:00

On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Diamond Sutra printed - May 11, 868 from 2019-05-11T09:00

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Astor Place Riot - May 10, 1849 from 2019-05-10T09:00

On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope - May 9, 1893 from 2019-05-09T09:00

On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sétif and Guelma massacre began - May 8, 1945 from 2019-05-08T09:00

On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial demonstrations. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

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Munch's 'The Scream' recovered - May 7, 1994 from 2019-05-07T09:00

On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in Norway.  Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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Katie Sandwina born - May 6, 1884 from 2019-05-06T09:00

On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. Learn more about Katie in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/...

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Indian Vaccination Act - May 5, 1832 from 2019-05-05T09:00

On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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May Fourth Incident - May 4, 1919 from 2019-05-04T09:00

On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Raja Harischandra" released - May 3, 1913 from 2019-05-03T09:00

"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Isabel González born - May 2, 1882 from 2019-05-02T09:00

On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Cato Street Conspirators executed - May 1, 1820 from 2019-05-01T09:00

On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. Learn more about the conspiracy at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcas...

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Bristol Bus Boycott - April 30, 1963 from 2019-04-30T09:00

On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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First African-American college chartered - April 29, 1854 from 2019-04-29T09:00

On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fanny and Stella arrested - April 28, 1870 from 2019-04-28T09:00

On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865 from 2019-04-27T09:00

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Chernobyl disaster - April 26, 1986 from 2019-04-26T09:00

On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever.  Learn more about your ad-c...

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Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published - April, 25 1953 from 2019-04-25T09:00

On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Kinder Scout mass trespass - April 24, 1932 from 2019-04-24T09:00

On this day in 1932, hundreds of ramblers protested being denied access to open country by trespassing at Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau in England.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

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New Coke introduced - April 23, 1985 from 2019-04-23T09:00

On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, the reformulated version of its flagship drink. Coke drinkers did not respond well to the new taste, to say the least.  Learn more about your ad-c...

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TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began - April 22, 1954 from 2019-04-22T09:00

On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mattachine Society "sip-in" - April 21, 1966 from 2019-04-21T09:00

On this day in 1966, members of the gay rights organization the Mattachine Society staged a "sip-in" to protest gay people being refused service at bars.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" anti-immigration speech - April 20, 1968 from 2019-04-20T09:00

On this day in 1968, Conservative MP gave an anti-immigration speech that became known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Oliver Haugh executed by electric chair - April 19, 1907 from 2019-04-19T09:00

Oliver Haugh, who had been convicted of killing his family, was executed by electric chair on this day in 1907. Listen to the two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on Oliver Haugh h...

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Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery - April 18, 1688 from 2019-04-18T09:00

On this day in 1688, four Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, authored a petition against slavery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Constantin von Economo announced the spread of encephalitis lethargica - April 17, 1917 from 2019-04-17T09:00

On this day in 1917, neurologist Constantin von Economo announced the probable spread of a viral disease, encephalitis lethargica, at a spread of a viral disease at a meeting of the Vienna Society ...

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Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun born - April 16, 1755 from 2019-04-16T09:00

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a famous 18th-century artist who would go on to paint 30 portraits of Queen Marie Antoinette, was born in Paris on this day in 1755. Learn more about your ad-choice...

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Tiananmen Square protests began - April 15, 1989 from 2019-04-15T09:00

On this day in 1989, the death of reformer Hu Yaobang sparked pro-democracy protests in China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Violet Jessop survived sinking Titanic - April 14, 1912 from 2019-04-14T09:00

On this day in 1912, stewardess Violet Jessop escaped the sinking Titanic on a lifeboat. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Colfax massacre - April 13, 1873 from 2019-04-13T09:00

One of the deadliest racial incidents during the Reconstruction Era happened on this day in 1873, when a massacre broke out in the aftermath of a controversial election. Learn more about your ad-c...

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Yuri Gagarin became first person in space - April 12, 1961 from 2019-04-12T09:00

On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth once, earning him the title of the first person to travel in space.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Idi Amin deposed - April 11, 1979 from 2019-04-11T09:00

On this day in 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was deposed and fled the country.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Statute of Anne went into effect - April 10, 1710 from 2019-04-10T09:00

The Statute of Anne, widely recognized the first full copyright law, went into force on this day in 1710. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mary Winston Jackson born - April 9, 1921 from 2019-04-09T09:00

On this day in 1921, Mary Winston Jackson was born in Hampton, Virginia. She would go on to become NASA's first Black female engineer. You can find an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class o...

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Venus de Milo discovered - April 8, 1820 from 2019-04-08T09:00

On this day in 1820, the now-famous sculpture known as the Venus de Milo was uncovered on the Aegean island of Melos. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rwandan Genocide began - April 7, 1994 from 2019-04-07T09:00

On this day in 1994, the Rwandan military and Hutu militia groups began killing Tutsis and moderate Hutu politicians, inciting a genocide that lasted 100 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Dred and Harriet Scott filed petitions to sue for freedom - April 6, 1846 from 2019-04-06T09:00

On this day in 1846, Dred and Harriet Scott, an enslaved husband and wife, filed petitions to sue for their freedom in the St. Louis Circuit Court. Listen to the two-part Stuff You Missed in Histor...

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Pocahontas married John Rolfe - April 5, 1614 from 2019-04-05T09:00

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married colonist John Rolfe married.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers Beyond Vietnam speech - April 4, 1967 from 2019-04-04T09:00

On this day in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther KIng, Jr. gave his Beyond Vietnam speech, denouncing the war in Vietnam.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pony express founded - April 3, 1860 from 2019-04-03T09:00

On this day in 1860, the Pony Express mail service was founded.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sverdlovsk anthrax leak - April 2, 1979 from 2019-04-02T09:00

On this day in 1979, an accidental anthrax leak in a microbiology facility in Sverdlovsk in the Soviet Union caused dozens of people to fall ill. The Soviet Union would deny a leak happened until y...

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First TV picture from space - April 1, 1960 from 2019-04-01T09:00

On this day in 1960, the first TV picture from space was taken by the TIROS-1 weather satellite.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Hays Code ratified - March 31, 1930 from 2019-03-31T09:00

It's the last day of women's history month, and it's our last special Sunday episode celebrating women's contributions to society. Today, we welcome Professor Nora Gilbert, who speaks with me about...

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Dr. Crawford Long first used ether anesthesia - March 30, 1842 from 2019-03-30T09:00

Crawford Long, a doctor in Georgia, became the first to use inhaled ether anesthesia in surgery on this day in 1842. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sepoy Rebellion - March 29, 1857 from 2019-03-29T09:00

On this day in 1857, a 29-year-old sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers, which set off more than a year long rebellion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

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Fred Hoyle coined "big bang" - March 28, 1949 from 2019-03-28T09:00

On this day in 1949, British astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term "big bang." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Typhoid Mary" Mallon quarantined for final time - March 27, 1915 from 2019-03-27T09:00

On this day in 1915, domestic cook Mary Mallon was quarantined for the second, and final, time on North Brother Island for being a typhoid carrier.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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"The Gerry-mander" was born - March 26, 1812 from 2019-03-26T04:00

On this day in 1812, a headline in the Boston Gazette read "The Gerry-mander", accompanied by a satirical illustration of the district that Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry lived in. Learn mo...

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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - March 25, 1911 from 2019-03-25T04:00

On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory caught fire, and more than 100 workers died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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1921 Women's Olympiad began - March 24, 1921 from 2019-03-24T09:00

Today, Anney Reese from the podcasts Stuff Mom Never Told You and Savor joins me to talk about the 1921 Women's Olympiad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Henry "Box" Brown mailed himself to freedom - March 23, 1849 from 2019-03-23T09:00

On this day in 1849, an enslaved man named Henry Brown packed himself up in a box and was shipped to Pennsylvania, a free state. Listen to the Stuff You Missed in History Class episode on Henry Bro...

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Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916 from 2019-03-22T09:00

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alcatraz closed - March 21, 1963 from 2019-03-21T09:00

On this day in 1963, the maximum-security prison Alcatraz closed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fred Rogers was born - March 20, 1928 from 2019-03-20T09:00

On this day in 1928, Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Harlem Riot of 1935 - March 19, 1935 from 2019-03-19T09:00

On this day in 1935, a petty theft in a S.H. Kress store and rumors a Black Puerto Rican boy's death led to an all-out riot in Harlem.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist - March 18, 1990 from 2019-03-18T09:00

On this day in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Gardner Museum in Boston and stole millions of dollars worth of art that was never recovered. Learn more about your ad-...

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Bayard Rustin born - March 17, 1912 from 2019-03-17T09:00

Labor and civil rights movement leader Bayard Rustin was born on this day in 1912.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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My Lai Massacre - March 16, 1968 from 2019-03-16T09:00

On this day in 1968, hundreds of Vietnamese civilians were killed by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Julius Caesar assassinated - March 15, 44 B.C.E. from 2019-03-15T09:00

On this day in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was assassinated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. - March 14, 1889 from 2019-03-14T09:00

On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

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Deaf President Now protest ended - March 13, 1988 from 2019-03-13T09:00

On this day in 1988, protests at Gallaudet University in support of naming the school's first deaf president ended. Dr. I. King Jordan, a deaf man, became the university's president. Learn more ab...

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Salt March began - March 12, 1930 from 2019-03-12T09:00

On this day in 1930, Gandhi and dozens of his followers set out on the Salt March to protest the salt tax and the British Raj.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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First public basketball game - March 11, 1892 from 2019-03-11T09:00

The first public basketball game took place on this day in 1892.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lillian Wald born - March 10, 1867 from 2019-03-10T09:00

Today on the show, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the life and work of Lillian Wald with special guest Marjorie Feld, who wrote the book "Lillian Wald: A Biography." Learn more abo...

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Barbie doll introduced - March 9, 1959 from 2019-03-09T10:00

On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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February Revolution Began - March 8, 1917 from 2019-03-08T10:00

On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bloody Sunday in Selma - March 7, 1965 from 2019-03-07T10:00

On this day in 1965, about 600 people set out from Selma, Alabama, to begin a 50-mile march to Montgomery. But not long after they left, law enforcement stopped the march with violence. Learn more...

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Cassie Chadwick trial started - March 6, 1905 from 2019-03-06T10:00

Cassie Chadwick was a career con artist who claimed to be Andrew Carnegie's daughter. On this day in 1905, her trial began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770 from 2019-03-05T10:00

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution Learn more ab...

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Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936 from 2019-03-04T05:00

On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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Delta Sigma Theta's First Public Act - March 3, 1913 from 2019-03-03T10:00

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria - March 2, 1882 from 2019-03-02T10:00

On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time someone would try to assassinate the Queen. Learn m...

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Lindbergh baby kidnapped - March 1, 1932 from 2019-03-01T16:45

On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Tichborne trial ended - Feb. 28, 1874 from 2019-02-28T10:00

On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Letter published on discovery of the neutron - Feb. 27, 1932 from 2019-02-27T10:00

On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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First jazz recording made - Feb. 26, 1917 from 2019-02-26T10:00

On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator - Feb. 25, 1870 from 2019-02-25T10:00

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Marbury v. Madison decided - Feb. 24, 1803 from 2019-02-24T10:00

On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Trials Began - Feb. 23, 1954 from 2019-02-23T10:00

On this day in 1954, Dr Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Members of White Rose executed - Feb. 22, 1943 from 2019-02-22T10:00

On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

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Malcolm X assassinated - Feb. 21, 1965 from 2019-02-21T10:00

On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ansel Adams born - Feb. 20, 1902 from 2019-02-20T10:00

On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 - Feb. 19, 1942 from 2019-02-19T10:00

On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized military commanders to prescribe certain areas as "military zones," which made it legal to incarcerate Japanese Americans in U...

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Pluto discovered - Feb. 18, 1930 from 2019-02-18T10:00

On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. Learn even more about Pluto on the episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Pluto: The Demoted Dwarf P...

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The Armory Show opened in New York City - Feb. 17, 1913 from 2019-02-17T10:00

On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister - Feb. 16, 1959 from 2019-02-16T10:00

On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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John "Black" Caesar died - Feb. 15, 1796 from 2019-02-15T10:00

On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Telephone Patent Dispute began - Feb. 14, 1876 from 2019-02-14T10:00

On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Massacre of Glencoe - Feb. 13, 1692 from 2019-02-13T10:00

On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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NAACP founded - Feb. 12, 1909 from 2019-02-12T10:00

On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered ...

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Emma Goldman arrested - Feb. 11, 1916 from 2019-02-11T10:00

On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355 from 2019-02-10T10:00

On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

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The Mud March - Feb. 9, 1907 from 2019-02-09T10:00

On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

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Dawes Act Signed into Law - Feb. 8, 1887 from 2019-02-08T10:00

On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Negro History Week launched - Feb. 7, 1926 from 2019-02-07T10:00

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

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Treaty of Waitangi signed - Feb. 6, 1840 from 2019-02-06T10:00

Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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New Hermitage Museum opened to public - Feb. 5, 1852 from 2019-02-05T10:00

The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859 from 2019-02-04T10:00

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history - Feb. 3, 1972 from 2019-02-03T10:00

On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709 from 2019-02-02T10:00

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Greensboro sit-ins began - Feb. 1, 1960 from 2019-02-01T10:00

The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of George Square riots - Jan. 31, 1919 from 2019-01-31T10:00

The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Final Beatles performance - Jan. 30, 1969 from 2019-01-30T10:00

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen - Jan. 29, 1886 from 2019-01-29T10:00

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Pride and Prejudice" published - Jan. 28, 1813 from 2019-01-28T10:00

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Liberation of Auschwitz - Jan. 27 1945 from 2019-01-27T10:00

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast - Jan. 26, 2019 from 2019-01-26T10:00

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended - Jan. 25, 1890 from 2019-01-25T10:00

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925 from 2019-01-24T10:00

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States - Jan. 23, 1849 from 2019-01-23T10:00

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum - Jan. 22, 1925 from 2019-01-22T10:00

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Irish War of Independence began - Jan. 21, 1919 from 2019-01-21T18:45

The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended - Jan. 20, 1981 from 2019-01-20T11:00

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zimmermann Telegram Sent - Jan. 19, 1917 from 2019-01-19T11:00

The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy - Jan. 18, 1573 from 2019-01-18T11:00

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. Find out more in the October 28, 2015 Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown - Jan. 17, 1893 from 2019-01-17T11:00

Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. The July 7 and 12, 2010 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class have more detail. Learn more abo...

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18th Amendment Ratified - Jan. 16, 1919 from 2019-01-16T11:00

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Boston Molasses Flood - Jan. 15, 1919 from 2019-01-15T11:00

The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. Get more to the story in the October 5, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech - Jan. 14, 1963 from 2019-01-14T11:00

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed ...

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Nika Riots - Jan. 13, 532 from 2019-01-13T11:00

The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Schoolhouse Blizzard - Jan. 12, 1888 from 2019-01-12T11:00

The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Oral Arguments in Hernandez v. Texas - Jan. 11, 1954 from 2019-01-11T11:00

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad...

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Caesar Crossed the Rubicon - Jan. 10, 49 BCE from 2019-01-10T11:00

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Modern Circus - Jan. 9, 1768 from 2019-01-09T11:00

The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Karl M. Baer Legally Recognized as Male - Jan.8, 1907 from 2019-01-08T11:00

Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera - Jan. 7, 1955 from 2019-01-07T11:00

Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "M...

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Night of the Big Wind - Jan. 6, 1839 from 2019-01-06T11:00

The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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King C. Gillette Born - Jan. 5, 1855 from 2019-01-05T11:00

King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted - Jan. 4, 1903 from 2019-01-04T11:00

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lucretia Mott Born - Jan. 3, 1793 from 2019-01-03T11:00

Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793. There's more in the August 15, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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New Planet Vulcan Announced - Jan. 2, 1860 from 2019-01-02T11:00

A new planet, called Vulcan, was announced on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lorenzo de' Medici Born - Jan. 1, 1449 from 2019-01-01T11:00

Lorenzo de' Medici was born on this day in 1449. There's more in the March 31, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Death at the Duomo: The Pazzi Conspiracy."  Learn more about your...

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Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812 from 2018-12-31T11:00

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903 from 2018-12-30T11:00

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890 from 2018-12-29T11:00

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more abou...

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First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895 from 2018-12-28T11:00

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Cl...

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Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900 from 2018-12-27T11:00

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. There's more detail in the July 24 and 26, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more ...

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First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966 from 2018-12-26T11:00

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758 from 2018-12-25T11:00

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818 from 2018-12-24T11:00

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on Dec. 24, 1818. There's more detail in the December 24, 2018 episode of Stuff You Misse...

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First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954 from 2018-12-23T11:00

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894 from 2018-12-22T11:00

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988 from 2018-12-21T11:00

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860 from 2018-12-20T11:00

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843 from 2018-12-19T11:00

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912 from 2018-12-18T11:00

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.  Learn more about your ad-ch...

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Saturnalia - Dec. 17 from 2018-12-17T11:00

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 2009 episode of Stuff You ...

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Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773 from 2018-12-16T11:00

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sitting Bull Killed - Dec. 15, 1890 from 2018-12-15T11:00

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole - Dec. 14, 1911 from 2018-12-14T11:00

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355 from 2018-12-13T18:00

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

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Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866 from 2018-12-12T11:00

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792 from 2018-12-11T11:00

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

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300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968 from 2018-12-10T11:00

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898 from 2018-12-09T11:00

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...

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Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626 from 2018-12-08T11:00

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. She's also covered in the October 20, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn mo...

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Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941 from 2018-12-07T11:00

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917 from 2018-12-06T11:00

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

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Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872 from 2018-12-05T11:00

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

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Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875 from 2018-12-04T11:00

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952 from 2018-12-03T11:00

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823 from 2018-12-02T11:00

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955 from 2018-12-01T11:00

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. There's more in the February 3 and 5, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-c...

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Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601 from 2018-11-30T11:00

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781 from 2018-11-29T11:00

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720 from 2018-11-28T11:00

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-...

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George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978 from 2018-11-27T11:00

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922 from 2018-11-26T11:00

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-...

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Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960 from 2018-11-25T11:00

The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. You can learn more in the November 21 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.Learn more about your ad...

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D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971 from 2018-11-24T11:00

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn...

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St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733 from 2018-11-23T11:00

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620 from 2018-11-21T11:00

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820 from 2018-11-20T11:00

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928 from 2018-11-18T11:00

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894. from 2018-11-17T11:00

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. There's more in the Jan. 23 and 25, 2012 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

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Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532 from 2018-11-16T11:00

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. You can learn more in the April 4, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more abo...

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Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864 from 2018-11-15T11:00

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922 from 2018-11-14T11:00

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887 from 2018-11-13T11:00

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Baha'u'llah born - Nov. 12, 1817 from 2018-11-12T11:00

Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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World War I Armistice - Nov. 11, 1918 from 2018-11-11T11:00

The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Wilmington Coup - Nov. 10, 1898 from 2018-11-10T11:00

The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. You can learn more in the January 15 and 17, 2018 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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Kristallnacht - Nov. 9, 1938 from 2018-11-09T11:00

Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. You can learn more in the November 7, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

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Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays - Nov. 8, 1895 from 2018-11-08T11:00

Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bolshevik Revolution - Nov. 7, 1917 from 2018-11-07T11:00

The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using the Julian calendar at the time. Learn more abo...

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U.N. Condemned Apartheid - Nov. 6, 1962 from 2018-11-06T11:00

The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress - Nov. 5, 1968 from 2018-11-05T11:00

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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St. Clair's Defeat - Nov. 4, 1791 from 2018-11-04T11:00

St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more a...

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John Willis Menard Elected to Congress - Nov. 3, 1868 from 2018-11-03T10:00

John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755 from 2018-11-02T10:00

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public - Nov. 1, 1512 from 2018-11-01T10:00

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses - Oct. 31, 1517 from 2018-10-31T11:00

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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War of the Worlds Broadcast - Oct. 30, 1938 from 2018-10-30T11:00

The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. There's more in the September 17, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

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Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded - Oct. 29, 1618 from 2018-10-29T11:00

Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. You can learn more on the October 22, 2108 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

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Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed - Oct. 28, 1918 from 2018-10-28T11:00

The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Extermination Order - Oct. 27, 1838 from 2018-10-27T11:00

Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Oct. 26, 1881 from 2018-10-26T11:00

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. There's more in the September 14, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

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SS Princess Sophia Sank - Oct. 25, 1918 from 2018-10-25T11:00

The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - Oct. 24, 1975 from 2018-10-24T11:00

Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739 from 2018-10-23T11:00

The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Great Disappointment of the Millerites - Oct. 22, 1844 from 2018-10-22T11:00

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Modern Planetarium Opened - Oct. 21, 1923 from 2018-10-21T11:00

The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Saturday Night Massacre - Oct. 20, 1973 from 2018-10-20T11:00

The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala - Oct. 19, 1944 from 2018-10-19T11:00

Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Battle of Mabila - Oct. 18, 1540 from 2018-10-18T11:00

The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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London Beer Flood - Oct. 17, 1814 from 2018-10-17T11:00

The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Fists Raised During Olympic Games - Oct. 16, 1968 from 2018-10-16T11:00

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest at the Olympic Games on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Mata Hari Executed - Oct. 15, 1917 from 2018-10-15T11:00

Mata Hari was executed for espionage on this day in 1917. There's more to her story in the June 30, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Mati Hari, Sinister Salome?" Learn more abou...

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Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began - Oct. 14, 1586 from 2018-10-14T11:00

The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began on this day in 1586. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Revival of Modern Hebrew Began - Oct. 13, 1881 from 2018-10-13T11:00

The revival of modern Hebrew began on this day in 1881, when Eliezer Ben-Yehuda began speaking it exclusively among friends and family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

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First Use of the Iron Lung - Oct. 12, 1928 from 2018-10-12T11:00

An iron lung was used for the first time on this day in 1928. There's more about iron lungs and their uses in polio cases in the January 30, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Ed R...

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Vatican II Opened - Oct. 11, 1962 from 2018-10-11T11:00

The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, opened on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko Died - Oct. 10, 1974 from 2018-10-10T11:00

Assassin Lyudmila Pavlichenko died on this day in 1974. There's more about her in the May 15, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Six Impossible Episodes: Soldiers, Snipers and Spie...

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Che Guevara Executed - Oct. 9, 1967 from 2018-10-09T11:00

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alvin York Captured Machine Gun Nest - Oct. 8, 1918 from 2018-10-08T11:00

Alvin York led a group of soldiers to capture a German machine gun nest on this day in 1918. There's more in the October 3, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your...

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Desmond Tutu Born - Oct. 7, 1931 from 2018-10-07T11:00

Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Peacetime Train Robbery in U.S. - Oct. 6, 1866 from 2018-10-06T11:00

The Reno Brothers staged the first peacetime train robbery in the U.S. on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Women's March on Versailles - Oct. 5, 1789 from 2018-10-05T11:00

Women marched on Versailles on this day in 1789. There's more to the story in the February 8, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

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First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express - Oct. 4, 1883 from 2018-10-04T11:00

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Italy Invaded the Ethiopian Empire - Oct. 3, 1935 from 2018-10-03T11:00

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began - Oct. 2, 1937 from 2018-10-02T11:00

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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People's Republic of China Formed - Oct. 1, 1949 from 2018-10-01T11:00

Mao Zedong proclaimed the formation of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949. There's more in the Stuff You Missed in History Class episodes "The Great Leap Forward" (September 1, 2014...

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Boeing 747 Introduced - Sept. 30, 1968 from 2018-09-30T11:00

The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Rudolf Diesel Died - Sept. 29, 1913 from 2018-09-29T11:00

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lilian Bland Born - Sept. 28, 1878 from 2018-09-28T11:00

Lilian Bland was born on this day in 1878. Learn more in the July 13, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Suleiman's Siege of Vienna Began - Sept. 27, 1529 from 2018-09-27T11:00

Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. Learn more in the July 7, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

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Johnny Appleseed Born - Sept. 26, 1774 from 2018-09-26T11:00

Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. There's more in the March 18, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

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Treaty of York - Sept. 25, 1237 from 2018-09-25T11:00

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Benedict Arnold Escaped - Sept. 24, 1780 from 2018-09-24T11:00

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Victoria Woodhull Born - Sept. 23, 1838 from 2018-09-23T11:00

Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. There's more in the March 28, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Little Queen for President....

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Shaka Killed - Sept. 22, 1828 from 2018-09-22T11:00

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Alexandria of Bavaria Died - Sept. 21, 1875 from 2018-09-21T11:00

Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. There's more in the April 24, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Princess Who Swallowed a Glass Piano." Learn more about your a...

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Battle of the Sexes - Sept. 20, 1973 from 2018-09-20T11:00

The Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs took place on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ötzi the Iceman Discovered - Sept. 19, 1991 from 2018-09-19T11:00

Hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman on this day in 1991. There's more in the January 4, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

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Constantine the Great United the Roman Empire - Sept. 18, 324 from 2018-09-18T11:00

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Camp David Accords - Sept. 17, 1978 from 2018-09-17T11:00

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. The September 16, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class is an interview with President Jimmy Carter about the accords. Learn mor...

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Grito de Dolores - Sept. 16, 1810 from 2018-09-16T11:00

The Grito de Dolores launched the Mexican War of Independence on this day in 1810. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Crash at Crush - Sept. 15, 1896 from 2018-09-15T11:00

The Crash at Crush took place on this day in 1896. The full story of this and other for-profit train wrecks is in the September 25, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more ab...

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Death of U.S. President William McKinley - Sept. 14, 1901 from 2018-09-14T11:00

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. For more on the assassination of McKinley and other U.S. presidents, check out the November...

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Phineas Gage Struck with a Tamping Iron - Sept. 13, 1848 from 2018-09-13T11:00

Phineas Gage was struck through the skull with a tamping iron on this day in 1848. There's more detail in the September 11, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your...

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Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Elope - Sept. 12, 1846 from 2018-09-12T11:00

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett eloped on this day in 1846. There's more in the February 15, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Vivekananda's Speech on Hinduism - Sept. 11, 1893 from 2018-09-11T11:00

Vivekananda gave a speech on Hinduism in Chicago on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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DNA Fingerprinting Discovered - Sept. 10, 1984 from 2018-09-10T11:00

DNA fingerprinting was discovered on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Attica Prison Uprising Began - Sept. 9, 1971 from 2018-09-09T11:00

The Attica Prison Uprising began on this day in 1971. There's more to the story in the November 14 and 16, 2016 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

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Delano Grape Strike Began - Sept. 8, 1965 from 2018-09-08T11:00

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai - Sept. 7, 1695 from 2018-09-07T11:00

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. There's more in the May 9, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Every, Successful Pyrate."  Learn more about your ad-choic...

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Candia Massacre - Sept. 6, 1898 from 2018-09-06T11:00

The Candia Massacre began on this day in 1898. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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"Hippie" Used in Print - Sept. 5, 1965 from 2018-09-05T11:00

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Peekskill Riots - Sept. 4, 1949 from 2018-09-04T11:00

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Whitestone Hill Massacre - Sept. 3, 1863 from 2018-09-03T11:00

The Whitestone Hill Massacre occurred on this day in 1863. There's more in the November 23, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Dakota War of 1862 and the Whitestone Hill Massac...

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Great Fire of London - Sept. 2, 1666 from 2018-09-02T11:00

The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. There's more in the May 30, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "History's Unforgettable Fires."  Learn more about your ad-choice...

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe - Sept. 1, 1920 from 2018-09-01T11:00

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. ...

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Jack the Ripper Murdered his First Victim - Aug. 31, 1888 from 2018-08-31T11:00

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized - Aug. 30, 1716 from 2018-08-30T11:00

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Publicly Defended Homosexuality, 1867 from 2018-08-29T11:00

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs publicly defended homosexuality at the Congress of German Jurists on this day in 1867, making him the first gay man to publicly speak on the topic of gay rights. Learn more a...

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Emmett Till Murdered - Aug. 28, 1955 from 2018-08-28T11:00

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley."  Le...

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Battle of Ambos Nogales Began - Aug. 27, 1918 from 2018-08-27T11:00

The Battle of Ambos Nogales took place on this day in 1918. You can learn more in the Stuff You Missed in History Class episode from August 22, 2018.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Declaration of the Rights of the Man - Aug. 26, 1789 from 2018-08-26T11:00

The final articles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen were adopted on this day in 1789, during the French Revolution. There's more on the French Revolution in the February 8, 2...

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The Great Moon Hoax Began - Aug. 25, 1835 from 2018-08-25T11:00

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

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Vesuvius Destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum - Aug. 24, 79 from 2018-08-24T11:00

Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and surrounding communities in a volcanic eruption on this day in the year 79. For more of the story, check out the October 9, 2009, episode of Stuff You Mis...

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Sacco and Vanzetti Executed - Aug. 23, 1927 from 2018-08-23T11:00

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed on this day in 1927. For more detail, listen to the August 5, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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First Geneva Convention Signed - Aug. 22, 1864 from 2018-08-22T11:00

The First Geneva Convention was signed on this day in 1864. This is also part of the January 9, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Dunant, Founder of the Red Cross." Learn m...

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Haitian Revolution Began - Aug. 21, 1791 from 2018-08-21T11:00

The Haitian Revolution began on this day in 1791. For a longer episode on the subject, listen to the January 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Ha...

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The White Lion Brought Enslaved Africans to Virginia - Aug. 20, 1619 from 2018-08-20T11:00

The crew of a ship called the White Lion traded several enslaved Africans for food and repairs on this day in 1619, often described as the beginning of slavery in what would become the United State...

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Philo Farnsworth Born - Aug. 19, 1906 from 2018-08-19T11:00

Inventor Philo Farnsworth was born on this day in 1906. Learn more in the September 18, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Philo T. Farnsworth." Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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19th Amendment Ratified - Aug. 18, 1920 from 2018-08-18T11:00

The 19th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1920.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Lynching of Leo Frank - Aug. 17, 1915 from 2018-08-17T11:00

Leo Frank was lynched on this day in 1915. For a longer look, listen to the August 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Trial of Leo Frank." Learn more about your ad-choices ...

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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message - Aug. 16, 1858 from 2018-08-16T11:00

The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried its first messages on this day in 1858. Get a longer story in the November 9, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The First Transatla...

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Indian Independence - Aug. 15, 1947 from 2018-08-15T11:00

India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations. Learn more...

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Mainz Psalter Published - Aug. 14, 1457 from 2018-08-14T11:00

The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps - Aug. 13, 1918 from 2018-08-13T11:00

Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine - Aug. 12, 1851 from 2018-08-12T11:00

Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. There's more detail in the July 27, 2016, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

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Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry - Aug. 11, 1806 from 2018-08-11T11:00

Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. For more detail, listen to the January 29, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Anne Lister." Learn more about your ad-...

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The Pueblo Revolt Began - Aug. 10, 1680 from 2018-08-10T11:00

The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. Learn more in the January 27, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Pueblo Revolt." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born - August 9, 1757 from 2018-08-09T11:00

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The Battle of Amiens - August 8, 1918 from 2018-08-08T11:00

The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. There's more to the story in the August 6, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class...

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed - Aug. 7, 1964 from 2018-08-07T11:00

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima - August 6, 1945 from 2018-08-06T11:00

The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. For a longer look, listen to the February 26, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Sadako Sasaki's...

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed - August 5, 1943 from 2018-08-05T11:00

The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. Learn more in the March 21 and 23, 2016, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered - Aug. 4, 1892 from 2018-08-04T11:00

Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. Learn more details in the August 15, 2012, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Lizzie Borden and Her Axe (Update)."Learn more a...

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Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal - Aug. 3, 1936 from 2018-08-03T11:00

Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. There's a longer look at the Nazi Games in the August 1, 2012, episode of Stuff You Missed in Hist...

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Hitler Became Führer - Aug. 2, 1934 from 2018-08-02T11:00

Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. For more details, listen to the May 22, 2017, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Night of the Long K...

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Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet - Aug. 1, 1786 from 2018-08-01T11:00

Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. There's a longer look at her life in the June 30, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Caroline Her...

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Alhambra Decree Issued - July 31, 1492 from 2018-07-31T11:00

Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded - July 30, 1870 from 2018-07-30T11:00

The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested - July 29, 1862 from 2018-07-29T11:00

Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Peru Declared Independence - July 28, 1821 from 2018-07-28T11:00

Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Korean Armistice Signed - July 27, 1953 from 2018-07-27T11:00

The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on this day in 1953, ending active hostilities in the Korean War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Liberia Declared Independence - July 26, 1847 from 2018-07-26T11:00

Liberia declared independence on this day in 1847. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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U.S. Invaded Puerto Rico - July 25, 1898 from 2018-07-25T11:00

The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Eastland Disaster - July 24, 1915 from 2018-07-24T11:00

The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Egyptian Revolution - July 23, 1952 from 2018-07-23T11:00

The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Selman Waksman Born - July 22, 1888 from 2018-07-22T11:00

Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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John Scopes Found Guilty - July 21, 1925 from 2018-07-21T11:00

John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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First Special Olympics - July 20, 1968 from 2018-07-20T11:00

The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Seneca Falls Convention - July 19, 1848 from 2018-07-19T11:00

The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Great Fire of Rome - July 18, 64 from 2018-07-18T11:00

The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Romanov Family Executed - July 17, 1918 from 2018-07-17T11:00

The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born - July 16, 1862 from 2018-07-16T11:00

Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Spanish Inquisition Disbanded - July 15, 1834 from 2018-07-15T11:00

After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Gertrude Bell Born - July 14, 1868 from 2018-07-14T11:00

Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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New York Draft Riots Began - July 13, 1863 from 2018-07-13T11:00

The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Bisbee Deportation - July 12, 1917 from 2018-07-12T11:00

The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Zheng He's First Voyage - July 11, 1405 from 2018-07-11T11:00

Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Nikola Tesla Born - July 10, 1856 from 2018-07-10T11:00

Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on this day in 1856. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Constitutionalist Revolution - July 9, 1932 from 2018-07-09T11:00

The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published - July 8, 1741 from 2018-07-08T11:00

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted - July 7, 1456 from 2018-07-07T11:00

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne - July 6, 1189 from 2018-07-06T11:00

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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London Match Girls' Strike Began - July 5, 1888 from 2018-07-05T11:00

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Leaves of Grass Published - July 4, 1855 from 2018-07-04T11:00

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Phaistos Disc Discovered - July 3, 1908 from 2018-07-03T11:00

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Amistad Rebellion - July 2, 1839 from 2018-07-02T11:00

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Ignaz Semmelweis Born - July 1, 1818 from 2018-07-01T11:00

Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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This Day In History Class: Trailer from 2018-06-27T15:00

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

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This Day In History Class: Trailer from 2018-06-27T15:00

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

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This Day In History Class: Trailer from 2018-06-27T15:00

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

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