This Day in History Class
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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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Jan 27, 2021 • 11min
Liberation of Auschwitz / Arne Næss born - January 27
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2021 • 12min
Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast / Rum Rebellion began - January 26
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 coup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2021 • 11min
Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended / First Winter Olympics - January 25
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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2021 • 14min
Maria Tallchief born / Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2021 • 10min
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States / Shaanxi earthquake - January 23
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 province in China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2021 • 11min
Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum / Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22
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 played during the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2021 • 12min
Irish War of Independence began / Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21
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 https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2021 • 9min
Iran Hostage Crisis Ended / Battle of Yungay - January 20
The podcast discusses the end of the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1981 and the Battle of Yungay in 1839. It delves into the mistreatment of hostages, negotiations, and the fallout from the battle, including the War of the Pacific
Jan 19, 2021 • 10min
Zimmermann Telegram Sent / Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19
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'Aquino, also known as Tokyo Rose. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2021 • 9min
Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy / Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18
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 stripped from him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
