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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Nov 8, 2020 • 9min
Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays / New Orleans General Strike began - November 8
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2020 • 9min
Bolshevik Revolution / First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7
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 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6, 2020 • 10min
U.N. Condemned Apartheid / Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6
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 the Hanford Site in the state of Washington. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2020 • 10min
Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress / Ida Tarbell born - November 5
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 at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 10min
St. Clair's Defeat / First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4
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 debated each other as surrogates for President Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson in the first nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2020 • 10min
John Willis Menard Elected to Congress / Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3
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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2020 • 9min
Marie Antoinette born / BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2
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 ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2020 • 11min
Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public / Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1
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 assimilation of Native Americans, opened in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2020 • 8min
Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses / Zebra crossing introduced - October 31
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 about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2020 • 10min
War of the Worlds Broadcast / Rumble in the Jungle - October 30
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 in one of the most memorable boxing matches in history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
