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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Oct 29, 2020 • 10min
Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded / Star of India gem heist - October 29
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 India and the DeLong Star Ruby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2020 • 10min
Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed / Oxi Day - October 28
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 to occupy strategic sites in Greece. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2020 • 10min
Extermination Order / Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27
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 https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 9min
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral / Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26
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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2020 • 11min
SS Princess Sophia Sank / Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25
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 document is now believed to be a forgery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2020 • 5min
Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - October 24
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 9min
War of Jenkins' Ear / First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23
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 Blériot XI during the Italo-Turkish War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2020 • 9min
The Great Disappointment of the Millerites / Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22
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" - on the Billboard 200. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 11min
First Modern Planetarium Opened / Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21
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 about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2020 • 10min
Saturday Night Massacre / Johnny Bright incident - October 20
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 assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident that was suspected to be racially motivated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
