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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Sep 8, 2020 • 9min
Delano Grape Strike Began / Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2020 • 10min
Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Last captive thylacine died - September 7
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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2020 • 11min
Candia Massacre / Buddy Bolden born - September 6
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2020 • 10min
"Hippie" Used in Print / Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5
"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 https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2020 • 10min
Peekskill Riots / Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4
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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2020 • 11min
Whitestone Hill Massacre / Dagen H - September 3
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2020 • 12min
Great Fire of London / Rock Springs Massacre - September 2
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-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2020 • 12min
S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan coup d'état - September 1
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 assumed power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2020 • 10min
Jack the Ripper's Canonical First Murder / Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31
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 country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2020 • 12min
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia brought cholera to U.S. - August 30
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 epidemic was happening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
