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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Aug 19, 2020 • 10min
Philo Farnsworth Born / Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2020 • 10min
19th Amendment Ratified / Pendle witch trials began - August 18
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2020 • 12min
Lynching of Leo Frank / Marcus Garvey born - August 17
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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2020 • 10min
The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message / Dole Air Race - August 16
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 your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2020 • 11min
Indian Independence / Wow! signal received - August 15
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 day in 1977, the radio telescope Big Ear received the Wow! signal, which many people believed to be a sign of extraterrestrial intelligence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2020 • 10min
Mainz Psalter Published / "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14
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 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2020 • 11min
Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps / Margaret Tafoya born - August 13
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 at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2020 • 9min
Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine / Last quagga died - August 12
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.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2020 • 11min
Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry / Watts Riots began - August 11
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2020 • 11min
The Pueblo Revolt Began / Louvre opened as museum - August 10
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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
