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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Jun 30, 2020 • 6min
First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972
At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2020 • 4min
Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613
On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2020 • 5min
"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951
On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2020 • 6min
Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844
On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2020 • 5min
Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919
The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2020 • 5min
Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25, 1978
On this day in 1978, the rainbow flag, made specifically to represent the LGBTQ community, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2020 • 5min
Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24, 1932
On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of absolute monarchy under the kings of Siam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2020 • 5min
Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23, 1868
On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, Samuel Soulé, and Carlos Glidden were awarded U.S. patent number 79,265 for their typewriter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2020 • 4min
Octavia E. Butler born - June 22, 1947
On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2020 • 5min
Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21, 1905
On this day in 1905, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
