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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Apr 9, 2020 • 5min
African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9, 1816
On this day in 1816, the African Methodist Episcopal Church was formed when Richard Allen and Daniel Coker called Black Methodists to meet in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 8, 2020 • 5min
Helen Joseph born - April 8, 1905
On this day in 1905, anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7, 2020 • 6min
Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7, 1963
On this day in 1963, Tito was proclaimed president for life of the newly renamed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2020 • 5min
Leonora Carrington born - April 6, 1917
On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora Carrington was born in England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2020 • 4min
Ripple Rock explosion - April 5, 1958
On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer pose a hazard to passing ships. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2020 • 5min
Margaret Oliphant born - April 4, 1828
On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2020 • 5min
Jeju Uprising began - April 3, 1948
On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2020 • 4min
Bombing of Naco - April 2, 1929
On this day in 1929, Irish mercenary Patrick Murphy unintentionally dropped two bombs over the border town of Naco, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2020 • 5min
Wangari Maathai born - April 1, 1940
On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2020 • 5min
Jack Johnson born - March 31, 1878
On this day in 1878, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
