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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Mar 10, 2020 • 4min
Courrières mine disaster - March 10, 1906
On this day in 1906, an explosion and fire in a French mine killed 1,099 people, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2020 • 4min
Battle of Columbus - March 9, 1916
On this day in 1916, the Battle of Columbus began as a raid that Pancho Villa led on the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2020 • 5min
Suez Canal reopened - March 8, 1957
On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several months during the Suez Crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2020 • 5min
7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7, 1971
On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave a speech in Dhaka encouraging people to prepare for a war for independence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2020 • 5min
Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6, 1869
On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented his periodic table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2020 • 4min
Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5, 1904
On this day in 1904, Nikola Tesla attempted to explain ball lightning in the publication Electrical World and Engineer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2020 • 4min
Miriam Makeba born - Mar. 4, 1932
Singer, actor, and activist Miriam Makeba was born in South Africa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2020 • 5min
Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - Mar. 3, 1938
A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum near Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2020 • 5min
First test flight of the Concorde - Mar. 2, 1969
The supersonic airliner known as the Concorde took its first test flight on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2020 • 4min
First U.S. census - Mar. 1, 1790
On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
