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.
Episodes
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Feb 19, 2020 • 5min
'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19, 1963
On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2020 • 5min
Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18, 1934
On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2020 • 4min
Weenen massacre - Feb. 17, 1838
On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the Weenen massacre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2020 • 5min
First synthetic diamonds made - February 16, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2020 • 5min
Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15, 1954
On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a network of radar stations built to detect Soviet bombers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2020 • 5min
Asbestos strike began - February 14, 1949
On this day in 1949, miners in Quebec led a strike for better working conditions and wages. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2020 • 5min
Sarojini Naidu born - February 13, 1879
On this day in 1879, Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2020 • 6min
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12, 1974
On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2020 • 4min
BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11, 1938
On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first known science fiction television program, "R.U.R." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 5min
Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10, 1996
On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game against a world chess champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
