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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Dec 12, 2019 • 8min
Last Year's Lesson: Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792
Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2019 • 4min
Lufthansa heist - December 11, 1978
On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK International Airport in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: 300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968
Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2019 • 5min
Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10, 1907
On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection of a brown dog, its resulting death, and a memorial erected in its honor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898
The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 9, 2019 • 6min
Smallpox eradication certified - December 9, 1979
On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication signed a statement that declared that smallpox had been eradicated worldwide. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626
Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2019 • 5min
Camille Claudel born - December 8, 1864
On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2019 • 4min
Instant replay debuted - December 7, 1963
On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
