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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Nov 21, 2019 • 4min
Last Year's Lesson: Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620
The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2019 • 5min
Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2019 • 6min
Last Year's Lesson: A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820
A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 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.
Nov 20, 2019 • 5min
Zumbi executed - November 20, 1695
On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 6min
Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917
Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 4min
Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969
On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: "Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928
"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2019 • 4min
Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883
At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2019 • 6min
Last Year's Lesson: H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894
H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2019 • 6min
Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17, 1903
On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
