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 16, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532
The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2019 • 6min
LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938
On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2019 • 6min
Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864
Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 5min
Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889
On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2019 • 4min
Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922
BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2019 • 4min
Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817
On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2019 • 5min
Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887
One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2019 • 5min
Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906
On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2019 • 4min
Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970
On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2019 • 5min
Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888
On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
