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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Oct 11, 2019 • 6min
Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899
This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2019 • 5min
Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911
On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2019 • 6min
Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855
On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2019 • 6min
Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892
On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2019 • 4min
Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916
On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2019 • 5min
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908
On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2019 • 5min
Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936
On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 4, 2019 • 5min
Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957
On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2019 • 6min
Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795
Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2019 • 5min
"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528
"The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
