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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Sep 21, 2019 • 5min
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21, 1897
On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York Sun. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2019 • 5min
First Canne Film Festival - September 20, 1946
The first ever Canne Film Festival began in Canne, France Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2019 • 5min
First fully contained underground nuclear test - September 19, 1957
The first fully contained underground detonation took place at a research center in Nevada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2019 • 5min
First chiropractic adjustment - September 18, 1895
On this day in 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed what's considered the first chiropractic adjustment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2019 • 5min
Frida Kahlo's bus accident - September 17, 1925
On this day in 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a bus accident that altered the course of her life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2019 • 5min
East German balloon escape - September 16, 1979
On this day in 1979, the Strelzyk and Wetzel families escaped from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2019 • 6min
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15, 1963
On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2019 • 6min
Constance Baker Motley born - September 14, 1921
On this day in 1921, Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be named a federal court judge, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2019 • 6min
Great fire of Smyrna started - September 13, 1922
On this day in 1922, a fire in Smyrna in Asia Minor -- present-day İzmir, Turkey -- began blazing through the city. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2019 • 6min
Haile Selassie deposed - September 12, 1974
Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was deposed on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
