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 1, 2019 • 6min
Libyan coup d'état - September 1, 1969
On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2019 • 6min
Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31, 1963
On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2019 • 7min
Steamship Moravia cholera epidemic - Aug 30, 1892
On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York harbor late in the evening. By this point, 22 of the ship's 358 passengers had died from cholera. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2019 • 6min
Wendell Scott born - August 29, 1921
On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/wendell-scott.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2019 • 5min
Carrington event - August 28, 1859
On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2019 • 5min
Eruption of Krakatau peaked - August 27, 1883
On this day in 1883, the eruption of Krakatau reached its climax. It was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2019 • 6min
Mother Teresa born - August 26, 1910
Mother Teresa, whose charitable work has been called into question, was born on this day in 1910. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2019 • 6min
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters first meeting - August 25, 1925
On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about the Brotherhood in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-brotherhood-of-sleeping-car-porters.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2019 • 7min
Tuskegee Syphilis Study investigation announced - August 24, 1972
On this day in 1972, Merlin DuVal, an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, announced that the Tuskegee Syphilis Study would be investigated. Learn more about the experiment in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/tuskegee-syphilis-study.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2019 • 5min
Norrmalmstorg robbery - August 23, 1973
On this day in 1973, a bank robbery and hostage crisis in Stockholm, Sweden, led to the coining of the term "Stockholm Syndrome." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
