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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Aug 22, 2019 • 5min
Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 signed - August 22, 1910
On this day in 1910, the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was signed, and Japan formally annexed Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2019 • 6min
Vincenzo Peruggia stole "Mona Lisa" - August 21, 1911
On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2019 • 6min
Darwin-Wallace paper on natural selection published - August 20, 1858
On this day in 1858, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's paper on the theory of evolution by natural selection was published in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society: Zoology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2019 • 5min
Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19, 1814
On this day in 1814, entrepreneur and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2019 • 6min
Pendle witch trials began - August 18, 1612
On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2019 • 7min
Marcus Garvey born - August 17, 1887
On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2019 • 5min
Dole Air Race - August 16, 1927
On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole and marked by tragedy began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2019 • 4min
Wow! signal received - August 15, 1977
On this day in 1977, the radio telescope Big Ear recieved the Wow! signal, which many people believed to be a sign of extraterrestrial intelligence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2019 • 5min
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2019 • 5min
Margaret Tafoya born - August 13, 1904
On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
