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 2, 2019 • 6min
Berta Lutz born - August 2, 1874
On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2019 • 6min
Jackie Ormes born - August 1, 1911
On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2019 • 5min
Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31, 1943
On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters. Learn more about the Night Witches in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-night-witches.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2019 • 5min
Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511
On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/giorgio-vasari.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2019 • 5min
Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29, 1836
On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2019 • 5min
Beatrix Potter born - July 28, 1866
On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2019 • 6min
Thermidorian Reaction - July 27, 1794
On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his supporters, in what became known as the Thermidorian Reaction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2019 • 6min
"Unua Libro" first published - July 26, 1887
On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of Esperanto, was published in Warsaw. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2019 • 5min
First person born via IVF - July 25, 1978
On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2019 • 5min
Agnes Meyer Driscoll born - July 24, 1889
On this day in 1889, cryptanalyst Agnes Meyer Driscoll was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
