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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Jul 13, 2019 • 5min
First FIFA World Cup - July 13, 1930
On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2019 • 6min
William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12, 1856
On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 6min
Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11, 1897
On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2019 • 6min
Nicolás Guillén born - July 10, 1902
On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2019 • 6min
Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918
Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918 | The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing and injuring hundreds of people. You can learn more about the disaster in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/great-train-wreck-of-1918.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2019 • 5min
Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8, 1947
On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2019 • 5min
First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7, 1928
On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 6, 2019 • 6min
Piper Alpha disaster - July 6, 1988
On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2019 • 5min
Dolly the Sheep born - July 5, 1996
On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2019 • 5min
Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4, 1997
On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
