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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Jun 23, 2019 • 5min
Battle of Zacatecas - June 23, 1914
The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2019 • 7min
Galileo sentenced by Inquisition - June 22, 1633
On this day in history, the Roman Inquisition sentenced Galileo Galilei for being "vehemently suspect of heresy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2019 • 6min
Ferris wheel debuted - June 21, 1893
On this day in 1893, the Ferris Wheel debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2019 • 6min
Siege of the Legation Quarter began - June 20, 1900
On this day in 1900, the seige of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China, during the Boxer Rebellion began. https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/boxer-rebellion.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2019 • 7min
Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) - June 19, 1865
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2019 • 6min
Kasato Maru arrived at Santos - June 18, 1908
This day in 1908 marked the beginning of Japanese mass immigration to Brazil when the ship Kasato Maru arrived at the port of Santos in Brazil. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2019 • 6min
Mumtaz Mahal died - June 17, 1631
On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died from complications of childbirth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2019 • 6min
Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space - June 16, 1963
On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2019 • 7min
General Slocum disaster - June 15, 1904
On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2019 • 7min
Bear Flag Revolt began - June 14, 1846
On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
