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 3, 2019 • 7min
Zoot Suit Riots began - June 3, 1943
On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2019 • 6min
Pemulwuy died - June 2, 1802
On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2019 • 7min
Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth - June 1, 1843
On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2019 • 6min
Samuel Pepys' last diary entry - May 31, 1669
On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. Learn more about Samuel Pepys in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/samuel-pepys-beyond-the-diary.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2019 • 6min
First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953
On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2019 • 7min
Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity - May 29, 1919
On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2019 • 6min
Ruby Payne-Scott born - May 28, 1912
On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2019 • 5min
Battle of Tsushima - May 27, 1905
On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2019 • 5min
Frankie Manning born - May 26, 1914
On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. Find out more about Frankie Manning in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/lindy-hop.htms Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2019 • 6min
Organization of African Unity founded - May 25,1963
On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
