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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May 14, 2019 • 6min
Israel created - May 14, 1948
On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2019 • 7min
Philadelphia MOVE bombing - May 13, 1985
On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2019 • 6min
Dorothy Hodgkin born - May 12, 1910
On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2019 • 5min
Diamond Sutra printed - May 11, 868
On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2019 • 6min
Astor Place Riot - May 10, 1849
On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2019 • 5min
First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope - May 9, 1893
On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2019 • 6min
Sétif and Guelma massacre began - May 8, 1945
On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial demonstrations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2019 • 5min
Munch's 'The Scream' recovered - May 7, 1994
On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in Norway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2019 • 6min
Katie Sandwina born - May 6, 1884
On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. Learn more about Katie in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-glamorous-strongwoman.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2019 • 7min
Indian Vaccination Act - May 5, 1832
On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
