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 4, 2019 • 7min
May Fourth Incident - May 4, 1919
On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2019 • 6min
"Raja Harischandra" released - May 3, 1913
"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2019 • 8min
Isabel González born - May 2, 1882
On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2019 • 7min
Cato Street Conspirators executed - May 1, 1820
On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. Learn more about the conspiracy at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/cato-street-conspiracy.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2019 • 8min
Bristol Bus Boycott - April 30, 1963
On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2019 • 6min
First African-American college chartered - April 29, 1854
On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2019 • 6min
Fanny and Stella arrested - April 28, 1870
On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2019 • 6min
Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865
On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2019 • 7min
Chernobyl disaster - April 26, 1986
On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2019 • 6min
Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published - April, 25 1953
On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
