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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Mar 15, 2019 • 6min
Julius Caesar assassinated - March 15, 44 B.C.E.
On this day in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was assassinated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2019 • 6min
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. - March 14, 1889
On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2019 • 7min
Deaf President Now protest ended - March 13, 1988
On this day in 1988, protests at Gallaudet University in support of naming the school's first deaf president ended. Dr. I. King Jordan, a deaf man, became the university's president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2019 • 7min
Salt March began - March 12, 1930
On this day in 1930, Gandhi and dozens of his followers set out on the Salt March to protest the salt tax and the British Raj. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2019 • 5min
First public basketball game - March 11, 1892
The first public basketball game took place on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2019 • 16min
Lillian Wald born - March 10, 1867
Today on the show, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the life and work of Lillian Wald with special guest Marjorie Feld, who wrote the book "Lillian Wald: A Biography." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2019 • 6min
Barbie doll introduced - March 9, 1959
On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2019 • 8min
February Revolution Began - March 8, 1917
On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 7min
Bloody Sunday in Selma - March 7, 1965
On this day in 1965, about 600 people set out from Selma, Alabama, to begin a 50-mile march to Montgomery. But not long after they left, law enforcement stopped the march with violence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2019 • 7min
Cassie Chadwick trial started - March 6, 1905
Cassie Chadwick was a career con artist who claimed to be Andrew Carnegie's daughter. On this day in 1905, her trial began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
