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 5, 2019 • 7min
Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770
On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2019 • 7min
Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936
On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2019 • 14min
Delta Sigma Theta's First Public Act - March 3, 1913
On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2019 • 5min
Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria - March 2, 1882
On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time someone would try to assassinate the Queen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2019 • 8min
Lindbergh baby kidnapped - March 1, 1932
On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2019 • 9min
Tichborne trial ended - Feb. 28, 1874
On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2019 • 6min
Letter published on discovery of the neutron - Feb. 27, 1932
On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2019 • 7min
First jazz recording made - Feb. 26, 1917
On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2019 • 6min
Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator - Feb. 25, 1870
On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2019 • 5min
Marbury v. Madison decided - Feb. 24, 1803
On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
