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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Feb 23, 2019 • 7min
Dr. Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Trials Began - Feb. 23, 1954
On this day in 1954, Dr Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2019 • 7min
Members of White Rose executed - Feb. 22, 1943
On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2019 • 6min
Malcolm X assassinated - Feb. 21, 1965
On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2019 • 8min
Ansel Adams born - Feb. 20, 1902
On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2019 • 9min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 - Feb. 19, 1942
On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized military commanders to prescribe certain areas as "military zones," which made it legal to incarcerate Japanese Americans in US concentration camps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2019 • 6min
Pluto discovered - Feb. 18, 1930
On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. Learn even more about Pluto on the episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Pluto: The Demoted Dwarf Planet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2019 • 7min
The Armory Show opened in New York City - Feb. 17, 1913
On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2019 • 6min
Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister - Feb. 16, 1959
On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2019 • 8min
John "Black" Caesar died - Feb. 15, 1796
On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2019 • 6min
Telephone Patent Dispute began - Feb. 14, 1876
On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
