This Day in History Class
iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 13, 2019 • 6min
Massacre of Glencoe - Feb. 13, 1692
On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2019 • 7min
NAACP founded - Feb. 12, 1909
On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered the founding meeting of the NAACP. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2019 • 6min
Emma Goldman arrested - Feb. 11, 1916
On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2019 • 6min
St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355
On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2019 • 8min
The Mud March - Feb. 9, 1907
On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2019 • 7min
Dawes Act Signed into Law - Feb. 8, 1887
On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2019 • 7min
Negro History Week launched - Feb. 7, 1926
On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2019 • 8min
Treaty of Waitangi signed - Feb. 6, 1840
Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2019 • 6min
New Hermitage Museum opened to public - Feb. 5, 1852
The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2019 • 8min
Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859
Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
