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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Jan 14, 2019 • 5min
George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech - Jan. 14, 1963
George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2019 • 6min
Nika Riots - Jan. 13, 532
The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2019 • 5min
Schoolhouse Blizzard - Jan. 12, 1888
The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2019 • 6min
Oral Arguments in Hernandez v. Texas - Jan. 11, 1954
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2019 • 5min
Caesar Crossed the Rubicon - Jan. 10, 49 BCE
Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 9, 2019 • 4min
First Modern Circus - Jan. 9, 1768
The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8, 2019 • 5min
Karl M. Baer Legally Recognized as Male - Jan.8, 1907
Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 7, 2019 • 5min
Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera - Jan. 7, 1955
Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Marian Anderson - The Lady from Philadelphia." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 6, 2019 • 5min
Night of the Big Wind - Jan. 6, 1839
The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2019 • 4min
King C. Gillette Born - Jan. 5, 1855
King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
