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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Dec 5, 2018 • 4min
Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872
The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 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.
Dec 4, 2018 • 5min
Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875
Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2018 • 5min
Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952
The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2018 • 4min
Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823
The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2018 • 5min
Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. There's more in the February 3 and 5, 2014, 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.
Nov 30, 2018 • 5min
Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601
Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2018 • 5min
Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781
The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2018 • 5min
Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 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.
Nov 27, 2018 • 5min
George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978
George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2018 • 5min
Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922
Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 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.
