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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Nov 5, 2018 • 5min
Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress - Nov. 5, 1968
Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 2018 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 4, 2018 • 6min
St. Clair's Defeat - Nov. 4, 1791
St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 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 3, 2018 • 5min
John Willis Menard Elected to Congress - Nov. 3, 1868
John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2018 • 4min
Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755
Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 5min
Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public - Nov. 1, 1512
The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 4min
Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses - Oct. 31, 1517
Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2018 • 5min
War of the Worlds Broadcast - Oct. 30, 1938
The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. There's more in the September 17, 2012 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.
Oct 29, 2018 • 5min
Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded - Oct. 29, 1618
Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. You can learn more on the October 22, 2108 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.
Oct 28, 2018 • 5min
Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed - Oct. 28, 1918
The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2018 • 5min
Extermination Order - Oct. 27, 1838
Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
