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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Oct 26, 2018 • 4min
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Oct. 26, 1881
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. There's more in the September 14, 2009 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 25, 2018 • 5min
SS Princess Sophia Sank - Oct. 25, 1918
The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2018 • 5min
Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - Oct. 24, 1975
Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2018 • 4min
War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739
The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2018 • 5min
The Great Disappointment of the Millerites - Oct. 22, 1844
The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2018 • 5min
First Modern Planetarium Opened - Oct. 21, 1923
The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2018 • 5min
Saturday Night Massacre - Oct. 20, 1973
The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2018 • 6min
Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala - Oct. 19, 1944
Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2018 • 6min
Battle of Mabila - Oct. 18, 1540
The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2018 • 4min
London Beer Flood - Oct. 17, 1814
The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
