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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Sep 6, 2018 • 5min
Candia Massacre - Sept. 6, 1898
The Candia Massacre began on this day in 1898. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2018 • 5min
"Hippie" Used in Print - Sept. 5, 1965
"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2018 • 5min
Peekskill Riots - Sept. 4, 1949
A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2018 • 5min
Whitestone Hill Massacre - Sept. 3, 1863
The Whitestone Hill Massacre occurred on this day in 1863. There's more in the November 23, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Dakota War of 1862 and the Whitestone Hill Massacre." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2018 • 4min
Great Fire of London - Sept. 2, 1666
The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. There's more in the May 30, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "History's Unforgettable Fires." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2018 • 5min
S-5 Submarine Catastrophe - Sept. 1, 1920
An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 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.
Aug 31, 2018 • 5min
Jack the Ripper Murdered his First Victim - Aug. 31, 1888
Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2018 • 5min
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized - Aug. 30, 1716
England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2018 • 5min
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Publicly Defended Homosexuality, 1867
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs publicly defended homosexuality at the Congress of German Jurists on this day in 1867, making him the first gay man to publicly speak on the topic of gay rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2018 • 5min
Emmett Till Murdered - Aug. 28, 1955
Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
