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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Aug 7, 2018 • 5min
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed - Aug. 7, 1964
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2018 • 4min
The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima - August 6, 1945
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. For a longer look, listen to the February 26, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Sadako Sasaki's 1000 Cranes, Part 1." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2018 • 5min
The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed - August 5, 1943
The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. Learn more in the March 21 and 23, 2016, episodes 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 4, 2018 • 4min
Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered - Aug. 4, 1892
Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. Learn more details in the August 15, 2012, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Lizzie Borden and Her Axe (Update)." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2018 • 5min
Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal - Aug. 3, 1936
Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. There's a longer look at the Nazi Games in the August 1, 2012, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Nazi Games and Jesse Owens." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2018 • 5min
Hitler Became Führer - Aug. 2, 1934
Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. For more details, listen to the May 22, 2017, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Night of the Long Knives." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2018 • 5min
Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet - Aug. 1, 1786
Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. There's a longer look at her life in the June 30, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Caroline Herschel." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2018 • 6min
Alhambra Decree Issued - July 31, 1492
Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2018 • 4min
Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded - July 30, 1870
The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2018 • 5min
Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested - July 29, 1862
Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
