

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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Jul 28, 2018 • 4min
Peru Declared Independence - July 28, 1821
Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2018 • 5min
Korean Armistice Signed - July 27, 1953
The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on this day in 1953, ending active hostilities in the Korean War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2018 • 6min
Liberia Declared Independence - July 26, 1847
Liberia declared independence on this day in 1847. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2018 • 4min
U.S. Invaded Puerto Rico - July 25, 1898
The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2018 • 5min
Eastland Disaster - July 24, 1915
The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2018 • 5min
Egyptian Revolution - July 23, 1952
The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2018 • 5min
Selman Waksman Born - July 22, 1888
Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2018 • 6min
John Scopes Found Guilty - July 21, 1925
John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2018 • 4min
First Special Olympics - July 20, 1968
The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2018 • 4min
Seneca Falls Convention - July 19, 1848
The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


