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 18, 2018 • 4min
Great Fire of Rome - July 18, 64
The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2018 • 5min
Romanov Family Executed - July 17, 1918
The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2018 • 5min
Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born - July 16, 1862
Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2018 • 5min
Spanish Inquisition Disbanded - July 15, 1834
After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2018 • 4min
Gertrude Bell Born - July 14, 1868
Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2018 • 5min
New York Draft Riots Began - July 13, 1863
The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2018 • 6min
Bisbee Deportation - July 12, 1917
The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2018 • 5min
Zheng He's First Voyage - July 11, 1405
Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2018 • 5min
Nikola Tesla Born - July 10, 1856
Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on this day in 1856. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2018 • 6min
Constitutionalist Revolution - July 9, 1932
The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
