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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Feb 1, 2023 • 7min
An atomic bomb blast is shown for the first time on television - February 1st, 1951
On this day in 1951, the KTLA TV station in Los Angeles made the first live broadcast of an atomic explosion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2023 • 9min
McDonald's opens its first restaurant in the Soviet Union - January 31st, 1990
On this day in 1990, the first McDonald’s in Russia opened for business in Moscow’s Pushkin Square.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2023 • 10min
The U.S. Congress buys Thomas Jefferson’s book collection - January 30th, 1815
On this day in 1815, President James Madison authorized Congress to purchase Thomas Jefferson’s personal library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2023 • 7min
Germany observes its first Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27th, 1996
On this day in 1996, German president Roman Herzog declared a national day of remembrance for the victims of Nazism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2023 • 10min
Benjamin Franklin laments the choice of the bald eagle as a national symbol - January 26th, 1784
On this day in 1784, in a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his disapproval of the eagle as America’s symbol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2023 • 7min
Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858
On this day in 1858, the “Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride” were performed together for the first time at a royal wedding in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2023 • 9min
Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922
On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2023 • 14min
A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897
On this day in 1897, the lifeless body of Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found inside her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2023 • 10min
King Charles I is brought to trial in Westminster Hall - January 20th, 1649
Discover the trial and execution of King Charles I in 1649, a pivotal moment in British history where a monarch was held accountable for tyranny and treason. Learn about the charges, verdict, and execution of the King, as well as the aftermath and implications of his death on the monarchy. Dive into the symbolism of King Charles I's statue in London and the annual act of remembrance.
Jan 19, 2023 • 16min
American country music singer Dolly Parton is born - January 19th, 1946
On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
