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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Jan 4, 2023 • 10min
Frankenstein opens and closes on Broadway - January 4th, 1981
On this day in 1981, a lavish Broadway adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was shuttered after a single performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2023 • 8min
The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957
On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 2, 2023 • 12min
Cigarette ads are banned from TV and radio in the United States - January 2nd, 1971
On this day in 1971, beginning at midnight, cigarette companies could no longer advertise their products on American television or radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 1, 2023 • 18min
This Day In History Class - January 1st
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2022 • 20min
This Day In History Class - December 31st
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2022 • 19min
This Day In History Class - December 30th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2022 • 21min
This Day In History Class - December 29th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2022 • 20min
This Day In History Class - December 28th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2022 • 20min
This Day In History Class - December 27th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2022 • 23min
This Day In History Class - December 26th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
