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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Nov 23, 2022 • 8min
Thespis of Icaria becomes the world's first actor - November 23rd, 534 BC
On this day in 534 BC, an ancient Greek performer named Thespis became the first known actor to portray a character on stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2022 • 7min
Carl Eliason patents the "motor toboggan," the precursor to the snowmobile - November 22nd, 1927
On this day in 1927, American inventor Carl Eliason received a patent for an early version of the snowmobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2022 • 10min
The first manned flight in a hot air balloon takes place over Paris - November 21st, 1783
On this day in 1783, at a public demonstration in Paris, two volunteers embarked on the first free ascent in a hot air balloon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2022 • 10min
U.S. Catholic bishops relax the rule against eating meat on Fridays - November 18th, 1966
On this day in 1966, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops loosened the rule requiring Catholics to abstain from meat on Fridays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2022 • 9min
Kaiser Wilhelm II bans German soldiers from dancing the tango - November 17th, 1913
On this day in 1913, German monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II forbade his officers from dancing the tango while in uniform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2022 • 9min
Earth's first message for extraterrestrials is sent into space - November 16th, 1974
On this day in 1974, scientists at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico sent the first message intended for alien lifeforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2022 • 10min
Cartoonist Al Capp creates Sadie Hawkins Day - November 15th, 1937
On this day in 1937, cartoonist Al Capp introduced the pseudo-holiday known as Sadie Hawkins Day in his Li’l Abner comic strip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2022 • 11min
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is first published as a book - November 14th, 1883
On this day in 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island was published as a single-volume book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2022 • 10min
An adulterous couple is paraded through a Dutch village in a dung cart - November 11th, 1961
On this day in 1961, in the rural Dutch village of Staphorst, residents publicly shamed a cheating couple by driving them through the streets in the back of a dung wagon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2022 • 16min
Sesame Street makes its broadcast debut - November 10th, 1969
On this day in 1969, the pioneering children’s education series, Sesame Street, aired its first episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
