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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Oct 26, 2022 • 11min
The Royal Charter Storm sinks 133 ships in the Irish Sea - October 26th, 1859
On this day in 1859, one of the worst storms in history struck the British Isles, sinking 133 ships and badly damaging 90 others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2022 • 16min
Horror movie icon Vincent Price passes away from lung cancer - October 25th, 1993
On this day in 1993, prolific actor Vincent Price died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2022 • 7min
Heavy fog causes a series of deadly crashes on the New Jersey Turnpike - October 24th, 1973
On this day in 1973, a mix of fog and smoke blanketed the New Jersey Turnpike, setting off a chain of deadly collisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2022 • 9min
Apple unveils the PowerBook laptop - October 21st, 1991
On this day in 1991, Apple launched its PowerBook 100 series of laptop computers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2022 • 10min
Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House - October 20th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2022 • 8min
An Oregon county pays its share of a Boston Tea Party debt - October 19th, 1961
On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2022 • 8min
The British Privy Council rules that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law - October 18th, 1929
On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2022 • 10min
U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus to combat the Ku Klux Klan - October 17th, 1871
On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity was rampant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2022 • 11min
Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - October 14th, 1892
On this day in 1892, British author Arthur Conan Doyle published The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of the first 12 stories to feature the famous detective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2022 • 9min
The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983
On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
