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 12, 2022 • 9min
Actor Jon-Erik Hexum accidentally shoots himself with a prop gun - October 12th, 1984
On this day in 1984, TV star Jon-Erik Hexum mistakenly shot and killed himself after misfiring a prop gun on the set of his show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2022 • 8min
Hundreds of thousands march on the U.S. capital in support of gay rights - October 11th, 1987
On this day in 1987, more than 300,000 people took part in the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2022 • 10min
The historic London Bridge is reopened in Arizona - October 10th, 1971
On this day in 1971, after three years of painstaking reconstruction, the London Bridge was reopened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2022 • 14min
Russian despot Vladimir Putin is born - October 7th, 1952
On this day in 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in the Soviet city of Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2022 • 9min
The Moulin Rouge cabaret opens in Paris - October 6th, 1889
On this day in 1889, the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret held its first performance in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2022 • 9min
Narcotics Anonymous holds its first recovery meeting - October 5th, 1953
On this day in 1953, the modern incarnation of Narcotics Anonymous held its first recovery meeting in Los Angeles, California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 4, 2022 • 9min
Televangelist Jim Bakker is indicted on federal charges - October 4th, 1988
On this day in 1988, televangelist Jim Bakker was indicted on 24 federal charges of fraud and conspiracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2022 • 9min
America’s first Black-owned radio station goes on the air - October 3rd, 1949
On this day in 1949, WERD Radio became the first station owned and operated by Black Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2022 • 8min
The U.S. Navy commissions the world's first nuclear-powered submarine - September 30th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was accepted into active service by the U.S. Navy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2022 • 12min
Jackie Wilson slips into an irreversible coma - September 29th, 1975
On this day in 1975, American R&B singer Jackie Wilson collapsed on stage during a performance and went into a coma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
