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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Sep 28, 2022 • 11min
Dr. Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin - September 28th, 1928
On this day in 1928, Scottish microbiologist Alexander Fleming discovered a life-saving antibiotic agent, which he called penicillin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2022 • 10min
Balloonfest '86 wreaks havoc in Cleveland, Ohio - September 27th, 1986
On this day in 1986, a fundraising stunt created chaos and confusion by flooding Cleveland, Ohio, with 1.5 million balloons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2022 • 12min
Nixon and Kennedy take part in the first televised presidential debate - September 26th, 1960
On this day in 1960, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy squared off in the first televised presidential debate in American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2022 • 11min
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is published - September 23rd, 1923
On this day in 1923, Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet hit bookstore shelves for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2022 • 9min
American spy Nathan Hale is executed by British troops - September 22nd, 1776
On this day in 1776, Captain Nathan Hale of the Continental Army was hanged by the British for spying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2022 • 11min
A British barrister buys Stonehenge as a gift for his wife - September 21st, 1915
On this day in 1915, at an auction in Salisbury, England, Cecil Chubb placed the winning bid for the Stonehenge monument. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2022 • 10min
The first wave of Southeast Asian "boat people" arrives in San Francisco - September 20th, 1977
On this day in 1977, the first group of the so-called “boat people” were admitted to the United States as refugees from Communist Vietnam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2022 • 14min
Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - September 19th, 1960
On this day in 1960, Chubby Checker’s rendition of “The Twist” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2022 • 9min
An explosion on Wall Street kills 38 people - September 16th, 1920
On this day in 1920, a horse-drawn carriage rigged with a makeshift bomb exploded on the busiest corner of Wall Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2022 • 10min
Tanks are used in combat for the first time during the Battle of the Somme - September 15th, 1916
On this day in 1916, the first tanks were deployed at Flers-Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
