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.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2022 • 8min
A town in Massachusetts makes a giant cheese ball for Thomas Jefferson - July 20th, 1801
On this day in 1801, the town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, made a 1,235-pound cheese wheel as a gift for President Thomas Jefferson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2022 • 8min
Two supertankers collide in the Caribbean Sea - July 19th, 1979
On this day in 1979, during a tropical storm, two enormous supertankers collided off the coast of Tobago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2022 • 10min
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile hits the streets of Chicago - July 18th, 1936
On this day in 1936, Oscar Mayer’s original Wienermobile made its debut in the company’s hometown of Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022 • 14min
A school bus is hijacked in Chowchilla, California - July 15th, 1976
On this day in 1976, three men kidnapped a school bus driver and 26 children in Chowchilla, California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 9min
Dr. Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care is published - July 14th, 1946
On this day in 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock’s seminal book about child care was published for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2022 • 10min
P. T. Barnum’s museum mysteriously burns to the ground - July 13th, 1865
On this day in 1865, P. T. Barnum’s American Museum in New York City was destroyed in a mysterious fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022 • 12min
“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979
On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2022 • 10min
An American surgeon creates controversy after using zippers in place of stitches - July 11th, 1985
On this day in 1985, Dr. Harry Harlan Stone announced the successful use of zippers to open and close surgical incisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2022 • 8min
North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung dies - July 8th, 1994
On this day in 1994, Communist dictator and founder of North Korea Kim Il-Sung died of a heart attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2022 • 14min
Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court - July 7th, 1981
On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated court of appeals judge Sandra Day O’Connor to be the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
