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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Jul 6, 2022 • 11min
Notorious pirate Captain William Kidd is captured in Boston - July 6th, 1699
On this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested and jailed in Boston on charges of piracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2022 • 9min
The first bikini swimsuit makes its debut in Paris - July 5th, 1946
On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced the world to the bikini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2022 • 9min
Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - July 4th, 1881
On this day in 1881, the Tuskegee State Normal School, now Tuskegee University, opened its doors to students for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2022 • 9min
The U.S. Postal Service introduces the ZIP Code - July 1st, 1963
On this day in 1963, the ZIP Code was introduced as part of a nationwide effort to improve the speed of mail delivery in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2022 • 12min
French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope - June 30th, 1859
On this day in 1859, French daredevil Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2022 • 7min
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir - June 29th, 1995
On this day in 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docked in orbit with the Russian space station Mir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2022 • 7min
Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone - June 28th, 1846
On this day in 1846, Belgian musician and inventor Adolphe Sax secured the patent for a brand new instrument: the saxophone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2022 • 9min
The first Newbery Medal for children’s literature is awarded - June 27th, 1922
On this day in 1922, the Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time as a way to recognize excellence in children’s literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2022 • 7min
Pablo Picasso's first major exhibition opens in Paris - June 24th, 1901
On this day in 1901, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso held the first major exhibition of his artwork at a gallery in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2022 • 8min
The Charlie Daniels Band releases its hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - June 23rd, 1979
On this day in 1979, The Charlie Daniels Band released a hit single called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
