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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Jun 22, 2022 • 8min
English explorer Henry Hudson is set adrift by mutineers - June 22nd, 1611
On this day in 1611, English navigator Henry Hudson was cast adrift with eight others after his mutinuous crew seized control of his ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2022 • 9min
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment - June 21st, 1989
On this day in 1989, in a narrow decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2022 • 9min
British captives are imprisoned overnight in the "Black Hole of Calcutta" - June 20th, 1756
On this day in 1756, dozens of British prisoners were forced to spend the night in an airless cell known colloquially as the Black Hole of Calcutta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2022 • 7min
The College Board introduces its first standardized test - June 17th, 1901
On this day in 1901, the newly-formed College Board administered its first standardized admissions exams, the precursor to the SAT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2022 • 10min
The Victoria Hall Disaster - June 16th, 1883
On this day in 1883, at Victoria Hall in Sunderland, the rush to receive free toys left 183 children dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2022 • 7min
The Danish flag allegedly falls from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse - June 15th, 1219
On this day in 1219, according to Danish legend, the country’s familiar red and white flag fell from the sky as a sign of God’s favor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2022 • 10min
The words "under God" are added to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance - June 14th, 1954
On this day in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to add the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2022 • 12min
Thurgood Marshall is nominated as justice to the U.S. Supreme Court - June 13th, 1967
On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Judge Thurgood Marshall to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2022 • 7min
Andrew Jackson's pet parrot is removed from his funeral for excessive swearing - June 10th, 1845
On this day in 1845, President Andrew Jackson’s funeral was rudely interrupted when his pet parrot began squawking profanities during the service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2022 • 8min
Mormon handcart pioneers set out for Salt Lake City - June 9th, 1856
On this day in 1856, nearly 500 members of the Latter-Day Saints set out for Salt Lake City, carrying everything they owned in two-wheeled handcarts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
