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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Apr 13, 2022 • 7min
A deadly hailstorm changes the course of the Hundred Years' War - April 13th, 1360
On this day in 1360, a sudden storm killed a thousand English soldiers while they were camped outside the gates of Chartres, France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022 • 10min
Federal inspectors reveal that "unicorns" at the Ringling Bros. Circus are actually just goats - April 12th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the chief veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a famous circus animal alleged to be a unicorn was, in fact, a goat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2022 • 9min
War nearly breaks out after a British lord is kidnapped while vacationing in Greece - April 11th, 1870
On this day in 1870, Lord Muncaster of Britain and four other tourists were captured in Marathon, Greece, by a gang of outlaws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 8, 2022 • 11min
Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record - April 8th, 1974
On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth for the top spot on baseball’s all-time list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7, 2022 • 9min
The metric system is officially adopted by France - April 7th, 1795
On this day in 1795, the basis for the metric system was officially defined and adopted by the revolutionary government of France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2022 • 9min
Post-it Notes go on sale for the first time - April 6th, 1980
On this day in 1980, Post-it Notes were sold in U.S. stores for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2022 • 13min
The sole survivor of a German U-boat attack is rescued after 133 days at sea - April 5th, 1943
On this day in 1943, ten miles off the coast of Brazil, a family of fishermen rescued the sole survivor of a German U-boat attack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2022 • 11min
William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841
On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2022 • 14min
The BBC fools viewers into believing that spaghetti grows on trees - April 1st, 1957
On this day in 1957, as an April Fools Day prank, the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a made-up report about harvesting spaghetti from trees. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2022 • 12min
"Oklahoma!" premieres on Broadway - March 31st, 1943
On this day in 1943, Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway at St. James Theatre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
