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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Mar 16, 2022 • 11min
The Clifford's Tower Massacre - March 16th, 1190
On this day in 1190, the entire Jewish community of York was attacked by a mob while taking refuge in the city’s royal castle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2022 • 9min
The escalator is patented by American inventor Jesse Wilford Reno - March 15th, 1892
On this day in 1892, Jesse Reno received a patent for what would later become the world's first working escalator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2022 • 10min
The FBI releases its first “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list - March 14th, 1950
On this day in 1950, the Federal Bureau of Investigation debuted the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2022 • 11min
The U.S. Air Force accidentally drops a nuclear bomb on a family home in South Carolina - March 11th, 1958
On this day in 1958, an Air Force B-47 bomber mistakenly dropped a nuclear weapon on a rural family farm in Mars Bluff, South Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2022 • 8min
A New Mexico college cancels its first graduation ceremony after its only graduate is killed - March 10th, 1893
On this day in 1893, the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts had to cancel its upcoming first graduation when the only member of the senior class was murdered the night before. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2022 • 10min
The first Adopt-A-Highway sign is installed - March 9th, 1985
On this day in 1985, a civic group in Tyler, Texas, put up the first Adopt-A-Highway sign. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2022 • 9min
Baroness Raymonde de Laroche becomes the world's first licensed female pilot - March 8th, 1910
On this day in 1910, French aviator Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman in the world to earn an official pilot’s license. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2022 • 10min
Robert Frost's “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is published - March 7th, 1923
On this day in 1923, Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” was published in New Republic magazine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2022 • 11min
Aspirin is patented in Germany - March 6th, 1899
On this day in 1899, the German pharmaceutical company Bayer was granted a patent for its Aspirin pain reliever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2022 • 13min
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley breaks all existing records for women’s trap shooting - March 5th, 1922
On this day in 1922, at age 62, famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley set a new record for women’s trap shooting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
