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 4, 2022 • 12min
John Lennon remarks that The Beatles are "more popular than Jesus" - March 4th, 1966
On this day in 1966, in a personality profile about John Lennon, the musician was quoted as saying The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2022 • 9min
U.S. Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use - March 3rd, 1855
On this day in 1855, the U.S. Army received funding for what later became known as the Camel Corps, a program that tested the utility of camels in the country’s southwestern territories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2022 • 10min
The Women's Hotel opens in New York City - March 2nd, 1903
On this day in 1903, The Women’s Hotel opened its doors as the only hotel in New York City to provide lodging exclusively for professional women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2022 • 9min
Charlie Chaplin's corpse is stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland - March 1st, 1978
On this day in 1978, shortly before midnight, two men dug up the grave of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin and stole his body. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2022 • 11min
Vaudeville showman B.F. Keith opens his first theater - February 28th, 1883
On this day in 1883, one of the earliest vaudeville theaters in the United States opened on the second floor of the Gaiety Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2022 • 9min
Charlotte E. Ray becomes the first African American woman lawyer - February 27th, 1872
On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman in the United States to receive a law degree. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2022 • 9min
A nationwide midnight curfew goes into effect in the United States - February 26th, 1945
On this day in 1945, at the stroke of midnight, the U.S. federal government instituted a nationwide curfew on nightlife. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2022 • 11min
Australia introduces the nation's first currency, the holey dollar - February 25th, 1814
On this day in 1814, the first batch of coins to be minted in Australia was distributed for use in the penal colony of New South Wales. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2022 • 10min
A United Airlines 747 jet rips open in mid-flight - February 24th, 1989
On this day in 1989, nine passengers were killed on a flight from Hawaii to Auckland when the plane’s cargo door swung open in mid-flight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2022 • 9min
A convicted murderer is spared from execution due to a gallows malfunction - February 23rd, 1885
On this day in 1885, prison authorities in Exeter, England, tried and failed to hang a prisoner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
