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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Feb 22, 2022 • 12min
Edward Payson Weston sets off to walk from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd, 1861
On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2022 • 7min
The first International Pancake Race is held - February 21st, 1950
On this day in 1950, an international competition was held between an American town and an English town to see who could run a race the fastest while also flipping a pancake. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2022 • 17min
Sidney Poitier is born - February 20th, 1927
On this day in 1927, legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, Florida. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2022 • 10min
An anti-smoking ad featuring the late Yul Brynner airs on ABC - February 19th, 1986
On this day in 1986, actor Yul Brynner appeared in an anti-smoking public service announcement, four months after passing away from lung cancer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 8min
Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in an airplane - February 18th, 1930
On this day in 1930, a dairy cow named Elm Farm Ollie became the first of her species to travel by airplane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2022 • 11min
The Volkswagen Beetle overtakes the Ford Model T to become the best-selling car in the world - February 17th, 1972
On this day in 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Germany, making it the most highly produced car in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2022 • 10min
The first emergency call is placed in the United States - February 16th, 1968
On this day in 1968, the first official 911 call was made in Haleyville, Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2022 • 11min
Canada adopts the maple leaf flag - February 15th, 1965
On this day in 1965, the red maple leaf flag was raised for the first time as the national flag of Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2022 • 14min
The Silence of the Lambs is released in theaters - February 14th, 1991
On this day in 1991, psychological horror classic The Silence of the Lambs made its theatrical debut. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2022 • 10min
France conducts its first nuclear test in the Sahara Desert of Algeria - February 13th, 1960
On this day in 1960, France detonated its first atomic bomb to become the world’s fourth nuclear power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
