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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Jan 3, 2022 • 11min
Nazi propagandist “Lord Haw-Haw” is executed for treason - January 3rd, 1946
On this day in 1946, William Joyce, better known to the British as Lord Haw-Haw, was put to death for betraying his country on behalf of Nazi Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 2, 2022 • 9min
President Nixon sets a national speed limit of 55 MPH - January 2nd, 1974
On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon established a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour on every highway in the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 1, 2022 • 9min
Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st, 1959
On this day in 1959, musician Johnny Cash rang in the new year by performing live at San Quentin State Prison in California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2021 • 8min
A Victorian dinner party is held inside a life-size model of an Iguanodon - December 31st, 1853
On this day in 1853, natural history artist and sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner party inside a full-scale model of an Iguanodon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2021 • 8min
British miners are ordered to replace canaries with electronic carbon monoxide sensors - December 30th, 1986
On this day in 1986, a British mining tradition came to an end when legislation officially ordered that all live canaries be released from the nation’s coal mines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2021 • 9min
The first YMCA in the United States opens its doors in Boston - December 29th, 1851
On this day in 1851, retired sea captain Thomas Sullivan helped establish the first YMCA in the United States in Boston. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2021 • 10min
Scottish outlaw Rob Roy dies - December 28th, 1734
On this day in 1734, Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish bandit turned folk hero, died at his home in the village of Balquidder. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2021 • 8min
The first fire department in the Hawaiian Islands is established - December 27th, 1850
On this day in 1850, King Kamehameha III established and joined the Honolulu Fire Department, the first in the Hawaiian Islands and the only one in the world to include monarchs as active members. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2021 • 11min
Mobster Bugsy Siegel opens the Flamingo Hotel - December 26th, 1946
On this day in 1946, notorious gangster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the glamorous Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2021 • 12min
Rod Serling is born - December 25th, 1924
On this day in 1924, screenwriter and television producer Rod Serling was born in Syracuse, New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
