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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Dec 24, 2021 • 9min
President Coolidge lights the first national Christmas tree - December 24th, 1923
On this day in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge pushed a button to light the first National Christmas Tree of the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2021 • 11min
Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear - December 23rd, 1888
On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh mutilated his own left ear with a razor blade while living in Arles, France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2021 • 7min
Baby Colo becomes the first gorilla born in captivity - December 22nd, 1956
On this day in 1956, for the first time ever, a live gorilla was born in captivity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2021 • 10min
Disney's The Three Caballeros premieres in Mexico City - December 21st, 1944
On this day in 1944, Walt Disney’s seventh animated feature, The Three Caballeros, had its world premiere in Mexico City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2021 • 7min
Queen Elizabeth II urges the Prince and Princess of Wales to seek an early divorce - December 20th, 1995
On this day in 1995, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II sent a letter to her son Prince Charles and his wife Princess Diana, urging the couple to get a divorce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2021 • 8min
The National Hockey League starts its first season - December 19th, 1917
On this day in 1917, the first four teams of the newly-formed National Hockey League took to the ice for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2021 • 14min
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premieres on CBS - December 18th, 1966
On this day in 1966, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! aired for the very first time on CBS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2021 • 8min
The first issue of Vogue magazine is published - December 17th, 1892
On this day in 1892, Vogue magazine, a journal of high society and fashion, released its inaugural issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2021 • 7min
The Haiyuan earthquake devastates the Gansu province in China - December 16th, 1920
On this day in 1920, at 7:06pm, a massive earthquake wreaked havoc on the isolated Gansu province in north-central China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2021 • 10min
Bandleader Glenn Miller vanishes over the English Channel - December 15th, 1944
On this day in 1944, American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing while flying over the English Channel aboard a military aircraft bound for France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
