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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Nov 24, 2021 • 7min
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights modern day Tasmania - November 24th, 1642
On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2021 • 9min
The world’s first jukebox is installed at a bar in San Francisco - November 23rd, 1889
On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2021 • 7min
Star Trek breaks a cultural barrier by airing an interracial kiss - November 22nd, 1968
On this day in 1968, during a turbulent year for race relations in America, actors William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared a prominent kiss on an episode of Star Trek. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2021 • 9min
Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater - November 21st, 1934
On this day in 1934, at 17-years-old, Ella Fitzgerald became the first female performer to win Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2021 • 9min
Garrett Morgan patents the three-position traffic signal - November 20th, 1923
On this day in 1923, prolific inventor and entrepreneur Garrett Morgan received the patent for a traffic light signal of his own design. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2021 • 12min
Pop duo Milli Vanilli is stripped of their Grammy Award - November 19th, 1990
On this day in 1990, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences rescinded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from pop duo Milli Vanilli. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2021 • 9min
William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son's head - November 18th, 1307
On this day in 1307, a legend was born when a Swiss farmer and skilled hunter named William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head with a crossbow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2021 • 8min
TV viewers are outraged when a tense football game is cut off to air Heidi - November 17th, 1968
On this day in 1968, football fans got an unwelcome surprise when a televised game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders was interrupted in its final minutes by a made-for-TV movie adaptation of Heidi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2021 • 8min
Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmastime" - November 16th, 1979
On this day in 1979, Paul McCartney released his quirky seasonal classic “Wonderful Christmastime.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2021 • 10min
A member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls Robin Hood a communist - November 15th, 1953
On this day in 1953, Ada White of the Indiana Textbook Commission alleged that textbook writers were presenting the story of Robin Hood in a pro-communist light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
