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 14, 2021 • 8min
Samuel Pepys records the first description of a blood transfusion - November 14th, 1666
On this day in 1666, English diarist and politician Samuel Pepys wrote the first known description of a blood transfusion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2021 • 11min
Chemical technician Karen Silkwood dies in a mysterious car wreck - November 13th, 1974
On this day in 1974, nuclear whistle-blower Karen Silkwood was killed in a one-car crash under mysterious circumstances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2021 • 12min
"Walt Disney's Song of South premieres in Atlanta, Georgia - November 12th, 1946 "
On this day in 1946, the controversial Disney movie Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2021 • 9min
Billie Holiday's first hit song, "Riffin' the Scotch", is released - November 11th, 1933
On this day in 1933, at age 18, jazz legend Billie Holiday released her first hit song, “Riffin’ the Scotch”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2021 • 9min
Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper - November 10th, 1903
On this day in 1903, Alabama native Mary Anderson was awarded a patent for her early design of windshield wipers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 9, 2021 • 8min
Beer brewer Alfred Heineken is kidnapped and held for ransom - November 9th, 1983
On this day in 1983, Alfred “Freddy” Heineken, CEO of the Heineken brewery, was abducted at gunpoint outside the company’s headquarters in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 8min
HBO is launched as the first pay-TV network - November 8th, 1972
On this day in 1972, Home Box Office, or HBO, began broadcasting for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2021 • 8min
Paris makes it illegal for women to wear trousers - November 7th, 1800
On this day in 1800, the police chief of Paris issued an order making it illegal for women to wear pants in public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6, 2021 • 8min
Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca washes ashore in Texas - November 6th, 1528
On this day in 1528, Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca became the first European to set foot on land that would later become the state of Texas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2021 • 11min
Parker Brothers launches the Monopoly board game - November 5th, 1935
On this day in 1935, Parker Brothers begins selling Monopoly, a board game based on the real estate of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
