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 4, 2021 • 13min
British poet Wilfred Owen is killed in action - November 4th, 1918
On this day in 1918, at the tail end of the First World War, British poet Wilfred Owen was killed in action during an assault on a German-held canal on the Western Front of France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2021 • 8min
"SOS is approved as the worldwide distress signal - November 3rd, 1906 "
On this day in 1906, at an international conference held in Berlin, SOS was chosen as the officially recognized distress call for ships at sea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 9min
Howard Hughes’s “Spruce Goose” takes its maiden flight - November 2nd, 1947
On this day in 1947, Howard Hughes pilots the H-4 Hercules, also known as the “Spruce Goose”, on its first and only flight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 8min
The first issue of Ebony magazine is published - November 1st, 1945
On this day in 1945, Ebony magazine, a journal chronicling the lives of African Americans, released its inaugural issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2021 • 12min
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini dies - October 31st, 1926
On this day in 1926, in Room 401 of Grace Hospital in Detroit, Harry Houdini dies of complications from a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2021 • 7min
The "Halloween Storm" racks the Atlantic seaboard - October 30th, 1991
On this day in 1991, after days of build-up, a devastating storm reached peak intensity as it battered the North Atlantic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 8min
The stock market crashes on “Black Tuesday” - October 29th, 1929
On this day in 1929, in an event known as Black Tuesday, the United States stock market crashed, wiping out the savings of thousands of investors and erasing $100 billion from the nation’s economy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 10min
Heavy snowfall traps the Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada Mountains - October 28th, 1846
On this day in 1846, a blizzard traps the ill-fated Donner Party in a high mountain pass in California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 8min
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown airs for the first time - October 27th, 1966
On this day in 1966, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, 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.
Oct 26, 2021 • 8min
Deadly Smog appears in Donora, Pennsylvania - October 26th, 1948
On this day in 1948, an ominous, yellow fog descends on the town of Donora, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
