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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Oct 25, 2021 • 9min
John Carpenter's Halloween premieres in Kansas City, Missouri - October 25th, 1978
John Carpenter’s seminal slasher film Halloween premieres at the AMC Empire theater in Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2021 • 9min
An elderly teacher takes the first barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901
On this day in 1901, a 63-year-old teacher named Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to ride over the edge of Niagara Falls in a barrel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2021 • 9min
Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic is born - October 23rd, 1959
On this day in 1959, the parody-singing, polka-playing musician known as “Weird Al” was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2021 • 7min
The first modern parachute jump is made above Paris - October 22nd, 1797
On this day in 1797, French balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin descended 3,200 feet through the skies of Paris, becoming the first person to float safely to the ground using a frameless parachute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2021 • 10min
The Tragedy of Aberfan - October 21st, 1966
On this day in 1966, an avalanche of coal waste swept through the village of Aberfan in South Wales, claiming the lives of 144 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2021 • 7min
The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960
On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2021 • 8min
"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901
On this day in 1901, the popular marching song “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed live for the very first time — but not at a graduation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2021 • 8min
African American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery - October 18th, 1773
On this day in 1773, the renowned poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 7min
A shoemaker tricks German soldiers into helping him rob a mayor - October 17th, 1906
On this day in 1906, a German shoemaker named Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt impersonated an army officer and tricked a group of soldiers into helping him commit a daring robbery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2021 • 11min
The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded - October 16th, 1923
On this day in 1923, young cartoonist Walt Disney and his big brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
