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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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February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor - March 27th, 1973

March 27th, 2024

12:03

On this day in 1973, Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando.

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The first official cremation in England takes place - March 26th, 1885

March 26th, 2024

9:17

On this day in 1885, Jeanette Pickersgill became the first person to be legally cremated in Britain.

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Michael Jackson debuts the moonwalk - March 25th, 1983

March 25th, 2024

7:54

On this day in 1983, Michael Jackson performed the moonwalk for the first time at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. 

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The U.S. Senate approves the Equal Rights Amendment - March 22nd, 1972

March 22nd, 2024

8:14

On this day in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification. 

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Flashback episode - March 21st

March 21st, 2024

18:53

Please enjoy these March 21st flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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Libby Riddles wins the Iditarod - March 20th, 1985

March 20th, 2024

10:54

On this day in 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Michael Jordan announces his return to the NBA with a two-word fax - March 19th, 1995

March 19th, 2024

7:37

On this day in 1995, Michael Jordan announced his return to professional basketball by releasing a two-word statement: “I’m back.”

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Scott Paper kicks off the paper dress fashion trend - March 18th, 1966

March 18th, 2024

8:21

On this day in 1966, the Scott Paper Company launched a promotion for disposable paper dresses. 

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The first undersea park in the United States is established - March 15th, 1960

March 15th, 2024

7:56

On this day in 1960, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park was established as the first underwater nature preserve in the United States. 

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Legendary train engineer Casey Jones is born - March 14th, 1863

March 14th, 2024

10:01

On this day in 1863, American folk hero Casey Jones was born in southeastern Missouri. 

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Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877

March 13th, 2024

7:49

On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs.

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An Irish gunman attempts to assassinate a British prince - March 12th, 1868

March 12th, 2024

8:32

On this day in 1868, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh survived an attempt on his life during a visit to Sydney, Australia.

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The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961

March 11th, 2024

9:00

On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City. 

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The U.S. Senate adopts the cloture rule - March 8th, 1917

March 8th, 2024

8:18

On this day in 1917, the U.S. Senate adopted a rule that allowed a two-thirds majority to cut off debate and force a vote.

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Phyllis Diller makes her stand-up debut - March 7th, 1955

March 7th, 2024

13:00

On this day in 1955, American comedian Phyllis Diller made her professional debut at the Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. 

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The Alamo falls to Santa Anna and the Mexican army - March 6th, 1836

March 6th, 2024

9:36

On this day in 1836, the Mexican army defeated a group of Texas rebels at the Battle of the Alamo.

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The Hula-Hoop is patented - March 5th, 1963

March 5th, 2024

8:28

On this day in 1963, the Wham-O toy company received a patent for the Hula Hoop. 

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Ernest Hemingway completes “The Old Man and the Sea” - March 4th, 1952

March 4th, 2024

9:20

On this day in 1952, American writer Ernest Hemingway finished the manuscript for his classic novella “The Old Man and the Sea.” 

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Swatch watches are introduced in Switzerland - March 1st, 1983

March 1st, 2024

9:19

On this day in 1983, the Swatch Group released its first collection of watches in Zürich, Switzerland.

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Scotland allegedly passes a Leap Day proposal law - February 29th, 1288

February 29th, 2024

8:29

On this day in 1288, according to Scottish legend, Queen Margaret passed a law allowing women to propose marriage to men on Leap Day. 

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The Denver International Airport opens - February 28th, 1995

February 28th, 2024

10:43

On this day in 1995, the Denver International Airport officially opened to the public.

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Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964

February 27th, 2024

10:11

On this day in 1964, the Italian government began accepting proposals for how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing. 

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American singer and pianist Fats Domino is born - February 26th, 1928

February 26th, 2024

12:37

On this day in 1928, legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

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Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945

February 23rd, 2024

11:25

On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi.

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Zitkála-Šá born / Edward Payson Weston walks from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd Flashback

February 22nd, 2024

17:44

On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born. 

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On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C.

 

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Nintendo releases "The Legend of Zelda" in Japan - February 21st, 1986

February 21st, 2024

10:30

On this day in 1986, the original “Legend of Zelda" video game was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System.

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Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden - February 20th, 1939

February 20th, 2024

10:00

On this day in 1939, a crowd of 20,000 Nazi sympathizers staged a rally in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The Georgia Literature Commission is established. - February 19th, 1953

February 19th, 2024

8:47

On this day in 1953, the State of Georgia created the first literature censorship board in the United States.

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The first fruit tree patent is issued - February 16th, 1932

February 16th, 2024

8:55

On this day in 1932, Illinois farmer James Markham received the first fruit tree patent for his hybrid peach tree.

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The Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It!” poster is introduced - February 15th, 1943

February 15th, 2024

11:50

On this day in 1943, the now-famous “We Can Do It!” poster was first displayed in several Westinghouse factories.

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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gives a televised tour of the White House - February 14th, 1962

February 14th, 2024

10:14

On this day in 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave the first televised tour of the White House.

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The first all-Black professional basketball team is organized - February 13th, 1923

February 13th, 2024

9:28

On this day in 1923, the New York Renaissance basketball team was formed in Harlem. 

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Edvard Munch's "The Scream" is stolen - February 12th, 1994

February 12th, 2024

10:25

On this day in 1994, Edvard Munch's world-famous painting “The Scream" was stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway. 

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Volleyball is invented - February 9th, 1895

February 9th, 2024

10:00

On this day in 1895, the first game of volleyball was played at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

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Three Black students are killed in the Orangeburg Massacre - February 8th, 1968

February 8th, 2024

9:49

On this day in 1968, white state troopers shot and killed three unarmed Black students on a college campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

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Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - February 7th, 1976

February 7th, 2024

8:29

On this day in 1976, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon claimed the top spot on the U.S. singles chart.

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Hundreds of swimmers are washed out to sea on Bondi Beach - February 6th, 1938

February 6th, 2024

8:22

On this day in 1938, three massive waves created chaos on Australia’s Bondi Beach. 

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The United States launches "Operation Cornflakes" - February 5th, 1945

February 5th, 2024

8:30

On this day in 1945, U.S. forces began a secret operation to distribute Allied propaganda through Germany’s own postal service. 

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Introducing: Very Special Episodes

February 2nd, 2024

2:52

On Very Special Episodes, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. …

Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City - February 2nd, 1913

February 2nd, 2024

8:39

On this day in 1913, New York City’s Grand Central Terminal was officially opened to the public.

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The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published - February 1st, 1884

February 1st, 2024

9:48

On this day in 1884, the first section of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, covering the words “a” through “ant.”

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Private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion - January 31st, 1945

January 31st, 2024

10:55

On this day in 1945, American soldier Edward Slovik was shot to death for deserting his post.

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The Altar of Augustan Peace is dedicated in Rome - January 30th, 9 BC

January 30th, 2024

7:40

On this day in 9 BC, the Altar of Peace was dedicated in Rome as a tribute to Caesar Augustus.

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The Seeing Eye dog guide training school opens in Nashville - January 29th, 1929

January 29th, 2024

7:41

On this day in 1929, the Seeing Eye was established as the first guide dog training school in the United States.

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American aviator Bessie Coleman is born - January 26th, 1892

January 26th, 2024

10:06

On this day in 1892, pioneering aviator Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas.

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Scottish poet Robert Burns is born - January 25th, 1759

January 25th, 2024

9:57

On this day in 1759, celebrated poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland. 

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The Boy Scouts movement begins in England - January 24th, 1908

January 24th, 2024

9:51

On this day in 1908, the first installment of Robert Baden-Powell’s “Scouting for Boys” was published in England.

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The USS Pueblo is captured - January 23rd, 1968

January 23rd, 2024

8:49

On this day in 1968, the USS Pueblo and its 83 crew members were captured at sea by North Korean forces.

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Lottie Williams becomes the first person to be hit by space junk - January 22nd, 1997

January 22nd, 2024

8:12

On this day in 1997, Tulsa resident Lottie Williams was struck by falling debris from a Delta II rocket.

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American singer Janis Joplin is born - January 19th, 1943

January 19th, 2024

12:05

On this day in 1943, legendary rock singer Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas.

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"The Jeffersons" premieres on CBS - January 18th, 1975

January 18th, 2024

10:18

On this day in 1975, the groundbreaking sitcom "The Jeffersons" aired for the first time on CBS.

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The U.S. buys three of the Virgin Islands from Denmark - January 17th, 1917

January 17th, 2024

8:27

On this day in 1917, Denmark sold the islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix to the United States.

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Ivan the Terrible assumes the throne of Russia - January 16th, 1547

January 16th, 2024

11:33

On this day in 1547, 16-year-old Ivan Vasilyevich was proclaimed the first tsar of Russia.

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Nazi war criminal Ilse Koch is sentenced to prison - January 15th, 1951

January 15th, 2024

9:56

On this day in 1951, Ilse Koch was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity.

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Philosopher and Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda is born - January 12th, 1863

January 12th, 2024

8:36

On this day in 1863, Hindu spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata, India. 

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Insulin is first used to treat a person with diabetes - January 11th, 1922

January 11th, 2024

8:07

On this day in 1922, Canadian teenager Leonard Thompson became the first diabetic patient to be treated with insulin.

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"The Greatest Show on Earth" premieres in New York City - January 10th, 1952

January 10th, 2024

10:20

On this day in 1952, Cecil B. DeMille's "The Greatest Show on Earth" premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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The last British convict ship arrives in Australia - January 9th, 1868

January 9th, 2024

9:22

On this day in 1868, the last ship to take British convicts to Australia arrived at the port of Fremantle.

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German Coast Uprising began / African American men secure the right to vote in D.C. - January 8th Flashback

January 8th, 2024

13:20

On this day in 1811, the German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt in modern-day Louisiana, began.

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Elizabeth Cotten born / "Rapper's Delight" becomes first Top 40 hip-hop song - January 5th Flashback

January 5th, 2024

13:59

On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4th Flashback

January 4th, 2024

10:56

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903.

On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born.

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Joseph Roberts became first president of Liberia / “Lord Haw-Haw” executed for treason - January 3rd Flashback

January 3rd, 2024

16:35

On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia.

On this day in 1946, William Joyce, better known to the British as Lord Haw-Haw, was put to death for …

Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced / Nixon sets 55mph national speed limit - January 2nd Flashback

January 2nd, 2024

13:43

On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison.

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Frankenstein published / Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st Flashback

January 1st, 2024

13:34

On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published.

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Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566

December 29th, 2023

10:00

On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.

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H. L. Mencken perpetrates the Bathtub Hoax - December 28th, 1917

December 28th, 2023

9:23

On this day in 1917, Baltimore journalist Henry L. Mencken published a faux history of the bathtub titled “A Neglected Anniversary.”

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The U.S. government seizes control of Montgomery Ward - December 27th, 1944

December 27th, 2023

8:47

On this day in 1944, the Roosevelt administration seized control of the Montgomery Ward company for a second time. 

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The Great Blizzard buries New York City - December 26th, 1947

December 26th, 2023

6:53

On this day in 1947, a record-breaking snowstorm wreaked havoc in New York City.

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St. Francis of Assisi sets up the first Nativity scene - December 25th, 1223

December 25th, 2023

7:53

On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.

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Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882

December 22nd, 2023

8:41

On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. 

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Elvis Presley meets Richard Nixon - December 21st, 1970

December 21st, 2023

9:56

On this day in 1970, rock icon Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House.

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Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres - December 20th, 1946

December 20th, 2023

10:47

On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.

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Jonathan R. Davis single-handedly kills 11 armed outlaws - December 19th, 1854

December 19th, 2023

8:29

On this day in 1854, Captain Jonathan Davis squared off against 14 bandits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates - December 18th, 1965

December 18th, 2023

9:28

On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.

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The APA stops classifying homosexuality as a mental illness - December 15th, 1973

December 15th, 2023

8:27

On this day in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its stance on homosexuality, declaring that it is not a mental illness. 

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Agatha Christie is found alive and well after having gone missing for 11 days - December 14th, 1926

December 14th, 2023

9:32

On this day in 1926, acclaimed novelist Agatha Christie resurfaced after a mysterious 11-day disappearance.

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The Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920

December 13th, 2023

8:58

On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980

December 12th, 2023

8:05

On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. 

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Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936

December 11th, 2023

9:43

On this day in 1936, Edward VIII became the first monarch in British history to give up the throne voluntarily.

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Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886

December 8th, 2023

8:56

On this day in 1886, renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. 

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Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974

December 7th, 2023

10:06

On this day in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas kicked its way to the top spot on the U.S. singles chart. 

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915

December 6th, 2023

7:25

On this day in 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law revoking the citizenship of American women who married noncitizens.

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The world's first automated parking garage opens - December 5th, 1951

December 5th, 2023

7:06

On this day in 1951, the Park-O-Mat driverless parking garage opened in Washington, D.C.

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A fire breaks out at the Montreux Casino during a Frank Zappa concert - December 4th, 1971

December 4th, 2023

7:08

On this day in 1971, the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a concert by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

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The first Christmas Club is introduced - December 1st, 1909

December 1st, 2023

6:06

On this day in 1909, the first Christmas savings account was opened at the Carlisle Trust Company in Pennsylvania.

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Elizabeth I "Golden Speech" / Barbados gains independence - November 30th Flashback

November 30th, 2023

14:14

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601.

On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from …

Whitman massacre / James Jay invents invisible ink - November 29th Flashback

November 29th, 2023

13:01

On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measles.

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read piracy conviction / First pulsar detected - November 28th Flashback

November 28th, 2023

9:36

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell …

Berners Street hoax / Custer massacres Cheyenne - November 27th Flashback

November 27th, 2023

11:59

On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London …

Bessie Blount born / Tasman spots Tasmania - November 24th Flashback

November 24th, 2023

11:46

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.

On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

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José Clemente Orozco born / First jukebox - November 23rd Flashback

November 23rd, 2023

15:27

On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.

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.

 

Blackbeard killed / Star Trek interracial kiss - November 22nd Flashback

November 22nd, 2023

11:20

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Piltdown Man hoax / Ella Fitzgerald wins Apollo Amateur Night - November 21st Flashback

November 21st, 2023

13:20

On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in …

Whale sinks the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20th Flashback

November 20th, 2023

10:38

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. 

The last inhabitants of the Blasket Islands are evacuated - November 17th, 1953

November 17th, 2023

6:28

On this day in 1953, the Irish government evacuated the last remaining residents of the Blasket Islands. 

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Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro springs a trap on Inca emperor Atahualpa - November 16th, 1532

November 16th, 2023

8:58

On this day in 1532, the last ruler of the Inca Empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors at the Battle of Cajamarca.

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The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City - November 15th, 1867

November 15th, 2023

6:24

On this day in 1867, the world’s first stock ticker was unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Ruby Bridges desegregates her school - November 14th, 1960

November 14th, 2023

10:01

On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans. 

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Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940

November 13th, 2023

13:08

On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.

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Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908

November 10th, 2023

9:13

On this day in 1908, the first Gideons Bibles were placed at the Superior Hotel in Montana. 

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Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990

November 9th, 2023

8:16

On this day in 1990, the IRS seized Willie Nelson’s properties in six states for non-payment of taxes.

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Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939

November 8th, 2023

8:26

On this day in 1939, a German carpenter tried to kill Adolf Hitler. 

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The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965

November 7th, 2023

8:14

On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial. 

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A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990

November 6th, 2023

8:28

On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.

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The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948

November 3rd, 2023

7:15

On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.

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The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988

November 2nd, 2023

8:36

On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time. 

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Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959

November 1st, 2023

8:55

On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.

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German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589

October 31st, 2023

11:35

On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.

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"Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985

October 30th, 2023

9:23

On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.

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"Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954

October 27th, 2023

10:37

On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. 

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Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973

October 26th, 2023

10:03

On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.

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Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944

October 25th, 2023

8:37

On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.


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A Spanish soldier is allegedly teleported from Manila to Mexico - October 24th, 1593

October 24th, 2023

9:39

On this day in 1593, a Spanish soldier fell asleep in the Philippines and supposedly woke up in Mexico just a few seconds later. 

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Notorious mobster Dutch Schultz is gunned down at the Palace Chop House - October 23rd, 1935

October 23rd, 2023

9:08

On this day in 1935, American gangster Dutch Schultz was ambushed at the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey. 

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Dick Fosbury flops his way to Olympic victory - October 20th, 1968

October 20th, 2023

9:29

On this day in 1968, Dick Fosbury used a revolutionary high jump technique to win a gold medal at the Mexico City Olympic Games. 

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The first Blockbuster video rental store opens - October 19th, 1985

October 19th, 2023

11:24

On this day in 1985, the first Blockbuster video rental store opened in Dallas, Texas.

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The U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico - October 18th, 1898

October 18th, 2023

7:54

On this day in 1898, American troops raised the U.S. flag over Puerto Rico. 

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Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943

October 17th, 2023

7:56

On this day in 1943, after a year of grueling labor, the two sides of the Burma Railway were joined at the Konkoita POW camp in Thailand.

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The Cardiff Giant is "discovered" - October 16th, 1869

October 16th, 2023

9:42

On this day in 1869, a 10-foot-tall stone giant was unearthed on a farm in Cardiff, New York.

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James Wallace Black takes the oldest surviving aerial photograph - October 13th, 1860

October 13th, 2023

7:49

On this day in 1860, James Wallace Black took a photo of Boston from a hot air balloon 1,200 feet in the air.

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"The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" is published - October 12th, 1979

October 12th, 2023

8:16

On this day in 1979, Douglas Adams published his comedic sci-fi masterpiece "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

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Jamaican preacher Paul Bogle leads the Morant Bay Rebellion - October 11th, 1865

October 11th, 2023

9:22

On this day in 1865, Paul Bogle led hundreds of Black Jamaican protestors in the Morant Bay Rebellion.

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John Wesley Hyatt patents a new kind of billiard ball - October 10th, 1865

October 10th, 2023

10:30

On this day in 1865, American inventor John Wesley Hyatt received a patent for an imitation ivory pool ball. 

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Peekskill Meteorite / Che Guevara Executed - October 9th Flashback

October 7th, 2023

12:27

On this day in 1992, a meteorite the size of a bowling ball crashed into a parked Chevy Malibu in a suburb of Peekskill, New York.

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967.


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A disgruntled tavern owner casts the "goat curse" on the Chicago Cubs - October 6th, 1945

October 6th, 2023

9:04

On this day in 1945, William Sianis allegedly put a curse on the Chicago Cubs after he and his pet goat were ejected from Wrigley Field.

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Dave Kunst completes the first recorded walk around the world - October 5th, 1974

October 5th, 2023

10:27

On this day in 1974, American Dave Kunst became the first known person to circumnavigate the globe on foot.

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The Dinosaur National Monument is established - October 4th, 1915

October 4th, 2023

7:21

On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson established the Dinosaur National Monument to protect one of the world’s richest known fossil beds.

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Germany successfully launches the V-2 rocket - October 3rd, 1942

October 3rd, 2023

7:26

On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany successfully fired the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile.

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Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuts - October 2nd, 1950

October 2nd, 2023

11:41

On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” comic strip began its record-setting, 50-year run.

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Scotland Yard is established - September 29th, 1829

September 29th, 2023

7:12

On this day in 1829, Scotland Yard was founded as the headquarters of Greater London’s Metropolitan Police.

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The U.S. Navy abolishes flogging - September 28th, 1850

September 28th, 2023

8:26

On this day in 1850, an act of Congress outlawed the practice of flogging within the U.S. Navy.

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The first Santa Claus training school opens - September 27th, 1937

September 27th, 2023

10:12

On this day in 1937, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School opened in Albion, New York.

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The Alabama Supreme Court upholds the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton - September 26th, 1963

September 26th, 2023

9:05

On this day in 1963, the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the contempt conviction of Mary Hamilton.

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American journalist Barbara Walters is born - September 25th, 1929

September 25th, 2023

10:30

On this day in 1929, esteemed broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The first issue of "National Geographic" is published - September 22nd, 1888

September 22nd, 2023

8:40

On this day in 1888, "National Geographic Magazine" began publication as the official journal of the National Geographic Society.

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Benedict Arnold commits treason - September 21st, 1780

September 21st, 2023

10:54

On this day in 1780, American General Benedict Arnold agreed to betray his country in exchange for £20,000 and a high rank in the British army.

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Fonzie jumps a shark on "Happy Days" - September 20th, 1977

September 20th, 2023

11:57

On this day in 1977, during an infamous episode of “Happy Days,” Henry Winkler’s Fonzie jumped over a shark while on water skis.

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Nikita Khrushchev is denied access to Disneyland - September 19th, 1959

September 19th, 2023

8:58

On this day in 1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev lost his composure after being told that he could not go to Disneyland.

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Future U.S. President Jimmy Carter reports a UFO sighting- September 18th, 1973

September 18th, 2023

6:31

On this day in 1973, Jimmy Carter filed a report claiming he had seen an unidentified flying object four years earlier.

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"Columbo" debuts on NBC - September 15th, 1971

September 15th, 2023

11:32

On this day in 1971, the long-running detective series “Columbo” premiered on NBC.

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Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner” - September 14th, 1814

September 14th, 2023

9:31

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the poem that later became America’s national anthem.

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Henry Bliss becomes the first American to be killed by an automobile - September 13th, 1899

September 13th, 2023

5:16

On this day in 1899, Henry Hale Bliss was fatally struck by a taxicab.

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West Virginia residents report the first sighting of the Flatwoods Monster - September 12th, 1952

September 12th, 2023

8:04

On this day in 1952, seven people encountered a mysterious creature on a farm in Flatwoods, West Virginia.

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Hurricane Iniki pummels the Hawaiian island of Kauai - September 11th, 1992

September 11th, 2023

8:35

On this day in 1992, a Category 4 hurricane devastated the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

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Delano Grape Strike / Michelangelo's David Unveiled - September 8th Flashback

September 8th, 2023

8:52

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965.

On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public. 

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Death of the Last Thylacine - September 7th Flashback

September 7th, 2023

9:37

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. There's more in the May 9, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Every, …

King Charles II Hides in Oak Tree / Buddy Bolden Born - September 6th Flashback

September 6th, 2023

12:14

On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful King …

'Hippie' Used in Print / "The Muppet Show" Premiere - September 5th Flashback

September 5th, 2023

11:48

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.

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Peekskill Riots / First Roll-Film Camera - September 4th Flashback

September 4th, 2023

13:01

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949.

On this day in 1888, American entrepreneur George Eastman received a patent …

S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan Coup D'état - September 1st Flashback

September 1st, 2023

11:33

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Jack the Ripper's First Murder / Singapore Independence - August 31st Flashback

August 31st, 2023

10:08

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper.

On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore …

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia Brings Cholera to U.S. - August 30th Flashback

August 30th, 2023

11:29

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716.

On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New …

Wendell Scott Born / The Last of the Yahi People - August 29th Flashback

August 29th, 2023

17:32

On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi …

Emmett Till Murdered / Carrington Event - August 28th Flashback

August 28th, 2023

9:50

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley."

On this day in history, one …

The Great Moon Hoax Began / First Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Meeting - August 25th Flashback

August 25th, 2023

11:10

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Microsoft releases the Windows 95 operating system - August 24th, 1995

August 24th, 2023

9:21

On this day in 1995, Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system.

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Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed in London - August 23rd, 1305

August 23rd, 2023

10:54

On this day in 1305, Sir William Wallace was put to death in London for alleged treason against King Edward I of England.

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Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902

August 22nd, 2023

7:00

On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.

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Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory dies - August 21st, 1614

August 21st, 2023

9:28

On this day in 1614, notorious serial killer Elizabeth Báthory was found dead in Čachtice Castle.

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Helium is discovered during a solar eclipse - August 18th, 1868

August 18th, 2023

9:10

On this day in 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered an unknown element while observing a solar eclipse.

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Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653

August 17th, 2023

10:14

On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. 

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President Tyler is burned in effigy outside the White House - August 16th, 1841

August 16th, 2023

8:01

On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.

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Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877

August 15th, 2023

8:01

On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.

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The Wiffle ball is invented - August 14th, 1953

August 14th, 2023

8:38

On this day in 1953, David Nelson Mullany created the first working prototype of the Wiffle Ball.

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The Mall of America opens - August 11th, 1992

August 11th, 2023

8:12

On this day in 1992, the Mall of America had its grand opening in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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A white mob destroys the Noyes Academy - August 10th, 1835

August 10th, 2023

11:04

On this day in 1835, a mob of hundreds of white men used a team of oxen to pull an integrated schoolhouse off its foundation.

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Betty Boop makes her cartoon debut in "Dizzy Dishes" - August 9th, 1930

August 9th, 2023

12:19

On this day in 1930, beloved cartoon character Betty Boop made her big-screen debut in the animated short “Dizzy Dishes.” 

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The term “global warming” appears in print for the first time - August 8th, 1975

August 8th, 2023

6:43

On this day in 1975, American geochemist Wallace Broecker coined the term “global warming.”

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Theophilus Van Kannel patents the revolving door - August 7th, 1888

August 7th, 2023

9:10

On this day in 1888, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted a patent for the revolving door.

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Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield is arrested for killing a seagull - August 4th, 1983

August 4th, 2023

8:15

On this day in 1983, New York Yankees’ right fielder Dave Winfield was arrested for accidentally killing a seagull.

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Mail service resumes at a nudist colony in Florida - August 3rd, 1985

August 3rd, 2023

9:56

On this day in 1985, after more than a year without service, residents of the Paradise Lakes nudist resort started receiving mail again. 

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American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876

August 2nd, 2023

9:41

On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.

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The first Six Flags opens in Arlington, Texas - August 1st, 1961

August 1st, 2023

8:09

On this day in 1961, the original Six Flags theme park had its soft opening in Arlington, Texas.

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Apollo 15 astronauts take the first car ride on the Moon - July 31st, 1971

July 31st, 2023

6:51

On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts drove a Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon for the first time.

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"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932

July 28th, 2023

9:57

On this day in 1932, the pre-Code horror film “White Zombie” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.

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The first commercial jetliner takes to the skies - July 27th, 1949

July 27th, 2023

11:04

On this day in 1949, the world’s first jet-powered airliner made its inaugural test flight.

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The U.S. postal system is established - July 26th, 1775

July 26th, 2023

6:55

On this day in 1775, the U.S. postal system was established by the Second Continental Congress.

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Two ocean liners collide off the island of Nantucket - July 25th, 1956

July 25th, 2023

11:11

On this day in 1956, the Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ocean liner Stockholm collided off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. 

The Window Tax is abolished in the United Kingdom - July 24th, 1851

July 24th, 2023

9:45

On this day in 1851, Great Britain’s wildly unpopular window tax was finally repealed after 156 years on the books.

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Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis - July 21st, 356 BC

July 21st, 2023

9:51

On this day in 356 BC, a mysterious anarchist named Herostratus set fire to the world-renowned Temple of Artemis.

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The Guinea Pig Club forms - July 20th, 1941

July 20th, 2023

15:13

On this day in 1941, a group of badly burned airmen in the Royal Air Force established "The Guinea Pig Club."

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French cyclist Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France - July 19th, 1903

July 19th, 2023

10:18

On this day in 1903, French bicycler Maurice Garin took first place at the inaugural Tour de France.

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Atomic-generated electricity is sold for the first time - July 18th, 1955

July 18th, 2023

9:12

On this day in 1955, a ceremony commemorating the first sale of atomic electricity was held at a power plant in West Milton, New York. 

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Willis Carrier designs the first modern air conditioner - July 17th, 1902

July 17th, 2023

10:11

On this day in 1902, mechanical engineer Willis Carrier completed his design for what would become the first modern air conditioner.

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Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865

July 14th, 2023

12:42

On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

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A major blackout strikes New York City - July 13th, 1977

July 13th, 2023

7:40

On this day in 1977, a citywide power outage created total chaos in New York City.

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The Etch A Sketch is introduced - July 12th, 1960

July 12th, 2023

10:31

On this day in 1960, the Ohio Art Company released a new mechanical drawing toy called the Etch A Sketch.

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Earth welcomes its five billionth human - July 11th, 1987

July 11th, 2023

9:39

On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.

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Death Valley experiences the world's highest recorded temperature - July 10th, 1913

July 10th, 2023

8:22

On this day in 1913, a weather observer in Death Valley measured a record high temperature of 134°F.

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The Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States - July 7th, 1898

July 7th, 2023

10:36

On this day in 1898, President William McKinley signed a joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands to the United States.

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Flashback episode - July 6th

July 6th, 2023

10:37

Please enjoy these July 6th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!

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Flashback episode - July 5th

July 5th, 2023

10:56

Please enjoy these July 5th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you Friday for a brand new episode!

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Flashback episode - July 4th

July 4th, 2023

11:02

Please enjoy these July 4th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!


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President Reagan relights the newly restored Statue of Liberty - July 3rd, 1986

July 3rd, 2023

9:13

On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.

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Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is published - June 30th, 1936

June 30th, 2023

10:51

On this day in 1936, the novel “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was first published by the Macmillan Company.

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The San Diego Chicken is re-hatched at Jack Murphy Stadium - June 29th, 1979

June 29th, 2023

17:05

On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.

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The Freedmen’s Bank fails - June 28th, 1874

June 28th, 2023

12:05

On this day in 1874, all branches of the Freedmen’s Bank closed their doors for good. 

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The yen is adopted as the official currency of Japan - June 27th, 1871

June 27th, 2023

6:44

On this day in 1871, the yen became the national currency of Japan.

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The first barcode is scanned at an Ohio supermarket - June 26th, 1974

June 26th, 2023

10:45

On this day in 1974, products marked with barcodes were sold for the first time at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. 

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Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters - June 23rd, 1989

June 23rd, 2023

11:14

On this day in 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman made its theatrical debut.

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Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847

June 22nd, 2023

9:01

On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut. 

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Tiny Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane - June 21st, 1913

June 21st, 2023

12:22

On this day in 1913, Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick became the first woman to skydive from an airplane.


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Flashback episode - June 20th

June 20th, 2023

10:20

Please enjoy these June 20th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!



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The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington - June 19th, 1910

June 20th, 2023

9:47

On this day in 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Spokane, Washington.

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Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union - June 16th, 1961

June 16th, 2023

10:30

On this day in 1961, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union at an airport in Paris. 

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U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle misspells "potato" - June 15th, 1992

June 15th, 2023

9:17

On this day in 1992, during a campaign stop at a New Jersey elementary school, Vice President Dan Quayle misspelled the word “potato.”

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Americans take part in the first nationwide civil defense drill - June 14th, 1954

June 14th, 2023

9:19

On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.

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King Ludwig II of Bavaria dies under mysterious circumstances - June 13th, 1886

June 13th, 2023

11:09

On this day in 1886, the body of Bavarian king Ludwig II was found floating in Lake Starnberg, just south of Munich. 

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Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979

June 12th, 2023

9:16

On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel. 

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The first Automat restaurant opens in Philadelphia - June 9th, 1902

June 9th, 2023

16:08

On this day in 1902, America's first coin-operated cafeteria opened in Philadelphia.

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Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516

June 8th, 2023

10:56

On this day in 1516, Pope Leo X’s favorite pet, a rare white elephant named Hanno, passed away at the age of seven. 

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Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982

June 7th, 2023

9:35

On this day in 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis home was opened to the public for tours. 

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The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813

June 6th, 2023

8:53

On this day in 1813, British forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops encamped at Stoney Creek, Ontario. 

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The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977

June 5th, 2023

11:38

On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924

June 2nd, 2023

8:04

On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born in the …

Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813

June 1st, 2023

9:17

On this day in 1813, after being mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Harbor, Captain James Lawrence issued his final command: “Don’t give up the ship.” 

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The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790

May 31st, 2023

8:53

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. federal copyright law was signed into effect by President George Washington. 

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Flashback episode - May 30th

May 30th, 2023

11:22

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The U.S. government snubs Black Gold Star mothers and widows - May 29th, 1930

May 29th, 2023

11:30

On this day in 1930, the U.S. War Department insisted that Black mothers and widows must travel on segregated boats in order to visit their loved ones’ graves in Europe.

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John Lennon and Yoko One begin their second "bed-in" for peace - May 26th, 1969

May 26th, 2023

9:41

On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a week-long bed-in for peace at a hotel in Montreal, Canada. 

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A Pennsylvania man is buried in his prized Corvette - May 25th, 1994

May 25th, 2023

8:43

On this day in 1994, the ashes of Pennsylvania native George Swanson were buried in the driver’s seat of his beloved sports car. 

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Russian engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole - May 24th, 1970

May 24th, 2023

8:52

On this day in 1970, Soviet engineers began drilling the deepest man-made hole ever dug.

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President George Washington offers a reward for the capture of Ona Judge - May 23rd, 1796

May 23rd, 2023

10:12

On this day in 1796, George and Martha Washington offered a $10 reward for the capture of an escaped enslaved woman named Ona Judge. 

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A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856

May 22nd, 2023

10:18

On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.

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The first Jumping Frog Jubilee is held in Calaveras County - May 19th, 1928

May 19th, 2023

10:47

On this day in 1928, more than 15,000 people attended a now-annual frog jumping contest in Calaveras County, California. 

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre opens in Hollywood - May 18th, 1927

May 18th, 2023

10:40

On this day in 1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened on Hollywood Boulevard, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic cinemas.

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Peter Mundy records the first description of a merry-go-round - May 17th, 1620

May 17th, 2023

9:37

On this day in 1620, English traveler Peter Mundy wrote the earliest known description of a carousel ride. 

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The discovery of the Ozone Hole is announced - May 16th, 1985

May 16th, 2023

10:09

On this day in 1985, the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole was first reported in the scientific journal Nature. 

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Abe Fortas resigns from the U.S. Supreme Court - May 15th, 1969

May 15th, 2023

9:21

On this day in 1969, Justice Abe Fortas stepped down from the Supreme Court due to his involvement in a financial scandal.

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The NOAA announces that hurricanes will no longer be named solely after women - May 12th, 1978

May 12th, 2023

10:25

On this day in 1978, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it would no longer name hurricanes exclusively after women.

The B.F. Goodrich Company introduces the tubeless tire - May 11th, 1947

May 11th, 2023

9:25

On this day in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company announced its development of a tubeless car tire. 

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American children's author Shel Silverstein dies - May 10th, 1999

May 10th, 2023

18:39

On this day in 1999, beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack at his home in Key West, Florida. 

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The FDA approves the world's first birth control pill - May 9th, 1960

May 9th, 2023

8:39

On this day in 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first commercially produced birth control pill. 

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The first glass of Coca-Cola is served - May 8th, 1886

May 8th, 2023

11:15

On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was sold for the first time at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809

May 5th, 2023

9:21

On this day in 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman in the United States to receive a patent in her own name. 

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The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873

May 4th, 2023

11:27

On this day in 1873, a toll bridge in Dixon, Illinois, collapsed into the Rock River and took a crowd of more than 200 people with it. 

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Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966

May 3rd, 2023

12:05

On this day in 1966, late-night talk show host Johnny Carson and actress Eva Gabor demonstrated how to play a new party game called Twister.

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The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935

May 2nd, 2023

10:14

On this day in 1935, thousands of Filipino peasants staged a rebellion in the agricultural region of Central Luzon. 

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Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924

May 1st, 2023

9:13

On this day in 1924, the first iodized salt in the U.S. went on sale at Michigan grocery stores. 

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The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937

April 28th, 2023

8:59

On this day in 1937, the first animated electric sign was installed on Broadway in New York City. 

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President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953

April 27th, 2023

11:32

On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gay people from working for the federal government. 

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American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886

April 26th, 2023

9:45

On this day in 1886, legendary blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Georgia. 

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The first guillotine is used to execute a French highwayman - April 25th, 1792

April 25th, 2023

9:53

On this day in 1792, a French bandit became the first person to be killed by guillotine. 

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Black demonstrators are attacked at a segregated beach in Mississippi - April 24th, 1960

April 24th, 2023

10:57

On this day in 1960, during a peaceful demonstration at Biloxi Beach, a group of Black activists were attacked by white segregationists. 

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The Nintendo Game Boy is released in Japan - April 21st, 1989

April 21st, 2023

13:15

On this day in 1989, Nintendo released the original Game Boy in Japan.

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Flashback episode - April 20th

April 20th, 2023

11:20

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The creator of LSD goes for a harrowing bike ride - April 19th, 1943

April 19th, 2023

14:39

On this day in 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann discovered the psychic effects of LSD while bike riding home from his lab. 

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BBC reports "There is no news today" and plays piano music instead - April 18th, 1930

April 18th, 2023

8:34

On this day in 1930, BBC Radio announced there was no news to report and played 15 minutes of piano music instead.

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Daffy Duck makes his first appearance in the animated short film "Porky's Duck Hunt" - April 17th, 1937

April 17th, 2023

10:00

On this day in 1937, cartoon icon Daffy Duck appeared for the first time in the Warner Bros. animated short “Porky’s Duck Hunt.”

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A bathroom mishap sinks a German U-boat- April 14, 1945

April 14th, 2023

7:45

On this day in 1945, the crew of a Nazi submarine had to abandon ship after a plumbing issue forced them to surface in the line of enemy fire.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve issues a two-dollar bill - April 13th, 1976

April 13th, 2023

10:53

On this day in 1976, to mark the bicentennial of American independence, a new $2 bill was released to the public.

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A catcher's mask is used in a baseball game for the first time - April 12th, 1877

April 12th, 2023

8:08

On this day in 1877, Harvard student James Tyng became the first-known baseball player to wear a catcher’s mask.

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The Barbershop Harmony Society is founded - April 11th, 1938

April 11th, 2023

13:02

On this day in 1938, the first meeting of the Barbershop Harmony Society was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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The RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, England - April 10th, 1912

April 10th, 2023

9:22

On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton on its doomed maiden voyage to New York. 

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President Carter halts production of neutron bombs - April 7th, 1978

April 7th, 2023

9:42

On this day in 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to delay production of the neutron bomb. 

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The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens - April 6th, 1896

April 6th, 2023

10:47

On this day in 1896, the opening ceremony of the first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece.

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Radio stations across the globe play "We Are the World" in unison - April 5th, 1985

April 5th, 2023

12:17

On this day in 1985, more than 8,000 radio stations played the charity single “We Are the World” simultaneously.

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The peace symbol makes its first public appearance - April 4th, 1958

April 4th, 2023

7:58

On this day in 1958, the world famous peace symbol was displayed for the first time at an anti-nuclear war rally in London. 

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CBS censors the Smothers Brothers - April 3rd, 1969

April 3rd, 2023

15:07

On this day in 1969, CBS Television canceled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a popular yet controversial variety show. 

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Abigail Adams urges her husband to “remember the ladies” - March 31st, 1776

March 31st, 2023

8:08

On this day in 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband, John Adams, imploring him and his political colleagues to keep the interests of …

Hymen Lipman patents the first pencil with a built-in eraser - March 30th, 1858

March 30th, 2023

9:42

On this day in 1858, Jamaican-born inventor Hymen Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with a built-in eraser.

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The first Oval Office telephone is installed - March 29th, 1929

March 29th, 2023

6:11

On this day in 1929, President Herbert Hoover had the first telephone installed in the Oval Office. 

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The Cheapside Street Whisky Fire - March 28th, 1960

March 28th, 2023

7:57

On this day in 1960, an explosive fire at a whisky warehouse claimed the lives of fourteen firefighters and five members of the Glasgow Salvage Corps.

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The first cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. are planted - March 27th, 1912

March 27th, 2023

9:22

On this day in 1912, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Iwa Chinda planted two Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

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Flashback episode: Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989

March 24th, 2023

14:57

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Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857

March 23rd, 2023

12:54

On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.

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Hugo Grotius escapes prison by hiding in a book chest - March 22nd, 1621

March 22nd, 2023

11:09

On this day in 1621, Dutch legal scholar Hugo Grotius escaped his imprisonment by hiding inside a book chest.

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The U.S. Air Force ejects a black bear from a bomber plane - March 21st, 1962

March 21st, 2023

9:37

On this day in 1962, a black bear named Yogi was ejected from a supersonic bomber during a test of the plane’s escape capsule. 

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A planetary alignment allegedly creates the Black Death - March 20th, 1345

March 20th, 2023

9:55

On this day in 1345, the alignment of three planets supposedly caused the Black Death pandemic.

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Production begins on Walt Disney's Darby O'Gill and the Little People - March 17th, 1958

March 17th, 2023

14:45

On this day in 1958, production began on the live-action Disney film Darby O'Gill and the Little People.

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Mississippi ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment - March 16th, 1995

March 16th, 2023

7:20

On this day in 1995, Mississippi finally voted to ratify the 13th Amendment–130 years after its passage.

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The first internet domain name is registered - March 15th, 1985

March 15th, 2023

8:10

On this day in 1985, the first dot-com domain name was registered by Symbolics Inc., a Massachusetts computer company. 

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Lucy Hobbs Taylor is born - March 14th, 1833

March 14th, 2023

10:15

On this day in 1833, American dentist and women’s rights activist Lucy Hobbs Taylor was born.

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Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781

March 13th, 2023

9:50

On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. 

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The first Book of the Month Club selection is published - March 10th, 1926

March 10th, 2023

11:28

On this day in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s debut novel, Lolly Willowes, was published by Viking Press.

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The Parthenon is consecrated in Athens - March 9th, 432 BC

March 9th, 2023

12:32

On this day in 432 BC, the newly-completed Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.

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The Lonely Hearts Killers are executed - March 8th, 1951

March 8th, 2023

11:18

On this day in 1951, a serial killer couple known as the Lonely Hearts Killers were put to death at Sing Sing Prison.

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The Writers Guild of America goes on strike - March 7th, 1988

March 7th, 2023

10:25

On this day in 1988, the Writers Guild of America began one of the longest union strikes in Hollywood history.

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The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster - March 6th, 1987

March 6th, 2023

10:16

On this day in 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized shortly after leaving the Zeebrugge harbor in Belgium.

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Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller - March 3rd, 1887

March 3rd, 2023

13:13

On this day in 1887, American teacher Anne Sullivan was introduced to her star pupil, Helen Keller. 

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Pennsylvania ends its ban on theatrical performances - March 2nd, 1789

March 2nd, 2023

7:36

On this day in 1789, the Pennsylvania legislature lifted a decade-long ban on live theater.

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John Winthrop records the earliest known UFO sighting in America - March 1st, 1639

March 1st, 2023

7:43

On this day in 1639, Governor John Winthrop documented a report of unidentified flying objects in the sky above Boston.

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An experimental cannon explodes on board the USS Princeton - February 28th, 1844

February 28th, 2023

13:29

On this day in 1844, an American naval cannon exploded during a peacetime demonstration, killing six spectators and wounding many others. 

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A Massachusetts pastor is dismissed from his church for baptizing a dog - February 27th, 1922

February 27th, 2023

12:27

On this day in 1922, the Boston Presbytery voted to remove Reverend Edwin Curtis from his church after learning he had baptized a dog. 

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The first issue of the Shawnee Sun is published - February 24th, 1835

February 24th, 2023

7:21

On this day in 1835, Jotham Meeker published the first newspaper printed entirely in a Native American language. 

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W.E.B. Du Bois is born - February 23rd, 1868

February 23rd, 2023

12:06

On this day in 1868, author and civil rights advocate W.E.B. Du Bois was born.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince win the first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance - February 22nd, 1989

February 22nd, 2023

7:52

On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's “Parents Just Don't Understand” became the first hip-hop song to win a Grammy.

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NASCAR is founded - February 21st, 1948

February 21st, 2023

8:53

On this day in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was officially incorporated. 

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Flashback episode for President's Day

February 20th, 2023

23:24

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Virginia legislators vote to retire the controversial state song - February 17th, 1997

February 17th, 2023

10:22

On this day in 1997, the Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to retire the state song.

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British broadcasters put an end to the "Toddlers' Truce" - February 16th, 1957

February 16th, 2023

8:15

On this day in 1957, British TV broadcasters broke the “toddler’s truce” by adding an extra hour of evening programming.

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Teddy bears are sold for the first time - February 15th, 1903

February 15th, 2023

9:09

On this day in 1903, a Brooklyn candy store advertised the world’s first teddy bear. 

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Introducing: The Last Soviet

February 15th, 2023

3:46

Hey, This Day in History Class listeners! The newest hit docuseries of another star-studded podcast, The Last Soviet is live. Go check out the beginning of this thrilling journey with Lance Bass, NSync Superstar, and …

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre erupts in Chicago - February 14th, 1929

February 14th, 2023

8:22

On this day in 1929, seven members of “Bugs” Moran’s gang were shot dead at a garage in Chicago.

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The League of Nations recognizes the permanent neutrality of Switzerland - February 13th, 1920

February 13th, 2023

5:58

On this day in 1920, the newly formed League of Nations formally recognized Swiss neutrality.

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Major League Baseball bans the spitball - February 10th, 1920

February 10th, 2023

7:58

On this day in 1920, the Major League Baseball rules committee officially banned the spitball pitch.

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The Qianlong Emperor abdicates the Chinese throne - February 9th, 1796

February 9th, 2023

7:36

On this day in 1796, the emperor of China renounced his throne in deference to his grandfather. 

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Mysterious cloven hoof-marks appear in Devon, England - February 8th, 1855

February 8th, 2023

7:41

On this day in 1855, a trail of unusual footprints caused a religious panic in South West England.

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Two astronauts complete the first untethered spacewalks - February 7th, 1984

February 7th, 2023

8:46

On this day in 1984, astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert Lee Stewart became the first humans to walk untethered in space.

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The Sámi people hold their first national congress - February 6th, 1917

February 6th, 2023

7:32

On this day in 1917, the first national meeting of the Sámi people was held in Trondheim, Norway.

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Jacques Cousteau’s The Silent World is published - February 3rd, 1953

February 3rd, 2023

16:50

On this day in 1953, French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau published his bestselling memoir The Silent World.

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Sears opens its first retail store - February 2nd, 1925

February 2nd, 2023

12:22

On this day in 1925, American retailer Sears opened its first department store in Chicago.

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An atomic bomb blast is shown for the first time on television - February 1st, 1951

February 1st, 2023

7:25

On this day in 1951, the KTLA TV station in Los Angeles made the first live broadcast of an atomic explosion. 

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McDonald's opens its first restaurant in the Soviet Union - January 31st, 1990

January 31st, 2023

9:11

On this day in 1990, the first McDonald’s in Russia opened for business in Moscow’s Pushkin Square.

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The U.S. Congress buys Thomas Jefferson’s book collection - January 30th, 1815

January 30th, 2023

10:06

On this day in 1815, President James Madison authorized Congress to purchase Thomas Jefferson’s personal library.

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Germany observes its first Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27th, 1996

January 27th, 2023

6:56

On this day in 1996, German president Roman Herzog declared a national day of remembrance for the victims of Nazism.

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Benjamin Franklin laments the choice of the bald eagle as a national symbol - January 26th, 1784

January 26th, 2023

9:46

On this day in 1784, in a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his disapproval of the eagle as America’s symbol.

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Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858

January 25th, 2023

6:55

On this day in 1858, the “Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride” were performed together for the first time at a royal wedding in London. 

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Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922

January 24th, 2023

9:14

On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie.

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A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897

January 23rd, 2023

13:43

On this day in 1897, the lifeless body of Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found inside her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

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King Charles I is brought to trial in Westminster Hall - January 20th, 1649

January 20th, 2023

9:34

On this day in 1649, following his defeat by Parliament in the English Civil Wars, King Charles I was put on trial for tyranny and treason.

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American country music singer Dolly Parton is born - January 19th, 1946

January 19th, 2023

16:14

On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee.

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British lexicographer Peter Mark Roget is born - January 18th, 1779

January 18th, 2023

9:59

On this day in 1779, English thesaurus author Peter Mark Roget was born in Soho, London.

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Ireland grants the first divorce in the nation's history - January 17th, 1997

January 17th, 2023

6:53

On this day in 1997, the High Court of Ireland granted the country’s first divorce.

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The Bottle Conjuror causes a riot at London’s Haymarket Theatre - January 16th, 1749

January 16th, 2023

10:06

On this day in 1749, an angry crowd destroyed a London theater after a performer known as the Bottle Conjuror failed to make his scheduled appearance.

Henry Ford patents a soybean car - January 13th, 1942

January 13th, 2023

9:27

On this day in 1942, American industrialist Henry Ford received a patent for a plastic-bodied car made from soybeans. 

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Human cloning is banned in 19 European countries - January 12th, 1998

January 12th, 2023

8:28

On this day in 1998, nineteen European nations signed a pact prohibiting the cloning of human beings. 

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Milk is delivered in glass bottles for the first time - January 11th, 1878

January 11th, 2023

8:42

On this day in 1878, the New York Dairy Company delivered milk in glass bottles for what’s believed to be the first time.

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Bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine tests a bubonic plague vaccine on himself - January 10th, 1897

January 10th, 2023

11:36

On this day in 1897, Ukrainian scientist Waldemar Haffkine injected himself with a vaccine he created to combat bubonic plague.

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Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger imposes the first income tax on British citizens - January 9th, 1799

January 9th, 2023

6:19

On this day in 1799, British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced the nation’s first income tax.

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Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974

January 6th, 2023

9:20

On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States. 

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French poet François Villon is banished from Paris - January 5th, 1463

January 5th, 2023

9:24

On this day in 1463, the Parlement of Paris sentenced medieval poet François Villon to 10 years of banishment from the city.

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Frankenstein opens and closes on Broadway - January 4th, 1981

January 4th, 2023

9:48

On this day in 1981, a lavish Broadway adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was shuttered after a single performance. 

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The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957

January 3rd, 2023

8:13

On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery. 

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Cigarette ads are banned from TV and radio in the United States - January 2nd, 1971

January 2nd, 2023

11:54

On this day in 1971, beginning at midnight, cigarette companies could no longer advertise their products on American television or radio.

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This Day In History Class - January 1st

January 1st, 2023

18:29

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This Day In History Class - December 31st

December 31st, 2022

19:52

We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and …

This Day In History Class - December 30th

December 30th, 2022

18:45

We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and …

This Day In History Class - December 29th

December 29th, 2022

20:44

We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and …

This Day In History Class - December 28th

December 28th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 27th

December 27th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 26th

December 26th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 25th

December 25th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 24th

December 24th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 23rd

December 23rd, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 22nd

December 22nd, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 21st

December 21st, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 20th

December 20th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 19th

December 19th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 18th

December 18th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 17th

December 17th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 16th

December 16th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 15th

December 15th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 14th

December 14th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 13th

December 13th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 12th

December 12th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 11th

December 11th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 10th

December 10th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 9th

December 9th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 8th

December 8th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 7th

December 7th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 6th

December 6th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 5th

December 5th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 4th

December 4th, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 3rd

December 3rd, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 2nd

December 2nd, 2022

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This Day In History Class - December 1st

December 1st, 2022

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The Stone of Destiny is formally returned to Scotland - November 30th, 1996

November 30th, 2022

10:47

On this day in 1996, the centuries-old Stone of Destiny was officially returned to Scotland and put on display in Edinburgh Castle.

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British author and theologian C.S. Lewis is born - November 29th, 1898

November 29th, 2022

15:45

On this day in 1898, British literary scholar and children’s book author C.S. Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland.

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Commercial skywriting appears in American skies for the first time - November 28th, 1922

November 28th, 2022

13:26

On this day in 1922, Royal Air Force Captain Cyril Turner became the first pilot in the U.S. to use skywriting as a form of advertising.

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Band Aid records the controversial charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - November 25th, 1984

November 25th, 2022

13:21

On this day in 1984, a group of celebrity musicians recorded the benefit song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

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Joseph Glidden receives a patent for the first commercially successful barbed wire - November 24th, 1874

November 24th, 2022

9:31

On this day in 1874, farmer and rancher Joseph Glidden was granted a patent for double-stranded barbed wire.

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Thespis of Icaria becomes the world's first actor - November 23rd, 534 BC

November 23rd, 2022

8:23

On this day in 534 BC, an ancient Greek performer named Thespis became the first known actor to portray a character on stage.

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Carl Eliason patents the "motor toboggan," the precursor to the snowmobile - November 22nd, 1927

November 22nd, 2022

6:52

On this day in 1927, American inventor Carl Eliason received a patent for an early version of the snowmobile.

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The first manned flight in a hot air balloon takes place over Paris - November 21st, 1783

November 21st, 2022

9:48

On this day in 1783, at a public demonstration in Paris, two volunteers embarked on the first free ascent in a hot air balloon.

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U.S. Catholic bishops relax the rule against eating meat on Fridays - November 18th, 1966

November 18th, 2022

9:48

On this day in 1966, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops loosened the rule requiring Catholics to abstain from meat on Fridays. 

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Kaiser Wilhelm II bans German soldiers from dancing the tango - November 17th, 1913

November 17th, 2022

9:19

On this day in 1913, German monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II forbade his officers from dancing the tango while in uniform.

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Earth's first message for extraterrestrials is sent into space - November 16th, 1974

November 16th, 2022

8:47

On this day in 1974, scientists at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico sent the first message intended for alien lifeforms. 

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Cartoonist Al Capp creates Sadie Hawkins Day - November 15th, 1937

November 15th, 2022

9:53

On this day in 1937, cartoonist Al Capp introduced the pseudo-holiday known as Sadie Hawkins Day in his Li’l Abner comic strip.

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is first published as a book - November 14th, 1883

November 14th, 2022

11:09

On this day in 1883, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island was published as a single-volume book.

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An adulterous couple is paraded through a Dutch village in a dung cart - November 11th, 1961

November 11th, 2022

9:46

On this day in 1961, in the rural Dutch village of Staphorst, residents publicly shamed a cheating couple by driving them through the streets in the back of a dung wagon.

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Sesame Street makes its broadcast debut - November 10th, 1969

November 10th, 2022

16:22

On this day in 1969, the pioneering children’s education series, Sesame Street, aired its first episode.

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The Professional Golfers' Association of America repeals its "caucasians only" rule - November 9th, 1961

November 9th, 2022

8:51

On this day in 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America ended its longstanding ban on non-white members.

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Venetian glassmakers are forced to move to the island of Murano - November 8th, 1291

November 8th, 2022

10:23

On this day in 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered all local glassmakers to relocate to the nearby island of Murano.

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Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916

November 7th, 2022

11:54

On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress. 

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James and John Ritty patent the first cash register - November 4th, 1879

November 4th, 2022

8:07

On this day in 1879, the Ritty brothers of Dayton, Ohio, received the patent for the first mechanical cash register.

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Black Bart robs his last stagecoach - November 3rd, 1883

November 3rd, 2022

11:51

On this day in 1883, Charles "Black Bart" Bowles robbed his 28th Wells Fargo wagon, the last before his capture.

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Game show contestant Charles Van Doren admits to cheating - November 2nd, 1959

November 2nd, 2022

13:22

On this day in 1959, Charles Van Doren admitted that his winning streak on a popular TV quiz show had been rigged by the show's producers.

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The Motion Picture Association of America introduces the film-rating system - November 1st, 1968

November 1st, 2022

11:08

On this day in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America announced its first ratings system for films.

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The "Candyman" killer hands out poisoned treats on Halloween - October 31st, 1974

October 31st, 2022

10:59

On this day in 1974, Ronald Clark O'Bryan gave cyanide disguised as candy to five trick-or-treaters, including his own children. 

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Halloween Is Grinch Night premieres on ABC - October 28th, 1977

October 28th, 2022

12:39

On this day in 1977, the animated special Halloween Is Grinch Night aired for the first time on ABC.

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"Monster Mash" begins its second week as the No. 1 song in America - October 27th, 1962

October 27th, 2022

10:34

On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week in a row. 

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The Royal Charter Storm sinks 133 ships in the Irish Sea - October 26th, 1859

October 26th, 2022

11:25

On this day in 1859, one of the worst storms in history struck the British Isles, sinking 133 ships and badly damaging 90 others. 

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Horror movie icon Vincent Price passes away from lung cancer - October 25th, 1993

October 25th, 2022

16:29

On this day in 1993, prolific actor Vincent Price died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.

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Heavy fog causes a series of deadly crashes on the New Jersey Turnpike - October 24th, 1973

October 24th, 2022

7:00

On this day in 1973, a mix of fog and smoke blanketed the New Jersey Turnpike, setting off a chain of deadly collisions.

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Apple unveils the PowerBook laptop - October 21st, 1991

October 21st, 2022

9:29

On this day in 1991, Apple launched its PowerBook 100 series of laptop computers.

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Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House - October 20th, 1973

October 20th, 2022

9:43

On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. 

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An Oregon county pays its share of a Boston Tea Party debt - October 19th, 1961

October 19th, 2022

7:45

On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.

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The British Privy Council rules that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law - October 18th, 1929

October 18th, 2022

7:39

On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”

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U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus to combat the Ku Klux Klan - October 17th, 1871

October 17th, 2022

10:02

On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity …

Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - October 14th, 1892

October 14th, 2022

11:03

On this day in 1892, British author Arthur Conan Doyle published The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of the first 12 stories to feature …

The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983

October 13th, 2022

9:26

On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.

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Actor Jon-Erik Hexum accidentally shoots himself with a prop gun - October 12th, 1984

October 12th, 2022

9:02

On this day in 1984, TV star Jon-Erik Hexum mistakenly shot and killed himself after misfiring a prop gun on the set of his show.

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Hundreds of thousands march on the U.S. capital in support of gay rights - October 11th, 1987

October 11th, 2022

7:46

On this day in 1987, more than 300,000 people took part in the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

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The historic London Bridge is reopened in Arizona - October 10th, 1971

October 10th, 2022

10:29

On this day in 1971, after three years of painstaking reconstruction, the London Bridge was reopened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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Russian despot Vladimir Putin is born - October 7th, 1952

October 7th, 2022

14:24

On this day in 1952, Vladimir Putin was born in the Soviet city of Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg, Russia. 

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The Moulin Rouge cabaret opens in Paris - October 6th, 1889

October 6th, 2022

9:00

On this day in 1889, the world famous Moulin Rouge cabaret held its first performance in Paris. 

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Narcotics Anonymous holds its first recovery meeting - October 5th, 1953

October 5th, 2022

9:23

On this day in 1953, the modern incarnation of Narcotics Anonymous held its first recovery meeting in Los Angeles, California.

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Televangelist Jim Bakker is indicted on federal charges - October 4th, 1988

October 4th, 2022

8:40

On this day in 1988, televangelist Jim Bakker was indicted on 24 federal charges of fraud and conspiracy. 

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America’s first Black-owned radio station goes on the air - October 3rd, 1949

October 3rd, 2022

9:07

On this day in 1949, WERD Radio became the first station owned and operated by Black Americans.

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The U.S. Navy commissions the world's first nuclear-powered submarine - September 30th, 1954

September 30th, 2022

8:20

On this day in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was accepted into active service by the U.S. Navy.

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Jackie Wilson slips into an irreversible coma - September 29th, 1975

September 29th, 2022

11:56

On this day in 1975, American R&B singer Jackie Wilson collapsed on stage during a performance and went into a coma.

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Dr. Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin - September 28th, 1928

September 28th, 2022

11:05

On this day in 1928, Scottish microbiologist Alexander Fleming discovered a life-saving antibiotic agent, which he called penicillin.

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Balloonfest '86 wreaks havoc in Cleveland, Ohio - September 27th, 1986

September 27th, 2022

9:32

On this day in 1986, a fundraising stunt created chaos and confusion by flooding Cleveland, Ohio, with 1.5 million balloons.

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Nixon and Kennedy take part in the first televised presidential debate - September 26th, 1960

September 26th, 2022

11:50

On this day in 1960, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy squared off in the first televised presidential debate in American history. 

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Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is published - September 23rd, 1923

September 23rd, 2022

11:10

On this day in 1923, Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet hit bookstore shelves for the first time. 

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American spy Nathan Hale is executed by British troops - September 22nd, 1776

September 22nd, 2022

8:57

On this day in 1776, Captain Nathan Hale of the Continental Army was hanged by the British for spying.

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A British barrister buys Stonehenge as a gift for his wife - September 21st, 1915

September 21st, 2022

11:11

On this day in 1915, at an auction in Salisbury, England, Cecil Chubb placed the winning bid for the Stonehenge monument. 

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The first wave of Southeast Asian "boat people" arrives in San Francisco - September 20th, 1977

September 20th, 2022

9:47

On this day in 1977, the first group of the so-called “boat people” were admitted to the United States as refugees from Communist Vietnam.

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Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - September 19th, 1960

September 19th, 2022

13:35

On this day in 1960, Chubby Checker’s rendition of “The Twist” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. 

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An explosion on Wall Street kills 38 people - September 16th, 1920

September 16th, 2022

9:01

On this day in 1920, a horse-drawn carriage rigged with a makeshift bomb exploded on the busiest corner of Wall Street.

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Tanks are used in combat for the first time during the Battle of the Somme - September 15th, 1916

September 15th, 2022

10:00

On this day in 1916, the first tanks were deployed at Flers-Courcelette during the Battle of the Somme in France. 

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A Dutch schoolmaster slashes a famous Rembrandt painting with a butter knife - September 14th, 1975

September 14th, 2022

9:50

On this day in 1975, Rembrandt van Rijn's “The Night Watch” was vandalized while on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. 

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"Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" premieres on CBS - September 13th, 1969

September 13th, 2022

13:03

On this day in 1969, the cartoon series “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” aired for the first time on CBS.

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South African activist Steve Biko dies in police custody - September 12th, 1977

September 12th, 2022

12:33

On this day in 1977, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died on the floor of a prison hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.

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The world's first computer bug is recorded - September 9th, 1947

September 9th, 2022

8:31

On this day in 1947, a team of engineers at Harvard University reported the earliest known computer bug.

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Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is released in theaters - September 8th, 1960

September 8th, 2022

13:18

On this day in 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic suspense thriller Psycho opened in theaters across the United States.

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The U.S. nickname "Uncle Sam" is introduced - September 7th, 1813

September 7th, 2022

8:35

On this day in 1813, the Troy Post newspaper in New York made the first published reference to the nickname Uncle Sam. 

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The first self-service grocery store opens in Memphis, Tennessee - September 6th, 1916

September 6th, 2022

8:04

On this day in 1916, entrepreneur Clarence Saunders opened the Piggly Wiggly, the first self-service grocery store in the United States.

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Russian monarch Peter the Great imposes a tax on beards - September 5th, 1698

September 5th, 2022

9:57

On this day in 1698, Tsar Peter I imposed an annual tax on Russians who wished to keep their facial hair.

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The first American bank heist takes place at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia - September 2nd, 1798

September 2nd, 2022

11:01

On this day in 1798, over $160,000 was stolen from the Bank of Pennsylvania at Carpenters’ Hall, marking the first recorded bank heist in American …

Nazi Germany decrees that all Jews over the age of six must wear a yellow star - September 1st, 1941

September 1st, 2022

7:28

On this day in 1941, the Nazi regime ordered all Jews in Germany over the age of six to publicly identify themselves by wearing a yellow star. 

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John Lloyd Wright is granted the patent for Lincoln Logs - August 31st, 1920

August 31st, 2022

11:05

On this day in 1920, John Lloyd Wright received the patent for his “Cabin Construction'' toy, otherwise known as Lincoln Logs.

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Guion "Guy" Bluford becomes the first African American to travel into space - August 30th, 1983

August 30th, 2022

9:49

On this day in 1983, U.S. astronaut Guion Bluford became the first African American in space.

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The last known member of the Yahi people emerges from the California wilderness - August 29th, 1911

August 29th, 2022

11:37

On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi people was found, on the brink of starvation, near a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California.

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The French government denies responsibility for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior - August 26th, 1985

August 26th, 2022

9:32

On this day in 1985, French officials denied any involvement in the recent bombing of the anti-nuclear protest vessel, Rainbow Warrior. 

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The U.S. National Park Service is established - August 25th, 1916

August 25th, 2022

10:11

On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which established the National Park Service and placed all existing parks under its protection.

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Chef George Crum allegedly invents the potato chip - August 24th, 1853

August 24th, 2022

10:11

On this day in 1853, according to culinary legend, acclaimed chef George "Crum" Speck invented the potato chip.

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First Lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from British looters - August 23rd, 1814

August 23rd, 2022

10:51

On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison helped save a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed by British troops during the War of …

Ann Smith Franklin becomes the first female newspaper editor in the United States - August 22nd, 1762

August 22nd, 2022

10:03

On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper. 

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds its first automobile race - August 19th, 1909

August 19th, 2022

10:33

On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its inaugural auto race. 

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Mongol leader Genghis Khan dies - August 18th, 1227

August 18th, 2022

14:07

On this day in 1227, notorious warlord Genghis Khan died from unknown causes during the conquest of the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia.

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East German border guards shoot a man trying to cross the Berlin Wall - August 17th, 1962

August 17th, 2022

8:42

On this day in 1962, eighteen-year-old Peter Fechter was gunned down by East German border guards while attempting to climb over the Berlin Wall.

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Edwin Prescott receives the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster - August 16th, 1898

August 16th, 2022

8:27

On this day in 1898, inventor and mechanic Edwin Prescott was granted the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster.

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King Macbeth of Scotland is defeated at the Battle of Lumphanan - August 15th, 1057

August 15th, 2022

7:39

On this day in 1057, Malcolm Canmore avenged his father’s death by slaying King Macbeth of Scotland at the Battle of Lumphanan.

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The nearly complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is unearthed in South Dakota - August 12th, 1990

August 12th, 2022

9:58

On this day in 1990, fossil hunters in South Dakota uncovered the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found.

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America's first roller skating rink opens in Newport, Rhode Island - August 11th, 1866

August 11th, 2022

9:55

On this day in 1866, James Plimpton opened the first public roller skating rink in the United States.

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The Smithsonian Institution is established - August 10th, 1846

August 10th, 2022

10:34

On this day in 1846, thanks to an unusual bequest from British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution was established in the United States.

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The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944

August 9th, 2022

12:34

On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.

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Masked bandits rob a Royal Mail train in England - August 8th, 1963

August 8th, 2022

10:02

On this day in 1963, a masked gang committed the most notorious train robbery in British history, when they stole £2.6 million from a Traveling Post …

Operation Big Switch begins at Panmunjom, Korea - August 5th, 1953

August 5th, 2022

8:06

On this day in 1953, with the Korean War winding down, both sides of the conflict began to exchange their remaining prisoners.

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The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first issue - August 4th, 1821

August 4th, 2022

10:25

On this day in 1821, The Saturday Evening Post published its inaugural issue.

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RadioShack introduces the TRS-80 personal computer - August 3rd, 1977

August 3rd, 2022

9:04

On this day in 1977, electronics retailer RadioShack unveiled the TRS-80, one of the first personal computers marketed to the average consumer.

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The first U.S. census is conducted - August 2nd, 1790

August 2nd, 2022

8:52

On this day in 1790, federal marshals set out on horseback to begin the first official count of the American people.

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The cable television network MTV is launched - August 1st, 1981

August 1st, 2022

10:40

On this day in 1981, MTV went on the air for the first time at 12:01 AM. 

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English naval forces defeat the Spanish Armada - July 29th, 1588

July 29th, 2022

8:46

On this day in 1588, the Spanish Armada was defeated by an English naval force off the coast of Gravelines, France.

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Western Union delivers its first singing telegram - July 28th, 1933

July 28th, 2022

9:27

On this day in 1933, a Western Union operator named Lucille Lipps delivered the company’s first singing telegram.

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Bugs Bunny makes his official debut in the animated short film "A Wild Hare" - July 27th, 1940

July 27th, 2022

10:57

On this day in 1940, cartoon icon Bugs Bunny appeared for the first time in the Warner Bros. animated short “A Wild Hare.”

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The Erfurt Latrine Disaster - July 26th, 1184

July 26th, 2022

7:08

On this day in 1184, dozens of noblemen plunged to their deaths after a floor collapsed above a monastery cesspit in modern-day Germany.

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Roseanne Barr sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Major League Baseball game - July 25th, 1990

July 25th, 2022

9:53

On this day in 1990, actress and comedian Roseanne Barr sang an ear-splitting rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the start of a Major League Baseball game. 

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Plan 9 from Outer Space is released in theaters - July 22nd, 1959

July 22nd, 2022

10:14

On this day in 1959, Ed Wood’s campy cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space premiered in theaters.

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Vostok Research Station measures the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth - July 21st, 1983

July 21st, 2022

6:52

On this day in 1983, at Russia’s Vostok research station in Antarctica, scientists reported the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth. 

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A town in Massachusetts makes a giant cheese ball for Thomas Jefferson - July 20th, 1801

July 20th, 2022

8:28

On this day in 1801, the town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, made a 1,235-pound cheese wheel as a gift for President Thomas Jefferson.

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Two supertankers collide in the Caribbean Sea - July 19th, 1979

July 19th, 2022

7:30

On this day in 1979, during a tropical storm, two enormous supertankers collided off the coast of Tobago.

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The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile hits the streets of Chicago - July 18th, 1936

July 18th, 2022

10:00

On this day in 1936, Oscar Mayer’s original Wienermobile made its debut in the company’s hometown of Chicago. 

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A school bus is hijacked in Chowchilla, California - July 15th, 1976

July 15th, 2022

14:09

On this day in 1976, three men kidnapped a school bus driver and 26 children in Chowchilla, California.

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Dr. Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care is published - July 14th, 1946

July 14th, 2022

8:33

On this day in 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock’s seminal book about child care was published for the first time.

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P. T. Barnum’s museum mysteriously burns to the ground - July 13th, 1865

July 13th, 2022

10:21

On this day in 1865, P. T. Barnum’s American Museum in New York City was destroyed in a mysterious fire.

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“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979

July 12th, 2022

12:12

On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.

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An American surgeon creates controversy after using zippers in place of stitches - July 11th, 1985

July 11th, 2022

9:38

On this day in 1985, Dr. Harry Harlan Stone announced the successful use of zippers to open and close surgical incisions.

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North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung dies - July 8th, 1994

July 8th, 2022

8:17

On this day in 1994, Communist dictator and founder of North Korea Kim Il-Sung died of a heart attack. 

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Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court - July 7th, 1981

July 7th, 2022

13:58

On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated court of appeals judge Sandra Day O’Connor to be the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

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Notorious pirate Captain William Kidd is captured in Boston - July 6th, 1699

July 6th, 2022

11:27

On this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested and jailed in Boston on charges of piracy. 

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The first bikini swimsuit makes its debut in Paris - July 5th, 1946

July 5th, 2022

9:04

On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced the world to the bikini.

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Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - July 4th, 1881

July 4th, 2022

8:47

On this day in 1881, the Tuskegee State Normal School, now Tuskegee University, opened its doors to students for the first time.

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The U.S. Postal Service introduces the ZIP Code - July 1st, 1963

July 1st, 2022

9:14

On this day in 1963, the ZIP Code was introduced as part of a nationwide effort to improve the speed of mail delivery in the United States.

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French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope - June 30th, 1859

June 30th, 2022

11:55

On this day in 1859, French daredevil Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

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The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir - June 29th, 1995

June 29th, 2022

6:52

On this day in 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docked in orbit with the Russian space station Mir.

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Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone - June 28th, 1846

June 28th, 2022

7:19

On this day in 1846, Belgian musician and inventor Adolphe Sax secured the patent for a brand new instrument: the saxophone.

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The first Newbery Medal for children’s literature is awarded - June 27th, 1922

June 27th, 2022

9:24

On this day in 1922, the Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time as a way to recognize excellence in children’s literature.

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Pablo Picasso's first major exhibition opens in Paris - June 24th, 1901

June 24th, 2022

7:24

On this day in 1901, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso held the first major exhibition of his artwork at a gallery in Paris.

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The Charlie Daniels Band releases its hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - June 23rd, 1979

June 23rd, 2022

8:11

On this day in 1979, The Charlie Daniels Band released a hit single called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

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English explorer Henry Hudson is set adrift by mutineers - June 22nd, 1611

June 22nd, 2022

7:52

On this day in 1611, English navigator Henry Hudson was cast adrift with eight others after his mutinuous crew seized control of his ship.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment - June 21st, 1989

June 21st, 2022

8:56

On this day in 1989, in a narrow decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag. 

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British captives are imprisoned overnight in the "Black Hole of Calcutta" - June 20th, 1756

June 20th, 2022

8:43

On this day in 1756, dozens of British prisoners were forced to spend the night in an airless cell known colloquially as the Black Hole of Calcutta.

The College Board introduces its first standardized test - June 17th, 1901

June 17th, 2022

7:22

On this day in 1901, the newly-formed College Board administered its first standardized admissions exams, the precursor to the SAT.

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The Victoria Hall Disaster - June 16th, 1883

June 16th, 2022

10:00

On this day in 1883, at Victoria Hall in Sunderland, the rush to receive free toys left 183 children dead.

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The Danish flag allegedly falls from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse - June 15th, 1219

June 15th, 2022

7:08

On this day in 1219, according to Danish legend, the country’s familiar red and white flag fell from the sky as a sign of God’s favor.

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The words "under God" are added to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance - June 14th, 1954

June 14th, 2022

9:49

On this day in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to add the words “under God” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. 

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Thurgood Marshall is nominated as justice to the U.S. Supreme Court - June 13th, 1967

June 13th, 2022

11:33

On this day in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Judge Thurgood Marshall to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Andrew Jackson's pet parrot is removed from his funeral for excessive swearing - June 10th, 1845

June 10th, 2022

6:54

On this day in 1845, President Andrew Jackson’s funeral was rudely interrupted when his pet parrot began squawking profanities during the service.

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Mormon handcart pioneers set out for Salt Lake City - June 9th, 1856

June 9th, 2022

7:50

On this day in 1856, nearly 500 members of the Latter-Day Saints set out for Salt Lake City, carrying everything they owned in two-wheeled handcarts.

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A corpse flower blooms in the United States for the first time - June 8th, 1937

June 8th, 2022

8:29

On this day in 1937, North America’s first recorded corpse flower bloom took place at the New York Botanical Garden. 

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The original Legoland theme park opens in Billund, Denmark - June 7th, 1968

June 7th, 2022

10:26

On this day in 1968, the first theme park dedicated to LEGO bricks opened in the company’s hometown of Billund, Denmark.

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The first drive-in movie theater opens - June 6th, 1933

June 6th, 2022

9:35

On this day in 1933, Richard Hollingshead opened the world's first drive-in theater in Camden, New Jersey.

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Rock music is banned in Santa Cruz, California - June 3rd, 1956

June 3rd, 2022

8:43

On this day in 1956, the town of Santa Cruz, California, issued a blanket ban on rock and roll at public gatherings.

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The Rum Riot wreaks havoc in Portland, Maine - June 2nd, 1855

June 2nd, 2022

10:04

On this day in 1855, roughly 3,000 people stormed city hall in Portland, Maine, looking for a secret stash of alcohol that had been illegally …

The 'Battle of the Beanfield' breaks out at Stonehenge - June 1st, 1985

June 1st, 2022

10:38

On this day in 1985, a convoy of nearly 600 New Age travelers was assaulted by British police on its way to an annual event at Stonehenge.

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The League of American Wheelmen forms in Newport, Rhode Island - May 31st, 1880

May 31st, 2022

8:29

On this day in 1880, cycling fans from across the U.S. gathered to establish the League of American Wheelmen, the first national organization dedicated to the bicycle. 

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Blue Ribbon Sports changes its name to Nike - May 30th, 1971

May 30th, 2022

10:36

On this day in 1971, with its first shipment of shoes set to go out the next day, the Blue Ribbon Sports company changed its name to Nike, Inc. 

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Walt Disney releases the animated short film "Three Little Pigs" - May 27th, 1933

May 27th, 2022

11:13

On this day in 1933, the animated short “Three Little Pigs” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 

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Feral teenager Kaspar Hauser is found wandering the streets of Nuremberg - May 26th, 1828

May 26th, 2022

8:27

On this day in 1828, a teenage boy with a mysterious past appeared alone in the public square of what is now Nuremberg, Germany.

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A stuntman dressed as Spider-Man scales all 110 stories of the Sears Tower - May 25th, 1981

May 25th, 2022

10:14

On this day in 1981, a 25-year-old acrobat named Dan Goodwin completed the first external climb of the Sears Tower, the tallest building in the world …

The nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" is published - May 24th, 1830

May 24th, 2022

11:19

On this day in 1830, “Mary’s Lamb” was released as part of a small book of children’s poems written by Sarah Josepha Hale.

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"Shuffle Along" premieres on Broadway - May 23rd, 1921

May 23rd, 2022

10:25

On this day in 1921, the Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” debuted at the 63rd Street Music Hall. 

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A New York City cab driver becomes the first person to be arrested for speeding - May 20th, 1899

May 20th, 2022

6:05

On this day in 1899, Jacob German spent a night in jail after committing the first speeding infraction in the United States.

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Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy - May 19th, 1962

May 19th, 2022

9:10

On this day in 1962, at a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy. 

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Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state - May 18th, 1980

May 18th, 2022

9:10

On this day in 1980, triggered by a powerful earthquake, Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in Washington state, killing 57 people and forever changing …

The FBI Laboratory concludes its investigation into the lyrics of “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen - May 17th, 1965

May 17th, 2022

11:30

On this day in 1965, after more than a year of investigation, the FBI Laboratory delivered inconclusive results about the lyrics of the popular song …

Congress authorizes the creation of a new American five-cent coin - May 16th, 1866

May 16th, 2022

8:54

On this day in 1866, the U.S. Congress ordered the minting of the first nickel-based five-cent coin. 

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Cardinal Richelieu of France invents the table knife - May 13th, 1637

May 13th, 2022

6:38

On this day in 1637, a French clergyman ordered the blades of his dinnerware to be rounded off at the edges, thus creating the first known version of the butter knife.

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Buster Keaton's Steamboat Bill, Jr. is released to theaters - May 12th, 1928

May 12th, 2022

15:36

On this day in 1928, Buster Keaton’s silent-era masterpiece Steamboat Bill, Jr. premiered at the Rialto Theatre in New York City.

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An exhumed corpse provides new evidence against the "Queen of Poisoners" serial killer - May 11, 1949

May 11th, 2022

9:41

On this day in 1949, French authorities exhumed the body of Léon Besnard and found telling evidence that he may have been murdered by his wife.

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Nazis stage massive public book burnings in Germany - May 10th, 1933

May 10th, 2022

10:22

On this day in 1933, more than 25,000 books were destroyed during a series of book burnings held in college towns throughout Germany. 

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President Woodrow Wilson proclaims the first official Mother’s Day holiday - May 9th, 1914

May 9th, 2022

10:12

On this day in 1914, by order of presidential proclamation, Mother’s Day was officially established as a national holiday in the United States. 

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Yūichirō Miura becomes the first person to ski down Mt. Everest - May 6th, 1970

May 6th, 2022

12:13

On this day in 1970, professional skier Yūichirō Miura became the first person to ski down Mount Everest.

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Chanel No. 5 perfume is introduced in Paris - May 5th, 1921

May 5th, 2022

7:56

On this day in 1921, the iconic perfume Chanel No. 5 was sold for the first time at Coco Chanel’s boutique in Paris. 

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UK politicians coin the phrase "May the fourth be with you" to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's election - May 4th, 1979

May 4th, 2022

7:30

On this day in 1979, in celebration of Margaret Thatcher’s election victory, members of the Conservative Party took out a newspaper ad proclaiming, “May The Fourth Be With You, Maggie."

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Gary Thuerk sends the first "spam" email - May 3rd, 1978

May 3rd, 2022

7:40

On this day in 1978, marketing manager Gary Thuerk sent the first unsolicited mass email, or as it’s better known today, “spam.”

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The first modern sighting of the Loch Ness Monster is reported - May 2nd, 1933

May 2nd, 2022

9:59

On this day in 1933, Scottish newspaper The Inverness Courier published an account of a local couple who claimed to have seen the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

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Aretha Franklin releases her rendition of Otis Redding's "Respect" - April 29th, 1967

April 29th, 2022

9:20

On this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin's hit song "Respect" was released as a single on the Atlantic Records label.

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Firefighters use explosives to put out the Devil's Cigarette Lighter well fire - April 28th, 1962

April 28th, 2022

9:55

On this day in 1962, armed with nearly 800 pounds of explosives, a team of firefighters led by Red Adair extinguished a massive natural gas well fire in the Sahara Desert.

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John Milton sells the copyright to Paradise Lost for £10 - April 27th, 1667

April 27th, 2022

6:55

On this day in 1667, English poet John Milton entered into an agreement to publish his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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Sybil Ludington rides 40 miles to warn of advancing British soldiers - April 26th, 1778

April 26th, 2022

11:03

On this day in 1778, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington rode more than 40 miles overnight to warn American militiamen of an impending British attack.

A Soviet leader invites an American schoolgirl to the Soviet Union to soothe her fears about nuclear war - April 25th, 1983

April 25th, 2022

12:09

On this day in 1983, the Kremlin released a letter from Soviet leader Yuri Andropov to Samantha Smith, an 11-year-old American girl who was anxious …

The New York World's Fair opens - April 22nd, 1964

April 22nd, 2022

12:24

On this day in 1964, the second New York World's Fair opened at Flushing Meadows Park in the Queens borough of New York City. 

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Rosie Ruiz fakes winning the Boston Marathon - April 21st, 1980

April 21st, 2022

10:11

On this day in 1980, a 26-year-old New Yorker named Rosie Ruiz cheated her way to victory at the 84th annual Boston Marathon.

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Edgar Allan Poe's "Murders in Rue Morgue" is published - April 20th, 1841

April 20th, 2022

8:24

On this day in 1841, Edgar Allan Poe published “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” a tale widely considered to be the first modern detective story. 

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Actress Mae West is sentenced to 10 days in prison for “corrupting the morals of youth” - April 19th, 1927

April 19th, 2022

9:46

On this day in 1927, stage actress Mae West was found guilty of crimes of obscenity and sentenced to 10 days in a women’s prison in New York City.

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The world's first fighter pilot is forced to land behind enemy lines - April 18th, 1915

April 18th, 2022

9:51

On this day in 1915, French pilot Lieutenant Roland Garros was captured by German forces during an attack on occupied Belgium.

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Rand McNally publishes its first road atlas - April 15th, 1924

April 15th, 2022

8:33

On this day in 1924, publisher Rand McNally released the first of its famous guide books, the Rand McNally Auto Chum. 

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The El Paso Gunfight leaves four dead in five seconds - April 14th, 1881

April 14th, 2022

9:31

On this day in 1881, a gunfight at a saloon in downtown El Paso, Texas, left four men dead in five seconds. 

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A deadly hailstorm changes the course of the Hundred Years' War - April 13th, 1360

April 13th, 2022

7:26

On this day in 1360, a sudden storm killed a thousand English soldiers while they were camped outside the gates of Chartres, France.

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Federal inspectors reveal that "unicorns" at the Ringling Bros. Circus are actually just goats - April 12th, 1985

April 12th, 2022

10:28

On this day in 1985, the chief veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a famous circus animal alleged to be a unicorn was, …

War nearly breaks out after a British lord is kidnapped while vacationing in Greece - April 11th, 1870

April 11th, 2022

8:35

On this day in 1870, Lord Muncaster of Britain and four other tourists were captured in Marathon, Greece, by a gang of outlaws. 

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Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record - April 8th, 1974

April 8th, 2022

11:24

On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth for the top spot on baseball’s all-time list.

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The metric system is officially adopted by France - April 7th, 1795

April 7th, 2022

9:18

On this day in 1795, the basis for the metric system was officially defined and adopted by the revolutionary government of France.

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Post-it Notes go on sale for the first time - April 6th, 1980

April 6th, 2022

9:08

On this day in 1980, Post-it Notes were sold in U.S. stores for the first time.

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The sole survivor of a German U-boat attack is rescued after 133 days at sea - April 5th, 1943

April 5th, 2022

13:21

On this day in 1943, ten miles off the coast of Brazil, a family of fishermen rescued the sole survivor of a German U-boat attack.

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William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841

April 4th, 2022

11:10

On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office.

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The BBC fools viewers into believing that spaghetti grows on trees - April 1st, 1957

April 1st, 2022

13:41

On this day in 1957, as an April Fools Day prank, the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a made-up report about harvesting spaghetti from trees.

"Oklahoma!" premieres on Broadway - March 31st, 1943

March 31st, 2022

11:46

On this day in 1943, Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway at St. James Theatre.

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The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia - March 30th, 1867

March 30th, 2022

7:59

On this day in 1867, after a long night of negotiations, the United States made a deal to purchase Alaska from Russia.

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Chinese farmers happen upon the Terracotta Army while digging a well - March 29th, 1974

March 29th, 2022

9:15

On this day in 1974, seven local farmers unearthed a host of ancient artifacts while digging a well near Xi'an, China.

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Swedish author Astrid Lindgren sprains her ankle and begins writing Pippi Longstocking - March 28th, 1944

March 28th, 2022

11:57

On this day in 1944, finding herself bedridden after slipping on ice, Astrid Lindgren began writing the beloved children’s classic Pippi Longstocking.

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Billboard magazine introduces the "Hillbilly Hits" music chart - March 25th, 1939

March 25th, 2022

9:56

On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.”

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Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912

March 24th, 2022

10:21

On this day in 1912, civil rights leader Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia.

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John William Draper reveals the first detailed photos of the moon - March 23rd, 1840

March 23rd, 2022

7:04

On this day in 1840, amateur photographer John William Draper reported his success in taking detailed images of the Moon.

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A garbage barge sets sail on a five-month journey in search of a place to unload - March 22nd, 1987

March 22nd, 2022

10:53

On this day in 1987, a barge carrying nearly seven million pounds of trash set sail from Islip, New York, and spent the next five months looking for somewhere to dump it.

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A fire destroys almost the entire city of New Orleans - March 21st, 1788

March 21st, 2022

9:10

On this day in 1788, a fire sparked in the home of a Spanish military treasurer consumed roughly eighty percent of the city of New Orleans.

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The Tri-State tornado outbreak wreaks havoc in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana - March 18th, 1925

March 18th, 2022

9:10

On this day in 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history claimed the lives of 695 people.

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New York City holds its first St. Patrick's Day parade - March 17th, 1762

March 17th, 2022

7:34

On this day in 1762, one of New York City’s oldest traditions began when the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in lower Manhattan.

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The Clifford's Tower Massacre - March 16th, 1190

March 16th, 2022

11:13

On this day in 1190, the entire Jewish community of York was attacked by a mob while taking refuge in the city’s royal castle.

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The escalator is patented by American inventor Jesse Wilford Reno - March 15th, 1892

March 15th, 2022

9:27

On this day in 1892, Jesse Reno received a patent for what would later become the world's first working escalator.

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The FBI releases its first “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list - March 14th, 1950

March 14th, 2022

9:50

On this day in 1950, the Federal Bureau of Investigation debuted the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list.

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The U.S. Air Force accidentally drops a nuclear bomb on a family home in South Carolina - March 11th, 1958

March 11th, 2022

10:40

On this day in 1958, an Air Force B-47 bomber mistakenly dropped a nuclear weapon on a rural family farm in Mars Bluff, South Carolina.

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A New Mexico college cancels its first graduation ceremony after its only graduate is killed - March 10th, 1893

March 10th, 2022

8:11

On this day in 1893, the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts had to cancel its upcoming first graduation when the only member of the …

The first Adopt-A-Highway sign is installed - March 9th, 1985

March 9th, 2022

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On this day in 1985, a civic group in Tyler, Texas, put up the first Adopt-A-Highway sign.

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Baroness Raymonde de Laroche becomes the world's first licensed female pilot - March 8th, 1910

March 8th, 2022

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On this day in 1910, French aviator Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman in the world to earn an official pilot’s license.

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Robert Frost's “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is published - March 7th, 1923

March 7th, 2022

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On this day in 1923, Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” was published in New Republic magazine.

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Aspirin is patented in Germany - March 6th, 1899

March 6th, 2022

10:35

On this day in 1899, the German pharmaceutical company Bayer was granted a patent for its Aspirin pain reliever.

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Sharpshooter Annie Oakley breaks all existing records for women’s trap shooting - March 5th, 1922

March 5th, 2022

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On this day in 1922, at age 62, famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley set a new record for women’s trap shooting.

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John Lennon remarks that The Beatles are "more popular than Jesus" - March 4th, 1966

March 4th, 2022

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On this day in 1966, in a personality profile about John Lennon, the musician was quoted as saying The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.”

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U.S. Congress approves $30,000 to test camels for military use - March 3rd, 1855

March 3rd, 2022

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On this day in 1855, the U.S. Army received funding for what later became known as the Camel Corps, a program that tested the utility of camels in the country’s southwestern territories.

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The Women's Hotel opens in New York City - March 2nd, 1903

March 2nd, 2022

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On this day in 1903, The Women’s Hotel opened its doors as the only hotel in New York City to provide lodging exclusively for professional women.

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Charlie Chaplin's corpse is stolen from a cemetery in Switzerland - March 1st, 1978

March 1st, 2022

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On this day in 1978, shortly before midnight, two men dug up the grave of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin and stole his body.

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Vaudeville showman B.F. Keith opens his first theater - February 28th, 1883

February 28th, 2022

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On this day in 1883, one of the earliest vaudeville theaters in the United States opened on the second floor of the Gaiety Museum in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Charlotte E. Ray becomes the first African American woman lawyer - February 27th, 1872

February 27th, 2022

9:07

On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman in the United States to receive a law degree.

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A nationwide midnight curfew goes into effect in the United States - February 26th, 1945

February 26th, 2022

9:03

On this day in 1945, at the stroke of midnight, the U.S. federal government instituted a nationwide curfew on nightlife.

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Australia introduces the nation's first currency, the holey dollar - February 25th, 1814

February 25th, 2022

10:34

On this day in 1814, the first batch of coins to be minted in Australia was distributed for use in the penal colony of New South Wales.

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A United Airlines 747 jet rips open in mid-flight - February 24th, 1989

February 24th, 2022

10:24

On this day in 1989, nine passengers were killed on a flight from Hawaii to Auckland when the plane’s cargo door swung open in mid-flight.

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A convicted murderer is spared from execution due to a gallows malfunction - February 23rd, 1885

February 23rd, 2022

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On this day in 1885, prison authorities in Exeter, England, tried and failed to hang a prisoner.

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Edward Payson Weston sets off to walk from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd, 1861

February 22nd, 2022

12:01

On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C.

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The first International Pancake Race is held - February 21st, 1950

February 21st, 2022

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On this day in 1950, an international competition was held between an American town and an English town to see who could run a race the fastest while …

Sidney Poitier is born - February 20th, 1927

February 20th, 2022

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On this day in 1927, legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, Florida.

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An anti-smoking ad featuring the late Yul Brynner airs on ABC - February 19th, 1986

February 19th, 2022

9:35

On this day in 1986, actor Yul Brynner appeared in an anti-smoking public service announcement, four months after passing away from lung cancer.

Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in an airplane - February 18th, 1930

February 18th, 2022

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On this day in 1930, a dairy cow named Elm Farm Ollie became the first of her species to travel by airplane.

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The Volkswagen Beetle overtakes the Ford Model T to become the best-selling car in the world - February 17th, 1972

February 17th, 2022

11:00

On this day in 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Germany, making it the most highly produced car in the world.

The first emergency call is placed in the United States - February 16th, 1968

February 16th, 2022

10:05

On this day in 1968, the first official 911 call was made in Haleyville, Alabama.

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Canada adopts the maple leaf flag - February 15th, 1965

February 15th, 2022

10:49

On this day in 1965, the red maple leaf flag was raised for the first time as the national flag of Canada.

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The Silence of the Lambs is released in theaters - February 14th, 1991

February 14th, 2022

13:34

On this day in 1991, psychological horror classic The Silence of the Lambs made its theatrical debut.

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France conducts its first nuclear test in the Sahara Desert of Algeria - February 13th, 1960

February 13th, 2022

9:59

On this day in 1960, France detonated its first atomic bomb to become the world’s fourth nuclear power.

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Argentine revolutionary José de San Martín triumphs at the Battle of Chacabuco in Chile - February 12th, 1817

February 12th, 2022

8:20

On this day in 1817, Argentine general José Francisco de San Martín led his troops to victory at the Battle of Chacabuco, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for Chilean independence.

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Ruth Carol Taylor becomes the first African American flight attendant in the United States - February 11th, 1958

February 11th, 2022

8:18

On this day in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor became the first ever African American flight attendant when she operated a flight from Ithaca to New York …

The New York Times starts using the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" - February 10th, 1897

February 10th, 2022

9:55

On this day in 1897, The New York Times’ slogan, “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” appeared on the paper’s front page for the first time.

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Martial law is declared in Seattle due to anti-Chinese violence - February 9th, 1886

February 9th, 2022

14:02

On this day in 1886, President Grover Cleveland sent 300 U.S. troops to Seattle, Washington, in an effort to put down an anti-Chinese riot that had erupted two days earlier.

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Atlanta Hawks point guard Anthony "Spud" Webb wins the NBA Dunk Contest - February 8th, 1986

February 8th, 2022

10:40

On this day in 1986, Anthony “Spud” Webb, the shortest player in the NBA at the time, won first place at a slam dunk contest in Dallas, Texas.

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A 2,000-year-old vase is shattered by a drunken visitor to the British Museum - February 7th, 1845

February 7th, 2022

10:07

On this day in 1845, an Irish visitor to the British Museum in London purposely destroyed a 2,000-year-old Roman vase.

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The first Olympic dog sled race is held at Lake Placid, New York - February 6th, 1932

February 6th, 2022

8:47

On this day in 1932, a dogsled racing event was featured at the Winter Olympic Games for the first time.

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Wartime sweet rationing finally ends in the United Kingdom - February 5th, 1953

February 5th, 2022

10:43

On this day in 1953, to the delight of millions in the United Kingdom, the wartime rationing of candy and chocolate was lifted after nearly eleven …

Patty Hearst is kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army - February 4th, 1974

February 4th, 2022

11:05

On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old college student named Patty Hearst was abducted at gunpoint from her apartment in Berkeley, California.

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A Marine jet slices a ski lift cable in Italy - February 3rd, 1998

February 3rd, 2022

10:07

On this day in 1998, twenty civilians were killed when a US military jet severed the cable of a ski lift while flying recklessly low in the Italian Alps.

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The first Groundhog Day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania - February 2nd, 1887

February 2nd, 2022

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On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day was celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

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Texas delegates vote to secede from the Union - February 1st, 1861

February 1st, 2022

8:25

On this day in 1861, delegates of the people of Texas voted to adopt an ordinance of secession, making Texas the seventh state to secede from the Union.

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A chimpanzee named Ham returns safely from space - January 31st, 1961

January 31st, 2022

10:59

On this day in 1961, a specially trained chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space.

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"The Lone Ranger" radio show premieres - January 30th, 1933

January 30th, 2022

10:33

On this day in 1933, radio western “The Lone Ranger” was broadcast for the first time from the WXYZ radio station in Detroit, Michigan.

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Britain's King George III dies at Windsor Castle - January 29th, 1820

January 29th, 2022

7:57

On this day in 1820, following a decades-long struggle with mental illness, King George III died at Windsor Castle after a reign of almost 60 years.

The LEGO company patents the design of its signature bricks - January 28th, 1958

January 28th, 2022

11:13

On this day in 1958, at precisely 1:58 pm, the LEGO Group filed the patent application for a new kind of building system that would forever change …

The corpse of Vladimir Lenin is put on display in Moscow's Red Square - January 27th, 1924

January 27th, 2022

8:09

On this day in 1924, the embalmed body of Vladimir Ilych Lenin, communist revolutionary and founder of the Soviet Union, was put on public display in …

The world's largest diamond is discovered in Pretoria, South Africa - January 26th, 1905

January 26th, 2022

9:42

On this day in 1905, a 3,106-carat diamond was discovered at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Robert Williams becomes the first human to be killed by a robot - January 25th, 1979

January 25th, 2022

6:06

On this day in 1979, Robert Williams, an assembly line worker at a Ford casting plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, was killed on the job by a robotic arm.

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A Japanese soldier is found hiding in a jungle cave on the island of Guam - January 24th, 1972

January 24th, 2022

8:07

On this day in 1972, a former soldier in the Japanese Imperial Army was discovered hiding in the jungles of Guam, unaware that World War II had ended …

Toy company Wham-O produces the first Frisbees - January 23rd, 1957

January 23rd, 2022

6:10

On this day in 1957, the Wham-O toy company produced its first batch of plastic, flying discs — now known to fans of all ages as Frisbees.

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A 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York - January 22nd, 1881

January 22nd, 2022

8:39

On this day in 1881, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, also known as Cleopatra’s Needle, was installed in Central Park, just behind the Metropolitan …

An oil well is drilled by torpedoes for the first time - January 21st, 1865

January 21st, 2022

7:32

On this day in 1865, a Union Army Colonel turned oil tycoon used a makeshift torpedo to increase the flow of fossil fuels from a well.

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Marvin Gaye's hit song "What's Going On" is released - January 20th, 1971

January 20th, 2022

7:44

On this day in 1971, Motown legend Marvin Gaye released the powerful hit single “What’s Going On.”

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A famous horned lizard dies after living 31 years entombed in the cornerstone of a Texas courthouse - January 19th, 1929

January 19th, 2022

9:03

On this day in 1929, a horned lizard named Old Rip died of pneumonia after allegedly surviving 31 years sealed in the cornerstone of the Eastland, Texas courthouse.

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The U.S. government bans the sale of sliced bread - January 18th, 1943

January 18th, 2022

6:46

On this day in 1943, Claude R. Wickard, the Secretary of Agriculture and head of the War Food Administration, banned the sale of pre-sliced bread in …

The Great Brink's Robbery - January 17th, 1950

January 17th, 2022

6:46

On this day in 1950, a group of armed robbers stole more than $2 million from the Brink’s Armored Car depot in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Part One of Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote novel is published in Spain - January 16th, 1605

January 16th, 2022

7:29

On this day in 1605, the first half of Miguel de Cervantes' landmark novel Don Quixote was published in Spain.

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A cartoon in Harper's Weekly uses the donkey to symbolize the Democratic Party for the first time - January 15th, 1870

January 15th, 2022

7:27

On this day in 1870, political cartoonist Thomas Nast first used the donkey as a symbol for the Democratic Party in a cartoon titled “A Live Jackass …

The clarinet is invented in Nuremberg, Germany - January 14th, 1690

January 14th, 2022

7:24

On this day in 1690, German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner created the world’s first clarinet.

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The Black Friday bushfires claim 71 lives in Australia - January 13th, 1939

January 13th, 2022

7:38

On this day in 1939, a series of fires converged and swept rapidly across large areas of Victoria, Australia, leaving a widespread trail of death and destruction.

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A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time - January 12th, 1908

January 12th, 2022

8:40

On this day in 1908, French radio pioneer Gustave Ferrié transmitted the first long-distance message ever sent from the Eiffel Tower.

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England holds its first national lottery - January 11th, 1569

January 11th, 2022

8:46

On this day in 1569, in a public square outside Old St Paul’s Cathedral in London, the drawing began for the first state-run lottery in English …

Clara Peller first asks 'Where's the Beef?' in an ad campaign for Wendy's hamburgers - January 10th, 1984

January 10th, 2022

10:48

On this day in 1984, fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s released its first commercial featuring the famous “Where’s the beef?” catchphrase.

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Columbus mistakes three manatees for mermaids - January 9th, 1493

January 9th, 2022

9:09

On this day in 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus recorded a sighting of three “mermaids” while sailing near what is now the Dominican …

African American men secure the right to vote in Washington, D.C. - January 8th, 1867

January 8th, 2022

8:14

On this day in 1867, the U.S. Congress passed the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, granting African American men the right to vote for the first …

Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter - January 7th, 1610

January 7th, 2022

8:04

On this day in 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei made the first recorded sighting of the planet Jupiter’s moons.

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Maria Montessori opens her first school in Rome - January 6th, 1907

January 6th, 2022

9:40

On this day in 1907, Dr. Maria Montessori opened a new kind of school in an impoverished neighborhood in Rome.

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"Rapper's Delight" becomes the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40 - January 5th, 1980

January 5th, 2022

9:58

On this day in 1980, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became the first hip hop song ever to break into the Billboard Top 40.

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Two trains collide in the worst rail disaster in Pakistan’s history - January 4th, 1990

January 4th, 2022

6:30

On this day in 1990, an overcrowded passenger train slammed into a parked freight train at a railway station in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

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Nazi propagandist “Lord Haw-Haw” is executed for treason - January 3rd, 1946

January 3rd, 2022

10:49

On this day in 1946, William Joyce, better known to the British as Lord Haw-Haw, was put to death for betraying his country on behalf of Nazi Germany.

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President Nixon sets a national speed limit of 55 MPH - January 2nd, 1974

January 2nd, 2022

8:36

On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon established a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour on every highway in the United States.

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Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st, 1959

January 1st, 2022

8:38

On this day in 1959, musician Johnny Cash rang in the new year by performing live at San Quentin State Prison in California.

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A Victorian dinner party is held inside a life-size model of an Iguanodon - December 31st, 1853

December 31st, 2021

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On this day in 1853, natural history artist and sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner party inside a full-scale model …

British miners are ordered to replace canaries with electronic carbon monoxide sensors - December 30th, 1986

December 30th, 2021

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On this day in 1986, a British mining tradition came to an end when legislation officially ordered that all live canaries be released from the nation’s coal mines.

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The first YMCA in the United States opens its doors in Boston - December 29th, 1851

December 29th, 2021

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On this day in 1851, retired sea captain Thomas Sullivan helped establish the first YMCA in the United States in Boston.

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Scottish outlaw Rob Roy dies - December 28th, 1734

December 28th, 2021

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On this day in 1734, Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish bandit turned folk hero, died at his home in the village of Balquidder.

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The first fire department in the Hawaiian Islands is established - December 27th, 1850

December 27th, 2021

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On this day in 1850, King Kamehameha III established and joined the Honolulu Fire Department, the first in the Hawaiian Islands and the only one in …

Mobster Bugsy Siegel opens the Flamingo Hotel - December 26th, 1946

December 26th, 2021

11:24

On this day in 1946, notorious gangster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the glamorous Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Rod Serling is born - December 25th, 1924

December 25th, 2021

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On this day in 1924, screenwriter and television producer Rod Serling was born in Syracuse, New York.

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President Coolidge lights the first national Christmas tree - December 24th, 1923

December 24th, 2021

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On this day in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge pushed a button to light the first National Christmas Tree of the United States.

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Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear - December 23rd, 1888

December 23rd, 2021

10:42

On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh mutilated his own left ear with a razor blade while living in Arles, France.

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Baby Colo becomes the first gorilla born in captivity - December 22nd, 1956

December 22nd, 2021

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On this day in 1956, for the first time ever, a live gorilla was born in captivity.

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Disney's The Three Caballeros premieres in Mexico City - December 21st, 1944

December 21st, 2021

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On this day in 1944, Walt Disney’s seventh animated feature, The Three Caballeros, had its world premiere in Mexico City.

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Queen Elizabeth II urges the Prince and Princess of Wales to seek an early divorce - December 20th, 1995

December 20th, 2021

7:29

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.

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The National Hockey League starts its first season - December 19th, 1917

December 19th, 2021

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On this day in 1917, the first four teams of the newly-formed National Hockey League took to the ice for the first time.

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premieres on CBS - December 18th, 1966

December 18th, 2021

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On this day in 1966, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! aired for the very first time on CBS.

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The first issue of Vogue magazine is published - December 17th, 1892

December 17th, 2021

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On this day in 1892, Vogue magazine, a journal of high society and fashion, released its inaugural issue.

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The Haiyuan earthquake devastates the Gansu province in China - December 16th, 1920

December 16th, 2021

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On this day in 1920, at 7:06pm, a massive earthquake wreaked havoc on the isolated Gansu province in north-central China.

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Bandleader Glenn Miller vanishes over the English Channel - December 15th, 1944

December 15th, 2021

10:09

On this day in 1944, American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing while flying over the English Channel aboard a military aircraft bound for France.

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Wilma Mankiller becomes the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation - December 14th, 1985

December 14th, 2021

10:07

On this day in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

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General Charles Lee is captured at Widow White's Tavern - December 13th, 1776

December 13th, 2021

10:57

On this day in 1776, Continental Army General Charles Lee surrendered to British forces after being caught off guard at a tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

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The Mona Lisa is recovered two years after its theft from the Louvre - December 12th, 1913

December 12th, 2021

10:27

On this day in 1913, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa portrait was recovered from a hotel room in Florence, two years after being stolen from the Louvre …

Nitrous oxide is used in dentistry for the first time - December 11th, 1844

December 11th, 2021

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On this day in 1844, a 29-year-old dentist named Horace Wells pioneered the use of nitrous oxide in dental procedures by testing the gas on himself.

Emily Dickinson is born - December 10th, 1830

December 10th, 2021

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On this day in 1830, American poet Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas airs for the first time - December 9th, 1965

December 9th, 2021

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On this day in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the very first time on CBS.

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The Republic of China moves its capital from Nanjing to Taipei City, Taiwan - December 8th, 1949

December 8th, 2021

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On this day in 1949, the defeated Nationalist forces of the Republic of China established a new capital on the island of present-day Taiwan.

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The Apollo 17 crew takes the famous "Blue Marble" photo of the Earth - December 7th, 1972

December 7th, 2021

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On this day in 1972, five hours after launching from the Kennedy Space Center, the crew aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft captured a rare image of the …

Inventor Thomas Edison makes the first sound recording with his phonograph - December 6th, 1877

December 6th, 2021

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On this day in 1877, at his lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey, inventor Thomas Edison made the first recording on his newly completed phonograph.

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Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in Vienna - December 5th, 1791

December 5th, 2021

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On this day in 1791, Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna at the age of 35.

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The Museum of Modern Art realizes a work by Matisse had been hung upside down - December 4th, 1961

December 4th, 2021

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On this day in 1961, the director of exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art realized that a picture had been hanging upside down for the past 57 days.

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Eleven people are trampled at a concert by The Who - December 3rd, 1979

December 3rd, 2021

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On this day in 1979, at a concert for the British rock band The Who, eleven people were crushed to death by a crowd of overeager fans trying to get …

Charles Dickens gives his first public reading in the U.S. - December 2nd, 1867

December 2nd, 2021

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On this day in 1867, British author Charles Dickens began his first American reading tour at Tremont Temple in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Antarctica is declared a military-free continent - December 1st, 1959

December 1st, 2021

8:04

On this day in 1959, twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibited military activity on the continent and ensured it would be used …

Barbados declares its independence from Great Britain - November 30th, 1966

November 30th, 2021

8:41

On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from the United Kingdom.

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James Jay invents an invisible ink that aids George Washington - November 29th, 1775

November 29th, 2021

8:32

On this day in 1775, physician and amateur chemist James Jay invented a new kind of invisible ink, which was later put to use in the American War of Independence.

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The first American automobile race is held in Chicago - November 28th, 1895

November 28th, 2021

9:38

On this day in 1895, the first American auto race took place in Chicago, Illinois, with six racers competing in custom, handcrafted cars.

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George Custer massacres peaceful Cheyenne near the Washita River - November 27th, 1868

November 27th, 2021

8:19

On this day in 1868, at dawn, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer led a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne village along the Washita River in what …

FDR establishes the modern Thanksgiving holiday - November 26th, 1941

November 26th, 2021

8:44

On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill officially declaring that the Thanksgiving holiday would occur every year on the …

Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London - November 25th, 1952

November 25th, 2021

8:48

On this day in 1952, “The Moustrap,” a murder-mystery play by Agatha Christie, made its London debut at the Ambassadors Theatre.

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Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights modern day Tasmania - November 24th, 1642

November 24th, 2021

7:07

On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.

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The world’s first jukebox is installed at a bar in San Francisco - November 23rd, 1889

November 23rd, 2021

9:17

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.

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Star Trek breaks a cultural barrier by airing an interracial kiss - November 22nd, 1968

November 22nd, 2021

7:01

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 …

Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater - November 21st, 1934

November 21st, 2021

8:51

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.

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Garrett Morgan patents the three-position traffic signal - November 20th, 1923

November 20th, 2021

9:06

On this day in 1923, prolific inventor and entrepreneur Garrett Morgan received the patent for a traffic light signal of his own design.

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Pop duo Milli Vanilli is stripped of their Grammy Award - November 19th, 1990

November 19th, 2021

11:52

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.

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William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son's head - November 18th, 1307

November 18th, 2021

8:46

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.

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TV viewers are outraged when a tense football game is cut off to air Heidi - November 17th, 1968

November 17th, 2021

8:03

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.

Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmastime" - November 16th, 1979

November 16th, 2021

8:21

On this day in 1979, Paul McCartney released his quirky seasonal classic “Wonderful Christmastime.”

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A member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls Robin Hood a communist - November 15th, 1953

November 15th, 2021

10:05

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.

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Samuel Pepys records the first description of a blood transfusion - November 14th, 1666

November 14th, 2021

8:21

On this day in 1666, English diarist and politician Samuel Pepys wrote the first known description of a blood transfusion.

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Chemical technician Karen Silkwood dies in a mysterious car wreck - November 13th, 1974

November 13th, 2021

10:39

On this day in 1974, nuclear whistle-blower Karen Silkwood was killed in a one-car crash under mysterious circumstances.

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"Walt Disney's Song of South premieres in Atlanta, Georgia - November 12th, 1946 "

November 12th, 2021

12:00

On this day in 1946, the controversial Disney movie Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Billie Holiday's first hit song, "Riffin' the Scotch", is released - November 11th, 1933

November 11th, 2021

9:04

On this day in 1933, at age 18, jazz legend Billie Holiday released her first hit song, “Riffin’ the Scotch”.

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Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper - November 10th, 1903

November 10th, 2021

8:31

On this day in 1903, Alabama native Mary Anderson was awarded a patent for her early design of windshield wipers.

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Beer brewer Alfred Heineken is kidnapped and held for ransom - November 9th, 1983

November 9th, 2021

8:13

On this day in 1983, Alfred “Freddy” Heineken, CEO of the Heineken brewery, was abducted at gunpoint outside the company’s headquarters in Amsterdam.

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HBO is launched as the first pay-TV network - November 8th, 1972

November 8th, 2021

7:42

On this day in 1972, Home Box Office, or HBO, began broadcasting for the first time.

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Paris makes it illegal for women to wear trousers - November 7th, 1800

November 7th, 2021

7:48

On this day in 1800, the police chief of Paris issued an order making it illegal for women to wear pants in public.

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Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca washes ashore in Texas - November 6th, 1528

November 6th, 2021

7:52

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 …

Parker Brothers launches the Monopoly board game - November 5th, 1935

November 5th, 2021

11:23

On this day in 1935, Parker Brothers begins selling Monopoly, a board game based on the real estate of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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British poet Wilfred Owen is killed in action - November 4th, 1918

November 4th, 2021

12:36

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 …

"SOS is approved as the worldwide distress signal - November 3rd, 1906 "

November 3rd, 2021

7:32

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.

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Howard Hughes’s “Spruce Goose” takes its maiden flight - November 2nd, 1947

November 2nd, 2021

9:23

On this day in 1947, Howard Hughes pilots the H-4 Hercules, also known as the “Spruce Goose”, on its first and only flight.

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The first issue of Ebony magazine is published - November 1st, 1945

November 1st, 2021

8:01

On this day in 1945, Ebony magazine, a journal chronicling the lives of African Americans, released its inaugural issue.

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Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini dies - October 31st, 1926

October 31st, 2021

11:32

On this day in 1926, in Room 401 of Grace Hospital in Detroit, Harry Houdini dies of complications from a ruptured appendix.

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The "Halloween Storm" racks the Atlantic seaboard - October 30th, 1991

October 30th, 2021

6:39

On this day in 1991, after days of build-up, a devastating storm reached peak intensity as it battered the North Atlantic.

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The stock market crashes on “Black Tuesday” - October 29th, 1929

October 29th, 2021

7:51

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.

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Heavy snowfall traps the Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada Mountains - October 28th, 1846

October 28th, 2021

9:47

On this day in 1846, a blizzard traps the ill-fated Donner Party in a high mountain pass in California.

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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown airs for the first time - October 27th, 1966

October 27th, 2021

7:38

On this day in 1966, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, aired for the very first time on CBS.

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Deadly Smog appears in Donora, Pennsylvania - October 26th, 1948

October 26th, 2021

8:20

On this day in 1948, an ominous, yellow fog descends on the town of Donora, Pennsylvania.

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John Carpenter's Halloween premieres in Kansas City, Missouri - October 25th, 1978

October 25th, 2021

9:25

John Carpenter’s seminal slasher film Halloween premieres at the AMC Empire theater in Kansas City, Missouri.

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An elderly teacher takes the first barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901

October 24th, 2021

8:33

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.

Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic is born - October 23rd, 1959

October 23rd, 2021

9:25

On this day in 1959, the parody-singing, polka-playing musician known as “Weird Al” was born.

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The first modern parachute jump is made above Paris - October 22nd, 1797

October 22nd, 2021

7:26

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.

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The Tragedy of Aberfan - October 21st, 1966

October 21st, 2021

9:33

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.

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The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960

October 20th, 2021

6:36

On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island.

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"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901

October 19th, 2021

7:58

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.

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African American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery - October 18th, 1773

October 18th, 2021

8:28

On this day in 1773, the renowned poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery.

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A shoemaker tricks German soldiers into helping him rob a mayor - October 17th, 1906

October 17th, 2021

7:00

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 …

The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded - October 16th, 1923

October 16th, 2021

10:38

On this day in 1923, young cartoonist Walt Disney and his big brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California.

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An 11-year-old girl implores Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard - October 15th, 1860

October 15th, 2021

8:11

On this day in 1860, a young girl named Grace Bedell wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln, urging him to grow a beard before the upcoming election.

The Amityville murders trial begins - October 14th, 1975

October 14th, 2021

7:15

On this day in 1975, Ronald DeFeo Jr. stood trial for the brutal killing of his six family members — a crime known today as the Amityville murders.

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Paddington Bear arrives in London - October 13th, 1958

October 13th, 2021

8:48

On this day in 1958, a marmalade-loving bear cub appeared for the first time when A Bear Called Paddington was published.

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The nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published - October 12th, 1609

October 12th, 2021

6:23

On this day in 1609, the original version of the popular children’s nursery rhyme “Three Blind Mice” was published for the first time in London.

Saturday Night Live premieres - October 11th, 1975

October 11th, 2021

7:19

On this day in 1975, sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live broadcast its first episode live from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center.

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The U.S. Naval Academy admits its first students - October 10th, 1845

October 10th, 2021

8:50

On this day in 1845, the United States Naval Academy opened its doors in Annapolis, Maryland, with a class of 50 midshipmen and seven professors.

A meteorite crashes into a parked car in Peekskill, New York - October 9th, 1992

October 9th, 2021

6:49

On this day in 1992, a meteorite the size of a bowling ball crashed into a parked Chevy Malibu in a suburb of Peekskill, New York.

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The first women's prison run by women opens in Indiana - October 8th, 1873

October 8th, 2021

8:10

On this day in 1873, in response to the horrific treatment of female inmates at unisex prisons, the state of Indiana established the country’s first prison exclusively for women.

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The musical Cats debuts on Broadway - October 7th, 1982

October 7th, 2021

8:00

On this day in 1982, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats opened at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City.

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President Kennedy advises Americans to build fallout shelters - October 6th, 1961

October 6th, 2021

8:26

On this day in 1961, in a letter to the Committee on Civil Defense, President John F. Kennedy advised American families to build fallout shelters as protection against a possible nuclear exchange with the Soviet Union.

Monty Python's Flying Circus begins airing on BBC TV - October 5th, 1969

October 5th, 2021

7:44

On this day in 1969, just before 11pm, the first episode of the groundbreaking comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus premiered in the United Kingdom.

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The Brooklyn Dodgers win their first (and only) World Series - October 4th, 1955

October 4th, 2021

5:58

On this day in 1955, in a surprising upset, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the World Series, beating the New York Yankees 2-0.

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Sinéad O’Connor rips up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live - October 3rd, 1992

October 3rd, 2021

7:18

On this day in 1992, at the end of her performance on Saturday Night Live, Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor shocked the audience and viewers …

A snail-powered telegraph is demonstrated in France - October 2nd, 1851

October 2nd, 2021

9:55

On this day in 1851, a French occultist named Jacques Benoît gave the first -- and last -- demonstration of his new invention: a snail-powered …

Little Golden Books begins publishing - October 1st, 1942

October 1st, 2021

8:53

On this day in 1942, Simon & Schuster published the first dozen titles in the long-running Little Golden Books series.

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Joseph Marion Hernández becomes the first Hispanic person elected to Congress - September 30th, 1822

September 30th, 2021

7:39

On this day in 1822, Joseph Marion Hernández became the first Hispanic member of the United States Congress.

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Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills multiple people - September 29th, 1982

September 29th, 2021

6:09

On this day in 1982, four people in the greater Chicago area died after unknowingly ingesting Tylenol that had been laced with cyanide.

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Riots break out in Montreal to protest against compulsory smallpox vaccination - September 28th, 1885

September 28th, 2021

8:35

On this day in 1885, an angry crowd of more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of Montreal after the city announced a mandatory vaccination program to fight the smallpox epidemic.

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Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is published - September 27th, 1962

September 27th, 2021

8:53

On this day, Rachel Carson in 1962, a science writer and former marine biologist, published her landmark book, Silent Spring.

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A beloved dolphin becomes the first individual sea creature protected by law - September 26th, 1904

September 26th, 2021

8:52

On this day in 1904, New Zealand issued a government proclamation making it illegal to harm a beloved, wild dolphin named Pelorus Jack or any member …

The first museum survey of American pop art debuts - September 25th, 1962

September 25th, 2021

6:30

On this day in 1962, a new exhibit opened at the Pasadena Art Museum in southern California, marking what’s believed to be the very first museum showing of Pop art.

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The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira - September 24th, 622

September 24th, 2021

7:21

On this day in 622, the prophet Muhammad completed his Hegira, or “flight,” from the city of Mecca to what is now known as Medina.

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FDR defends his dog in a speech- September 23rd, 1944

September 23rd, 2021

7:36

On this day in 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt defended the reputation of his dog, who had recently been the subject of a political attack.

The first Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois - September 22nd, 1985

September 22nd, 2021

6:27

On this day in 1985, nearly 80,000 people gathered in the rain to watch the first-ever Farm Aid concert at a university stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

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J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published in London - September 21st, 1937

September 21st, 2021

7:00

On this day in 1937, the first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, went on sale in British bookstores.

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Ferdinand Magellan sets sail on the first successful journey to circumnavigate the globe - September 20th, 1519

September 20th, 2021

9:02

On this day in 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan set sail with a crew of 270 sailors.on what would ultimately become the first successful …

New Zealand becomes the first country to grant all women the right to vote - September 19th, 1893

September 19th, 2021

6:21

On this day in 1893, the Governor of New Zealand signed a landmark piece of legislation that gave women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

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Scott Joplin granted copyright for his "Maple Leaf Rag" - September 18th, 1899

September 18th, 2021

7:17

On this day in 1899, musician Scott Joplin was granted the copyright for a song he wrote called the “Maple Leaf Rag.”

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A San Francisco resident proclaims himself Emperor of the United States of America - September 17th, 1859

September 17th, 2021

9:12

On this day in 1859, failed Gold Rush-era businessman named Joshua Norton became the first self-proclaimed emperor of the Untied States.

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A Scottish golfer scores the first recorded hole-in-one - September 16th, 1869

September 16th, 2021

6:19

On this day in 1869, legendary golfer Tom Morris Junior scored the first hole-in-one ever reported.

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Muhammad Ali wins his third and final world heavyweight championship - September 15th, 1978

September 15th, 2021

6:25

At the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, boxer Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks in a fight for the heavyweight championship.

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The Great Fire of Moscow begins as Napoleon enters the city and retreating Russians burn it - September 14th, 1812

September 14th, 2021

7:50

Fresh from his victory over Russian forces at the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grand Armée marched triumphantly into the city of …

The Straw Hat Riot begins in New York City as people protest the right to wear straw hats - September 13th, 1922

September 13th, 2021

6:52

In New York City, a group of teenage boys grabbed the straw hats of some factory workers. stomped them flat on the sidewalk, and then ran like mad.

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Four teens discover 17,000-year-old cave drawings - September 12th, 1940

September 12th, 2021

7:06

Four teenagers from the nearby village of Montignac, France, discovered the Cave of Lascaux and the more than 2,000 ancient drawings that adorn its walls.

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Florence Chadwick becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions- September 11th, 1951

September 11th, 2021

7:15

California native Florence Chadwick prevailed against dense fog, heavy winds, and frigid water to become the first woman to swim across the English Channel in both directions.

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The Lattimer Massacre - September 10th, 1897

September 10th, 2021

6:33

At the edge of the town of Lattimer, Pennsylvania, eighty-six deputies under the command of Sheriff James Martin opened fire on a crowd of unarmed, immigrant coal miners who were on strike.

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Alexander Twilight becomes the first African American to receive a BA degree - September 9th, 1823

September 9th, 2021

6:29

A college student named Alexander Twilight received his bachelor’s degree, becoming the first person of African descent to achieve this honor in the …

First appearance of the comic strip "Blondie" - September 8th, 1930

September 8th, 2021

7:26

On this day in 1930, a new comic strip appeared in American newspapers introducing readers to Blondie Boopadoop, better known today as Blondie Bumstead or just plain Blondie.

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Rap artist Tupac Shakur shot multiple times - September 7th, 1996

September 7th, 2021

5:28

On this day in 1996, shortly after 11:00pm, actor and recording artist Tupac Shakur was shot multiple times in Las Vegas while driving to a night …

King Charles II spends a day hiding in an oak tree - September 6th, 1651

September 6th, 2021

7:02

On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful Kinf …

Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show" premieres on television - September 5th, 1976

September 5th, 2021

7:04

On this day in 1976, The Muppet Show, created by American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, made its world premiere on ITV stations throughout the United Kingdom.

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George Eastman patents the first roll-film camera - September 4th, 1888

September 4th, 2021

7:57

On this day in 1888, American entrepreneur George Eastman received a patent for the world's first camera designed to use rolls of film.

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Wilderness Act signed into U.S. law - September 3rd, 1964

September 3rd, 2021

7:20

On this day in 1964, US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act.

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The Principality of Sealand is established - September 2nd, 1967

September 2nd, 2021

7:29

On this day in 1967, Paddy Roy Bates, a former British Army major turned pirate radio broadcaster, declared that the abandoned naval base he'd been occupying for the past 9 months was now a sovereign micronation: The …

Emma Nutt becomes the first female telephone operator - September 1st, 1878

September 1st, 2021

7:33

On this day in 1878, a woman named Emma Nutt reported to work at the Edwin Holmes telephone dispatch company in Boston, Massachusetts, and in doing …

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Tunguska event / First leap second added to UTC - June 30

June 30th, 2021

10:57

On this day in 1908, an explosion occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia that was likely caused by a meteorite or comet bursting. / At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated …

Moctezuma II died / Globe Theatre burned down - June 29

June 29th, 2021

9:40

On this day in 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma died, either at the hands of Spaniards or Aztecs unhappy with his rule. / On this day in 1613, the Globe …

Stonewall raid and riots / "The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28

June 28th, 2021

10:51

On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in …

E.R. Braithwaite born / Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27

June 27th, 2021

11:01

On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born. / On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by …

Big Bill Broonzy born / Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26

June 26th, 2021

11:28

On this day in 1893 or 1903, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy was born. / The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off.

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First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken / Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25

June 25th, 2021

9:53

Charles-François Thibault took three photos during the June Days uprising on this day and the following in 1848. Two of them became the first photos …

Dancing mania outbreak / Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24

June 24th, 2021

11:00

On this day in 1374, a dancing mania outbreak began in Aachen, Germany. / On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the …

Battle of Zacatecas / Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23

June 23rd, 2021

10:09

The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day …

Galileo sentenced by Inquisition / Octavia E. Butler born - June 22

June 22nd, 2021

10:31

On this day in history, the Roman Inquisition sentenced Galileo Galilei for being "vehemently suspect of heresy." / On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born.

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Ferris wheel debuted / Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21

June 21st, 2021

10:20

On this day in 1893, the Ferris Wheel debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago. / On this day in 1905, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre was born.

Siege of the Legation Quarter began / "Jaws" released - June 20

June 20th, 2021

10:05

On this day in 1900, the siege of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China, during the Boxer Rebellion began. / On this day in 1975, the film "Jaws" was released in the U.S. and Canada.

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Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) / Joshua Nkomo born - June 19

June 19th, 2021

12:22

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth. …

Kasato Maru arrived at Santos / Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18

June 18th, 2021

9:24

This day in 1908 marked the beginning of Japanese mass immigration to Brazil when the ship Kasato Maru arrived at the port of Santos in Brazil. / On …

Mumtaz Mahal died / Wairau Incident - June 17

June 17th, 2021

10:16

On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died from complications of childbirth. / On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand.

Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space / Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16

June 16th, 2021

10:16

On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space. / On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his …

General Slocum disaster / László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15

June 15th, 2021

10:29

On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths. / On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen.

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Bear Flag Revolt began / Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14

June 14th, 2021

11:22

On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma. / On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions …

Luis W. Alvarez born / First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13

June 13th, 2021

12:45

On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. / On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers.

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Anne Frank born / Djuna Barnes born - June 12

June 12th, 2021

11:26

On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany. / On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born.

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Occupation of Alcatraz ended / Broad Street Riot - June 11

June 11th, 2021

12:34

On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island. / On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a …

Myall Creek massacre / African National Congress published Mandela's message - June 10

June 10th, 2021

10:56

On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales. / On this day in 1980, the African National Congress published a message that anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela wrote in response to the …

Bertha von Suttner born / Donald Duck debuted - June 9

June 9th, 2021

10:29

On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born. / On this day in 1934, Disney's character Donald Duck made his debut in the animated short film "The Wise Little Hen."

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Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo / Laki eruption began - June 8

June 8th, 2021

9:10

On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo. / On this day in 1783 a …

Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed / Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7

June 7th, 2021

10:15

On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed. / On this day in 1917, …

"Tetris" released / Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6

June 6th, 2021

10:01

On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released. / On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

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First AIDS report / Pancho Villa born - June 5

June 5th, 2021

10:45

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome. / …

Government junta of Chile began / Emily Davison trampled - June 4

June 4th, 2021

10:00

On this day in 1932, the government junta of Chile began. / On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby.

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Zoot Suit Riots began / Memphis Minnie born - June 3

June 3rd, 2021

11:30

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. / On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born.

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Pemulwuy died / Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2

June 2nd, 2021

10:17

On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. / On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking …

Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth / Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1

June 1st, 2021

11:37

On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's …

Samuel Pepys' last diary entry / Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31

May 31st, 2021

9:52

On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. / On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident.

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First known summit of Mount Everest / Republic of Biafra established - May 30

May 30th, 2021

11:13

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. / On this day in 1967, the Republic of …

Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity / Fall of Constantinople - May 29

May 29th, 2021

12:02

On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity. / On this day in 1453, …

Ruby Payne-Scott born / Eliza Ann Gardner born - May 28

May 28th, 2021

10:22

On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born. / On this day in 1831, abolitionist and religious …

Battle of Tsushima / Chrysler Building completed - May 27

May 27th, 2021

9:38

On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began. / On this day in 1930, the Chrysler Building in Manhattan was completed.

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Frankie Manning born / "Dracula" published - May 26

May 26th, 2021

9:38

On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. / On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was published.

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Organisation of African Unity founded / Rosario Castellanos born - May 25

May 25th, 2021

11:03

On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. / On this day in 1925, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos was born.

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First Eurovision Song Contest / Leon Trotsky assassination attempt - May 24

May 24th, 2021

9:26

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. / On this day in 1940, a group of Stalinist agents attempted to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Less than three months later, another …

Second Defenestration of Prague / Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23

May 23rd, 2021

10:18

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. / On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement, which …

Great Chilean Earthquake / Lassen Peak erupted - May 22

May 22nd, 2021

8:52

On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. / On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas …

White Night riots / Great Atlanta Fire - May 21

May 21st, 2021

10:34

On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination. / On this day in 1917, a fire tore through the city of …

Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic / Cuba gained independence from U.S. - May 20

May 20th, 2021

10:12

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman …

Lorraine Hansberry born / New England's Dark Day - May 19

May 19th, 2021

9:22

On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. / On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day."

Antikythera mechanism discovered / Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18

May 18th, 2021

8:53

On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. / On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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First Kentucky Derby / Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17

May 17th, 2021

10:06

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. / On this day in 1954, groundwork began on the CERN site at Meyrin in Geneva, Switzerland.

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First Academy Awards ceremony / May 16 Notification issued - May 16

May 16th, 2021

10:49

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony. / On this day in 1966, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the May 16 Notification, …

Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted / Maria Reiche born - May 15

May 15th, 2021

8:49

On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy." / On this day in 1903, mathematician …

Israel created / Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14

May 14th, 2021

12:13

On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created. / On this day in 1878, a suit was brought against Daniel Spofford in Salem, Massachusetts, for allegedly practicing mesmerism on Lucretia Brown.

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Philadelphia MOVE bombing / Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13

May 13th, 2021

11:15

On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia. / On this day in 1861, Australian …

Dorothy Hodgkin born / Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12

May 12th, 2021

10:59

On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born. / On this day in 1941, civil engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse, who worked …

Diamond Sutra printed / William Grant Still born - May 11

May 11th, 2021

9:57

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book. / On this day in 1895, …

Astor Place Riot / Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10

May 10th, 2021

11:18

On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York. / On this day in 1919, a riot began when white sailors began …

First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope / Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9

May 9th, 2021

10:05

On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. / On this day in 1671, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.

Sétif and Guelma massacre began / Buddhist crisis began - May 8

May 8th, 2021

11:45

On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial …

Munch's 'The Scream' recovered / Cult of the Supreme Being established - May 7

May 7th, 2021

9:57

On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in …

Katie Sandwina born / Chinese Exclusion Act signed - May 6

May 6th, 2021

12:32

On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. / On this day in 1882, U.S. President Chester A. Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned the immigration of Chinese laborers …

Indian Vaccination Act / Stratton brothers trial began - May 5

May 5th, 2021

11:30

On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. / On this day in 1905, the Stratton brothers' trial began in England. It …

May Fourth Incident / Haymarket affair - May 4

May 4th, 2021

11:35

On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference. / On this day in 1886, a …

"Raja Harischandra" released / Edo period ended - May 3

May 3rd, 2021

10:46

"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913. / On this day in 1868, the …

Isabel González born / First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2

May 2nd, 2021

11:48

On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. / On this day in 1964, a group of Chinese climbers summited Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world.

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Cato Street Conspirators executed / "Species Plantarum" published - May 1

May 1st, 2021

11:59

On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. / Though it was …

Bristol Bus Boycott / K-19 commissioned - April 30

April 30th, 2021

12:27

On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. / …

First African-American college chartered / Los Angeles Riots began - April 29

April 29th, 2021

10:15

On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men. / On this day in 1992, riots …

Fanny and Stella arrested / Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28

April 28th, 2021

10:46

On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing. / On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS …

Sultana explosion / Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27

April 27th, 2021

9:42

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. / On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor …

Chernobyl disaster / Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26

April 26th, 2021

11:42

On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever. / On this day in 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley …

Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published / Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25

April 25th, 2021

10:56

On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature. / On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born.

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Kinder Scout mass trespass / Armenian Genocide began - April 24

April 24th, 2021

11:51

On this day in 1932, hundreds of ramblers protested being denied access to open country by trespassing at Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau in England. / This day in 1914 is widely considered the beginning of the …

New Coke introduced / Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23

April 23rd, 2021

9:12

On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, the reformulated version of its flagship drink. Coke drinkers did not respond well to the new …

TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began / Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22

April 22nd, 2021

10:55

On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. / On this day in 1915, Germany released …

Mattachine Society "sip-in" / Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21

April 21st, 2021

9:37

On this day in 1966, members of the gay rights organization the Mattachine Society staged a "sip-in" to protest gay people being refused service at bars. / On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail published a photo of what …

Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" anti-immigration speech / League of Nations dissolved - April 20

April 20th, 2021

11:42

On this day in 1968, Conservative MP gave an anti-immigration speech that became known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech. / On this day in 1946, the …

Oliver Haugh executed by electric chair / Pratt Street Riot - April 19

April 19th, 2021

11:25

Oliver Haugh, who had been convicted of killing his family, was executed by electric chair on this day in 1907. / On this day in 1861, a riot broke out in Baltimore, Maryland, between Confederate sympathizers and state …

Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery / Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18

April 18th, 2021

11:29

On this day in 1688, four Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, authored a petition against slavery. / On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern …

Constantin von Economo announced the spread of encephalitis lethargica / Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17

April 17th, 2021

12:32

On this day in 1917, neurologist Constantin von Economo announced the probable spread of a viral disease, encephalitis lethargica, at a spread of a …

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun born / First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16

April 16th, 2021

10:58

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a famous 18th-century artist who would go on to paint 30 portraits of Queen Marie Antoinette, was born in Paris on …

Tiananmen Square protests began / Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15

April 15th, 2021

11:33

On this day in 1989, the death of reformer Hu Yaobang sparked pro-democracy protests in China. / On this day in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 set a …

Violet Jessop survived sinking Titanic / Bussa's Rebellion - April 14

April 14th, 2021

10:32

On this day in 1912, stewardess Violet Jessop escaped the sinking Titanic on a lifeboat. / On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in …

Colfax massacre / CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13

April 13th, 2021

11:35

One of the deadliest racial incidents during the Reconstruction Era happened on this day in 1873, when a massacre broke out in the aftermath of a controversial election. / On this day in 1953, the CIA authorized the …

Yuri Gagarin became first person in space / First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12

April 12th, 2021

11:14

On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth once, earning him the title of the first person to travel in space. / On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S.

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Idi Amin deposed / Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11

April 11th, 2021

12:19

On this day in 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Admin was deposed and fled the country. / On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born.

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Statute of Anne went into effect / Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10

April 10th, 2021

10:33

The Statute of Anne, widely recognized the first full copyright law, went into force on this day in 1710. / On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora …

Mary Winston Jackson born / African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9

April 9th, 2021

10:23

On this day in 1921, Mary Winston Jackson was born in Hampton, Virginia. She would go on to become NASA's first Black female engineer. / On this day …

Venus de Milo discovered / Helen Joseph born - April 8

April 8th, 2021

9:57

On this day in 1820, the now-famous sculpture known as the Venus de Milo was uncovered on the Aegean island of Melos. / On this day in 1905, …

Rwandan Genocide began / Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7

April 7th, 2021

12:30

On this day in 1994, the Rwandan military and Hutu militia groups began killing Tutsis and moderate Hutu politicians, inciting a genocide that lasted …

Dred and Harriet Scott filed petitions to sue for freedom / Leonora Carrington born - April 6

April 6th, 2021

11:34

On this day in 1846, Dred and Harriet Scott, an enslaved husband and wife, filed petitions to sue for their freedom in the St. Louis Circuit Court. / On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora Carrington was born in …

Pocahontas married John Rolfe / Ripple Rock explosion - April 5

April 5th, 2021

10:23

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married colonist John Rolfe. / On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were …

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave Beyond Vietnam speech / Margaret Oliphant born - April 4

April 4th, 2021

12:44

On this day in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his Beyond Vietnam speech, denouncing the war in Vietnam. / On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born.

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Pony express founded / Jeju Uprising began - April 3

April 3rd, 2021

11:41

On this day in 1860, the Pony Express mail service was founded. / On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea.

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Sverdlovsk anthrax leak / Bombing of Naco - April 2

April 2nd, 2021

11:55

On this day in 1979, an accidental anthrax leak in a microbiology facility in Sverdlovsk in the Soviet Union caused dozens of people to fall ill. The …

First TV picture from space / Wangari Maathai born - April 1

April 1st, 2021

10:42

On this day in 1960, the first TV picture from space was taken by the TIROS-1 weather satellite. / On this day in 1940, environmental and political …

Hays Code ratified / Jack Johnson born - March 31

March 31st, 2021

26:59

It's the last day of women's history month, and it's our last special Sunday episode celebrating women's contributions to society. Today, we welcome Professor Nora Gilbert, who speaks with me about the ways Motion …

Dr. Crawford Long first used ether anesthesia / Meter defined - March 30

March 30th, 2021

11:04

Crawford Long, a doctor in Georgia, became the first to use inhaled ether anesthesia in surgery on this day in 1842. / On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of …

Sepoy Rebellion / Malagasy Uprising began - March 29

March 29th, 2021

12:30

On this day in 1857, a 29-year-old sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers, which set off more than a year long rebellion. / On this …

Fred Hoyle coined "big bang" / Three Mile Island accident - March 28

March 28th, 2021

9:28

On this day in 1949, British astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term "big bang." / On this day in 1979, a failure in a reactor at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station led to a partial meltdown.

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"Typhoid Mary" Mallon quarantined for final time / Good Friday earthquake - March 27

March 27th, 2021

11:25

On this day in 1915, domestic cook Mary Mallon was quarantined for the second, and final, time on North Brother Island for being a typhoid carrier. / On this day in 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska.

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The "Gerry-mander" was born / Elsa Brändström born - March 26

March 26th, 2021

10:20

On this day in 1812, a headline in the Boston Gazette read "The Gerry-mander", accompanied by a satirical illustration of the district that Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry lived in. / On this day in 1888, Swedish …

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire / Saturn's moon Titan discovered - March 25

March 25th, 2021

11:33

On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory caught fire, and more than 100 workers died. / On this day in 1655, Christiaan Huygens first observed Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

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1921 Women's Olympiad began / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24

March 24th, 2021

19:04

Today, Anney Reese from the podcasts Stuff Mom Never Told You and Savor joins me to talk about the 1921 Women's Olympiad. / On this day in 1989, the …

Henry "Box" Brown mailed himself to freedom / Walter Rodney born - March 23

March 23rd, 2021

12:22

On this day in 1849, an enslaved man named Henry Brown packed himself up in a box and was shipped to Pennsylvania, a free state. / On this day in 1942, historian and activist Walter Rodney was born.

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Yuan Shikai abdicated / Anne Hutchinson excommunicated - March 22

March 22nd, 2021

25:50

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency. / Anney and Samantha from the …

Alcatraz closed / West Bank epidemic began - March 21

March 21st, 2021

10:22

On this day in 1963, the maximum-security prison Alcatraz closed. / On this day in 1983, students in Arrabah in West Bank began getting symptoms of an unidentified illness.

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Fred Rogers was born / Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 approved - March 20

March 20th, 2021

13:02

On this day in 1928, Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame was born. / On this day in 1924, the Virginia Sterilization Act, allowing the sterilization of people in state institutions, was approved.

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Harlem Riot of 1935 / Sagrada Família construction began - March 19

March 19th, 2021

11:31

On this day in 1935, a petty theft in a S.H. Kress store and rumors of a Black Puerto Rican boy's death led to an all-out riot in Harlem. / On this day in 1882, the cornerstone of the Sagrada Família was laid.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist / First spacewalk - March 18

March 18th, 2021

10:22

On this day in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Gardner Museum in Boston and stole millions of dollars worth of art that …

Bayard Rustin born / Phone call in Dugway Sheep Incident - March 17

March 17th, 2021

10:53

Labor and civil rights movement leader Bayard Rustin was born on this day in 1912. / On this day in 1968, the chief of the ecology and epidemiology …

My Lai Massacre / Gustav III shot - March 16

March 16th, 2021

10:30

On this day in 1968, hundreds of Vietnamese civilians were killed by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. / On this day in 1792, Gustav III of Sweden was shot by a conspirator.

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Julius Caesar assassinated / Ogaden War ended - March 15

March 15th, 2021

10:08

On this day in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was assassinated. / On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. / Gold Standard Act signed - March 14

March 14th, 2021

10:00

On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree. / On this day in …

Deaf President Now protest ended / Fall of Nojpetén - March 13

March 13th, 2021

10:58

On this day in 1988, protests at Gallaudet University in support of naming the school's first deaf president ended. Dr. I. King Jordan, a deaf man, …

Salt March began / Girl Scouts founded - March 12

March 12th, 2021

11:29

On this day in 1930, Gandhi and dozens of his followers set out on the Salt March to protest the salt tax and the British Raj. / On this day in 1912, …

First public basketball game / First case of Spanish flu reported in U.S. - March 11

March 11th, 2021

9:49

The first public basketball game took place on this day in 1892. / On this day in 1918, the first case of the Spanish flu was reported in the U.S.

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Lillian Wald born / Courrières mine disaster - March 10

March 10th, 2021

20:17

Today on the show, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the life and work of Lillian Wald with special guest Marjorie Feld, who wrote the book "Lillian Wald: A Biography." / On this day in 1906, an explosion …

Barbie doll introduced / Battle of Columbus - March 9

March 9th, 2021

9:58

On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. / On this day in 1916, the Battle of Columbus began as …

February Revolution Began / Suez Canal reopened - March 8

March 8th, 2021

12:21

On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia. / On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several …

Bloody Sunday in Selma / 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7

March 7th, 2021

11:44

On this day in 1965, about 600 people set out from Selma, Alabama, to begin a 50-mile march to Montgomery. But not long after they left, law …

Cassie Chadwick trial started / Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6

March 6th, 2021

11:20

Cassie Chadwick was a career con artist who claimed to be Andrew Carnegie's daughter. On this day in 1905, her trial began. / On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented the first periodic table.

Boston Massacre / Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5

March 5th, 2021

10:32

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave …

Hindenburg's first flight / Miriam Makeba born - March 4

March 4th, 2021

10:52

On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. / …

Delta Sigma Theta's first public act / Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - March 3

March 3rd, 2021

18:38

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. / A group of American oil prospectors …

Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria / First test flight of the Concorde - March 2

March 2nd, 2021

10:04

On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time …

Lindbergh baby kidnapped / First U.S. census - March 1

March 1st, 2021

12:50

On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped. / On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress.

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Tichborne trial ended / Olof Palme assassinated - Feb. 28

February 28th, 2021

13:47

On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury. / On this day in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated.

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Letter published on discovery of the neutron / Wounded Knee Incident began - Feb. 27

February 27th, 2021

10:49

On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron. / On this day in 1973, a group of Oglala Lakota and members of the …

First jazz recording made / General public first saw Kinemacolor - Feb. 26

February 26th, 2021

11:25

On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording. / On this day in 1909, Kinemacolor was first screened to the …

Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator / Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25

February 25th, 2021

11:21

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. / On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the …

Marbury v. Madison decided / Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed final oral exams - Feb. 24

February 24th, 2021

10:13

On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review. / On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed her final oral exams at the New England Female …

Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began / Deportation of the Chechens and Ingush began - Feb. 23

February 23rd, 2021

12:28

On this day in 1954, polio vaccine trials began. / On this day in 1944, the Stalinist regime began deporting the Chechens and Ingush into remote …

Members of White Rose executed / Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22

February 22nd, 2021

12:59

On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. / On this …

Malcolm X assassinated / Nina Simone born - February 21

February 21st, 2021

12:41

On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. / On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was …

Ansel Adams born / Angelina Grimké born - February 20

February 20th, 2021

13:23

On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. / On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina …

Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 / 'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19

February 19th, 2021

13:08

Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. / On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published.

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Pluto discovered / Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18

February 18th, 2021

10:43

On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. / On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born.

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The Armory Show opened in New York City / Weenen massacre - Feb. 17

February 17th, 2021

11:05

On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. / On …

Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister / First synthetic diamonds made - February 16

February 16th, 2021

10:54

On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. / On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds.

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John "Black" Caesar died / Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15

February 15th, 2021

12:45

On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. / On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a network of radar …

Telephone Patent Dispute began / Asbestos strike began - February 14

February 14th, 2021

10:41

On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy. / On this day in 1949, miners in Quebec led a strike for …

Massacre of Glencoe / Sarojini Naidu born - February 13

February 13th, 2021

10:11

On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks. / …

NAACP founded / Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12

February 12th, 2021

12:32

On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil …

Emma Goldman arrested / BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11

February 11th, 2021

9:56

On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control. / On this day in 1938, the BBC …

St. Scholastica Day Riots began / Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10

February 10th, 2021

11:17

On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine. / On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game against a world chess …

The Mud March / Carmen Miranda born - February 9

February 9th, 2021

13:12

On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March. / On this day in 1909, singer, actress, and dancer Carmen Miranda was born in Portugal.

Dawes Act signed into law / Leo Baekeland announced Bakelite - February 8

February 8th, 2021

11:24

On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law. / On this day in 1909, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the public.

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Negro History Week launched / Bonfire of the Vanities - February 7

February 7th, 2021

12:25

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History …

Treaty of Waitangi signed / Organized immigration of free Black people from U.S. to Africa - February 6

February 6th, 2021

12:02

Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. / On this day in 1820, the American …

New Hermitage Museum opened to public / Tybee Bomb lost - February 5

February 5th, 2021

9:24

The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. / On this day in 1958, the U.S. Air Force lost a nuclear bomb in the waters near Tybee Island, off the coast of Georgia.

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Codex Sinaiticus identified / M62 coach bombing - February 4

February 4th, 2021

11:31

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. / On this day in 1974, twelve people were killed in a bombing on the M62 motorway in northern England.

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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history / Batepá massacre - February 3

February 3rd, 2021

8:54

On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran. / On this day in 1953, Portuguese landowners and colonial officials killed …

Alexander Selkirk rescued / James Joyce's 'Ulysses' published - February 2

February 2nd, 2021

11:26

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued. / On this day in 1922, “Ulysses," a novel by Irish writer James Joyce, was first published …

Greensboro sit-ins began / Langston Hughes born - February 1

February 1st, 2021

10:54

The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960. / On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born.

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Battle of George Square riots / Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31

January 31st, 2021

11:48

The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel …

Final Beatles performance (rooftop) / Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30

January 30th, 2021

10:59

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969. / On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by killing Kira Yoshinaka.

Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen / Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29

January 29th, 2021

10:50

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen. / On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published.

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"Pride and Prejudice" published / Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28

January 28th, 2021

10:44

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813. / On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city.

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Liberation of Auschwitz / Arne Næss born - January 27

January 27th, 2021

10:54

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born.

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast / Rum Rebellion began - January 26

January 26th, 2021

11:39

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. / On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup.

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended / First Winter Olympics - January 25

January 25th, 2021

11:19

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. / On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France.

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Maria Tallchief born / Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24

January 24th, 2021

13:44

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. / On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States / Shaanxi earthquake - January 23

January 23rd, 2021

10:00

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. / On this day in 1556, the deadliest …

Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum / Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22

January 22nd, 2021

11:07

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. / On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh played during the …

Irish War of Independence began / Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21

January 21st, 2021

12:20

The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born.

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended / Battle of Yungay - January 20

January 20th, 2021

9:17

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. / On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confederation between …

Zimmermann Telegram Sent / Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19

January 19th, 2021

10:18

The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, also known as …

Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy / Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18

January 18th, 2021

8:30

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. / On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were …

Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown / First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17

January 17th, 2021

10:04

Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. / On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the …

18th Amendment Ratified / Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16

January 16th, 2021

10:35

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol. / On this …

Boston Molasses Flood / Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15

January 15th, 2021

9:26

The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born.

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George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech / "The Bell Jar" published - January 14

January 14th, 2021

9:17

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. / On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet Sylvia Plath …

Nika Riots / Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13

January 13th, 2021

10:44

The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532. / On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police …

Schoolhouse Blizzard / Zanzibar Revolution - January 12

January 12th, 2021

10:24

The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of …

Oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas / British invade Zululand - January 11

January 11th, 2021

10:24

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. / On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British …

Caesar crossed the Rubicon / "Metropolis" released - January 10

January 10th, 2021

10:06

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE. / On this day in 1927, the silent science-fiction film "Metropolis" premiered in Berlin.

First modern circus / Discovery of first confirmed exoplanets announced - January 9

January 9th, 2021

9:35

The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. / On this day in 1992, the discovery of two exoplanets was announced in the journal Nature.

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Karl M. Baer legally recognized as male / German Coast Uprising began - January 8

January 8th, 2021

10:00

Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth. / On this day in 1811, the German Coast …

Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera / Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7

January 7th, 2021

11:41

Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1979, Vietnamese …

Night of the Big Wind / Alfred Wegener presented hypothesis of continental drift - January 6

January 6th, 2021

9:25

The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1912, German geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented his …

King C. Gillette born / Elizabeth Cotten born - January 5

January 5th, 2021

8:03

King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North …

Topsy the Elephant electrocuted / Louis Braille born - January 4

January 4th, 2021

10:50

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. / On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born.

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Lucretia Mott born / Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3

January 3rd, 2021

10:21

Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793. / On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia.

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New Planet Vulcan announced / Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced - January 2

January 2nd, 2021

10:56

A new planet, called Vulcan, was announced on this day in 1860. / On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick …

Lorenzo de' Medici born / Frankenstein published - January 1

January 1st, 2021

9:56

Lorenzo de' Medici was born on this day in 1449. / On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published.

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Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared / Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31

December 31st, 2020

11:25

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. / On this day in 1953, Democrat, Tammany Hall operative, and civil rights …

Iroquois Theater Fire / Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30

December 30th, 2020

10:43

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. / On this day in 1924, Edwin Hubble published his observations on the existence of other galaxies for review at an upcoming meeting of the American …

Wounded Knee Massacre / Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29

December 29th, 2020

11:43

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. / On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended …

First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films / Earl Hines born - December 28

December 28th, 2020

10:30

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. / On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern jazz piano, was born.

Carry Nation smashed the bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS / Laws of Burgos instituted - December 27

December 27th, 2020

11:09

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. / On this day in 1512, the Laws of Burgos, a set of laws …

First Kwanzaa Celebrated / Mary Somerville born - December 26

December 26th, 2020

11:29

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. / On this day in 1867, …

Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted / Baptist War began - December 25

December 25th, 2020

10:24

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. / On this day in 1831, the …

Silent Night' performed for the first time / Eggnog Riot - December 24

December 24th, 2020

9:54

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1826, rowdy cadets at West Point incited a drunken riot known as the …

First successful living-donor kidney transplantation / Andes Flight Disaster survivors rescued - December 23

December 23rd, 2020

10:06

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. / On this day in 1972, survivors who were stranded in the Andes Mountains after their flight crashed were rescued.

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Alfred Dreyfus Convicted / Itō Hirobumi became first prime minister of Japan - December 22

December 22nd, 2020

10:30

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. / On this day in1885, Itō Hirobumi became the …

Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed / Fredonian Rebellion - December 21

December 21st, 2020

11:32

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. / On this day in 1826, rebels in the Republic of Fredonia signed their Declaration of Independence from Mexico.

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South Carolina Seceded / Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20

December 20th, 2020

9:45

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. / On this day in 1987, a passenger ferry called Doña Paz collided with an oil tanker, …

"A Christmas Carol" Published / First Indochina War began - December 19

December 19th, 2020

9:52

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. / On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began.

Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced / The Nutcracker premiered - December 18

December 18th, 2020

10:18

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. / On this day in 1892, Tchaikovsky's now-famous ballet "The Nutcracker" premiered.

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Saturnalia / Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17

December 17th, 2020

8:39

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. / On this day in …

Boston Tea Party / An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16

December 16th, 2020

11:19

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. / On this day in 755, Chinese General An …

Sitting Bull Killed / Emilio Jacinto born - December 15

December 15th, 2020

9:17

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. …

Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole / Patent issued for first interactive electronic game - December 14

December 14th, 2020

8:18

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. / …

Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue / Ella Baker born - December 13

December 13th, 2020

11:03

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. / On this day, Ella Baker - an organizer in the Civil …

Oaks Colliery Explosion / Dr. George F. Grant received patent for golf tee - December 12

December 12th, 2020

9:40

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. / On this day in 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, a dentist, received the first ever patent for a golf tee.

Louis XVI Indicted for Treason / Lufthansa heist - December 11

December 11th, 2020

12:01

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. / On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 …

300 Million Yen Robbery / Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10

December 10th, 2020

10:01

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection of a brown dog, its …

Cretan Autonomous State Established / Smallpox eradication certified - December 9

December 9th, 2020

10:38

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. / On this …

Christina of Sweden born / Camille Claudel born - December 8

December 8th, 2020

10:19

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. / On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was …

Pearl Harbor Attack / Instant replay debuted - December 7

December 7th, 2020

8:47

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. / On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted …

Halifax Disaster / Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6

December 6th, 2020

9:15

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt.

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Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift / Great Smog of London - December 5

December 5th, 2020

8:51

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. / On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London.

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Rainer Maria Rilke Born / Edith Cavell born - December 4

December 4th, 2020

9:55

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. / On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World …

Kapenguria Six Trial Began / Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3

December 3rd, 2020

9:52

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. / On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against …

Monroe Doctrine / Bhopal disaster - December 2

December 2nd, 2020

9:44

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. / On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide …

Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat / Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1

December 1st, 2020

8:45

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. / On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery.

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Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech / Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30

November 30th, 2020

9:28

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. / On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama.

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Zong Massacre / Whitman Massacre - November 29

November 29th, 2020

9:44

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. / On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was …

Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted / First pulsar detected - November 28

November 28th, 2020

9:42

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. / On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first …

George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated / Berners Street Hoax - November 27

November 27th, 2020

9:01

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. / On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service …

Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb / Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26

November 26th, 2020

8:51

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. / On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted …

Mirabal Sisters Assassinated / First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25

November 25th, 2020

9:08

The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. / On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first …

D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money / Bessie Blount born - November 24

November 24th, 2020

9:45

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. / On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.

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St. John Slave Insurrection / José Clemente Orozco born - November 23

November 23rd, 2020

10:52

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. / On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.

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Blackbeard Killed / Cutty Sark launched - November 22

November 22nd, 2020

8:40

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. / Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869.

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Mayflower Compact / Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21

November 21st, 2020

9:21

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. / On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link …

A Whale Sank the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20

November 20th, 2020

10:57

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. / On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese.

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Indira Gandhi Born / Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19

November 19th, 2020

9:36

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim.

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"Steamboat Willie" Released / Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18

November 18th, 2020

8:55

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. / At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada.

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H.H. Holmes Arrested / Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17

November 17th, 2020

12:07

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. / On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born.

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Battle of Cajamarca / LSD first synthesized - November 16

November 16th, 2020

10:53

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. / On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD.

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Sherman's March to the Sea / Pedro II deposed - November 15

November 15th, 2020

10:58

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. / On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed.

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BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting / Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14

November 14th, 2020

8:35

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. / On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason.

Bloody Sunday in London / Eva Zeisel born - November 13

November 13th, 2020

9:56

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. / On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born.

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Baha'u'llah born / Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12

November 12th, 2020

9:33

Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817. / On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan.

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World War I Armistice / Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11

November 11th, 2020

9:57

The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918. / On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the …

The Wilmington Coup / British retaliate in Battle of Surabaya - November 10

November 10th, 2020

10:38

The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. / On this day in 1945, the British retaliated against Indonesian nationaists in the Battle of Surabaya …

Kristallnacht / Great Northeast Blackout - November 9

November 9th, 2020

9:04

Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. / On this day in 1965, a major electrical power failure sent parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness for up to 13 hours.

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Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays / New Orleans General Strike began - November 8

November 8th, 2020

8:53

Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895. / On this day in 1892, workers in New Orleans went on a general strike.

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Bolshevik Revolution / First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7

November 7th, 2020

9:16

The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using …

U.N. Condemned Apartheid / Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6

November 6th, 2020

9:46

The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962. / On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at the Hanford Site in the …

Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress / Ida Tarbell born - November 5

November 5th, 2020

10:19

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in …

St. Clair's Defeat / First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4

November 4th, 2020

9:44

St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. / On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debated each other as …

John Willis Menard Elected to Congress / Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3

November 3rd, 2020

10:24

John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition.

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Marie Antoinette born / BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2

November 2nd, 2020

9:25

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. / On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from …

Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public / Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1

November 1st, 2020

10:30

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. / On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial …

Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses / Zebra crossing introduced - October 31

October 31st, 2020

7:43

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. / On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England.

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War of the Worlds Broadcast / Rumble in the Jungle - October 30

October 30th, 2020

9:59

The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. / On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire in one of the most …

Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded / Star of India gem heist - October 29

October 29th, 2020

10:10

Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. / On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York …

Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed / Oxi Day - October 28

October 28th, 2020

10:18

The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas …

Extermination Order / Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27

October 27th, 2020

10:14

Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. / On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born.

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral / Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26

October 26th, 2020

9:26

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. / On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people.

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SS Princess Sophia Sank / Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25

October 25th, 2020

10:45

The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1924, a letter sent from Grigory Zinoviev to the Communist Party of Britain was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail. The document is now …

Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - October 24

October 24th, 2020

5:06

Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975.

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War of Jenkins' Ear / First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23

October 23rd, 2020

9:07

The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. / On this day in 1911, Italian Captain Carlo Piazza flew the first aerial reconnaissance mission in a Blériot XI during the …

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites / Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22

October 22nd, 2020

8:50

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844. / On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group with a number one album - "The Supremes A' Go-Go" - on the Billboard 200.

First Modern Planetarium Opened / Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21

October 21st, 2020

11:10

The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923. / On this day in 1956, Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was captured, signaling the effective end of the Mau Mau Uprising.

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Saturday Night Massacre / Johnny Bright incident - October 20

October 20th, 2020

10:22

The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal. / On this day in …

Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala / Marguerite Perey born - October 19

October 19th, 2020

10:49

Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution. / On this day in 1909, …

Battle of Mabila / First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18

October 18th, 2020

10:55

The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540. / On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments announced the invention of the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1.

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London Beer Flood - October 17

October 17th, 2020

4:21

The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814.

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Fists Raised During Olympic Games / Palace of Westminster fire - October 16

October 16th, 2020

8:54

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest at the Olympic Games on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a fire.

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Mata Hari Executed / Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15

October 15th, 2020

9:52

Mata Hari was executed for espionage on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which was …

Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began / Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14

October 14th, 2020

9:06

The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began on this day in 1586. / On this day in 1947, American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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Revival of Modern Hebrew Began / Miracle of the Sun - October 13

October 13th, 2020

10:00

The revival of modern Hebrew began on this day in 1881, when Eliezer Ben-Yehuda began speaking it exclusively among friends and family. / On this day in 1917, a crowd of thousands of people gathered in Fátima, Portugal, …

First Use of the Iron Lung / First Oktoberfest began - October 12

October 12th, 2020

8:57

An iron lung was used for the first time on this day in 1928. / On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest began after the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.

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Vatican II Opened / Second Boer War began - October 11

October 11th, 2020

11:04

The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, opened on this day in 1962. / This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South …

Lyudmila Pavlichenko Died / Wuchang Uprising - October 10

October 10th, 2020

9:33

Assassin Lyudmila Pavlichenko died on this day in 1974. / On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China.

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Che Guevara Executed / Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9

October 9th, 2020

11:20

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967. / On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope.

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Alvin York Captured Machine Gun Nest / Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8

October 8th, 2020

11:19

Alvin York led a group of soldiers to capture a German machine gun nest on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was …

Desmond Tutu Born / Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7

October 7th, 2020

8:50

Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931. / On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score …

First Peacetime Train Robbery in U.S. / Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6

October 6th, 2020

9:36

The Reno Brothers staged the first peacetime train robbery in the U.S. on this day in 1866. / On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Women's March on Versailles / Jarrow March began - October 5

October 5th, 2020

9:51

Women marched on Versailles on this day in 1789. / On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London.

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First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express / Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4

October 4th, 2020

9:44

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883. / On this day, the Soviets …

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire / Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3

October 3rd, 2020

10:39

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935. / Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this …

Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began / "The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2

October 2nd, 2020

10:08

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937. / "The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528.

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People's Republic of China Formed / 30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1

October 1st, 2020

10:08

Mao Zedong proclaimed the formation of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949. / On this day in 1965, a group of Indonesian National Armed Forces members calling themselves the 30 September Movement …

Boeing 747 Introduced / Rumi born - September 30

September 30th, 2020

9:51

The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1207, Persian poet and scholar Rumi was born.

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Rudolf Diesel Died / Kyshtym disaster - September 29

September 29th, 2020

10:34

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death. / On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet …

Suleiman's Siege of Vienna Began / Bud Powell born - September 27

September 27th, 2020

10:21

Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. / On this day in 1924, pioneering jazz pianist Bud Powell was born.

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Johnny Appleseed Born / Winsor McCay born - September 26

September 26th, 2020

10:18

Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. / Pioneering cartoonist and animator was born on this day sometime in the mid-1800s, though the exact year is unknown.

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Treaty of York / Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25

September 25th, 2020

9:53

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237. / On this day in 1886, Peter "Black Prince" Jackson won the Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship, becoming the first Black …

Benedict Arnold Escaped / Túpac Amaru executed - September 24

September 24th, 2020

10:36

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780. / The last indigenous ruler of the Inca, Túpac Amaru, was executed by the Spanish on this day in 1572.

Victoria Woodhull Born / Nintendo founded - September 23

September 23rd, 2020

9:42

Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. / On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded in Japan as a …

Shaka Killed / Junko Tabei born - September 22

September 22nd, 2020

8:54

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828. / On this day in 1939, Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to …

Alexandria of Bavaria Died / "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21

September 21st, 2020

8:59

Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. / On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York Sun.

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Battle of the Sexes / First Cannes Film Festival - September 20

September 20th, 2020

9:31

The Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs took place on this day in 1973. / The inaugural Cannes Film Festival opened in France on this day in 1946.

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Ötzi the Iceman Discovered / First fully contained underground nuclear test - September 19

September 19th, 2020

9:59

Hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman on this day in 1991. / On this day in 1957, the first fully contained underground detonation took place at the …

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire / First chiropractic adjustment - September 18

September 18th, 2020

9:32

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324. / On this day in 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed what's considered the first chiropractic adjustment.

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Camp David Accords / Frida Kahlo's bus accident - September 17

September 17th, 2020

10:46

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. / On this day in 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a bus accident that altered the course of her life.

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Grito de Dolores / East German balloon escape - September 16

September 16th, 2020

8:31

The Grito de Dolores launched the Mexican War of Independence on this day in 1810. / On this day in 1979, the Strelzyk and Wetzel families escaped …

Crash at Crush / 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15

September 15th, 2020

11:39

The Crash at Crush took place on this day in 1896. / On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists.

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Death of U.S. President William McKinley / Constance Baker Motley born - September 14

September 14th, 2020

10:31

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. / On this day in 1921, Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be named a federal court judge, was born.

Phineas Gage Struck with a Tamping Iron / Great fire of Smyrna started - September 13

September 13th, 2020

11:10

Phineas Gage was struck through the skull with a tamping iron on this day in 1848. / On this day in 1922, a fire in Smyrna in Asia Minor -- …

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Elope / Haile Selassie deposed - September 12

September 12th, 2020

11:10

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett eloped on this day in 1846. / Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was deposed by military coup on this day in 1974.

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Vivekananda's Speech on Hinduism / Hope Diamond stolen - September 11

September 11th, 2020

7:58

Vivekananda gave a speech on Hinduism in Chicago on this day in 1893. / On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen in the chaos of the French …

DNA Fingerprinting Discovered / Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10

September 10th, 2020

9:27

DNA fingerprinting was discovered on this day in 1984. / On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome.

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Attica Prison Uprising Began / Hanapepe Massacre - September 9

September 9th, 2020

12:24

The Attica Prison Uprising began on this day in 1971. / On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a …

Delano Grape Strike Began / Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8

September 8th, 2020

9:00

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965. / On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public.

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Last captive thylacine died - September 7

September 7th, 2020

9:41

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. / On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

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Candia Massacre / Buddy Bolden born - September 6

September 6th, 2020

10:31

The Candia Massacre began on this day in 1898. / On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans.

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"Hippie" Used in Print / Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5

September 5th, 2020

10:16

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965. / On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada.

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Peekskill Riots / Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4

September 4th, 2020

10:07

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949. / On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity.

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Whitestone Hill Massacre / Dagen H - September 3

September 3rd, 2020

10:39

The Whitestone Hill Massacre occurred on this day in 1863. / This day in 1967 is known in Sweden as Dagen H, or H Day, the day that left-hand traffic in the country switched to right-hand traffic.

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Great Fire of London / Rock Springs Massacre - September 2

September 2nd, 2020

12:02

The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. / On this day in 1885, white miners killed Chinese miners and looted and burned their homes in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan coup d'état - September 1

September 1st, 2020

11:38

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. / On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power.

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Jack the Ripper's Canonical First Murder / Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31

August 31st, 2020

10:11

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper. / On this day in 1963, the prime minister of …

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia brought cholera to U.S. - August 30

August 30th, 2020

11:34

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716. / On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New …

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Publicly Defended Homosexuality / Wendell Scott born - August 29

August 29th, 2020

10:41

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs publicly defended homosexuality at the Congress of German Jurists on this day in 1867, making him the first gay man to publicly speak on the topic of gay rights. / On this day in history, race car …

Emmett Till Murdered / Carrington event - August 28

August 28th, 2020

9:38

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. / On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began.

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Battle of Ambos Nogales Began / Eruption of Krakatau peaked - August 27

August 27th, 2020

9:42

The Battle of Ambos Nogales took place on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1883, the eruption of Krakatau reached its climax. It was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history.

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Declaration of the Rights of the Man / Mother Teresa born - August 26

August 26th, 2020

11:17

The final articles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen were adopted on this day in 1789, during the French Revolution. / Mother …

The Great Moon Hoax Began / Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters first meeting - August 25

August 25th, 2020

11:06

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. / On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting.

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Vesuvius Destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum / Tuskegee Syphilis Study investigation announced - August 24

August 24th, 2020

12:11

Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and surrounding communities in a volcanic eruption on this day in the year 79. / On this day in 1972, Merlin …

Sacco and Vanzetti Executed / Norrmalmstorg robbery - August 23

August 23rd, 2020

10:16

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed on this day in 1927. / On this day in 1973, a bank robbery and hostage crisis in Stockholm, …

First Geneva Convention Signed / Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 signed - August 22

August 22nd, 2020

10:19

The First Geneva Convention was signed on this day in 1864. / On this day in 1910, the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was signed, and Japan formally annexed Korea.

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Haitian Revolution Began / Vincenzo Peruggia stole "Mona Lisa" - August 21

August 21st, 2020

10:52

The Haitian Revolution began on this day in 1791. / On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre museum.

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The White Lion Brought Enslaved Africans to Virginia / Darwin-Wallace paper on natural selection published - August 20

August 20th, 2020

10:31

The crew of a ship called the White Lion traded several enslaved Africans for food and repairs on this day in 1619, often described as the beginning …

Philo Farnsworth Born / Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19

August 19th, 2020

9:52

Inventor Philo Farnsworth was born on this day in 1906. / On this day in 1814, entrepreneur and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant was born.

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19th Amendment Ratified / Pendle witch trials began - August 18

August 18th, 2020

10:21

The 19th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1920. / On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England.

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Lynching of Leo Frank / Marcus Garvey born - August 17

August 17th, 2020

11:44

Leo Frank was lynched on this day in 1915. / On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was …

The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message / Dole Air Race - August 16

August 16th, 2020

10:10

The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried its first messages on this day in 1858. / On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole …

Indian Independence / Wow! signal received - August 15

August 15th, 2020

10:33

India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations. / On this day in 1977, the radio …

Mainz Psalter Published / "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14

August 14th, 2020

9:31

The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West. / On this day in 1975, the cult …

Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps / Margaret Tafoya born - August 13

August 13th, 2020

10:33

Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born.

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Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine / Last quagga died - August 12

August 12th, 2020

8:42

Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. / On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam.

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Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry / Watts Riots began - August 11

August 11th, 2020

10:35

Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. / On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles.

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The Pueblo Revolt Began / Louvre opened as museum - August 10

August 10th, 2020

11:12

The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. / On this day in 1793, the Louvre opened to the public as a museum.

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born / Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9

August 9th, 2020

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. / On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid.

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The Battle of Amiens / 8888 Uprising - August 8

August 8th, 2020

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The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. / On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to the government.

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed / Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7

August 7th, 2020

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. / On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in …

The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima / First website went live to public - August 6

August 6th, 2020

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The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available.

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed / Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5

August 5th, 2020

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. / On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under mysterious circumstances.

Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered / Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4

August 4th, 2020

8:34

Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. / On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base.

Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal / La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3

August 3rd, 2020

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Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. / La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day …

Hitler Became Führer / Berta Lutz born - August 2

August 2nd, 2020

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Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. / On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born.

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Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet / Jackie Ormes born - August 1

August 1st, 2020

10:30

Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. / On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born.

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Alhambra Decree Issued / Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31

July 31st, 2020

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Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. / On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters.

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Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded / Giorgio Vasari born - July 30

July 30th, 2020

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The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870. / On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born.

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Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested / Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29

July 29th, 2020

9:40

Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested in this day in 1862. / On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated.

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Peru Declared Independence / Beatrix Potter born - July 28

July 28th, 2020

9:52

Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821. / On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born.

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Korean Armistice Signed / Thermidorian Reaction - July 27

July 27th, 2020

10:05

Korean Armistice Signed - July 27, 1953 / On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his …

Liberia Declared Independence / "Unua Libro" first published - July 26

July 26th, 2020

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Liberia Declared Independence - July 26, 1847 / On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of …

U.S. Invaded Puerto Rico / First person born via IVF - July 25

July 25th, 2020

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The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War. / On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization.

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Eastland Disaster / Agnes Meyer Driscoll born - July 24

July 24th, 2020

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The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915. / On this day in 1889, cryptanalyst Agnes Meyer Driscoll was born.

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Egyptian Revolution / Ford sold first automobile - July 23

July 23rd, 2020

10:08

The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952. / On this day in 1903, the Ford Motor Company sold its first Model A.

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Selman Waksman Born / Emma Lazarus born - July 22

July 22nd, 2020

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Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born.

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John Scopes Found Guilty / Crete earthquake - July 21

July 21st, 2020

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John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925. / On this day in 365 C.E., an earthquake off the coast of Crete triggered a …

First Special Olympics / Apollo 11 landed on the moon - July 20

July 20th, 2020

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The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong the …

Seneca Falls Convention / Red Summer riots in Washington, D.C. - July 19

July 19th, 2020

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The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. / On this day in 1919, race riots began in Washington, D.C., during the period …

Great Fire of Rome / Football War cease-fire - July 18

July 18th, 2020

9:14

The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. / On this day in 1969, a cease-fire was called in the so-called Football War, or Soccer War, between El Salvador and Honduras.

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Romanov Family Executed / Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17

July 17th, 2020

10:27

The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called …

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born / Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16

July 16th, 2020

10:35

Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. / On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully …

Spanish Inquisition Disbanded / Maggie L. Walker born - July 15

July 15th, 2020

11:05

After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. / On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born.

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Gertrude Bell Born / Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14

July 14th, 2020

10:08

Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring.

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New York Draft Riots Began / First FIFA World Cup - July 13

July 13th, 2020

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The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. / On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup.

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Bisbee Deportation / William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12

July 12th, 2020

12:12

The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. / On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua.

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Zheng He's First Voyage / Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11

July 11th, 2020

11:15

Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. / On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their …

Nikola Tesla Born / Nicolás Guillén born - July 10

July 10th, 2020

11:04

Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on the day in 1856. / On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born.

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Constitutionalist Revolution / Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9

July 9th, 2020

11:28

The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. / The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville …

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published / Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8

July 8th, 2020

9:56

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741. / On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, …

Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted / First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7

July 7th, 2020

10:20

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456. / On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first …

Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne / Piper Alpha disaster - July 6

July 6th, 2020

10:37

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189. / On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire.

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London Match Girls' Strike Began / Dolly the Sheep born - July 5

July 5th, 2020

11:10

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born.

Leaves of Grass Published / Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4

July 4th, 2020

11:18

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars.

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Phaistos Disc Discovered / World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3

July 3rd, 2020

9:56

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. / On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard when 126 miles per hour.

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Amistad Rebellion / Patrice Lumumba born - July 2

July 2nd, 2020

13:00

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and …

Ignaz Semmelweis Born / Ghana declared a republic - July 1

July 1st, 2020

12:24

Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and …

First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972 

June 30th, 2020

5:46

At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation. 

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Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613

June 29th, 2020

3:47

On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire.

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"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951

June 28th, 2020

5:16

On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV.

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Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844

June 27th, 2020

5:37

On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois.

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Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919

June 26th, 2020

5:26

The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off.

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Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25, 1978

June 25th, 2020

5:16

On this day in 1978, the rainbow flag, made specifically to represent the LGBTQ community, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

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Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24, 1932

June 24th, 2020

5:26

On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of absolute monarchy under …

Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23, 1868

June 23rd, 2020

5:05

On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, Samuel Soulé, and Carlos Glidden were awarded U.S. patent number 79,265 for their typewriter.

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Octavia E. Butler born - June 22, 1947

June 22nd, 2020

3:59

On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born.

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Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21, 1905

June 21st, 2020

4:33

On this day in 1905, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre was born.

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"Jaws" released - June 20, 1975

June 20th, 2020

4:06

On this day in 1975, the film "Jaws" was released in the U.S. and Canada.

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Joshua Nkomo born - June 19, 1917

June 19th, 2020

5:41

On this day in 1917, revolutionary and politician Joshua Nkomo was born in Matebeleland in modern-day Zimbabwe.

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Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18, 1178

June 18th, 2020

3:42

On this day in 1178 (on the Julian calendar), several monks from Canterbury reportedly saw the moon split into two and explode into flames.

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Wairau Incident - June 17, 1843

June 17th, 2020

4:48

On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand.

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Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16, 1858

June 16th, 2020

4:35

On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, during his run for U.S. senator.

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László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15, 1938

June 15th, 2020

3:39

On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen.

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Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14, 1872

June 14th, 2020

4:58

On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions. 

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First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13, 1971

June 13th, 2020

6:25

On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers.

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Djuna Barnes born - June 12, 1892

June 12th, 2020

5:07

On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born.

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Broad Street Riot - June 11, 1837

June 11th, 2020

4:49

On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a fire company met an Irish funeral procession.

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Laki eruption began - June 8, 1783

June 8th, 2020

3:57

On this day in 1783 a volcanic fissure in Iceland called Laki began erupting.

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Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7, 1917

June 7th, 2020

4:08

On this day in 1917, poet Gwendolyn Brooks was born. Brooks was the first Black American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize.

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Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6, 1825

June 6th, 2020

5:06

On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

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Pancho Villa born - June 5, 1878

June 5th, 2020

4:31

On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was born in Mexico.

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Emily Davison trampled - June 4, 1913

June 4th, 2020

4:03

On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby.

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Memphis Minnie born - June 3, 1897

June 3rd, 2020

5:00

On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born.

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Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2, 1966

June 2nd, 2020

4:16

On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a successful soft-landing …

Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1, 1974

June 1st, 2020

5:05

On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver was unveiled in an article in the Journal of Emergency Medicine.

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Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31, 1578

May 31st, 2020

4:12

On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident.

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Republic of Biafra established - May 30, 1967

May 30th, 2020

5:25

On this day in 1967, the Republic of Biafra declared its independence from Nigeria.

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Fall of Constantinople - May 29, 1453

May 29th, 2020

5:39

On this day in 1453, Constantinople was captured by the Ottoman Empire, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

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Eliza Ann Gardner born - May 28, 1831

May 28th, 2020

4:12

On this day in 1831, abolitionist and religious leader Eliza Ann Gardner was born in New York.

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Chrysler Building completed - May 27, 1930

May 27th, 2020

4:39

On this day in 1930, the Chrysler Building in Manhattan was completed.

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"Dracula" published - May 26, 1897

May 26th, 2020

4:34

On this day in 1897, the novel "Dracula" was published.

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Rosario Castellanos born - May 25, 1925

May 25th, 2020

4:55

On this day in 1925, Mexican writer Rosario Castellanos was born.

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Leon Trotsky assassination attempt - May 24, 1940

May 24th, 2020

4:23

On this day in 1940, a group of Stalinist agents attempted to assassinate Leon Trotsky. Less than three months later, another Stalinist agent killed Trotsky.

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Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23, 1951

May 23rd, 2020

4:34

On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement, which affirmed China's sovereignty over Tibet. There is controversy over the validity of the document and China's adherence to it.

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Lassen Peak erupted - May 22, 1915

May 22nd, 2020

4:20

On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas around the volcano.

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Great Atlanta Fire - May 21, 1917

May 21st, 2020

5:16

On this day in 1917, a fire tore through the city of Atlanta, displacing around 10,000 people and destroying nearly 2,000 buildings.

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Cuba gained independence from U.S. - May 20, 1902

May 20th, 2020

4:48

On this day in 1902, Cuba gained independence from the U.S. after years of U.S. military occupation following the Spanish-American War.

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New England's Dark Day - May 19, 1780

May 19th, 2020

3:59

On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day."

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Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953

May 18th, 2020

4:06

On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17, 1954

May 17th, 2020

4:37

On this day in 1954, groundwork began on the CERN site at Meyrin in Geneva, Switzerland.

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May 16 Notification issued - May 16, 1966

May 16th, 2020

5:17

On this day in 1966, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the May 16 Notification, marking the start of the Cultural …

Maria Reiche born - May 15, 1903

May 15th, 2020

4:02

On this day in 1903, mathematician and archaeologist Maria Reiche was born. Throughout her life, Reiche was dedicated to studying the Nazca Lines.

Last witchcraft trial in U.S. - May 14, 1878

May 14th, 2020

6:03

On this day in 1878, a suit was brought against Daniel Spofford in Salem, Massachusetts, for allegedly practicing mesmerism on Lucretia Brown.

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Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861

May 13th, 2020

4:18

On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861.

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Konrad Zuse unveils Z3 - May 12, 1941

May 12th, 2020

4:49

On this day in 1941, civil engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse, who worked in Nazi Germany, unviled the first full functional, programmable computer.

William Grant Still born - May 11, 1895

May 11th, 2020

4:59

On this day in 1895, composer William Grant Still was born in Mississippi.

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Charleston Riot of 1919 - May 10, 1919

May 10th, 2020

5:25

On this day in 1919, a riot began when white sailors began attacking Black people in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Thomas Blood attempted Crown Jewels theft - May 9, 1617

May 9th, 2020

5:22

On this day in 1671, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.

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Buddhist crisis began - May 8, 1963

May 8th, 2020

5:43

On this day in 1963, South Vietnamese soldiers and security forces fired into a crowd of unarmed Buddhist protesters, marking the start of the …

Cult of the Supreme Being established - May 7, 1794

May 7th, 2020

4:49

On this day in 1794, the Cult of the Supreme Being -- a cult established by Maximilien Robespierre -- was authorized by a decree of the National …

Chinese Exclusion Act signed - May 6, 1882

May 6th, 2020

6:45

On this day in 1882, U.S. President Chester A. Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned the immigration of Chinese laborers for 10 years, though Congress later extended it. Listen to the episode on the Rock …

Stratton brothers trial began - May 5, 1905

May 5th, 2020

4:19

On this day in 1905, the Stratton brothers' trial began in England. It was the first recorded murder trial in England to use fingerprints as evidence.

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Haymarket affair - May 4, 1886

May 4th, 2020

4:57

On this day in 1886, a bomb set off at a peaceful labor protest in Chicago triggered a riot.

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Edo period ended - May 3, 1868

May 3rd, 2020

5:03

On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began.

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First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2, 1964

May 2nd, 2020

3:53

On this day in 1964, a group of Chinese climbers summited Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world.

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"Species Plantarum" published - May 1, 1753

May 1st, 2020

5:14

Though it was officially published weeks later in two volumes, Carl Linnaeus's "Species Plantarum" was given the day of issue of May 1, 1753.

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K-19 commissioned - April 30, 1961

April 30th, 2020

5:07

On this day in 1961, the Soviet Union commissioned the K-19, a ballistic missile equipped nuclear submarine.

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Los Angeles Riots began - April 29, 1992

April 29th, 2020

4:45

On this day in 1992, riots erupted in Los Angeles in response to the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of …

Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28, 1789

April 28th, 2020

4:42

On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS Bounty.

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Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27, 1882

April 27th, 2020

4:11

On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was born.

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Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26, 1920

April 26th, 2020

4:57

On this day in 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis presented their opposing points about the scale of the universe in an event sometimes called “The Great Debate.”

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Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25, 1917

April 25th, 2020

5:10

On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born.

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Armenian Genocide began - April 24, 1914

April 24th, 2020

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This day in 1914 is widely considered the beginning of the Armenian genocide, though Armenian massacres had occurred previously.

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Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23, 1516

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On this day in 1516, the Reinheitsgebot, a Bavarian beer purity law, was adopted.

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Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22, 1915

April 22nd, 2020

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On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, markin the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.

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Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21, 1934

April 21st, 2020

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On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail published a photo of what was allegedly the Loch Ness Monster.

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League of Nations dissolved - April 20, 1946

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On this day in 1946, the League of Nations was dissolved.

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Pratt Street Riot - April 19, 1861

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On this day in 1861, a riot broke out in Baltimore, Maryland, between Confederate sympathizers and state militia regiments on their way to Washington, D.C.

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Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18, 1980

April 18th, 2020

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On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe.

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Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17, 1951

April 17th, 2020

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On this day in 1951, Peak District National Park was established.

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First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16, 1853

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On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India.

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Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15, 1970

April 15th, 2020

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On this day in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 set a world record when they reached the farthest distance humans have ever been from Earth.

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Bussa's Rebellion - April 14, 1816

April 14th, 2020

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On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in Barbados began.

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CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13, 1953

April 13th, 2020

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On this day in 1953, the CIA authorized the launch of the mind control program known as Project MKUltra.

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First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12, 1988

April 12th, 2020

5:07

On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S.

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Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11, 1899

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On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born.

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Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10, 1815

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On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora produced one of the largest and deadliest eruptions in recorded history.

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African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9, 1816

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On this day in 1816, the African Methodist Episcopal Church was formed when Richard Allen and Daniel Coker called Black Methodists to meet in Philadelphia.

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Helen Joseph born - April 8, 1905

April 8th, 2020

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On this day in 1905, anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born.

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Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7, 1963

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On this day in 1963, Tito was proclaimed president for life of the newly renamed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

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Leonora Carrington born - April 6, 1917

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On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora Carrington was born in England.

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Ripple Rock explosion - April 5, 1958

April 5th, 2020

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On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer pose a hazard to …

Margaret Oliphant born - April 4, 1828

April 4th, 2020

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On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born.

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Jeju Uprising began - April 3, 1948

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On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea.

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Bombing of Naco - April 2, 1929

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On this day in 1929, Irish mercenary Patrick Murphy unintentionally dropped two bombs over the border town of Naco, Arizona.

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Wangari Maathai born - April 1, 1940

April 1st, 2020

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On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya.

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Jack Johnson born - March 31, 1878

March 31st, 2020

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On this day in 1878, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was born.

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Meter defined - March 30, 1791

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On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of Sciences to define the meter. 

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Malagasy Uprising began - March 29, 1947

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On this day in 1947, Malagasy nationalists launched an uprising against the French colonial government in Madagascar.

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Three Mile Island accident - March 28, 1979

March 28th, 2020

4:34

On this day in 1979, a failure in a reactor at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station led to a partial meltdown.

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Good Friday earthquake - March 27, 1964

March 27th, 2020

4:37

On this day in 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska.

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Elsa Brändström born - March 26, 1888

March 26th, 2020

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On this day in 1888, Swedish nurse Elsa Brändström was born in St. Petersburg.

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Saturn's moon Titan discovered - March 25, 1655

March 25th, 2020

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On this day in 1655, Christiaan Huygens first observed Saturn's largest moon, Titan.

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Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989

March 24th, 2020

4:47

On this day in 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez dumped 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound.

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Walter Rodney born - March 23, 1942

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On this day in 1942, historian and activist Walter Rodney was born.

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Anne Hutchinson excommunicated - March 22, 1638

March 22nd, 2020

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Anney and Samantha from the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You stop by the show to talk about religious rebel Anne Hutchinson, who was excommunicated …

West Bank epidemic began - March 21, 1983

March 21st, 2020

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On this day in 1983, students in Arrabah in West Bank began getting symptoms of an unidentified illness.

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Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924 approved - March 20, 1924

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On this day in 1924, the Virginia Sterilization Act, allowing the sterilization of people in state institutions, was approved.

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Sagrada Família construction began - March 19, 1882

March 19th, 2020

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On this day in 1882, the cornerstone of the Sagrada Família was laid.

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First spacewalk - March 18, 1965

March 18th, 2020

4:27

On this day in 1965, cosmonaut Alexey Leonov completed the first spacewalk.

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Phone call in Dugway Sheep Incident - March 17, 1968

March 17th, 2020

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On this day in 1968, the chief of the ecology and epidemiology branch of Dugway Proving Ground got a call saying thousands of sheep were found dead …

Gustav III shot - March 16, 1792

March 16th, 2020

4:10

On this day in 1792, Gustav III of Sweden was shot by a conspirator.

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Ogaden War ended - March 15, 1978

March 15th, 2020

4:34

On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden.

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Gold Standard Act signed - March 14, 1900

March 14th, 2020

4:40

On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money.

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Fall of Nojpetén - March 13, 1697

March 13th, 2020

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On this day in 1697, the Mayan city of Nojpetén fell to Spanish troops.

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Girl Scouts founded - March 12, 1912

March 12th, 2020

4:55

On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

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First case of Spanish flu reported in U.S. - March 11, 1918

March 11th, 2020

4:43

On this day in 1918, the first case of the Spanish flu was reported in the U.S.

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Courrières mine disaster - March 10, 1906

March 10th, 2020

4:03

On this day in 1906, an explosion and fire in a French mine killed 1,099 people, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in history. 

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Battle of Columbus - March 9, 1916

March 9th, 2020

3:59

On this day in 1916, the Battle of Columbus began as a raid that Pancho Villa led on the border town of Columbus, New Mexico.

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Suez Canal reopened - March 8, 1957

March 8th, 2020

4:42

On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several months during the Suez Crisis. 

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7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7, 1971

March 7th, 2020

4:51

On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave a speech in Dhaka encouraging people to prepare for a war for independence.

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Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6, 1869

March 6th, 2020

4:39

On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented his periodic table.

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Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5, 1904

March 5th, 2020

3:46

On this day in 1904, Nikola Tesla attempted to explain ball lightning in the publication Electrical World and Engineer.

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Miriam Makeba born - Mar. 4, 1932

March 4th, 2020

4:17

Singer, actor, and activist Miriam Makeba was born in South Africa.

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Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - Mar. 3, 1938

March 3rd, 2020

4:37

A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum near Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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First test flight of the Concorde - Mar. 2, 1969

March 2nd, 2020

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The supersonic airliner known as the Concorde took its first test flight on this day in 1969.

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First U.S. census - Mar. 1, 1790

March 1st, 2020

4:29

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress.

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Hattie McDaniel became first Black actor to win Oscar - Feb. 29, 1940

February 29th, 2020

4:35

On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone With the Wind."

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Olof Palme assassinated - Feb. 28, 1986

February 28th, 2020

4:40

On this day in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated.

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Wounded Knee Incident began - Feb. 27, 1973

February 27th, 2020

4:44

On this day in 1973, a group of Oglala Lakota and members of the American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

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General public first saw Kinemacolor - Feb. 26, 1909

February 26th, 2020

4:26

On this day in 1909, Kinemacolor was first screen to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London. 

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Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25, 1986

February 25th, 2020

5:27

On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines, making her the first woman to hold the office. 

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Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed final oral exams - Feb. 24, 1864

February 24th, 2020

4:52

On this day in 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed her final oral exams at the New England Female Medical College, becoming the first Black woman in …

Deportation of the Chechens and Ingush began - Feb. 23, 1944

February 23rd, 2020

5:09

On this day in 1944, the Stalinist regime began deporting the Chechens and Ingush into remote areas of the Soviet Union.

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Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22, 1876

February 22nd, 2020

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On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born.

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Nina Simone born - February 21, 1933

February 21st, 2020

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On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was born in North Carolina. 

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Angelina Grimké born - February 20, 1805

February 20th, 2020

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On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina Grimké was born. 

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'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19, 1963

February 19th, 2020

4:48

On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. 

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Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18, 1934

February 18th, 2020

4:32

On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born.

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Weenen massacre - Feb. 17, 1838

February 17th, 2020

4:18

On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the Weenen massacre.

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First synthetic diamonds made - February 16, 1953

February 16th, 2020

5:09

On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds.

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Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15, 1954

February 15th, 2020

4:33

On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a network of radar stations built to detect Soviet bombers.

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Asbestos strike began - February 14, 1949

February 14th, 2020

5:13

On this day in 1949, miners in Quebec led a strike for better working conditions and wages.

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Sarojini Naidu born - February 13, 1879

February 13th, 2020

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On this day in 1879, Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu was born.

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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12, 1974

February 12th, 2020

5:35

On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason.

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BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11, 1938

February 11th, 2020

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On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first known science fiction television program, "R.U.R."

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Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10, 1996

February 10th, 2020

5:03

On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game against a world chess champion.

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Carmen Miranda born - February 9, 1909

February 9th, 2020

5:03

On this day in 1909, singer, actress, and dancer Carmen Miranda was born in Portugal.

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Leo Baekeland announced Bakelite - February 8, 1909

February 8th, 2020

4:32

On this day in 1909, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the public.

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Bonfire of the Vanities - February 7, 1497

February 7th, 2020

5:08

On this day in 1497, followers of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola burned objects thought to incite sin in an event known as the Bonfire of …

Organized immigration of free Black people from U.S. to Africa - February 6, 1820

February 6th, 2020

4:39

On this day in 1820, the American Colonization Society organized a migration of freed enslaved people from the United States to Africa. 

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Tybee Bomb lost - February 5, 1958

February 5th, 2020

3:45

On this day in 1958, the U.S. Air Force lost a nuclear bomb in the waters near Tybee Island, off the coast of Georgia. 

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M62 coach bombing - February 4, 1964

February 4th, 2020

4:04

On this day in 1974, twelve people were killed in a bombing on the M62 motorway in northern England. 

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Batepá massacre - February 3, 1953

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On this day in 1953, Portuguese landowners and colonial officials killed hundreds of forros in São Tomé. 

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James Joyce's 'Ulysses' published - February 2, 1922

February 2nd, 2020

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On this day in 1922, “Ulysses," a novel by Irish writer James Joyce, was first published in its entirety. 

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Langston Hughes born - February 1, 1902

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On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born. 

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Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31, 1939

January 31st, 2020

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On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel wrote the first entry in her diary. 

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Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703

January 30th, 2020

5:55

On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by killing Kira Yoshinaka. 

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Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845

January 29th, 2020

4:31

On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published. 

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Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671

January 28th, 2020

4:10

On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city. 

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Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912

January 27th, 2020

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On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born. 

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Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808

January 26th, 2020

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On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup. 

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First Winter Olympics - January 25, 1924

January 25th, 2020

5:26

On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France. 

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Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24, 1935

January 24th, 2020

6:12

On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.  

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Shaanxi earthquake - January 23, 1556

January 23rd, 2020

4:19

On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi province in China. 

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Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22, 1984

January 22nd, 2020

4:43

On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh played during the Super Bowl.

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Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21, 1840

January 21st, 2020

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On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born. 

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Battle of Yungay - January 20, 1839

January 20th, 2020

4:43

On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, …

Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19, 1977

January 19th, 2020

5:59

On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, also known as Tokyo Rose. 

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Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18, 1983

January 18th, 2020

4:17

On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were stripped from him. 

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First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17, 1794

January 17th, 2020

4:40

On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the first recorded successful C section in the U.S. 

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Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16, 1362

January 16th, 2020

5:19

On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known as Grote Mandrenke, hit the British Isles, the Netherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark

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Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15, 1850

January 15th, 2020

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On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born. 

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"The Bell Jar" published - January 14, 1963

January 14th, 2020

4:08

On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet Sylvia Plath wrote, was first published.  

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Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874

January 13th, 2020

4:24

On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police overran a demonstration of thousands of unemployed people. 

Zanzibar Revolution - January 12, 1964

January 12th, 2020

5:03

On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of Zanzibar. 

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British invade Zululand - January 11, 1879

January 11th, 2020

4:50

On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British invaded Zululand. 

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"Metropolis" released - January 10, 1927

January 10th, 2020

4:55

On this day in 1927, the silent science-fiction film "Metropolis" premiered in Berlin.

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Discovery of first confirmed exoplanets announced - January 9, 1992

January 9th, 2020

5:14

On this day in 1992, the discovery of two exoplanets was announced in the journal Nature.

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German Coast Uprising began - January 8, 1811

January 8th, 2020

5:07

On this day in 1811, the German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt in modern-day Louisiana, began. 

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Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7, 1979

January 7th, 2020

6:40

On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot's regime. 

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Alfred Wegener presented hypothesis of continental drift - January 6, 1912

January 6th, 2020

4:52

On this day in 1912, German geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented his hypothesis on continental drift in a public lecture.

Elizabeth Cotten born - January 5, 1893

January 5th, 2020

4:05

On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Louis Braille born - January 4, 1809

January 4th, 2020

4:58

On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born. 

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Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3, 1848

January 3rd, 2020

5:46

On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia. 

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Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced - January 2, 1942

January 2nd, 2020

5:08

On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison.

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Frankenstein published - January 1, 1818

January 1st, 2020

4:55

On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812

December 31st, 2019

5:35

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31, 1953

December 31st, 2019

5:54

On this day in 1953, Democrat, Tammany Hall operative, and civil rights advocate Hulan Jack was sworn in as the borough president of Manhattan. 

Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903

December 30th, 2019

5:53

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30, 1924

December 30th, 2019

4:57

On this day in 1924, Edwin Hubble published his observations on the existence of other galaxies for review at an upcoming meeting of the American Astronomical Society. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890

December 29th, 2019

5:48

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29, 1996

December 29th, 2019

6:02

On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended when the Guatemalan president and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity signed peace …

Last Year's Lesson: First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895

December 28th, 2019

5:43

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Earl Hines born - December 28, 1903

December 28th, 2019

4:50

On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern jazz piano, was born. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900

December 27th, 2019

5:51

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. There's more detail in the July 24 and 26, 2017 episodes of …

Laws of Burgos instituted - December 27, 1512

December 27th, 2019

5:18

On this day in 1512, the Laws of Burgos, a set of laws regulating the relationship between Spaniards and indigenous people in the Americas, were …

Last Year's Lesson: First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966

December 26th, 2019

5:22

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. 

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Mary Somerville born - December 26, 1867

December 26th, 2019

6:13

On this day in 1867, Scottish mathematician and scientist Mary Somerville was born. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758

December 25th, 2019

5:31

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758.

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Baptist War began - December 25, 1831

December 25th, 2019

4:57

On this day in 1831, the Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, began in Jamaica. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818

December 24th, 2019

4:53

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on this day in 1818. 

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Eggnog Riot - December 24, 1826

December 24th, 2019

5:05

On this day in 1826, rowdy cadets at West Point incited a drunken riot known as the Eggnog Riot. Learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Last Year's Lesson: First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954

December 23rd, 2019

5:27

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. 

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Andes Flight Disaster survivors rescued - December 23, 1972

December 23rd, 2019

4:43

On this day in 1972, survivors who were stranded in the Andes Mountains after their flight crashed were rescued. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894

December 22nd, 2019

6:00

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894.

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Itō Hirobumi became first prime minister of Japan - December 22, 1885

December 22nd, 2019

4:39

On this day in 1885, Itō Hirobumi became the first prime minister of Japan. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988

December 21st, 2019

4:59

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988.

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Fredonian Rebellion - December 21, 1826

December 21st, 2019

6:47

On this day in 1826, rebels in the Republic of Fredonia signed their Declaration of Independence from Mexico. 

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Last Year's Lesson: South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860

December 20th, 2019

5:13

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860.

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Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20, 1987

December 20th, 2019

4:35

On this day in 1987, a passenger ferry called Doña Paz collided with an oil tanker, causing the death of more than 4,000 people.

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Last Year's Lesson: "A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843

December 19th, 2019

4:55

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843.

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First Indochina War began - December 19, 1946

December 19th, 2019

4:57

On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began.

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Last Year's Lesson: Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912

December 18th, 2019

5:50

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

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The Nutcracker premiered - December 18, 1892

December 18th, 2019

4:38

On this day in 1892, the Tchaikovsky composed ballet, The Nutcracker, premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Last Year's Lesson: Saturnalia - Dec. 17

December 17th, 2019

4:44

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History …

Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17, 1790

December 17th, 2019

4:04

On this day in 1790, the Aztec sun stone, a circular stone marked by carvings of calendar signs and images related to the Aztec creation myth, was …

Last Year's Lesson: Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773

December 16th, 2019

5:50

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773.

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An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16, 755

December 16th, 2019

5:30

On this day in 755, Chinese General An Lushan proclaimed himself emperor, marking the beginning of the An Lushan Rebellion against the Tang dynasty.

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Last Year's Lesson: Sitting Bull Killed - Dec. 15, 1890

December 15th, 2019

4:35

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890.

Emilio Jacinto born - December 15, 1875

December 15th, 2019

4:49

Filipino revolutionary Emilio Jacinto was born on this day in 1875. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole - Dec. 14, 1911

December 14th, 2019

4:32

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911.

Patent issued for first interactive electronic game - December 14, 1948

December 14th, 2019

3:58

On this day in 1948, two engineers from DuMont Laboratories received a patent for their cathode-ray tube amusement device. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355

December 13th, 2019

5:25

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355.

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Ella baker born - December 13, 1903

December 13th, 2019

5:49

On this day, Ella Baker - an organizer in the Civil Rights Movement who worked with the NAACP, SNCC, and SCLC - was born. 

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Dr. George F. Grant received patent for golf tee - December 12, 1899

December 12th, 2019

4:11

On this day in 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, a dentist, received the first ever patent for a golf tee. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792

December 12th, 2019

7:40

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Lufthansa heist - December 11, 1978

December 11th, 2019

4:21

On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK International …

Last Year's Lesson: 300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968

December 10th, 2019

5:04

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968

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Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10, 1907

December 10th, 2019

5:13

On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection of a brown dog, …

Last Year's Lesson: Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898

December 9th, 2019

5:04

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21.

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Smallpox eradication certified - December 9, 1979

December 9th, 2019

5:49

On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication signed a statement that declared that smallpox had been eradicated worldwide.

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Last Year's Lesson: Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626

December 8th, 2019

5:10

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18.

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Camille Claudel born - December 8, 1864

December 8th, 2019

5:16

On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941

December 7th, 2019

5:12

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II.

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Instant replay debuted - December 7, 1963

December 7th, 2019

3:43

On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917

December 6th, 2019

5:04

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6, 1912

December 6th, 2019

4:28

On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872

December 5th, 2019

4:34

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Great Smog of London - December 5, 1952

December 5th, 2019

4:37

On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Click here to learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class called "The Great London Smog." 

Last Year's Lesson: Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875

December 4th, 2019

5:31

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875.

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Edith Cavell born - December 4, 1865

December 4th, 2019

4:32

On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born.

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Last Year's Lesson: Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952

December 3rd, 2019

5:20

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952.

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Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3, 1854

December 3rd, 2019

4:38

On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823

December 2nd, 2019

4:38

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823.

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Bhopal disaster - December 2, 1984

December 2nd, 2019

5:22

On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world.

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Last Year's Lesson: Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955

December 1st, 2019

4:45

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955.

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Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1, 1952

December 1st, 2019

4:14

On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601

November 30th, 2019

5:31

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601.

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Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30, 1954

November 30th, 2019

4:04

On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama.

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Last Year's Lesson: Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781

November 29th, 2019

5:15

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781.

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Whitman Massacre - November 29, 1847

November 29th, 2019

4:37

On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measles. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720

November 28th, 2019

5:01

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720.

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First pulsar detected - November 28, 1967

November 28th, 2019

4:56

On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar.

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Last Year's Lesson: George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978

November 27th, 2019

5:10

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978.

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Berners Street Hoax - November 27, 1810

November 27th, 2019

4:07

On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London …

Last Year's Lesson: Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922

November 26th, 2019

5:01

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 episode of Stuff You …

Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26, 1977

November 26th, 2019

3:58

On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted by a cryptic voice claiming to be an alien and advocating for peace on Earth. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960

November 25th, 2019

4:55

Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960.

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First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25, 1975

November 25th, 2019

4:16

On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner. 

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Last Year's Lesson: D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971

November 24th, 2019

5:05

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Bessie Blount born - November 24, 1914

November 24th, 2019

4:56

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born. 

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Last Year's Lesson: St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733

November 23rd, 2019

4:45

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733.

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José Clemente Orozco born - November 23, 1883

November 23rd, 2019

6:21

On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born. 

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Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718

November 22nd, 2019

4:29

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Cutty Sark launched - November 22, 1869

November 22nd, 2019

4:18

Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869.

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Last Year's Lesson: Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620

November 21st, 2019

4:27

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620.

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Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21, 1953

November 21st, 2019

5:02

On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in …

Last Year's Lesson: A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820

November 20th, 2019

6:08

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Zumbi executed - November 20, 1695

November 20th, 2019

5:01

On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. 

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Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917

November 19th, 2019

5:40

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917.

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Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969

November 19th, 2019

4:08

On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim. 

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Last Year's Lesson: "Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928

November 18th, 2019

4:40

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928.

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Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883

November 18th, 2019

4:27

At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. 

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Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17, 1903

November 17th, 2019

6:11

On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born.

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Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532

November 16th, 2019

5:27

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532.

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LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938

November 16th, 2019

5:42

On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD.  

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Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864

November 16th, 2019

5:45

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864.

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Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889

November 15th, 2019

5:27

On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed.

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Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922

November 14th, 2019

4:25

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922.

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Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817

November 14th, 2019

4:21

On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason. 

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Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887

November 13th, 2019

5:11

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London.

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Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906

November 13th, 2019

4:59

On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born. 

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Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970

November 12th, 2019

4:28

On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan.

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Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888

November 11th, 2019

5:07

On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born.  

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British retaliate in Battle of Surabaya - November 10, 1945

November 10th, 2019

5:17

On this day in 1945, the British retaliated against Indonesian nationaists in the Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution. 

Great Northeast Blackout - November 9, 1965

November 9th, 2019

4:37

On this day in 1965, a major electrical power failure sent parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness for up to 13 hours. 

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New Orleans General Strike began - November 8, 1892

November 8th, 2019

4:57

On this day in 1892, workers in New Orleans went on a general strike. 

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First set of Palmer Raids began - November 7, 1919

November 7th, 2019

5:13

On this day in 1919, the Palmer Raids - which targeted radicals, communists, and anarchists in the U.S. - began.

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Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6, 1944

November 6th, 2019

5:07

On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington.

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Ida Tarbell born - November 5, 1857

November 5th, 2019

5:06

On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in Pennsylvania.

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First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4, 1956

November 4th, 2019

3:59

On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debated each other in the first nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. 

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Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3, 1793

November 3rd, 2019

5:36

On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition.

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BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2, 1936

November 2nd, 2019

5:11

On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London. 

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Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1, 1879

November 1st, 2019

5:22

On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimilation of Native Americans, opened in …

Zebra crossing introduced - October 31, 1951

October 31st, 2019

3:30

On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England. 

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Rumble in the Jungle - October 30, 1974

October 30th, 2019

4:33

On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire in one of the most memorable boxing matches in history. 

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Star of India gem heist - October 29, 1940

October 29th, 2019

4:51

On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York and stole valuable gems, including the Star of India …

Oxi Day - October 28, 1940

October 28th, 2019

5:09

On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italy to allow Axis forces to occupy strategic sites in Greece. 

Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27, 1858

October 27th, 2019

5:40

On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born. For a look at how Roosevelt faced his greatest foes, check out Mental Floss’s new podcast History Vs. here, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26, 1985

October 26th, 2019

5:06

On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people. 

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Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25, 1924

October 25th, 2019

5:13

On this day in 1924, a letter sent from Grigory Zinoviev to the Communist Party of Britain was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail. The document is now believed to be a forgery. 

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Women's Day Off in Iceland - October 24, 1975

October 24th, 2019

4:13

On this day in 1975, women in Iceland went on strike to protest their low wages and emphasize the value of women's work. 

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First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23, 1911

October 23rd, 2019

4:40

On this day in 1911, Italian Captain Carlo Piazza flew the first aerial reconnaissance mission in a Blériot XI during the Italo-Turkish War.  

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Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22, 1966

October 22nd, 2019

4:12

On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group with a number one album - "The Supremes A' Go-Go" - on the Billboard 200. 

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Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21, 1956

October 21st, 2019

5:55

On this day in 1956, Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was captured, signaling the effective end of the Mau Mau Uprising. 

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Johnny Bright incident - October 20, 1951

October 20th, 2019

4:58

On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&M assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident …

Marguerite Perey born - October 19, 1909

October 19th, 2019

5:02

On this day in 1909, French nuclear chemist and discoverer of francium Marguerite Perey was born. 

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First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18, 1954

October 18th, 2019

4:58

On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments announced the invention of the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1. 

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London Beer Flood - October 17, 1814

October 17th, 2019

3:25

On this day in 1814, a flood of beer burst out of a London brewery, killing eight people and injuring others. 

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Palace of Westminster fire - October 16, 1834

October 16th, 2019

4:13

On this day in 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a fire. 

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Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15, 1582

October 15th, 2019

4:37

On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which was created as a way to reform the Julian calendar. 

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Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14, 1947

October 14th, 2019

4:57

On this day in 1947, American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. 

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Miracle of the Sun - October 13, 1917

October 13th, 2019

4:54

On this day in 1917, a crowd of thousands of people gathered in Fátima, Portugal, to witness a miracle, and many reported seeing unusual solar …

First Oktoberfest began - October 12, 1810

October 12th, 2019

4:17

On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest began after the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. 

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Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899

October 11th, 2019

5:56

This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.

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Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911

October 10th, 2019

5:15

On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China. 

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Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855

October 9th, 2019

5:42

On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope.

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Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892

October 8th, 2019

6:00

On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow. 

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Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916

October 7th, 2019

3:54

On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided …

Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908

October 6th, 2019

5:16

On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

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Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936

October 5th, 2019

5:11

On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London. 

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Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957

October 4th, 2019

4:48

On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems. 

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Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795

October 3rd, 2019

5:54

Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795.

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"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528

October 2nd, 2019

4:51

"The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528. 

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30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1, 1965

October 1st, 2019

5:18

On this day in 1965, a group of Indonesian National Armed Forces members calling themselves the 30 September Movement assassinated six high-ranking Indonesian army generals. 

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Rumi born - September 30, 1207

September 30th, 2019

5:20

On this day in 1207, Persian poet and scholar Rumi was born. 

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Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957

September 29th, 2019

5:47

On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contaminated thousands of square miles around the disaster site. 

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Spaghetti House siege - September 28, 1975

September 28th, 2019

5:24

On this day in 1975, an attempt to rob the Spaghetti House restaurant in London turned into a nearly week-long siege.

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Bud Powell born - September 27, 1924

September 27th, 2019

5:20

On this day in 1924, pioneering jazz pianist Bud Powell was born. 

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Winsor McCay born - September 26, year unknown

September 26th, 2019

5:55

Pioneering cartoonist and animator was born on this day sometime in the mid-1800s, though the exact year is unknown. If you want to learn more about McCay, listen to the two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History …

Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25, 1886

September 25th, 2019

4:56

On this day in 1886, Peter "Black Prince" Jackson won the Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship, becoming the first Black man to win a national boxing crown. 

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Túpac Amaru executed - September 24, 1572

September 24th, 2019

5:09

The last indigenous ruler of the Inca, Túpac Amaru, was executed by the Spanish on this day in 1572.

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Nintendo founded - September 23, 1889

September 23rd, 2019

4:19

On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded in Japan as a playing card company.

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Junko Tabei born - September 22, 1939

September 22nd, 2019

4:46

On this day in 1939, Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to summit Mount Everest, was born. 

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"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21, 1897

September 21st, 2019

4:35

On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York Sun. 

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First Canne Film Festival - September 20, 1946

September 20th, 2019

4:36

The first ever Canne Film Festival began in Canne, France

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First fully contained underground nuclear test - September 19, 1957

September 19th, 2019

5:00

The first fully contained underground detonation took place at a research center in Nevada.

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First chiropractic adjustment - September 18, 1895

September 18th, 2019

5:17

On this day in 1895, Daniel David Palmer performed what's considered the first chiropractic adjustment. 

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Frida Kahlo's bus accident - September 17, 1925

September 17th, 2019

5:10

On this day in 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was seriously injured in a bus accident that altered the course of her life. 

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East German balloon escape - September 16, 1979

September 16th, 2019

4:42

On this day in 1979, the Strelzyk and Wetzel families escaped from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon.

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16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - September 15, 1963

September 15th, 2019

6:14

On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed in an act of terrorism by white supremacists.

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Constance Baker Motley born - September 14, 1921

September 14th, 2019

5:45

On this day in 1921, Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to be named a federal court judge, was born. 

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Great fire of Smyrna started - September 13, 1922

September 13th, 2019

6:10

On this day in 1922, a fire in Smyrna in Asia Minor -- present-day İzmir, Turkey -- began blazing through the city. 

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Haile Selassie deposed - September 12, 1974

September 12th, 2019

6:13

Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie was deposed on this day in 1974. 

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Hope Diamond was stolen - September 11, 1792

September 11th, 2019

3:56

On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen.

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Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10, 1960

September 10th, 2019

4:34

On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome. 

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Hanapepe Massacre - September 9, 1924

September 9th, 2019

7:01

On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a massacre of Filipinos by local police. 

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Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8, 1504

September 8th, 2019

4:35

On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public. 

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Last captive thylacine died - September 7, 1936

September 7th, 2019

4:59

On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. 

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Buddy Bolden born - September 6, 1877

September 6th, 2019

5:10

On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at

Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5, 1945

September 5th, 2019

5:45

On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada. 

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Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882

September 4th, 2019

5:17

On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity. 

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Dagen H - September 3, 1967

September 3rd, 2019

5:11

This day in 1967 is known in Sweden as Dagen H, or H Day, the day that left-hand traffic in the country switched to right-hand traffic. 

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Rock Springs Massacre - September 2, 1885

September 2nd, 2019

7:34

On this day in 1885, white miners killed Chinese miners and looted and burned their homes in Rock Springs, Wyoming. 

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Libyan coup d'état - September 1, 1969

September 1st, 2019

6:29

On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power. 

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Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31, 1963

August 31st, 2019

5:38

On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country. 

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Steamship Moravia cholera epidemic - Aug 30, 1892

August 30th, 2019

6:47

On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York harbor late in the evening. By this point, 22 of the ship's 358 passengers had died …

Wendell Scott born - August 29, 1921

August 29th, 2019

6:05

On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/wendell-scott.htm.

Carrington event - August 28, 1859

August 28th, 2019

5:03

On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began.

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Eruption of Krakatau peaked - August 27, 1883

August 27th, 2019

5:15

On this day in 1883, the eruption of Krakatau reached its climax. It was one of the deadliest eruptions in modern history. 

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Mother Teresa born - August 26, 1910

August 26th, 2019

5:47

Mother Teresa, whose charitable work has been called into question, was born on this day in 1910. 

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Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters first meeting - August 25, 1925

August 25th, 2019

6:08

On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about the Brotherhood in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at

Tuskegee Syphilis Study investigation announced - August 24, 1972

August 24th, 2019

7:00

On this day in 1972, Merlin DuVal, an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, announced that the Tuskegee …

Norrmalmstorg robbery - August 23, 1973

August 23rd, 2019

4:53

On this day in 1973, a bank robbery and hostage crisis in Stockholm, Sweden, led to the coining of the term "Stockholm Syndrome."

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Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 signed - August 22, 1910

August 22nd, 2019

5:22

On this day in 1910, the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910 was signed, and Japan formally annexed Korea.

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Vincenzo Peruggia stole "Mona Lisa" - August 21, 1911

August 22nd, 2019

5:33

On this day in 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia stole the "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre museum. 

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Darwin-Wallace paper on natural selection published - August 20, 1858

August 20th, 2019

5:51

On this day in 1858, Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's paper on the theory of evolution by natural selection was published in the Journal of …

Mary Ellen Pleasant born - August 19, 1814

August 19th, 2019

5:20

On this day in 1814, entrepreneur and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant was born. 

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Pendle witch trials began - August 18, 1612

August 18th, 2019

6:03

On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England. 

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Marcus Garvey born - August 17, 1887

August 17th, 2019

6:43

On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was born.

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Dole Air Race - August 16, 1927

August 16th, 2019

5:20

On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole and marked by tragedy began. 

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Wow! signal received - August 15, 1977

August 15th, 2019

4:29

On this day in 1977, the radio telescope Big Ear recieved the Wow! signal, which many people believed to be a sign of extraterrestrial intelligence. 

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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14, 1975

August 14th, 2019

4:45

On this day in 1975, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered in London. 

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Margaret Tafoya born - August 13, 1904

August 13th, 2019

5:21

On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born. 

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Last quagga died - August 12, 1883

August 12th, 2019

4:43

On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam. 

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Watts Riots began - August 11, 1965

August 11th, 2019

6:23

On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles. 

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Louvre opened as museum - August 10, 1793

August 10th, 2019

5:15

On this day in 1793, the Louvre opened to the public as a museum. 

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Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9, 1173

August 9th, 2019

4:34

On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid. 

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8888 Uprising - August 8, 1988

August 8th, 2019

5:13

On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to the government. 

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Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7, 1947

August 7th, 2019

5:36

On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in Polynesia on a raft called the Kon-Tiki.

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First website went live to public - August 6, 1991

August 6th, 2019

5:19

On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available. Visit the first web page at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html.

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Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5, 1600

August 5th, 2019

4:27

On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under mysterious circumstances.

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Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4, 1911

August 4th, 2019

4:14

On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base. 

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La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3, 1778

August 3rd, 2019

4:26

La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day in 1778. Learn more about La Scala in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-la-scala-opera-house.htm

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Berta Lutz born - August 2, 1874

August 2nd, 2019

6:12

On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born. 

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Jackie Ormes born - August 1, 1911

August 1st, 2019

5:40

On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born.

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Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31, 1943

July 31st, 2019

4:51

On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters. Learn more about the Night Witches in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History …

Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511

July 30th, 2019

4:30

On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at

Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29, 1836

July 29th, 2019

4:46

On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated. 

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Beatrix Potter born - July 28, 1866

July 28th, 2019

5:27

On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born. 

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Thermidorian Reaction - July 27, 1794

July 27th, 2019

5:32

On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his supporters, in what became known as the Thermidorian Reaction.

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"Unua Libro" first published - July 26, 1887

July 26th, 2019

6:12

On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of Esperanto, was published in Warsaw.

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First person born via IVF - July 25, 1978

July 25th, 2019

4:44

On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization.

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Agnes Meyer Driscoll born - July 24, 1889

July 24th, 2019

5:22

On this day in 1889, cryptanalyst Agnes Meyer Driscoll was born. 

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Ford sold first automobile - July 23, 1903

July 23rd, 2019

4:56

On this day in 1903, the Ford Motor Company sold its first Model A. 

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Emma Lazarus born - July 22, 1849

July 22nd, 2019

5:12

On this day in 1849, Jewish-American writer Emma Lazarus was born. Learn more about Emma Lazarus at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/emma-lazarus.htm

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Crete earthquake - July 21, 365 C.E.

July 21st, 2019

4:41

On this day in 365 C.E., an earthquake off the coast of Crete triggered a tsunami and destruction in the Eastern Mediterranean. 

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Apollo 11 landed on the moon - July 20, 1969

July 20th, 2019

4:52

On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong the first people to walk on the moon. 

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Red Summer riots in Washington, D.C. - July 19, 1919

July 19th, 2019

5:17

On this day in 1919, race riots began in Washington, D.C., during the period of increased anti-Black violence known as Red Summer. Learn more about …

Football War cease-fire - July 18, 1969

July 18th, 2019

5:09

On this day in 1969, a cease-fire was called in the so-called Football War, or Soccer War, between El Salvador and Honduras. 

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Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17, 1959

July 17th, 2019

5:16

On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinj or the …

Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16, 1854

July 16th, 2019

5:25

On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully removed from a segregated streetcar in New York. Learn more about Elizabeth Jennings Graham in …

Maggie L. Walker born - July 15, 1864

July 15th, 2019

5:56

On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born. 

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Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14, 1933

July 14th, 2019

6:05

On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring.

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First FIFA World Cup - July 13, 1930

July 13th, 2019

4:44

On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup. 

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William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12, 1856

July 12th, 2019

5:49

On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua. 

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Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11, 1897

July 11th, 2019

6:23

On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon.

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Nicolás Guillén born - July 10, 1902

July 10th, 2019

6:10

On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born.

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Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918

July 9th, 2019

5:56

Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918 | The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing …

Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8, 1947

July 8th, 2019

5:06

On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, New Mexico. 

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First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7, 1928

July 7th, 2019

4:40

On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread. 

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Piper Alpha disaster - July 6, 1988

July 6th, 2019

5:49

On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire. 

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Dolly the Sheep born - July 5, 1996

July 5th, 2019

5:07

On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born. 

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Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4, 1997

July 4th, 2019

5:28

On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. 

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World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938

July 3rd, 2019

5:05

On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour. 

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Patrice Lumumba born - July 2, 1925

July 2nd, 2019

6:16

On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born.

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Ghana declared a republic - July 1, 1960

July 1st, 2019

5:51

On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president.

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Tunguska event - June 30, 1908

June 30th, 2019

5:25

On this day in 1908, an explosion occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia that was likely caused by a meteorite or comet bursting.

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Moctezuma II died - June 29, 1520

June 29th, 2019

6:04

On this day in 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma died, either at the hands of Spaniards or Aztecs unhappy with his rule.

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Stonewall raid and riots - June 28, 1969

June 28th, 2019

5:49

On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in …

E.R. Braithwaite born - June 27, 1912

June 27th, 2019

5:40

On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born. 

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Big Bill Broonzy born - June 26, 1893 or 1903

June 26th, 2019

6:18

On this day in 1893 or 1903, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy was born. 

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First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken - June 25, 1848

June 25th, 2019

4:51

Charles-François Thibault took three photos during the June Days uprising on this day and the following in 1848. Two of them became the first photos …

Dancing mania outbreak - June 24, 1374

June 24th, 2019

5:45

On this day in 1374, a dancing mania outbreak began in Aachen, Germany.

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Battle of Zacatecas - June 23, 1914

June 23rd, 2019

5:19

The bloodiest battle in the revolution to overthrow Victoriano Huerta -- the Battle of Zacatecas, or La Toma de Zacatecas -- took place on this day …

Galileo sentenced by Inquisition - June 22, 1633

June 22nd, 2019

6:42

On this day in history, the Roman Inquisition sentenced Galileo Galilei for being "vehemently suspect of heresy."

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Ferris wheel debuted - June 21, 1893

June 21st, 2019

6:00

On this day in 1893, the Ferris Wheel debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago. 

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Siege of the Legation Quarter began - June 20, 1900

June 20th, 2019

6:15

On this day in 1900, the seige of the Legation Quarter in Beijing, China, during the Boxer Rebellion began. https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/boxer-rebellion.htm

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Abolition of slavery announced in Texas (Juneteenth) - June 19, 1865

June 19th, 2019

6:57

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The day is now commemorated as Juneteenth. 

Kasato Maru arrived at Santos - June 18, 1908

June 18th, 2019

5:56

This day in 1908 marked the beginning of Japanese mass immigration to Brazil when the ship Kasato Maru arrived at the port of Santos in Brazil. 

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Mumtaz Mahal died - June 17, 1631

June 17th, 2019

5:39

On this day in 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died from complications of childbirth. 

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Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space - June 16, 1963

June 16th, 2019

5:55

On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space. 

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General Slocum disaster - June 15, 1904

June 15th, 2019

7:00

On this day in 1904, a fire on the paddle steamer General Slocum caused more than a thousand deaths. 

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Bear Flag Revolt began - June 14, 1846

June 14th, 2019

6:36

On this day in 1846, the Bear Flag Revolt began when a group of Americans invaded Sonoma. 

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Luis W. Alvarez born - June 13, 1911

June 13th, 2019

6:37

On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. Learn more about Alvarez in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/luis-w-alvarez.htm

Anne Frank born - Jun 12, 1929

June 12th, 2019

6:34

On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany. 

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Occupation of Alcatraz ended - June 11, 1971

June 11th, 2019

7:59

On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island. 

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Myall Creek massacre - June 10, 1838

June 10th, 2019

6:18

On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales. 

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Bertha von Suttner born - June 9, 1843

June 9th, 2019

6:45

On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born. 

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Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo - June 8, 1972

June 8th, 2019

5:23

On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo.

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Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed - June 7, 1951

June 7th, 2019

6:20

On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed. 

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"Tetris" released - June 6, 1984

June 6th, 2019

5:12

On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released. 

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First AIDS report - June 5, 1981

June 5th, 2019

6:30

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome. 

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Government junta of Chile began - June 4, 1932

June 4th, 2019

6:11

On this day in 1932, the goverment junta of Chile began.

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Zoot Suit Riots began - June 3, 1943

June 3rd, 2019

6:41

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. 

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Pemulwuy died - June 2, 1802

June 2nd, 2019

6:18

On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died.

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Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth - June 1, 1843

June 1st, 2019

6:42

On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's …

Samuel Pepys' last diary entry - May 31, 1669

May 31st, 2019

5:53

On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. Learn more about Samuel Pepys in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at

First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953

May 30th, 2019

6:05

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. 

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Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity - May 29, 1919

May 29th, 2019

6:38

On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity. 

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Ruby Payne-Scott born - May 28, 1912

May 28th, 2019

6:24

On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born. 

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Battle of Tsushima - May 27, 1905

May 27th, 2019

5:11

On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began. 

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Frankie Manning born - May 26, 1914

May 26th, 2019

5:19

On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. Find out more about Frankie Manning in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/lindy-hop.htms

Organization of African Unity founded - May 25,1963

May 25th, 2019

6:18

On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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First Eurovision Song Contest - May 24, 1956

May 24th, 2019

5:17

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. 

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Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618

May 23rd, 2019

6:00

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. For more on this subect, listen to an episode of Stuff You Missed in History …

Great Chilean Earthquake - May 22, 1960

May 22nd, 2019

4:48

On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile.

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White Night riots - May 21, 1979

May 21st, 2019

5:33

On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination. 

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Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic - May 20, 1932

May 20th, 2019

5:36

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman …

Lorraine Hansberry born - May 19, 1930

May 19th, 2019

5:37

On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago.

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Antikythera mechanism discovered - May 18, 1902

May 18th, 2019

4:52

On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. Learn more about the mechanism at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-antikythera-mechanism.htm

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First Kentucky Derby - May 17, 1875

May 17th, 2019

5:42

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. Learn more about the derby at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/kentucky-derby-50-years.htm 

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First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929

May 16th, 2019

5:48

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony.

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted - May 15, 1928

May 15th, 2019

5:02

On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy."

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Israel created - May 14, 1948

May 14th, 2019

6:27

On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created.

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Philadelphia MOVE bombing - May 13, 1985

May 13th, 2019

7:08

On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia. 

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Dorothy Hodgkin born - May 12, 1910

May 12th, 2019

6:25

On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born. 

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Diamond Sutra printed - May 11, 868

May 11th, 2019

5:08

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book.

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Astor Place Riot - May 10, 1849

May 10th, 2019

6:06

On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York.

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First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope - May 9, 1893

May 9th, 2019

5:00

On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. 

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Sétif and Guelma massacre began - May 8, 1945

May 8th, 2019

6:18

On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial …

Munch's 'The Scream' recovered - May 7, 1994

May 7th, 2019

5:22

On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in …

Katie Sandwina born - May 6, 1884

May 6th, 2019

6:00

On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. Learn more about Katie in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at

Indian Vaccination Act - May 5, 1832

May 5th, 2019

7:27

On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. 

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May Fourth Incident - May 4, 1919

May 4th, 2019

6:48

On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference.

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"Raja Harischandra" released - May 3, 1913

May 3rd, 2019

5:57

"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913.

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Isabel González born - May 2, 1882

May 2nd, 2019

8:11

On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. 

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Cato Street Conspirators executed - May 1, 1820

May 1st, 2019

6:58

On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. Learn more about the conspiracy at

Bristol Bus Boycott - April 30, 1963

April 30th, 2019

7:33

On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. 

First African-American college chartered - April 29, 1854

April 29th, 2019

5:42

On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men.

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Fanny and Stella arrested - April 28, 1870

April 28th, 2019

6:19

On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing.

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Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865

April 27th, 2019

5:43

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people.

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Chernobyl disaster - April 26, 1986

April 26th, 2019

6:58

On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever. 

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Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published - April, 25 1953

April 25th, 2019

6:03

On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature.

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Kinder Scout mass trespass - April 24, 1932

April 24th, 2019

5:54

On this day in 1932, hundreds of ramblers protested being denied access to open country by trespassing at Kinder Scout, a moorland plateau in England. 

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New Coke introduced - April 23, 1985

April 23rd, 2019

4:35

On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola launched New Coke, the reformulated version of its flagship drink. Coke drinkers did not respond well to the new …

TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began - April 22, 1954

April 22nd, 2019

5:39

On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era.

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Mattachine Society "sip-in" - April 21, 1966

April 21st, 2019

5:00

On this day in 1966, members of the gay rights organization the Mattachine Society staged a "sip-in" to protest gay people being refused service at bars. 

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Enoch Powell's "Rivers of Blood" anti-immigration speech - April 20, 1968

April 20th, 2019

6:28

On this day in 1968, Conservative MP gave an anti-immigration speech that became known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech. 

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Oliver Haugh executed by electric chair - April 19, 1907

April 19th, 2019

6:26

Oliver Haugh, who had been convicted of killing his family, was executed by electric chair on this day in 1907. Listen to the two-part episode of …

Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery - April 18, 1688

April 18th, 2019

5:59

On this day in 1688, four Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, authored a petition against slavery.

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Constantin von Economo announced the spread of encephalitis lethargica - April 17, 1917

April 17th, 2019

7:39

On this day in 1917, neurologist Constantin von Economo announced the probable spread of a viral disease, encephalitis lethargica, at a spread of a …

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun born - April 16, 1755

April 16th, 2019

6:01

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a famous 18th-century artist who would go on to paint 30 portraits of Queen Marie Antoinette, was born in Paris on …

Tiananmen Square protests began - April 15, 1989

April 15th, 2019

6:55

On this day in 1989, the death of reformer Hu Yaobang sparked pro-democracy protests in China.

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Violet Jessop survived sinking Titanic - April 14, 1912

April 14th, 2019

5:38

On this day in 1912, stewardess Violet Jessop escaped the sinking Titanic on a lifeboat.

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Colfax massacre - April 13, 1873

April 13th, 2019

6:14

One of the deadliest racial incidents during the Reconstruction Era happened on this day in 1873, when a massacre broke out in the aftermath of a controversial election.

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Yuri Gagarin became first person in space - April 12, 1961

April 12th, 2019

6:14

On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth once, earning him the title of the first person to travel in space. 

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Idi Amin deposed - April 11, 1979

April 11th, 2019

6:53

On this day in 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was deposed and fled the country. 

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Statute of Anne went into effect - April 10, 1710

April 10th, 2019

6:22

The Statute of Anne, widely recognized the first full copyright law, went into force on this day in 1710.

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Mary Winston Jackson born - April 9, 1921

April 9th, 2019

5:51

On this day in 1921, Mary Winston Jackson was born in Hampton, Virginia. She would go on to become NASA's first Black female engineer. You can find …

Venus de Milo discovered - April 8, 1820

April 8th, 2019

5:12

On this day in 1820, the now-famous sculpture known as the Venus de Milo was uncovered on the Aegean island of Melos.

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Rwandan Genocide began - April 7, 1994

April 7th, 2019

6:51

On this day in 1994, the Rwandan military and Hutu militia groups began killing Tutsis and moderate Hutu politicians, inciting a genocide that lasted …

Dred and Harriet Scott filed petitions to sue for freedom - April 6, 1846

April 6th, 2019

7:06

On this day in 1846, Dred and Harriet Scott, an enslaved husband and wife, filed petitions to sue for their freedom in the St. Louis Circuit Court. Listen to the two-part Stuff You Missed in History Class episode on …

Pocahontas married John Rolfe - April 5, 1614

April 5th, 2019

6:17

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married colonist John Rolfe married. 

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers Beyond Vietnam speech - April 4, 1967

April 4th, 2019

7:39

On this day in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther KIng, Jr. gave his Beyond Vietnam speech, denouncing the war in Vietnam. 

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Pony express founded - April 3, 1860

April 3rd, 2019

6:27

On this day in 1860, the Pony Express mail service was founded. 

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Sverdlovsk anthrax leak - April 2, 1979

April 2nd, 2019

7:36

On this day in 1979, an accidental anthrax leak in a microbiology facility in Sverdlovsk in the Soviet Union caused dozens of people to fall ill. The …

First TV picture from space - April 1, 1960

April 1st, 2019

5:36

On this day in 1960, the first TV picture from space was taken by the TIROS-1 weather satellite. 

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Hays Code ratified - March 31, 1930

March 31st, 2019

22:09

It's the last day of women's history month, and it's our last special Sunday episode celebrating women's contributions to society. Today, we welcome Professor Nora Gilbert, who speaks with me about the Hays Motion …

Dr. Crawford Long first used ether anesthesia - March 30, 1842

March 30th, 2019

6:23

Crawford Long, a doctor in Georgia, became the first to use inhaled ether anesthesia in surgery on this day in 1842.

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Sepoy Rebellion - March 29, 1857

March 29th, 2019

7:12

On this day in 1857, a 29-year-old sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers, which set off more than a year long rebellion.

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Fred Hoyle coined "big bang" - March 28, 1949

March 28th, 2019

5:10

On this day in 1949, British astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term "big bang."

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"Typhoid Mary" Mallon quarantined for final time - March 27, 1915

March 27th, 2019

7:05

On this day in 1915, domestic cook Mary Mallon was quarantined for the second, and final, time on North Brother Island for being a typhoid carrier. 

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"The Gerry-mander" was born - March 26, 1812

March 26th, 2019

5:58

On this day in 1812, a headline in the Boston Gazette read "The Gerry-mander", accompanied by a satirical illustration of the district that Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry lived in.

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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - March 25, 1911

March 25th, 2019

7:35

On this day in 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory caught fire, and more than 100 workers died.

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1921 Women's Olympiad began - March 24, 1921

March 24th, 2019

14:25

Today, Anney Reese from the podcasts Stuff Mom Never Told You and Savor joins me to talk about the 1921 Women's Olympiad.

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Henry "Box" Brown mailed himself to freedom - March 23, 1849

March 23rd, 2019

7:52

On this day in 1849, an enslaved man named Henry Brown packed himself up in a box and was shipped to Pennsylvania, a free state. Listen to the Stuff You Missed in History Class episode on Henry Brown here:

Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916

March 22nd, 2019

7:12

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency. 

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Alcatraz closed - March 21, 1963

March 21st, 2019

5:55

On this day in 1963, the maximum-security prison Alcatraz closed.

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Fred Rogers was born - March 20, 1928

March 20th, 2019

7:06

On this day in 1928, Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" fame was born.

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Harlem Riot of 1935 - March 19, 1935

March 19th, 2019

6:56

On this day in 1935, a petty theft in a S.H. Kress store and rumors a Black Puerto Rican boy's death led to an all-out riot in Harlem. 

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist - March 18, 1990

March 18th, 2019

5:59

On this day in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Gardner Museum in Boston and stole millions of dollars worth of art that …

Bayard Rustin born - March 17, 1912

March 17th, 2019

6:24

Labor and civil rights movement leader Bayard Rustin was born on this day in 1912. 

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My Lai Massacre - March 16, 1968

March 16th, 2019

6:21

On this day in 1968, hundreds of Vietnamese civilians were killed by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.

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Julius Caesar assassinated - March 15, 44 B.C.E.

March 15th, 2019

5:38

On this day in 44 B.C.E., Julius Caesar was assassinated.

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Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte received an M.D. - March 14, 1889

March 14th, 2019

5:31

On this day in 1889, Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree.

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Deaf President Now protest ended - March 13, 1988

March 13th, 2019

6:37

On this day in 1988, protests at Gallaudet University in support of naming the school's first deaf president ended. Dr. I. King Jordan, a deaf man, …

Salt March began - March 12, 1930

March 12th, 2019

6:40

On this day in 1930, Gandhi and dozens of his followers set out on the Salt March to protest the salt tax and the British Raj. 

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First public basketball game - March 11, 1892

March 11th, 2019

5:08

The first public basketball game took place on this day in 1892. 

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Lillian Wald born - March 10, 1867

March 10th, 2019

16:25

Today on the show, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the life and work of Lillian Wald with special guest Marjorie Feld, who wrote the book "Lillian Wald: A Biography."

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Barbie doll introduced - March 9, 1959

March 9th, 2019

6:02

On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City.

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February Revolution Began - March 8, 1917

March 8th, 2019

7:44

On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia.

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Bloody Sunday in Selma - March 7, 1965

March 7th, 2019

7:04

On this day in 1965, about 600 people set out from Selma, Alabama, to begin a 50-mile march to Montgomery. But not long after they left, law …

Cassie Chadwick trial started - March 6, 1905

March 6th, 2019

6:51

Cassie Chadwick was a career con artist who claimed to be Andrew Carnegie's daughter. On this day in 1905, her trial began.

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Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770

March 5th, 2019

6:56

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave …

Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936

March 4th, 2019

6:40

On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. 

Delta Sigma Theta's First Public Act - March 3, 1913

March 3rd, 2019

14:11

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. 

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Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria - March 2, 1882

March 2nd, 2019

5:24

On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time …

Lindbergh baby kidnapped - March 1, 1932

March 1st, 2019

8:29

On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped.

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Tichborne trial ended - Feb. 28, 1874

February 28th, 2019

9:23

On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury.

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Letter published on discovery of the neutron - Feb. 27, 1932

February 27th, 2019

6:16

On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron.

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First jazz recording made - Feb. 26, 1917

February 26th, 2019

7:00

On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording. 

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Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator - Feb. 25, 1870

February 25th, 2019

6:01

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator.

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Marbury v. Madison decided - Feb. 24, 1803

February 24th, 2019

5:28

On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review.

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Dr. Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Trials Began - Feb. 23, 1954

February 23rd, 2019

7:25

On this day in 1954, Dr Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began.

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Members of White Rose executed - Feb. 22, 1943

February 22nd, 2019

6:55

On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. 

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Malcolm X assassinated - Feb. 21, 1965

February 21st, 2019

6:23

On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. 

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Ansel Adams born - Feb. 20, 1902

February 20th, 2019

7:43

On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born.

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 - Feb. 19, 1942

February 19th, 2019

8:30

On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized military commanders to prescribe certain areas as "military zones," which made it legal to incarcerate Japanese Americans in US concentration camps.

Pluto discovered - Feb. 18, 1930

February 18th, 2019

6:15

On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. Learn even more about Pluto on the episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Pluto: The Demoted Dwarf Planet.

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The Armory Show opened in New York City - Feb. 17, 1913

February 17th, 2019

6:54

On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. 

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Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister - Feb. 16, 1959

February 16th, 2019

5:50

On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. 

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John "Black" Caesar died - Feb. 15, 1796

February 15th, 2019

8:17

On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died.

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Telephone Patent Dispute began - Feb. 14, 1876

February 14th, 2019

5:38

On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy.

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Massacre of Glencoe - Feb. 13, 1692

February 13th, 2019

5:45

On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks.

NAACP founded - Feb. 12, 1909

February 12th, 2019

7:05

On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil …

Emma Goldman arrested - Feb. 11, 1916

February 11th, 2019

6:23

On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control.

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St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355

February 10th, 2019

6:23

On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine.

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The Mud March - Feb. 9, 1907

February 9th, 2019

8:12

On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March.

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Dawes Act Signed into Law - Feb. 8, 1887

February 8th, 2019

6:58

On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law. 

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Negro History Week launched - Feb. 7, 1926

February 7th, 2019

7:27

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month.

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Treaty of Waitangi signed - Feb. 6, 1840

February 6th, 2019

7:36

Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840.

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New Hermitage Museum opened to public - Feb. 5, 1852

February 5th, 2019

5:46

The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. 

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Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859

February 4th, 2019

7:32

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. 

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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history - Feb. 3, 1972

February 3rd, 2019

4:11

On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran.

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Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709

February 2nd, 2019

6:58

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued.

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Greensboro sit-ins began - Feb. 1, 1960

February 1st, 2019

6:21

The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960. 

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Battle of George Square riots - Jan. 31, 1919

January 31st, 2019

7:09

The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919.

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Final Beatles performance - Jan. 30, 1969

January 30th, 2019

5:28

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969.

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Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen - Jan. 29, 1886

January 29th, 2019

6:54

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen.

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"Pride and Prejudice" published - Jan. 28, 1813

January 28th, 2019

7:04

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813.

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Liberation of Auschwitz - Jan. 27 1945

January 27th, 2019

6:11

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945.

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast - Jan. 26, 2019

January 26th, 2019

6:19

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America.

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended - Jan. 25, 1890

January 25th, 2019

6:21

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world.

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Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925

January 24th, 2019

8:12

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. 

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States - Jan. 23, 1849

January 23rd, 2019

6:16

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school.

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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum - Jan. 22, 1925

January 22nd, 2019

6:57

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. 

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Irish War of Independence began - Jan. 21, 1919

January 21st, 2019

6:50

The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. 

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended - Jan. 20, 1981

January 20th, 2019

5:45

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. 

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Zimmermann Telegram Sent - Jan. 19, 1917

January 19th, 2019

4:23

The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. 

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Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy - Jan. 18, 1573

January 18th, 2019

4:33

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. Find out more in the October 28, 2015 Stuff You Missed in …

Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown - Jan. 17, 1893

January 17th, 2019

5:24

Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. The July 7 and 12, 2010 episodes of Stuff You Missed in …

18th Amendment Ratified - Jan. 16, 1919

January 16th, 2019

5:19

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol.

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Boston Molasses Flood - Jan. 15, 1919

January 15th, 2019

4:50

The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. Get more to the story in the October 5, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech - Jan. 14, 1963

January 14th, 2019

5:16

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

Nika Riots - Jan. 13, 532

January 13th, 2019

6:22

The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532.

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Schoolhouse Blizzard - Jan. 12, 1888

January 12th, 2019

5:25

The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

Oral Arguments in Hernandez v. Texas - Jan. 11, 1954

January 11th, 2019

5:33

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Caesar Crossed the Rubicon - Jan. 10, 49 BCE

January 10th, 2019

5:10

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE.

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First Modern Circus - Jan. 9, 1768

January 9th, 2019

4:17

The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. 

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Karl M. Baer Legally Recognized as Male - Jan.8, 1907

January 8th, 2019

4:52

Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth.

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Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera - Jan. 7, 1955

January 7th, 2019

5:03

Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 …

Night of the Big Wind - Jan. 6, 1839

January 6th, 2019

4:34

The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839.

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King C. Gillette Born - Jan. 5, 1855

January 5th, 2019

3:54

King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855.

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Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted - Jan. 4, 1903

January 4th, 2019

5:47

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903.

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Lucretia Mott Born - Jan. 3, 1793

January 3rd, 2019

4:35

Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793. There's more in the August 15, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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New Planet Vulcan Announced - Jan. 2, 1860

January 2nd, 2019

5:48

A new planet, called Vulcan, was announced on this day in 1860.

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Lorenzo de' Medici Born - Jan. 1, 1449

January 1st, 2019

4:56

Lorenzo de' Medici was born on this day in 1449. There's more in the March 31, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Death at the Duomo: The Pazzi Conspiracy." 

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Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812

December 31st, 2018

5:30

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903

December 30th, 2018

5:46

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890

December 29th, 2018

5:42

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895

December 28th, 2018

5:37

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900

December 27th, 2018

5:46

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. There's more detail in the July 24 and 26, 2017 episodes of …

First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966

December 26th, 2018

5:16

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. 

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Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758

December 25th, 2018

5:25

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758.

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Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818

December 24th, 2018

4:46

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on Dec. 24, 1818. There's more detail in the December 24, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954

December 23rd, 2018

5:22

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. 

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Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894

December 22nd, 2018

5:51

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894.

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Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988

December 21st, 2018

4:49

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988.

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South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860

December 20th, 2018

5:07

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860.

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"A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843

December 19th, 2018

4:50

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843.

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Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912

December 18th, 2018

5:40

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

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Saturnalia - Dec. 17

December 17th, 2018

4:35

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History …

Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773

December 16th, 2018

5:44

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773.

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Sitting Bull Killed - Dec. 15, 1890

December 15th, 2018

4:41

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890.

Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole - Dec. 14, 1911

December 14th, 2018

4:21

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911.

Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355

December 13th, 2018

5:16

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355.

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Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866

December 12th, 2018

5:26

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866.

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Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792

December 11th, 2018

7:35

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968

December 10th, 2018

4:53

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968.

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Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898

December 9th, 2018

4:54

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21.

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Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626

December 8th, 2018

5:04

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. She's also covered in the October 20, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941

December 7th, 2018

5:07

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II.

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Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917

December 6th, 2018

4:54

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872

December 5th, 2018

4:24

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875

December 4th, 2018

5:24

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875.

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Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952

December 3rd, 2018

5:15

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952.

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Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823

December 2nd, 2018

4:27

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823.

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Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955

December 1st, 2018

4:36

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. There's more in the February 3 and 5, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601

November 30th, 2018

5:24

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601.

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Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781

November 29th, 2018

5:10

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781.

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720

November 28th, 2018

4:52

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978

November 27th, 2018

5:01

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978.

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Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922

November 26th, 2018

4:55

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 episode of Stuff You …

Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960

November 25th, 2018

4:50

The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. You can learn more in the November 21 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971

November 24th, 2018

4:54

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733

November 23rd, 2018

4:36

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733.

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Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718

November 22nd, 2018

4:22

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620

November 21st, 2018

4:22

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620.

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A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820

November 20th, 2018

6:02

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917

November 19th, 2018

5:35

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917.

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"Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928

November 18th, 2018

4:29

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928.

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H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894.

November 17th, 2018

5:56

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. There's more in the Jan. 23 and 25, 2012 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532

November 16th, 2018

5:16

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. You can learn more in the April 4, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864

November 15th, 2018

5:36

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864.

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BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922

November 14th, 2018

4:15

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922.

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Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887

November 13th, 2018

5:02

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London.

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Baha'u'llah born - Nov. 12, 1817

November 12th, 2018

5:11

Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817.

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World War I Armistice - Nov. 11, 1918

November 11th, 2018

4:58

The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918.

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The Wilmington Coup - Nov. 10, 1898

November 10th, 2018

5:23

The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. You can learn more in the January 15 and 17, 2018 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

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Kristallnacht - Nov. 9, 1938

November 9th, 2018

4:27

Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. You can learn more in the November 7, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays - Nov. 8, 1895

November 8th, 2018

3:55

Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895.

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Bolshevik Revolution - Nov. 7, 1917

November 7th, 2018

4:03

The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using …

U.N. Condemned Apartheid - Nov. 6, 1962

November 6th, 2018

4:37

The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962.

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Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress - Nov. 5, 1968

November 5th, 2018

5:10

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

St. Clair's Defeat - Nov. 4, 1791

November 4th, 2018

5:45

St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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John Willis Menard Elected to Congress - Nov. 3, 1868

November 3rd, 2018

4:49

John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868.

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Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755

November 2nd, 2018

4:13

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755.

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Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public - Nov. 1, 1512

November 1st, 2018

5:03

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512.

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Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses - Oct. 31, 1517

October 31st, 2018

4:13

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517.

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War of the Worlds Broadcast - Oct. 30, 1938

October 30th, 2018

5:28

The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. There's more in the September 17, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded - Oct. 29, 1618

October 29th, 2018

5:15

Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. You can learn more on the October 22, 2108 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed - Oct. 28, 1918

October 28th, 2018

5:05

The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918.

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Extermination Order - Oct. 27, 1838

October 27th, 2018

4:33

Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838.

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Oct. 26, 1881

October 26th, 2018

4:20

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. There's more in the September 14, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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SS Princess Sophia Sank - Oct. 25, 1918

October 25th, 2018

5:28

The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918.

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Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - Oct. 24, 1975

October 24th, 2018

5:06

Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975.

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War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739

October 23rd, 2018

4:27

The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739.

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The Great Disappointment of the Millerites - Oct. 22, 1844

October 22nd, 2018

4:40

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844.

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First Modern Planetarium Opened - Oct. 21, 1923

October 21st, 2018

5:11

The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923.

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Saturday Night Massacre - Oct. 20, 1973

October 20th, 2018

5:20

The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal.

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Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala - Oct. 19, 1944

October 19th, 2018

5:46

Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution. 

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Battle of Mabila - Oct. 18, 1540

October 18th, 2018

5:56

The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540.

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London Beer Flood - Oct. 17, 1814

October 17th, 2018

4:21

The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814.

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Fists Raised During Olympic Games - Oct. 16, 1968

October 16th, 2018

4:38

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest at the Olympic Games on this day in 1968.

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Mata Hari Executed - Oct. 15, 1917

October 15th, 2018

5:15

Mata Hari was executed for espionage on this day in 1917. There's more to her story in the June 30, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Mati Hari, Sinister Salome?"

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Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began - Oct. 14, 1586

October 14th, 2018

4:11

The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began on this day in 1586.

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Revival of Modern Hebrew Began - Oct. 13, 1881

October 13th, 2018

5:02

The revival of modern Hebrew began on this day in 1881, when Eliezer Ben-Yehuda began speaking it exclusively among friends and family.

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First Use of the Iron Lung - Oct. 12, 1928

October 12th, 2018

4:35

An iron lung was used for the first time on this day in 1928. There's more about iron lungs and their uses in polio cases in the January 30, 2017 …

Vatican II Opened - Oct. 11, 1962

October 11th, 2018

5:06

The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, opened on this day in 1962.

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Lyudmila Pavlichenko Died - Oct. 10, 1974

October 10th, 2018

4:19

Assassin Lyudmila Pavlichenko died on this day in 1974. There's more about her in the May 15, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Six …

Che Guevara Executed - Oct. 9, 1967

October 9th, 2018

5:33

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967.

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Alvin York Captured Machine Gun Nest - Oct. 8, 1918

October 8th, 2018

5:18

Alvin York led a group of soldiers to capture a German machine gun nest on this day in 1918. There's more in the October 3, 2018 episode of Stuff You …

Desmond Tutu Born - Oct. 7, 1931

October 7th, 2018

4:58

Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931.

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First Peacetime Train Robbery in U.S. - Oct. 6, 1866

October 6th, 2018

4:21

The Reno Brothers staged the first peacetime train robbery in the U.S. on this day in 1866.

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Women's March on Versailles - Oct. 5, 1789

October 5th, 2018

4:36

Women marched on Versailles on this day in 1789. There's more to the story in the February 8, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express - Oct. 4, 1883

October 4th, 2018

4:51

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883.

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Italy Invaded the Ethiopian Empire - Oct. 3, 1935

October 3rd, 2018

4:44

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935.

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Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began - Oct. 2, 1937

October 2nd, 2018

5:16

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937.

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People's Republic of China Formed - Oct. 1, 1949

October 1st, 2018

4:48

Mao Zedong proclaimed the formation of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949. There's more in the Stuff You Missed in History Class episodes "The Great Leap Forward" (September 1, 2014), "The Great Famine" …

Boeing 747 Introduced - Sept. 30, 1968

September 30th, 2018

4:29

The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968.

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Rudolf Diesel Died - Sept. 29, 1913

September 29th, 2018

4:47

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death.

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Lilian Bland Born - Sept. 28, 1878

September 28th, 2018

4:18

Lilian Bland was born on this day in 1878. Learn more in the July 13, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Suleiman's Siege of Vienna Began - Sept. 27, 1529

September 27th, 2018

4:57

Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. Learn more in the July 7, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Johnny Appleseed Born - Sept. 26, 1774

September 26th, 2018

4:18

Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. There's more in the March 18, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Treaty of York - Sept. 25, 1237

September 25th, 2018

4:59

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237.

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Benedict Arnold Escaped - Sept. 24, 1780

September 24th, 2018

5:26

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780.

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Victoria Woodhull Born - Sept. 23, 1838

September 23rd, 2018

5:19

Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. There's more in the March 28, 2011 episode of Stuff You …

Shaka Killed - Sept. 22, 1828

September 22nd, 2018

4:07

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828.

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Alexandria of Bavaria Died - Sept. 21, 1875

September 21st, 2018

4:25

Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. There's more in the April 24, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Princess Who Swallowed a Glass Piano."

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Battle of the Sexes - Sept. 20, 1973

September 20th, 2018

4:59

The Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs took place on this day in 1973.

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Ötzi the Iceman Discovered - Sept. 19, 1991

September 19th, 2018

4:45

Hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman on this day in 1991. There's more in the January 4, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Constantine the Great United the Roman Empire - Sept. 18, 324

September 18th, 2018

4:10

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324.

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Camp David Accords - Sept. 17, 1978

September 17th, 2018

5:38

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. The September 16, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class is an interview with President Jimmy Carter about the accords.

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Grito de Dolores - Sept. 16, 1810

September 16th, 2018

3:49

The Grito de Dolores launched the Mexican War of Independence on this day in 1810.

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Crash at Crush - Sept. 15, 1896

September 15th, 2018

5:21

The Crash at Crush took place on this day in 1896. The full story of this and other for-profit train wrecks is in the September 25, 2017 episode of …

Death of U.S. President William McKinley - Sept. 14, 1901

September 14th, 2018

4:40

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. For more on the assassination of McKinley and other U.S. presidents, check out the November 9 and 11 2015 …

Phineas Gage Struck with a Tamping Iron - Sept. 13, 1848

September 13th, 2018

5:00

Phineas Gage was struck through the skull with a tamping iron on this day in 1848. There's more detail in the September 11, 2013 episode of Stuff You …

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Elope - Sept. 12, 1846

September 12th, 2018

4:59

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett eloped on this day in 1846. There's more in the February 15, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Vivekananda's Speech on Hinduism - Sept. 11, 1893

September 11th, 2018

4:00

Vivekananda gave a speech on Hinduism in Chicago on this day in 1893.

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DNA Fingerprinting Discovered - Sept. 10, 1984

September 10th, 2018

4:52

DNA fingerprinting was discovered on this day in 1984.

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Attica Prison Uprising Began - Sept. 9, 1971

September 9th, 2018

5:20

The Attica Prison Uprising began on this day in 1971. There's more to the story in the November 14 and 16, 2016 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Delano Grape Strike Began - Sept. 8, 1965

September 8th, 2018

4:25

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965.

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai - Sept. 7, 1695

September 7th, 2018

4:38

Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. There's more in the May 9, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Every, …

Candia Massacre - Sept. 6, 1898

September 6th, 2018

5:18

The Candia Massacre began on this day in 1898.

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"Hippie" Used in Print - Sept. 5, 1965

September 5th, 2018

4:31

"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.

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Peekskill Riots - Sept. 4, 1949

September 4th, 2018

4:51

A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949.

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Whitestone Hill Massacre - Sept. 3, 1863

September 3rd, 2018

5:23

The Whitestone Hill Massacre occurred on this day in 1863. There's more in the November 23, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Dakota War of 1862 and the Whitestone Hill Massacre."

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Great Fire of London - Sept. 2, 1666

September 2nd, 2018

4:22

The Great Fire of London began on this day in 1666. There's more in the May 30, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "History's Unforgettable Fires." 

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe - Sept. 1, 1920

September 1st, 2018

5:07

An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Jack the Ripper Murdered his First Victim - Aug. 31, 1888

August 31st, 2018

4:36

Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper.

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized - Aug. 30, 1716

August 30th, 2018

4:41

England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716.

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Karl Heinrich Ulrichs Publicly Defended Homosexuality, 1867

August 29th, 2018

4:35

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs publicly defended homosexuality at the Congress of German Jurists on this day in 1867, making him the first gay man to publicly speak on the topic of gay rights.

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Emmett Till Murdered - Aug. 28, 1955

August 28th, 2018

4:37

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley." 

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Battle of Ambos Nogales Began - Aug. 27, 1918

August 27th, 2018

4:32

The Battle of Ambos Nogales took place on this day in 1918. You can learn more in the Stuff You Missed in History Class episode from August 22, 2018. 

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Declaration of the Rights of the Man - Aug. 26, 1789

August 26th, 2018

5:26

The final articles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen were adopted on this day in 1789, during the French Revolution. There's …

The Great Moon Hoax Began - Aug. 25, 1835

August 25th, 2018

4:55

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Vesuvius Destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum - Aug. 24, 79

August 24th, 2018

5:12

Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and surrounding communities in a volcanic eruption on this day in the year 79. For more of the story, check …

Sacco and Vanzetti Executed - Aug. 23, 1927

August 23rd, 2018

5:22

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed on this day in 1927. For more detail, listen to the August 5, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in …

First Geneva Convention Signed - Aug. 22, 1864

August 22nd, 2018

4:52

The First Geneva Convention was signed on this day in 1864. This is also part of the January 9, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Dunant, Founder of the Red Cross."

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Haitian Revolution Began - Aug. 21, 1791

August 21st, 2018

5:16

The Haitian Revolution began on this day in 1791. For a longer episode on the subject, listen to the January 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in …

The White Lion Brought Enslaved Africans to Virginia - Aug. 20, 1619

August 20th, 2018

4:42

The crew of a ship called the White Lion traded several enslaved Africans for food and repairs on this day in 1619, often described as the beginning …

Philo Farnsworth Born - Aug. 19, 1906

August 19th, 2018

4:25

Inventor Philo Farnsworth was born on this day in 1906. Learn more in the September 18, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Philo T. Farnsworth."

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19th Amendment Ratified - Aug. 18, 1920

August 18th, 2018

4:16

The 19th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1920. 

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Lynching of Leo Frank - Aug. 17, 1915

August 17th, 2018

4:57

Leo Frank was lynched on this day in 1915. For a longer look, listen to the August 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Trial of Leo Frank."

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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message - Aug. 16, 1858

August 16th, 2018

4:49

The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried its first messages on this day in 1858. Get a longer story in the November 9, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable." 

Indian Independence - Aug. 15, 1947

August 15th, 2018

6:03

India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations.

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Mainz Psalter Published - Aug. 14, 1457

August 14th, 2018

4:41

The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West.

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Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps - Aug. 13, 1918

August 13th, 2018

5:11

Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918.

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Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine - Aug. 12, 1851

August 12th, 2018

4:02

Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. There's more detail in the July 27, 2016, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry - Aug. 11, 1806

August 11th, 2018

4:14

Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. For more detail, listen to the January 29, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Anne Lister."

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The Pueblo Revolt Began - Aug. 10, 1680

August 10th, 2018

5:53

The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. Learn more in the January 27, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Pueblo Revolt."

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born - August 9, 1757

August 9th, 2018

4:56

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757.

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The Battle of Amiens - August 8, 1918

August 8th, 2018

5:01

The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. There's more to the story in the August 6, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed - Aug. 7, 1964

August 7th, 2018

4:56

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964.

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The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima - August 6, 1945

August 6th, 2018

4:18

The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. For a longer look, listen to the February 26, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Sadako Sasaki's 1000 Cranes, Part 1." 

The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed - August 5, 1943

August 5th, 2018

4:37

The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. Learn more in the March 21 and 23, 2016, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered - Aug. 4, 1892

August 4th, 2018

4:20

Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. Learn more details in the August 15, 2012, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Lizzie Borden and Her Axe (Update)."

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Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal - Aug. 3, 1936

August 3rd, 2018

5:24

Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. There's a longer look at the Nazi Games in the …

Hitler Became Führer - Aug. 2, 1934

August 2nd, 2018

4:48

Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. For more details, listen to the May 22, 2017, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Night of the Long Knives."

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Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet - Aug. 1, 1786

August 1st, 2018

4:45

Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. There's a longer look at her life in the June 30, 2014, episode of …

Alhambra Decree Issued - July 31, 1492

July 31st, 2018

5:56

Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492.

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Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded - July 30, 1870

July 30th, 2018

3:39

The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870.

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Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested - July 29, 1862

July 29th, 2018

4:54

Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested on this day in 1862.

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Peru Declared Independence - July 28, 1821

July 28th, 2018

4:25

Peru declared independence from Spain on this day in 1821.

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Korean Armistice Signed - July 27, 1953

July 27th, 2018

4:35

The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on this day in 1953, ending active hostilities in the Korean War.

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Liberia Declared Independence - July 26, 1847

July 26th, 2018

6:12

Liberia declared independence on this day in 1847.

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U.S. Invaded Puerto Rico - July 25, 1898

July 25th, 2018

3:53

The U.S. invaded Puerto Rico on this day in 1898, during the Spanish-American War.

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Eastland Disaster - July 24, 1915

July 24th, 2018

5:23

The Eastland Disaster occurred in Chicago on this day in 1915.

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Egyptian Revolution - July 23, 1952

July 23rd, 2018

5:11

The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952.

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Selman Waksman Born - July 22, 1888

July 22nd, 2018

5:13

Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888.

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John Scopes Found Guilty - July 21, 1925

July 21st, 2018

5:35

John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925.

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First Special Olympics - July 20, 1968

July 20th, 2018

4:13

The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868.

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Seneca Falls Convention - July 19, 1848

July 19th, 2018

3:55

The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848.

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Great Fire of Rome - July 18, 64

July 18th, 2018

4:02

The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64.

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Romanov Family Executed - July 17, 1918

July 17th, 2018

5:08

The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918.

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born - July 16, 1862

July 16th, 2018

5:08

Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862.

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Spanish Inquisition Disbanded - July 15, 1834

July 15th, 2018

5:10

After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834.

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Gertrude Bell Born - July 14, 1868

July 14th, 2018

3:58

Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868.

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New York Draft Riots Began - July 13, 1863

July 13th, 2018

5:09

The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863.

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Bisbee Deportation - July 12, 1917

July 12th, 2018

6:25

The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona.

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Zheng He's First Voyage - July 11, 1405

July 11th, 2018

4:56

Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405.

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Nikola Tesla Born - July 10, 1856

July 10th, 2018

4:49

Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on this day in 1856.

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Constitutionalist Revolution - July 9, 1932

July 9th, 2018

5:32

The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932.

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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published - July 8, 1741

July 8th, 2018

4:49

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741.

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Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted - July 7, 1456

July 7th, 2018

5:36

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456.

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Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne - July 6, 1189

July 6th, 2018

4:37

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189.

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London Match Girls' Strike Began - July 5, 1888

July 5th, 2018

6:01

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888.

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Leaves of Grass Published - July 4, 1855

July 4th, 2018

5:54

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855.

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Phaistos Disc Discovered - July 3, 1908

July 3rd, 2018

4:55

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908.

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Amistad Rebellion - July 2, 1839

July 2nd, 2018

6:42

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839.

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Ignaz Semmelweis Born - July 1, 1818

July 1st, 2018

6:29

Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818.

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This Day In History Class: Trailer

June 27th, 2018

1:03

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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