Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858 25.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922 24.01.2023 9:14

On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897 23.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles I is brought to trial in Westminster Hall - January 20th, 1649 20.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American country music singer Dolly Parton is born - January 19th, 1946 19.01.2023 16:14

On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British lexicographer Peter Mark Roget is born - January 18th, 1779 18.01.2023 9:59

On this day in 1779, English thesaurus author Peter Mark Roget was born in Soho, London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland grants the first divorce in the nation's history - January 17th, 1997 17.01.2023 6:53

On this day in 1997, the High Court of Ireland granted the country’s first divorce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bottle Conjuror causes a riot at London’s Haymarket Theatre - January 16th, 1749 16.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Ford patents a soybean car - January 13th, 1942 13.01.2023 9:27

On this day in 1942, American industrialist Henry Ford received a patent for a plastic-bodied car made from soybeans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human cloning is banned in 19 European countries - January 12th, 1998 12.01.2023 8:28

On this day in 1998, nineteen European nations signed a pact prohibiting the cloning of human beings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milk is delivered in glass bottles for the first time - January 11th, 1878 11.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine tests a bubonic plague vaccine on himself - January 10th, 1897 10.01.2023 11:36

On this day in 1897, Ukrainian scientist Waldemar Haffkine injected himself with a vaccine he created to combat bubonic plague. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger imposes the first income tax on British citizens - January 9th, 1799 09.01.2023 6:19

On this day in 1799, British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced the nation’s first income tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974 06.01.2023 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French poet François Villon is banished from Paris - January 5th, 1463 05.01.2023 9:24

On this day in 1463, the Parlement of Paris sentenced medieval poet François Villon to 10 years of banishment from the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankenstein opens and closes on Broadway - January 4th, 1981 04.01.2023 9:48

On this day in 1981, a lavish Broadway adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was shuttered after a single performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957 03.01.2023 8:13

On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cigarette ads are banned from TV and radio in the United States - January 2nd, 1971 02.01.2023 11:54

On this day in 1971, beginning at midnight, cigarette companies could no longer advertise their products on American television or radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day In History Class - January 1st 01.01.2023 18:29