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This Day in History Class

History EN ↓ 1999 episodes

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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Haymarket affair - May 4, 1886 04.05.2020 4:57

On this day in 1886, a bomb set off at a peaceful labor protest in Chicago triggered a riot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edo period ended - May 3, 1868 03.05.2020 5:03

On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First ascent of Shishapangma - May 2, 1964 02.05.2020 3:53

On this day in 1964, a group of Chinese climbers summited Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Species Plantarum" published - May 1, 1753 01.05.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K-19 commissioned - April 30, 1961 30.04.2020 5:07

On this day in 1961, the Soviet Union commissioned the K-19, a ballistic missile equipped nuclear submarine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Riots began - April 29, 1992 29.04.2020 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 Rodney King. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28, 1789 28.04.2020 4:42

On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS Bounty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27, 1882 27.04.2020 4:11

On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26, 1920 26.04.2020 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.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25, 1917 25.04.2020 5:10

On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armenian Genocide began - April 24, 1914 24.04.2020 6:13

This day in 1914 is widely considered the beginning of the Armenian genocide, though Armenian massacres had occurred previously. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23, 1516 23.04.2020 4:45

On this day in 1516, the Reinheitsgebot, a Bavarian beer purity law, was adopted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22, 1915 22.04.2020 5:22

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21, 1934 21.04.2020 4:46

On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail published a photo of what was allegedly the Loch Ness Monster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

League of Nations dissolved - April 20, 1946 20.04.2020 5:18

On this day in 1946, the League of Nations was dissolved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pratt Street Riot - April 19, 1861 19.04.2020 5:06

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18, 1980 18.04.2020 5:41

On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peak District became UK's first national park - April 17, 1951 17.04.2020 5:04

On this day in 1951, Peak District National Park was established. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First passenger rail service in India opened - April 16, 1853 16.04.2020 5:05

On this day in 1853, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway opened the first commercial passenger train service in India. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo 13 reached farthest distance from Earth - April 15, 1970 15.04.2020 4:44

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bussa's Rebellion - April 14, 1816 14.04.2020 5:03

On this day in 1816, the largest slave uprising in Barbados began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CIA authorizes MK-Ultra - April 13, 1953 13.04.2020 5:26

On this day in 1953, the CIA authorized the launch of the mind control program known as Project MKUltra. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First animal patented in the U.S. - April 12, 1988 12.04.2020 5:07

On this day in 1988, the OncoMouse was patented in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Percy Lavon Julian born - April 11, 1899 11.04.2020 5:37

On this day in 1899, chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mount Tambora eruption peaked - April 10, 1815 10.04.2020 4:22

On this day in 1815, Mount Tambora produced one of the largest and deadliest eruptions in recorded history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.