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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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Ogaden War ended - March 15, 1978 15.03.2020 4:34

On this day in 1978, the last of significant unit of Somali troops withdrew from Ogaden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Standard Act signed - March 14, 1900 14.03.2020 4:40

On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act went into effect, making gold the sole standard for redeeming paper money. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall of Nojpetén - March 13, 1697 13.03.2020 4:29

On this day in 1697, the Mayan city of Nojpetén fell to Spanish troops. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girl Scouts founded - March 12, 1912 12.03.2020 4:55

On this day in 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First case of Spanish flu reported in U.S. - March 11, 1918 11.03.2020 4:43

On this day in 1918, the first case of the Spanish flu was reported in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courrières mine disaster - March 10, 1906 10.03.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of Columbus - March 9, 1916 09.03.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suez Canal reopened - March 8, 1957 08.03.2020 4:42

On this day in 1957, the Suez Canal was reopened after being closed for several months during the Suez Crisis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7th March Speech of Bangabandhu - March 7, 1971 07.03.2020 4:51

On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave a speech in Dhaka encouraging people to prepare for a war for independence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dmitri Mendeleev presented periodic table - March 6, 1869 06.03.2020 4:39

On this day in 1869, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented his periodic table. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikola Tesla ball lightning explanation - March 5, 1904 05.03.2020 3:46

On this day in 1904, Nikola Tesla attempted to explain ball lightning in the publication Electrical World and Engineer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miriam Makeba born - Mar. 4, 1932 04.03.2020 4:17

Singer, actor, and activist Miriam Makeba was born in South Africa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans find oil in Saudi Arabia - Mar. 3, 1938 03.03.2020 4:37

A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum near Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First test flight of the Concorde - Mar. 2, 1969 02.03.2020 4:45

The supersonic airliner known as the Concorde took its first test flight on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First U.S. census - Mar. 1, 1790 01.03.2020 4:29

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. census was authorized by Congress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hattie McDaniel became first Black actor to win Oscar - Feb. 29, 1940 29.02.2020 4:35

On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone With the Wind." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olof Palme assassinated - Feb. 28, 1986 28.02.2020 4:40

On this day in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wounded Knee Incident began - Feb. 27, 1973 27.02.2020 4:44

On this day in 1973, a group of Oglala Lakota and members of the American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General public first saw Kinemacolor - Feb. 26, 1909 26.02.2020 4:26

On this day in 1909, Kinemacolor was first screen to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corazon Aquino became president of Philippines - Feb. 25, 1986 25.02.2020 5:27

On this day in 1986, Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines, making her the first woman to hold the office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Lee Crumpler passed final oral exams - Feb. 24, 1864 24.02.2020 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 the U.S. to earned an M.D. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deportation of the Chechens and Ingush began - Feb. 23, 1944 23.02.2020 5:09

On this day in 1944, the Stalinist regime began deporting the Chechens and Ingush into remote areas of the Soviet Union. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22, 1876 22.02.2020 6:13

On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina Simone born - February 21, 1933 21.02.2020 6:29

On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was born in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angelina Grimké born - February 20, 1805 20.02.2020 5:52

On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina Grimké was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.