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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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'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19, 1963 19.02.2020 4:48

On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18, 1934 18.02.2020 4:32

On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weenen massacre - Feb. 17, 1838 17.02.2020 4:18

On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the Weenen massacre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First synthetic diamonds made - February 16, 1953 16.02.2020 5:09

On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15, 1954 15.02.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asbestos strike began - February 14, 1949 14.02.2020 5:13

On this day in 1949, miners in Quebec led a strike for better working conditions and wages. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarojini Naidu born - February 13, 1879 13.02.2020 4:40

On this day in 1879, Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12, 1974 12.02.2020 5:35

On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBC broadcasts first sci-fi program - February 11, 1938 11.02.2020 3:37

On this day in 1938, the BBC broadcast the first known science fiction television program, "R.U.R." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Blue won first chess game against world champion - February 10, 1996 10.02.2020 5:03

On this day in 1996, the IBM computer Deep Blue won its first game against a world chess champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen Miranda born - February 9, 1909 09.02.2020 5:03

On this day in 1909, singer, actress, and dancer Carmen Miranda was born in Portugal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Baekeland announced Bakelite - February 8, 1909 08.02.2020 4:32

On this day in 1909, Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced his invention of Bakelite to the public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonfire of the Vanities - February 7, 1497 07.02.2020 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 the Vanities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organized immigration of free Black people from U.S. to Africa - February 6, 1820 06.02.2020 4:39

On this day in 1820, the American Colonization Society organized a migration of freed enslaved people from the United States to Africa. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tybee Bomb lost - February 5, 1958 05.02.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M62 coach bombing - February 4, 1964 04.02.2020 4:04

On this day in 1974, twelve people were killed in a bombing on the M62 motorway in northern England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Batepá massacre - February 3, 1953 03.02.2020 5:16

On this day in 1953, Portuguese landowners and colonial officials killed hundreds of forros in São Tomé. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Joyce's 'Ulysses' published - February 2, 1922 02.02.2020 4:54

On this day in 1922, “Ulysses," a novel by Irish writer James Joyce, was first published in its entirety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Langston Hughes born - February 1, 1902 01.02.2020 5:03

On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31, 1939 31.01.2020 5:14

On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel wrote the first entry in her diary. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703 30.01.2020 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845 29.01.2020 4:31

On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671 28.01.2020 4:10

On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912 27.01.2020 5:13

On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808 26.01.2020 5:46

On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.