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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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Last Year's Lesson: Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812 31.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31, 1953 31.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903 30.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30, 1924 30.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890 29.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29, 1996 29.12.2019 6:02

On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended when the Guatemalan president and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity signed peace accords. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895 28.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earl Hines born - December 28, 1903 28.12.2019 4:50

On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern jazz piano, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900 27.12.2019 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 Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laws of Burgos instituted - December 27, 1512 27.12.2019 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 promulgated in Burgos, Crown of Castile. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966 26.12.2019 5:22

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Somerville born - December 26, 1867 26.12.2019 6:13

On this day in 1867, Scottish mathematician and scientist Mary Somerville was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758 25.12.2019 5:31

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baptist War began - December 25, 1831 25.12.2019 4:57

On this day in 1831, the Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, began in Jamaica. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818 24.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eggnog Riot - December 24, 1826 24.12.2019 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 . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954 23.12.2019 5:27

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andes Flight Disaster survivors rescued - December 23, 1972 23.12.2019 4:43

On this day in 1972, survivors who were stranded in the Andes Mountains after their flight crashed were rescued. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894 22.12.2019 6:00

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Itō Hirobumi became first prime minister of Japan - December 22, 1885 22.12.2019 4:39

On this day in 1885, Itō Hirobumi became the first prime minister of Japan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988 21.12.2019 4:59

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fredonian Rebellion - December 21, 1826 21.12.2019 6:47

On this day in 1826, rebels in the Republic of Fredonia signed their Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860 20.12.2019 5:13

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doña Paz ferry disaster - December 20, 1987 20.12.2019 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: "A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843 19.12.2019 4:55

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.