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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: Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917 06.12.2019 5:04

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 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.

Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6, 1912 06.12.2019 4:28

On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872 05.12.2019 4:34

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 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.

Great Smog of London - December 5, 1952 05.12.2019 4:37

On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Click here to learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class called "The Great London Smog." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875 04.12.2019 5:31

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edith Cavell born - December 4, 1865 04.12.2019 4:32

On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952 03.12.2019 5:20

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3, 1854 03.12.2019 4:38

On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823 02.12.2019 4:38

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bhopal disaster - December 2, 1984 02.12.2019 5:22

On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955 01.12.2019 4:45

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1, 1952 01.12.2019 4:14

On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601 30.11.2019 5:31

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30, 1954 30.11.2019 4:04

On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781 29.11.2019 5:15

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitman Massacre - November 29, 1847 29.11.2019 4:37

On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720 28.11.2019 5:01

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First pulsar detected - November 28, 1967 28.11.2019 4:56

On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978 27.11.2019 5:10

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berners Street Hoax - November 27, 1810 27.11.2019 4:07

On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London as a prank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922 26.11.2019 5:01

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 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.

Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26, 1977 26.11.2019 3:58

On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted by a cryptic voice claiming to be an alien and advocating for peace on Earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960 25.11.2019 4:55

Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25, 1975 25.11.2019 4:16

On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971 24.11.2019 5:05

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 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.