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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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Bessie Blount born - November 24, 1914 24.11.2019 4:56

On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733 23.11.2019 4:45

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José Clemente Orozco born - November 23, 1883 23.11.2019 6:21

On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718 22.11.2019 4:29

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 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.

Cutty Sark launched - November 22, 1869 22.11.2019 4:18

Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620 21.11.2019 4:27

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21, 1953 21.11.2019 5:02

On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820 20.11.2019 6:08

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 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.

Zumbi executed - November 20, 1695 20.11.2019 5:01

On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917 19.11.2019 5:40

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969 19.11.2019 4:08

On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: "Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928 18.11.2019 4:40

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883 18.11.2019 4:27

At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894 17.11.2019 6:05

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17, 1903 17.11.2019 6:11

On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532 16.11.2019 5:27

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938 16.11.2019 5:42

On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864 16.11.2019 5:45

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889 15.11.2019 5:27

On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922 14.11.2019 4:25

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817 14.11.2019 4:21

On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887 13.11.2019 5:11

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906 13.11.2019 4:59

On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970 12.11.2019 4:28

On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888 11.11.2019 5:07

On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.