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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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Luis W. Alvarez born - June 13, 1911 13.06.2019 6:37

On this day in 1911, physicist and Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alavarez was born. Learn more about Alvarez in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/luis-w-alvarez.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Frank born - Jun 12, 1929 12.06.2019 6:34

On this day in 1929, Anne Frank was born in Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Occupation of Alcatraz ended - June 11, 1971 11.06.2019 7:59

On this day in 1971, the occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes ended when federal marshals removed the Native Americans who remained on the island. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myall Creek massacre - June 10, 1838 10.06.2019 6:18

On this day in 1838, the Myall Creek Massacre occurred in New South Wales. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bertha von Suttner born - June 9, 1843 09.06.2019 6:45

On this day, writer, pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Bertha von Suttner was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Út took “napalm girl” photo - June 8, 1972 08.06.2019 5:23

On this day in 1972, photographer Nick Út took the Pulitzer Prize-winning image that became known as the "napalm girl" photo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Blobel (of Aktion 1005) executed - June 7, 1951 07.06.2019 6:20

On this day, Paul Blobel -- leader of the Aktion 1005 operation to get rid of evidence of Nazi mass murders -- was executed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Tetris" released - June 6, 1984 06.06.2019 5:12

On this day in 1984, the video game "Tetris" was released. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First AIDS report - June 5, 1981 05.06.2019 6:30

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS was identified as a syndrome. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government junta of Chile began - June 4, 1932 04.06.2019 6:11

On this day in 1932, the goverment junta of Chile began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoot Suit Riots began - June 3, 1943 03.06.2019 6:41

On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pemulwuy died - June 2, 1802 02.06.2019 6:18

On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth - June 1, 1843 01.06.2019 6:42

On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Pepys' last diary entry - May 31, 1669 31.05.2019 5:53

On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. Learn more about Samuel Pepys in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/samuel-pepys-beyond-the-diary.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953 30.05.2019 6:05

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity - May 29, 1919 29.05.2019 6:38

On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruby Payne-Scott born - May 28, 1912 28.05.2019 6:24

On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of Tsushima - May 27, 1905 27.05.2019 5:11

On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie Manning born - May 26, 1914 26.05.2019 5:19

On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. Find out more about Frankie Manning in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/lindy-hop.htms Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organization of African Unity founded - May 25,1963 25.05.2019 6:18

On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Eurovision Song Contest - May 24, 1956 24.05.2019 5:17

On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618 23.05.2019 6:00

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. For more on this subect, listen to an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on the Defenestrations of Prague here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-defenestrations-of-prague.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

Great Chilean Earthquake - May 22, 1960 22.05.2019 4:48

On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Night riots - May 21, 1979 21.05.2019 5:33

On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic - May 20, 1932 20.05.2019 5:36

On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to complete such a trip. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.