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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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Lorraine Hansberry born - May 19, 1930 19.05.2019 5:37

On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antikythera mechanism discovered - May 18, 1902 18.05.2019 4:52

On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. Learn more about the mechanism at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-antikythera-mechanism.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Kentucky Derby - May 17, 1875 17.05.2019 5:42

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. Learn more about the derby at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/kentucky-derby-50-years.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929 16.05.2019 5:48

On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted - May 15, 1928 15.05.2019 5:02

On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel created - May 14, 1948 14.05.2019 6:27

On this day in 1948, the State of Israel was created. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philadelphia MOVE bombing - May 13, 1985 13.05.2019 7:08

On this day in 1985, police bombed the house where members of the MOVE organization lived in West Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Hodgkin born - May 12, 1910 12.05.2019 6:25

On this day in 1910, Nobel-prize winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diamond Sutra printed - May 11, 868 11.05.2019 5:08

On this day in 868, a copy of the Diamond Sutra was published. It is the oldest surviving complete dated and printed book. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astor Place Riot - May 10, 1849 10.05.2019 6:06

On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Place Opera House in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First public demonstration of the Kinetoscope - May 9, 1893 09.05.2019 5:00

On this day in 1893, the Kinetoscope had its first public demonstration at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sétif and Guelma massacre began - May 8, 1945 08.05.2019 6:18

On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial demonstrations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munch's 'The Scream' recovered - May 7, 1994 07.05.2019 5:22

On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in Norway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Sandwina born - May 6, 1884 06.05.2019 6:00

On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. Learn more about Katie in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-glamorous-strongwoman.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian Vaccination Act - May 5, 1832 05.05.2019 7:27

On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May Fourth Incident - May 4, 1919 04.05.2019 6:48

On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Raja Harischandra" released - May 3, 1913 03.05.2019 5:57

"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabel González born - May 2, 1882 02.05.2019 8:11

On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cato Street Conspirators executed - May 1, 1820 01.05.2019 6:58

On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. Learn more about the conspiracy at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/cato-street-conspiracy.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bristol Bus Boycott - April 30, 1963 30.04.2019 7:33

On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First African-American college chartered - April 29, 1854 29.04.2019 5:42

On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fanny and Stella arrested - April 28, 1870 28.04.2019 6:19

On this day in 1870, performers Fanny and Stella were arrested for "public mischief" for cross-dressing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865 27.04.2019 5:43

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chernobyl disaster - April 26, 1986 26.04.2019 6:58

On this day in 1986, a chemical explosion in a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine triggered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watson and Crick's article on discovery of DNA's structure published - April, 25 1953 25.04.2019 6:03

On this day in 1953, Watson and Crick's article on their discovery of the structure of DNA was published in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.