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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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Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770 05.03.2019 6:56

On this day in 1770, a brawl broke out in Boston and turned into a deadly fight. The fight, which became known as the Boston Massacre, helped pave the way for the American Revolution Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hindenburg's first flight - March 4, 1936 04.03.2019 6:40

On this day in 1936, the Hindenburg zeppelin took its first test flight. The Hindenburg's service would end when it caught on fire on May 6, 1937. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delta Sigma Theta's First Public Act - March 3, 1913 03.03.2019 14:11

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last attempted assassination of Queen Victoria - March 2, 1882 02.03.2019 5:24

On this day in 1882, a man named Roderick Maclean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It was the eighth and last time someone would try to assassinate the Queen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindbergh baby kidnapped - March 1, 1932 01.03.2019 8:29

On this day in 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tichborne trial ended - Feb. 28, 1874 28.02.2019 9:23

On this day in 1874, a man who claimed to be the heir of the Tichborne estate was found guilty of perjury. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Letter published on discovery of the neutron - Feb. 27, 1932 27.02.2019 6:16

On this day in 1932, the journal Nature published a letter by English physicist James Chadwick that detailed his possible discovery of the neutron. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First jazz recording made - Feb. 26, 1917 26.02.2019 7:00

On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band made the first jazz recording. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiram Revels became first African-American U.S. senator - Feb. 25, 1870 25.02.2019 6:01

On this day in 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African-American U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marbury v. Madison decided - Feb. 24, 1803 24.02.2019 5:28

On this day in 1803, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison was decided, establishing judicial review. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Trials Began - Feb. 23, 1954 23.02.2019 7:25

On this day in 1954, Dr Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of White Rose executed - Feb. 22, 1943 22.02.2019 6:55

On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malcolm X assassinated - Feb. 21, 1965 21.02.2019 6:23

On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ansel Adams born - Feb. 20, 1902 20.02.2019 7:43

On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 - Feb. 19, 1942 19.02.2019 8:30

On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized military commanders to prescribe certain areas as "military zones," which made it legal to incarcerate Japanese Americans in US concentration camps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto discovered - Feb. 18, 1930 18.02.2019 6:15

On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. Learn even more about Pluto on the episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Pluto: The Demoted Dwarf Planet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Armory Show opened in New York City - Feb. 17, 1913 17.02.2019 6:54

On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister - Feb. 16, 1959 16.02.2019 5:50

On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John "Black" Caesar died - Feb. 15, 1796 15.02.2019 8:17

On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telephone Patent Dispute began - Feb. 14, 1876 14.02.2019 5:38

On this day in 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray both filed patent documents for their telephone designs, starting a years-long controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massacre of Glencoe - Feb. 13, 1692 13.02.2019 5:45

On this day in 1692, soldiers brutally killed members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe after staying in the MacDonalds' homes for nearly two weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NAACP founded - Feb. 12, 1909 12.02.2019 7:05

On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered the founding meeting of the NAACP. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Goldman arrested - Feb. 11, 1916 11.02.2019 6:23

On this day in 1916, anarchist and activist Emma Goldman was arrested for distributing information on birth control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Scholastica Day Riots began - Feb. 10, 1355 10.02.2019 6:23

On this day in 1355, riots broke out in Oxford, England, when a couple of university students incited a pub brawl over bad wine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mud March - Feb. 9, 1907 09.02.2019 8:12

On this day in 1907, thousands of suffragists marched from Hyde Park to Exeter Hall in London in what became known as the Mud March. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.