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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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Dawes Act Signed into Law - Feb. 8, 1887 08.02.2019 6:58

On this day in 1887, U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes General Allotment Act into law. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negro History Week launched - Feb. 7, 1926 07.02.2019 7:27

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treaty of Waitangi signed - Feb. 6, 1840 06.02.2019 7:36

Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown signed the Treaty of Waitangi on this day in 1840. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Hermitage Museum opened to public - Feb. 5, 1852 05.02.2019 5:46

The New Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg opened to the public on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Codex Sinaiticus identified - Feb. 4, 1859 04.02.2019 7:32

Constantin von Tischendorf identified the Codex Sinaiticus, or Sinai Bible, on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history - Feb. 3, 1972 03.02.2019 4:11

On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709 02.02.2019 6:58

Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greensboro sit-ins began - Feb. 1, 1960 01.02.2019 6:21

The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of George Square riots - Jan. 31, 1919 31.01.2019 7:09

The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Beatles performance - Jan. 30, 1969 30.01.2019 5:28

The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen - Jan. 29, 1886 29.01.2019 6:54

On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Pride and Prejudice" published - Jan. 28, 1813 28.01.2019 7:04

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberation of Auschwitz - Jan. 27 1945 27.01.2019 6:11

Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast - Jan. 26, 2019 26.01.2019 6:19

On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended - Jan. 25, 1890 25.01.2019 6:21

On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925 24.01.2019 8:12

Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States - Jan. 23, 1849 23.01.2019 6:16

On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum - Jan. 22, 1925 22.01.2019 6:57

On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish War of Independence began - Jan. 21, 1919 21.01.2019 6:50

The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran Hostage Crisis Ended - Jan. 20, 1981 20.01.2019 5:45

The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zimmermann Telegram Sent - Jan. 19, 1917 19.01.2019 4:23

The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy - Jan. 18, 1573 18.01.2019 4:33

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. Find out more in the October 28, 2015 Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown - Jan. 17, 1893 17.01.2019 5:24

Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. The July 7 and 12, 2010 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class have more detail. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18th Amendment Ratified - Jan. 16, 1919 16.01.2019 5:19

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Molasses Flood - Jan. 15, 1919 15.01.2019 4:50

The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. Get more to the story in the October 5, 2009 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.