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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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George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech - Jan. 14, 1963 14.01.2019 5:16

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nika Riots - Jan. 13, 532 13.01.2019 6:22

The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schoolhouse Blizzard - Jan. 12, 1888 12.01.2019 5:25

The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 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.

Oral Arguments in Hernandez v. Texas - Jan. 11, 1954 11.01.2019 5:33

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 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.

Caesar Crossed the Rubicon - Jan. 10, 49 BCE 10.01.2019 5:10

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Modern Circus - Jan. 9, 1768 09.01.2019 4:17

The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl M. Baer Legally Recognized as Male - Jan.8, 1907 08.01.2019 4:52

Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera - Jan. 7, 1955 07.01.2019 5:03

Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Marian Anderson - The Lady from Philadelphia." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Night of the Big Wind - Jan. 6, 1839 06.01.2019 4:34

The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King C. Gillette Born - Jan. 5, 1855 05.01.2019 3:54

King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topsy the Elephant Electrocuted - Jan. 4, 1903 04.01.2019 5:47

Topsy the Elephant was electrocuted on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucretia Mott Born - Jan. 3, 1793 03.01.2019 4:35

Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793. There's more in the August 15, 2018 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.

New Planet Vulcan Announced - Jan. 2, 1860 02.01.2019 5:48

A new planet, called Vulcan, was announced on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorenzo de' Medici Born - Jan. 1, 1449 01.01.2019 4:56

Lorenzo de' Medici was born on this day in 1449. There's more in the March 31, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Death at the Duomo: The Pazzi Conspiracy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812 31.12.2018 5:30

The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 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.

Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903 30.12.2018 5:46

The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 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.

Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890 29.12.2018 5:42

A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 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.

First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895 28.12.2018 5:37

Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes 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.

Carry Nation Smashed the Bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, KS - Dec. 27, 1900 27.12.2018 5:46

Carry Nation destroyed the Carey Hotel's bar as a Temperance protest on this day in 1900. There's more detail in the July 24 and 26, 2017 episodes 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.

First Kwanzaa Celebrated - Dec. 26, 1966 26.12.2018 5:16

The pan-African holiday Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga, was celebrated for the first time beginning this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halley's Comet Returned as Predicted - Dec. 25, 1758 25.12.2018 5:25

The comet that Edmond Halley had calculated to return appeared as in the night sky as predicted on this day in 1758. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silent Night' performed for the first time - Dec. 24, 1818 24.12.2018 4:46

Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber performed "Stille Nacht" for the first time at a Christmas Eve mass in Austria on Dec. 24, 1818. There's more detail in the December 24, 2018 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.

First successful living-donor kidney transplantation - Dec. 23, 1954 23.12.2018 5:22

Richard Herrick received a kidney from his twin brother on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfred Dreyfus Convicted - December 22, 1894 22.12.2018 5:51

Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted of selling military secrets to Germany on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pan Am Flight 103 Bombed - Dec. 21, 1988 21.12.2018 4:49

A bomb exploded aboard Pan Am Flight 103 on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.