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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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South Carolina Seceded - Dec. 20, 1860 20.12.2018 5:07

South Carolina seceded from the Union on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843 19.12.2018 4:50

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912 18.12.2018 5:40

The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 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.

Saturnalia - Dec. 17 17.12.2018 4:35

The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 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.

Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773 16.12.2018 5:44

American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting Bull Killed - Dec. 15, 1890 15.12.2018 4:41

Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader and seminal Native American figure, was killed at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roald Amundsen Reaches the South Pole - Dec. 14, 1911 14.12.2018 4:21

Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first people to reach the South Pole, beating Robert Falcon Scott's expedition, on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355 13.12.2018 5:16

Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866 12.12.2018 5:26

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis XVI Indicted for Treason - Dec. 11, 1792 11.12.2018 7:35

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 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.

300 Million Yen Robbery - Dec. 10, 1968 10.12.2018 4:53

Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cretan Autonomous State Established - Dec. 9, 1898 09.12.2018 4:54

The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina of Sweden born - Dec. 8, 1626 08.12.2018 5:04

Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. She's also covered in the October 20, 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.

Pearl Harbor Attack - Dec. 7, 1941 07.12.2018 5:07

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917 06.12.2018 4:54

The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 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.

Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872 05.12.2018 4:24

The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 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.

Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875 04.12.2018 5:24

Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952 03.12.2018 5:15

The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823 02.12.2018 4:27

The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955 01.12.2018 4:36

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. There's more in the February 3 and 5, 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.

Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601 30.11.2018 5:24

Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781 29.11.2018 5:10

The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720 28.11.2018 4:52

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 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.

George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978 27.11.2018 5:01

George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922 26.11.2018 4:55

Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 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.