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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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Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960 25.11.2018 4:50

The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. You can learn more in the November 21 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.

D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971 24.11.2018 4:54

A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 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.

St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733 23.11.2018 4:36

The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718 22.11.2018 4:22

Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 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.

Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620 21.11.2018 4:22

The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820 20.11.2018 6:02

A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 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.

Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917 19.11.2018 5:35

Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928 18.11.2018 4:29

"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894. 17.11.2018 5:56

H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. There's more in the Jan. 23 and 25, 2012 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.

Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532 16.11.2018 5:16

The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. You can learn more in the April 4, 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.

Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864 15.11.2018 5:36

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922 14.11.2018 4:15

BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887 13.11.2018 5:02

One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baha'u'llah born - Nov. 12, 1817 12.11.2018 5:11

Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World War I Armistice - Nov. 11, 1918 11.11.2018 4:58

The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wilmington Coup - Nov. 10, 1898 10.11.2018 5:23

The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. You can learn more in the January 15 and 17, 2018 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.

Kristallnacht - Nov. 9, 1938 09.11.2018 4:27

Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. You can learn more in the November 7, 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.

Wilhelm Roentgen Observed X-Rays - Nov. 8, 1895 08.11.2018 3:55

Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bolshevik Revolution - Nov. 7, 1917 07.11.2018 4:03

The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using the Julian calendar at the time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.N. Condemned Apartheid - Nov. 6, 1962 06.11.2018 4:37

The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shirley Chisholm Elected to Congress - Nov. 5, 1968 05.11.2018 5:10

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 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.

St. Clair's Defeat - Nov. 4, 1791 04.11.2018 5:45

St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 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.

John Willis Menard Elected to Congress - Nov. 3, 1868 03.11.2018 4:49

John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755 02.11.2018 4:13

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opened to the Public - Nov. 1, 1512 01.11.2018 5:03

The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.