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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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Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses - Oct. 31, 1517 31.10.2018 4:13

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War of the Worlds Broadcast - Oct. 30, 1938 30.10.2018 5:28

The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. There's more in the September 17, 2012 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.

Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded - Oct. 29, 1618 29.10.2018 5:15

Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. You can learn more on the October 22, 2108 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.

Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed - Oct. 28, 1918 28.10.2018 5:05

The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extermination Order - Oct. 27, 1838 27.10.2018 4:33

Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Oct. 26, 1881 26.10.2018 4:20

The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place on this day in 1881. There's more in the September 14, 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.

SS Princess Sophia Sank - Oct. 25, 1918 25.10.2018 5:28

The SS Princess Sophia sank on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - Oct. 24, 1975 24.10.2018 5:06

Ninety percent of Iceland's women went on strike in the Women's Day Off on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739 23.10.2018 4:27

The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites - Oct. 22, 1844 22.10.2018 4:40

The Great Disappointment of the Millerites took place on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Modern Planetarium Opened - Oct. 21, 1923 21.10.2018 5:11

The first modern planetarium opened in Munich on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday Night Massacre - Oct. 20, 1973 20.10.2018 5:20

The firings and resignations known as the Saturday Night Massacre took place on this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala - Oct. 19, 1944 19.10.2018 5:46

Members of the military attacked the National Palace in Guatemala on this day in 1944, during the Guatemalan Revolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of Mabila - Oct. 18, 1540 18.10.2018 5:56

The Battle of Mabila took place on this day in 1540. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London Beer Flood - Oct. 17, 1814 17.10.2018 4:21

The London Beer Flood took place on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fists Raised During Olympic Games - Oct. 16, 1968 16.10.2018 4:38

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest at the Olympic Games on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mata Hari Executed - Oct. 15, 1917 15.10.2018 5:15

Mata Hari was executed for espionage on this day in 1917. There's more to her story in the June 30, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Mati Hari, Sinister Salome?" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began - Oct. 14, 1586 14.10.2018 4:11

The trial of Mary, Queen of Scots began on this day in 1586. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revival of Modern Hebrew Began - Oct. 13, 1881 13.10.2018 5:02

The revival of modern Hebrew began on this day in 1881, when Eliezer Ben-Yehuda began speaking it exclusively among friends and family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Use of the Iron Lung - Oct. 12, 1928 12.10.2018 4:35

An iron lung was used for the first time on this day in 1928. There's more about iron lungs and their uses in polio cases in the January 30, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Ed Roberts and the Independent Living Movement," and the November 11, 2011 episode, "Polio: The Dread Disease." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/lis...

Vatican II Opened - Oct. 11, 1962 11.10.2018 5:06

The Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, opened on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyudmila Pavlichenko Died - Oct. 10, 1974 10.10.2018 4:19

Assassin Lyudmila Pavlichenko died on this day in 1974. There's more about her in the May 15, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Six Impossible Episodes: Soldiers, Snipers and Spies" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Che Guevara Executed - Oct. 9, 1967 09.10.2018 5:33

Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin York Captured Machine Gun Nest - Oct. 8, 1918 08.10.2018 5:18

Alvin York led a group of soldiers to capture a German machine gun nest on this day in 1918. There's more in the October 3, 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.

Desmond Tutu Born - Oct. 7, 1931 07.10.2018 4:58

Desmond Tutu was born on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.