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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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First Peacetime Train Robbery in U.S. - Oct. 6, 1866 06.10.2018 4:21

The Reno Brothers staged the first peacetime train robbery in the U.S. on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's March on Versailles - Oct. 5, 1789 05.10.2018 4:36

Women marched on Versailles on this day in 1789. There's more to the story in the February 8, 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.

First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express - Oct. 4, 1883 04.10.2018 4:51

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy Invaded the Ethiopian Empire - Oct. 3, 1935 03.10.2018 4:44

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began - Oct. 2, 1937 02.10.2018 5:16

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People's Republic of China Formed - Oct. 1, 1949 01.10.2018 4:48

Mao Zedong proclaimed the formation of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949. There's more in the Stuff You Missed in History Class episodes "The Great Leap Forward" (September 1, 2014), "The Great Famine" (September 8, 2014), "China's Cultural Revolution: Red Guard and Purges" (September 15, 2014), and "China's Cultural Revolution: Rewriting a Nation" (September 17, 2014). Learn more...

Boeing 747 Introduced - Sept. 30, 1968 30.09.2018 4:29

The Boeing 747 was introduced on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rudolf Diesel Died - Sept. 29, 1913 29.09.2018 4:47

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lilian Bland Born - Sept. 28, 1878 28.09.2018 4:18

Lilian Bland was born on this day in 1878. Learn more in the July 13, 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.

Suleiman's Siege of Vienna Began - Sept. 27, 1529 27.09.2018 4:57

Suleiman's siege of Vienna began on this day in 1529. Learn more in the July 7, 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.

Johnny Appleseed Born - Sept. 26, 1774 26.09.2018 4:18

Johnny Appleseed was born on this day in 1774. There's more in the March 18, 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.

Treaty of York - Sept. 25, 1237 25.09.2018 4:59

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benedict Arnold Escaped - Sept. 24, 1780 24.09.2018 5:26

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Woodhull Born - Sept. 23, 1838 23.09.2018 5:19

Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for U.S. president, was born on this day in 1838. There's more in the March 28, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Little Queen for President." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaka Killed - Sept. 22, 1828 22.09.2018 4:07

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexandria of Bavaria Died - Sept. 21, 1875 21.09.2018 4:25

Alexandria of Bavaria died on this day in 1875. There's more in the April 24, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Princess Who Swallowed a Glass Piano." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battle of the Sexes - Sept. 20, 1973 20.09.2018 4:59

The Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs took place on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ötzi the Iceman Discovered - Sept. 19, 1991 19.09.2018 4:45

Hikers discovered Ötzi the Iceman on this day in 1991. There's more in the January 4, 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.

Constantine the Great United the Roman Empire - Sept. 18, 324 18.09.2018 4:10

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camp David Accords - Sept. 17, 1978 17.09.2018 5:38

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. The September 16, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class is an interview with President Jimmy Carter about the accords. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grito de Dolores - Sept. 16, 1810 16.09.2018 3:49

The Grito de Dolores launched the Mexican War of Independence on this day in 1810. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crash at Crush - Sept. 15, 1896 15.09.2018 5:21

The Crash at Crush took place on this day in 1896. The full story of this and other for-profit train wrecks is in the September 25, 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.

Death of U.S. President William McKinley - Sept. 14, 1901 14.09.2018 4:40

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. For more on the assassination of McKinley and other U.S. presidents, check out the November 9 and 11 2015 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.

Phineas Gage Struck with a Tamping Iron - Sept. 13, 1848 13.09.2018 5:00

Phineas Gage was struck through the skull with a tamping iron on this day in 1848. There's more detail in the September 11, 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.

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Elope - Sept. 12, 1846 12.09.2018 4:59

Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett eloped on this day in 1846. There's more in the February 15, 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.