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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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Egyptian Revolution - July 23, 1952 23.07.2018 5:11

The Egyptian Revolution took place on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selman Waksman Born - July 22, 1888 22.07.2018 5:13

Selman Waksman, who is credited with developing streptomycin, was born on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Scopes Found Guilty - July 21, 1925 21.07.2018 5:35

John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Special Olympics - July 20, 1968 20.07.2018 4:13

The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seneca Falls Convention - July 19, 1848 19.07.2018 3:55

The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Fire of Rome - July 18, 64 18.07.2018 4:02

The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romanov Family Executed - July 17, 1918 17.07.2018 5:08

The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born - July 16, 1862 16.07.2018 5:08

Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spanish Inquisition Disbanded - July 15, 1834 15.07.2018 5:10

After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gertrude Bell Born - July 14, 1868 14.07.2018 3:58

Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Draft Riots Began - July 13, 1863 13.07.2018 5:09

The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bisbee Deportation - July 12, 1917 12.07.2018 6:25

The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zheng He's First Voyage - July 11, 1405 11.07.2018 4:56

Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikola Tesla Born - July 10, 1856 10.07.2018 4:49

Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on this day in 1856. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constitutionalist Revolution - July 9, 1932 09.07.2018 5:32

The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published - July 8, 1741 08.07.2018 4:49

Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted - July 7, 1456 07.07.2018 5:36

Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne - July 6, 1189 06.07.2018 4:37

Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London Match Girls' Strike Began - July 5, 1888 05.07.2018 6:01

The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaves of Grass Published - July 4, 1855 04.07.2018 5:54

Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phaistos Disc Discovered - July 3, 1908 03.07.2018 4:55

The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amistad Rebellion - July 2, 1839 02.07.2018 6:42

A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ignaz Semmelweis Born - July 1, 1818 01.07.2018 6:29

Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Day In History Class: Trailer 27.06.2018 1:03

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.