This Day in History Class
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Wilma Mankiller becomes the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation - December 14th, 1985
On this day in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
General Charles Lee is captured at Widow White's Tavern - December 13th, 1776
On this day in 1776, Continental Army General Charles Lee surrendered to British forces after being caught off guard at a tavern in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mona Lisa is recovered two years after its theft from the Louvre - December 12th, 1913
On this day in 1913, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa portrait was recovered from a hotel room in Florence, two years after being stolen from the Louvre in Paris. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nitrous oxide is used in dentistry for the first time - December 11th, 1844
On this day in 1844, a 29-year-old dentist named Horace Wells pioneered the use of nitrous oxide in dental procedures by testing the gas on himself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily Dickinson is born - December 10th, 1830
On this day in 1830, American poet Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Charlie Brown Christmas airs for the first time - December 9th, 1965
On this day in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the very first time on CBS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Republic of China moves its capital from Nanjing to Taipei City, Taiwan - December 8th, 1949
On this day in 1949, the defeated Nationalist forces of the Republic of China established a new capital on the island of present-day Taiwan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Apollo 17 crew takes the famous "Blue Marble" photo of the Earth - December 7th, 1972
On this day in 1972, five hours after launching from the Kennedy Space Center, the crew aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft captured a rare image of the Earth in its entirety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inventor Thomas Edison makes the first sound recording with his phonograph - December 6th, 1877
On this day in 1877, at his lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey, inventor Thomas Edison made the first recording on his newly completed phonograph. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in Vienna - December 5th, 1791
On this day in 1791, Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna at the age of 35. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Museum of Modern Art realizes a work by Matisse had been hung upside down - December 4th, 1961
On this day in 1961, the director of exhibitions at New York’s Museum of Modern Art realized that a picture had been hanging upside down for the past 57 days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eleven people are trampled at a concert by The Who - December 3rd, 1979
On this day in 1979, at a concert for the British rock band The Who, eleven people were crushed to death by a crowd of overeager fans trying to get inside Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Dickens gives his first public reading in the U.S. - December 2nd, 1867
On this day in 1867, British author Charles Dickens began his first American reading tour at Tremont Temple in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antarctica is declared a military-free continent - December 1st, 1959
On this day in 1959, twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibited military activity on the continent and ensured it would be used only for scientific research and exploration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barbados declares its independence from Great Britain - November 30th, 1966
On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from the United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Jay invents an invisible ink that aids George Washington - November 29th, 1775
On this day in 1775, physician and amateur chemist James Jay invented a new kind of invisible ink, which was later put to use in the American War of Independence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first American automobile race is held in Chicago - November 28th, 1895
On this day in 1895, the first American auto race took place in Chicago, Illinois, with six racers competing in custom, handcrafted cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Custer massacres peaceful Cheyenne near the Washita River - November 27th, 1868
On this day in 1868, at dawn, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer led a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne village along the Washita River in what is now Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FDR establishes the modern Thanksgiving holiday - November 26th, 1941
On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill officially declaring that the Thanksgiving holiday would occur every year on the fourth Thursday in November. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" opens in London - November 25th, 1952
On this day in 1952, “The Moustrap,” a murder-mystery play by Agatha Christie, made its London debut at the Ambassadors Theatre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sights modern day Tasmania - November 24th, 1642
On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The world’s first jukebox is installed at a bar in San Francisco - November 23rd, 1889
On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Trek breaks a cultural barrier by airing an interracial kiss - November 22nd, 1968
On this day in 1968, during a turbulent year for race relations in America, actors William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared a prominent kiss on an episode of Star Trek. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater - November 21st, 1934
On this day in 1934, at 17-years-old, Ella Fitzgerald became the first female performer to win Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garrett Morgan patents the three-position traffic signal - November 20th, 1923
On this day in 1923, prolific inventor and entrepreneur Garrett Morgan received the patent for a traffic light signal of his own design. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop duo Milli Vanilli is stripped of their Grammy Award - November 19th, 1990
On this day in 1990, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences rescinded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from pop duo Milli Vanilli. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son's head - November 18th, 1307
On this day in 1307, a legend was born when a Swiss farmer and skilled hunter named William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head with a crossbow. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TV viewers are outraged when a tense football game is cut off to air Heidi - November 17th, 1968
On this day in 1968, football fans got an unwelcome surprise when a televised game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders was interrupted in its final minutes by a made-for-TV movie adaptation of Heidi. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmastime" - November 16th, 1979
On this day in 1979, Paul McCartney released his quirky seasonal classic “Wonderful Christmastime.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A member of the Indiana Textbook Commission calls Robin Hood a communist - November 15th, 1953
On this day in 1953, Ada White of the Indiana Textbook Commission alleged that textbook writers were presenting the story of Robin Hood in a pro-communist light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samuel Pepys records the first description of a blood transfusion - November 14th, 1666
On this day in 1666, English diarist and politician Samuel Pepys wrote the first known description of a blood transfusion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chemical technician Karen Silkwood dies in a mysterious car wreck - November 13th, 1974
On this day in 1974, nuclear whistle-blower Karen Silkwood was killed in a one-car crash under mysterious circumstances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Walt Disney's Song of South premieres in Atlanta, Georgia - November 12th, 1946 "
On this day in 1946, the controversial Disney movie Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billie Holiday's first hit song, "Riffin' the Scotch", is released - November 11th, 1933
On this day in 1933, at age 18, jazz legend Billie Holiday released her first hit song, “Riffin’ the Scotch”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper - November 10th, 1903
On this day in 1903, Alabama native Mary Anderson was awarded a patent for her early design of windshield wipers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beer brewer Alfred Heineken is kidnapped and held for ransom - November 9th, 1983
On this day in 1983, Alfred “Freddy” Heineken, CEO of the Heineken brewery, was abducted at gunpoint outside the company’s headquarters in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HBO is launched as the first pay-TV network - November 8th, 1972
On this day in 1972, Home Box Office, or HBO, began broadcasting for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paris makes it illegal for women to wear trousers - November 7th, 1800
On this day in 1800, the police chief of Paris issued an order making it illegal for women to wear pants in public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca washes ashore in Texas - November 6th, 1528
On this day in 1528, Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca became the first European to set foot on land that would later become the state of Texas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parker Brothers launches the Monopoly board game - November 5th, 1935
On this day in 1935, Parker Brothers begins selling Monopoly, a board game based on the real estate of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British poet Wilfred Owen is killed in action - November 4th, 1918
On this day in 1918, at the tail end of the First World War, British poet Wilfred Owen was killed in action during an assault on a German-held canal on the Western Front of France. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"SOS is approved as the worldwide distress signal - November 3rd, 1906 "
On this day in 1906, at an international conference held in Berlin, SOS was chosen as the officially recognized distress call for ships at sea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Howard Hughes’s “Spruce Goose” takes its maiden flight - November 2nd, 1947
On this day in 1947, Howard Hughes pilots the H-4 Hercules, also known as the “Spruce Goose”, on its first and only flight. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first issue of Ebony magazine is published - November 1st, 1945
On this day in 1945, Ebony magazine, a journal chronicling the lives of African Americans, released its inaugural issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini dies - October 31st, 1926
On this day in 1926, in Room 401 of Grace Hospital in Detroit, Harry Houdini dies of complications from a ruptured appendix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The "Halloween Storm" racks the Atlantic seaboard - October 30th, 1991
On this day in 1991, after days of build-up, a devastating storm reached peak intensity as it battered the North Atlantic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The stock market crashes on “Black Tuesday” - October 29th, 1929
On this day in 1929, in an event known as Black Tuesday, the United States stock market crashed, wiping out the savings of thousands of investors and erasing $100 billion from the nation’s economy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heavy snowfall traps the Donner Party in the Sierra Nevada Mountains - October 28th, 1846
On this day in 1846, a blizzard traps the ill-fated Donner Party in a high mountain pass in California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown airs for the first time - October 27th, 1966
On this day in 1966, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, aired for the very first time on CBS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deadly Smog appears in Donora, Pennsylvania - October 26th, 1948
On this day in 1948, an ominous, yellow fog descends on the town of Donora, Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.