This Day in History Class
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First Special Olympics / Apollo 11 landed on the moon - July 20
The First Special Olympics began on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, making Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong the first people to walk on the moon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seneca Falls Convention / Red Summer riots in Washington, D.C. - July 19
The Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York on this day in 1848. / On this day in 1919, race riots began in Washington, D.C., during the period of increased anti-Black violence known as Red Summer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Fire of Rome / Football War cease-fire - July 18
The Great Fire of Rome began on this day in the year 64. / On this day in 1969, a cease-fire was called in the so-called Football War, or Soccer War, between El Salvador and Honduras. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Romanov Family Executed / Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17
The Romanov family was executed on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinj or the Nutcracker Man. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett Born / Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16
Journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on this day in 1862. / On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully removed from a segregated streetcar in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spanish Inquisition Disbanded / Maggie L. Walker born - July 15
After roughly four centuries, the Spanish Inquisition was disbanded on this day in 1834. / On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gertrude Bell Born / Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14
Gertrude Bell, who helped shape modern Iraq, was born on this day in 1868. / On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Draft Riots Began / First FIFA World Cup - July 13
The New York Draft Riots began on this day in 1863. / On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bisbee Deportation / William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12
The Bisbee Deportation took place on this day in 1917 in Bisbee, Arizona. / On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zheng He's First Voyage / Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11
Explorer Zheng He's first voyage began on this day in 1405. / On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nikola Tesla Born / Nicolás Guillén born - July 10
Famed inventor Nikola Tesla was born on the day in 1856. / On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Constitutionalist Revolution / Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9
The Constitutionalist Revolution began on this day in 1932. / The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing and injuring hundreds of people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Published / Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8
Jonathan Edwards' sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' was published on this day in 1741. / On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joan of Arc Posthumously Acquitted / First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7
Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy on this day in 1456. / On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard the Lionheart Inherited the Throne / Piper Alpha disaster - July 6
Richard the Lionheart inherited the throne after the death of his father, on this day in 1189. / On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
London Match Girls' Strike Began / Dolly the Sheep born - July 5
The London Match Girls' Strike at the Bryant and May match factory began on this day in 1888. / On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leaves of Grass Published / Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4
Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phaistos Disc Discovered / World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3
The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. / On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard when 126 miles per hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amistad Rebellion / Patrice Lumumba born - July 2
A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ignaz Semmelweis Born / Ghana declared a republic - July 1
Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972
At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613
On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951
On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844
On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919
The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25, 1978
On this day in 1978, the rainbow flag, made specifically to represent the LGBTQ community, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24, 1932
On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of absolute monarchy under the kings of Siam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23, 1868
On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, Samuel Soulé, and Carlos Glidden were awarded U.S. patent number 79,265 for their typewriter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Octavia E. Butler born - June 22, 1947
On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jean-Paul Sartre born - June 21, 1905
On this day in 1905, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Jaws" released - June 20, 1975
On this day in 1975, the film "Jaws" was released in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joshua Nkomo born - June 19, 1917
On this day in 1917, revolutionary and politician Joshua Nkomo was born in Matebeleland in modern-day Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18, 1178
On this day in 1178 (on the Julian calendar), several monks from Canterbury reportedly saw the moon split into two and explode into flames. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wairau Incident - June 17, 1843
On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16, 1858
On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, during his run for U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15, 1938
On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14, 1872
On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13, 1971
On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Djuna Barnes born - June 12, 1892
On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broad Street Riot - June 11, 1837
On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a fire company met an Irish funeral procession. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laki eruption began - June 8, 1783
On this day in 1783 a volcanic fissure in Iceland called Laki began erupting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7, 1917
On this day in 1917, poet Gwendolyn Brooks was born. Brooks was the first Black American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6, 1825
On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pancho Villa born - June 5, 1878
On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was born in Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily Davison trampled - June 4, 1913
On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memphis Minnie born - June 3, 1897
On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2, 1966
On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a successful soft-landing on the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1, 1974
On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver was unveiled in an article in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roman catacombs rediscovered - May 31, 1578
On this day in 1578, the Roman catacombs were rediscovered by accident. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republic of Biafra established - May 30, 1967
On this day in 1967, the Republic of Biafra declared its independence from Nigeria. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.