This Day in History Class
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Last Year's Lesson: Halifax Disaster - Dec. 6, 1917
The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. There's more on the tragedy in the December 19, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6, 1912
On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift - Dec. 5, 1872
The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. You can learn more in the January 24, 2013 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Smog of London - December 5, 1952
On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Click here to learn more about the incident in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class called "The Great London Smog." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Rainer Maria Rilke Born - Dec. 4, 1875
Rainer Maria Rilke was born on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Edith Cavell born - December 4, 1865
On this day in 1865, Edith Cavell - a nurse who helped Allied soldiers escape Belgium during World War I - was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Kapenguria Six Trial Began - Dec. 3, 1952
The trial of the Kapenguria Six began on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Battle of the Eureka Stockade - December 3, 1854
On this day in 1854, miners seeking reforms in Victoria, Australia, rebelled against colonial authorities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Monroe Doctrine - Dec. 2, 1823
The Monroe Doctrine was articulated in an address to Congress on this day in 1823. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bhopal disaster - December 2, 1984
On this day in 1984, a leak in a storage tank at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, triggered one of the worst industrial disasters in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Rosa Parks Refused to Give Up Her Seat - Dec. 1, 1955
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery announced - December 1, 1952
On this day in 1952, the New York Daily News announced Christine Jorgensen's gender confirmation surgery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Elizabeth I Delivered Golden Speech - Nov. 30, 1601
Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sylacauga meteorite hit woman - November 30, 1954
On this day in 1954, a meteorite hit and bruised a woman in Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Zong Massacre - Nov. 29, 1781
The Zong Massacre began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whitman Massacre - November 29, 1847
On this day in 1847, a group of Cayuse tribespeople killed 13 people at the Whitman Mission, as they believed that physician and religious leader Marcus Whitman was deliberately spreading measles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Anne Bonny and Mary Read Convicted - November 28, 1720
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First pulsar detected - November 28, 1967
On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: George Moscone and Harvey Milk Assassinated - Nov. 27, 1978
George Moscone and Harvey Milk were assassinated on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Berners Street Hoax - November 27, 1810
On this day in 1810, Theodore Hook the sent a multitude of goods and service providers to the home of Mrs. Tottenham at 54 Berners Street in London as a prank. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Archaeologists Entered King Tut's Tomb - Nov. 26, 1922
Archaeologists entered the tomb of King Tutankhamun on this day in 1922. There's more to the story in the September 15, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Southern Television broadcast interruption - November 26, 1977
On this day in 1977, a Southern Television news broadcast was interrupted by a cryptic voice claiming to be an alien and advocating for peace on Earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960
Mirabal Sisters Assassinated - Nov. 25, 1960The Mirabal Sisters were assassinated in the Dominican Republic on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First U.S. patent for whole-body X-ray scanner - November 25, 1975
On this day in 1975, Robert S. Ledley was awarded the first U.S. patent for a whole-body X-ray scanner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: D.B. Cooper Disappeared with Ransom Money - Nov. 24, 1971
A man known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of an airplane and was never seen again on this day in 1971. You can learn more in the October 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bessie Blount born - November 24, 1914
On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: St. John Slave Insurrection - Nov. 23, 1733
The St. John Slave Insurrection began on this day in 1733. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
José Clemente Orozco born - November 23, 1883
On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blackbeard Killed - Nov. 22, 1718
Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cutty Sark launched - November 22, 1869
Cutty Sark, one of the last tea clippers built, was launched from Dumbarton on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Mayflower Compact - Nov. 21, 1620
The Mayflower Compact was signed on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Piltdown Man hoax exposed in press - November 21, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: A Whale Sank the Essex - Nov. 20, 1820
A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zumbi executed - November 20, 1695
On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indira Gandhi Born - Nov. 19, 1917
Indira Gandhi was born on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969
On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of this claim. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: "Steamboat Willie" Released - Nov. 18, 1928
"Steamboat Willie" was released on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Standard Railway Time launched in U.S. and Canada - November 18, 1883
At noon on this day in 1883, railroads launched a system of standardized time zones in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: H.H. Holmes Arrested - Nov. 17, 1894
H.H. Holmes was arrested on this day in 1894. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Molly Spotted Elk born - November 17, 1903
On this day, Penobscot dancer, writer, and actress Molly Spotted Elk was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Battle of Cajamarca - Nov. 16, 1532
The Battle of Cajamarca, also called the Massacre of Cajamarca, took place on this day in 1532. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LSD first synthesized - November 16, 1938
On this day in 1938, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Sherman's March to the Sea - Nov. 15, 1864
Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pedro II deposed - November 15 1889
On this day in 1889, Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, was deposed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: BBC Began Daily Radio Broadcasting - Nov. 14, 1922
BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Policarpa Salavarrieta executed - November 14, 1817
On this day in 1817, revolutionary spy Policarpa Salavarrieta was executed for treason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Year's Lesson: Bloody Sunday in London - Nov. 13, 1887
One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eva Zeisel born - November 13, 1906
On this day in 1906, industrial designer Eva Zeisel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bhola cyclone made landfall in East Pakistan - November 12, 1970
On this day in 1970, the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history made landfall in East Pakistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abul Kalam Azad born - November 11, 1888
On this day, Abul Kalam Azad -- a scholar and activist in the Indian Independence movement -- was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.