This Day in History Class
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The world's first automated parking garage opens - December 5th, 1951
On this day in 1951, the Park-O-Mat driverless parking garage opened in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A fire breaks out at the Montreux Casino during a Frank Zappa concert - December 4th, 1971
On this day in 1971, the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a concert by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Christmas Club is introduced - December 1st, 1909
On this day in 1909, the first Christmas savings account was opened at the Carlisle Trust Company in Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elizabeth I "Golden Speech" / Barbados gains independence - November 30th Flashback
Elizabeth I delivered her "Golden Speech" on this day in 1601.On this day in 1966, the east Caribbean island of Barbados gained its independence from the United Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whitman massacre / James Jay invents invisible ink - November 29th Flashback
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.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anne Bonny and Mary Read piracy conviction / First pulsar detected - November 28th Flashback
Anne Bonny and Mary Read were convicted of piracy on this day in 1720. You can find more to the story in the August 15, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1967, astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell became the first person to detect a radio pulsar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Berners Street hoax / Custer massacres Cheyenne - November 27th Flashback
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.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bessie Blount born / Tasman spots Tasmania - November 24th Flashback
On this day in 1914, physical therapist and inventor Bessie Blount was born.On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman recorded the first European sighting of the island now known as Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
José Clemente Orozco born / First jukebox - November 23rd Flashback
On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blackbeard killed / Star Trek interracial kiss - November 22nd Flashback
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.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Piltdown Man hoax / Ella Fitzgerald wins Apollo Amateur Night - November 21st Flashback
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.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whale sinks the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20th Flashback
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.On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The last inhabitants of the Blasket Islands are evacuated - November 17th, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Irish government evacuated the last remaining residents of the Blasket Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro springs a trap on Inca emperor Atahualpa - November 16th, 1532
On this day in 1532, the last ruler of the Inca Empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors at the Battle of Cajamarca.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City - November 15th, 1867
On this day in 1867, the world’s first stock ticker was unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruby Bridges desegregates her school - November 14th, 1960
On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940
On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908
On this day in 1908, the first Gideons Bibles were placed at the Superior Hotel in Montana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990
On this day in 1990, the IRS seized Willie Nelson’s properties in six states for non-payment of taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939
On this day in 1939, a German carpenter tried to kill Adolf Hitler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990
On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948
On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988
On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959
On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589
On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985
On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944
On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Spanish soldier is allegedly teleported from Manila to Mexico - October 24th, 1593
On this day in 1593, a Spanish soldier fell asleep in the Philippines and supposedly woke up in Mexico just a few seconds later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Notorious mobster Dutch Schultz is gunned down at the Palace Chop House - October 23rd, 1935
On this day in 1935, American gangster Dutch Schultz was ambushed at the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dick Fosbury flops his way to Olympic victory - October 20th, 1968
On this day in 1968, Dick Fosbury used a revolutionary high jump technique to win a gold medal at the Mexico City Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Blockbuster video rental store opens - October 19th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the first Blockbuster video rental store opened in Dallas, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico - October 18th, 1898
On this day in 1898, American troops raised the U.S. flag over Puerto Rico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943
On this day in 1943, after a year of grueling labor, the two sides of the Burma Railway were joined at the Konkoita POW camp in Thailand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cardiff Giant is "discovered" - October 16th, 1869
On this day in 1869, a 10-foot-tall stone giant was unearthed on a farm in Cardiff, New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
James Wallace Black takes the oldest surviving aerial photograph - October 13th, 1860
On this day in 1860, James Wallace Black took a photo of Boston from a hot air balloon 1,200 feet in the air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" is published - October 12th, 1979
On this day in 1979, Douglas Adams published his comedic sci-fi masterpiece "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamaican preacher Paul Bogle leads the Morant Bay Rebellion - October 11th, 1865
On this day in 1865, Paul Bogle led hundreds of Black Jamaican protestors in the Morant Bay Rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Wesley Hyatt patents a new kind of billiard ball - October 10th, 1865
On this day in 1865, American inventor John Wesley Hyatt received a patent for an imitation ivory pool ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peekskill Meteorite / Che Guevara Executed - October 9th Flashback
On this day in 1992, a meteorite the size of a bowling ball crashed into a parked Chevy Malibu in a suburb of Peekskill, New York.Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A disgruntled tavern owner casts the "goat curse" on the Chicago Cubs - October 6th, 1945
On this day in 1945, William Sianis allegedly put a curse on the Chicago Cubs after he and his pet goat were ejected from Wrigley Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Kunst completes the first recorded walk around the world - October 5th, 1974
On this day in 1974, American Dave Kunst became the first known person to circumnavigate the globe on foot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dinosaur National Monument is established - October 4th, 1915
On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson established the Dinosaur National Monument to protect one of the world’s richest known fossil beds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Germany successfully launches the V-2 rocket - October 3rd, 1942
On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany successfully fired the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuts - October 2nd, 1950
On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” comic strip began its record-setting, 50-year run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scotland Yard is established - September 29th, 1829
On this day in 1829, Scotland Yard was founded as the headquarters of Greater London’s Metropolitan Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Navy abolishes flogging - September 28th, 1850
On this day in 1850, an act of Congress outlawed the practice of flogging within the U.S. Navy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Santa Claus training school opens - September 27th, 1937
On this day in 1937, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School opened in Albion, New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.