This Day in History Class
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.
- Description
- 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.
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2024-05-07 08:08
- last episode published
- 2024-05-07 08:00
- publication frequency
- 1.1 days
- Contributors
- HowStuffWorks
- Author
- HowStuffWorks
- Owner
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 1940
- Rss-Feeds
- Detail page
- Categories
- Society & Culture History
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Episodes
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| 2024-05-07 |
Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965 On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-05-06 | On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-05-03 | On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-05-02 | On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-05-01 | On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-04-30 | On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-04-29 |
The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945 On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-04-26 |
Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941 On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-04-25 |
New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901 On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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| 2024-04-24 |
Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982 On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. |
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