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.
Latest episodes
Jul 16, 2025 • 1min
Introducing: American History Hotline
Hi, This Day in History Class listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, American History Hotline. American History Hotline: Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com. Listen to American History Hotline on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2024 • 8min
A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2024 • 10min
Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899
On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2024 • 10min
AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2024 • 9min
Barney Flaherty becomes America's first paperboy - September 4th, 1833
On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2024 • 19min
Flashback episode - September 3rd
Please enjoy these September 3rd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 2, 2024 • 20min
Flashback episode - September 2nd
Please enjoy these September 2nd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2024 • 9min
The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963
On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2024 • 8min
British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914
On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2024 • 11min
The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830
On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
