This Day in History Class
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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.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 13min
American singer and pianist Fats Domino is born - February 26th, 1928
On this day in 1928, legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2024 • 11min
Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945
On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2024 • 18min
Zitkála-Šá born / Edward Payson Weston walks from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd Flashback
On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born. --- On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2024 • 11min
Nintendo releases "The Legend of Zelda" in Japan - February 21st, 1986
On this day in 1986, the original “Legend of Zelda" video game was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2024 • 10min
Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden - February 20th, 1939
On this day in 1939, a crowd of 20,000 Nazi sympathizers staged a rally in Madison Square Garden in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2024 • 9min
The Georgia Literature Commission is established. - February 19th, 1953
On this day in 1953, the State of Georgia created the first literature censorship board in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2024 • 9min
The first fruit tree patent is issued - February 16th, 1932
On this day in 1932, Illinois farmer James Markham received the first fruit tree patent for his hybrid peach tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2024 • 12min
The Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It!” poster is introduced - February 15th, 1943
On this day in 1943, the now-famous “We Can Do It!” poster was first displayed in several Westinghouse factories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2024 • 10min
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gives a televised tour of the White House - February 14th, 1962
On this day in 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave the first televised tour of the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2024 • 9min
The first all-Black professional basketball team is organized - February 13th, 1923
On this day in 1923, the New York Renaissance basketball team was formed in Harlem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
