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 12, 2024 • 10min
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" is stolen - February 12th, 1994
On this day in 1994, Edvard Munch's world-famous painting “The Scream" was stolen from the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2024 • 10min
Volleyball is invented - February 9th, 1895
On this day in 1895, the first game of volleyball was played at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2024 • 10min
Three Black students are killed in the Orangeburg Massacre - February 8th, 1968
On this day in 1968, white state troopers shot and killed three unarmed Black students on a college campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2024 • 8min
Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - February 7th, 1976
On this day in 1976, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon claimed the top spot on the U.S. singles chart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2024 • 8min
Hundreds of swimmers are washed out to sea on Bondi Beach - February 6th, 1938
On this day in 1938, three massive waves created chaos on Australia’s Bondi Beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2024 • 9min
The United States launches "Operation Cornflakes" - February 5th, 1945
On this day in 1945, U.S. forces began a secret operation to distribute Allied propaganda through Germany’s own postal service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2024 • 3min
Introducing: Very Special Episodes
On Very Special Episodes, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2024 • 9min
Grand Central Terminal opens in New York City - February 2nd, 1913
On this day in 1913, New York City’s Grand Central Terminal was officially opened to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2024 • 10min
The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published - February 1st, 1884
On this day in 1884, the first section of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, covering the words “a” through “ant.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2024 • 11min
Private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion - January 31st, 1945
On this day in 1945, American soldier Edward Slovik was shot to death for deserting his post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
