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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Jan 2, 2024 • 14min
Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced / Nixon sets 55mph national speed limit - January 2nd Flashback
On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison. --- On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon established a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour on every highway in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 1, 2024 • 14min
Frankenstein published / Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st Flashback
On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published. --- On this day in 1959, musician Johnny Cash rang in the new year by performing live at San Quentin State Prison in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2023 • 10min
Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566
On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2023 • 9min
H. L. Mencken perpetrates the Bathtub Hoax - December 28th, 1917
On this day in 1917, Baltimore journalist Henry L. Mencken published a faux history of the bathtub titled “A Neglected Anniversary.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2023 • 9min
The U.S. government seizes control of Montgomery Ward - December 27th, 1944
On this day in 1944, the Roosevelt administration seized control of the Montgomery Ward company for a second time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2023 • 7min
The Great Blizzard buries New York City - December 26th, 1947
On this day in 1947, a record-breaking snowstorm wreaked havoc in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 25, 2023 • 8min
St. Francis of Assisi sets up the first Nativity scene - December 25th, 1223
On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2023 • 9min
Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882
On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2023 • 10min
Elvis Presley meets Richard Nixon - December 21st, 1970
On this day in 1970, rock icon Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres - December 20th, 1946
On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
