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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Dec 19, 2023 • 8min
Jonathan R. Davis single-handedly kills 11 armed outlaws - December 19th, 1854
On this day in 1854, Captain Jonathan Davis squared off against 14 bandits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2023 • 9min
Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates - December 18th, 1965
On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2023 • 8min
The APA stops classifying homosexuality as a mental illness - December 15th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its stance on homosexuality, declaring that it is not a mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2023 • 10min
Agatha Christie is found alive and well after having gone missing for 11 days - December 14th, 1926
On this day in 1926, acclaimed novelist Agatha Christie resurfaced after a mysterious 11-day disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2023 • 9min
The Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920
On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2023 • 8min
Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980
On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2023 • 10min
Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936
On this day in 1936, Edward VIII became the first monarch in British history to give up the throne voluntarily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 8, 2023 • 9min
Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886
On this day in 1886, renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2023 • 10min
Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974
On this day in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas kicked its way to the top spot on the U.S. singles chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2023 • 7min
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915
On this day in 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law revoking the citizenship of American women who married noncitizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
