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.
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2023 • 8min
The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6, 2023 • 8min
A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990
On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2023 • 7min
The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948
On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2023 • 9min
The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988
On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2023 • 9min
Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959
On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2023 • 12min
German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589
On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2023 • 9min
"Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985
On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2023 • 11min
"Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2023 • 10min
Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2023 • 9min
Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944
On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
