This Day in History Class

On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi people was found, on the brink of starvation, near a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley."On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about the Brotherhood in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-brotherhood-of-sleeping-car-porters.htm ---  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1995, Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1305, Sir William Wallace was put to death in London for alleged treason against King Edward I of England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1614, notorious serial killer Elizabeth Báthory was found dead in Čachtice Castle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the discovery of an unknown element, helium, during a solar eclipse in 1868. Explore the controversy surrounding its existence on Earth and the eventual discovery by Luigi Palmieri in 1882. Discover the applications and rarity of this element.

In 1653, Nicolas Fouquet threw a lavish party that dazzled with exquisite decorations and celebrity guests. This extravagant soirée was meant to impress King Louis XIV but ended up igniting royal jealousy. Just weeks later, Fouquet faced arrest, showcasing the perils of ambition. His fall from grace led to a life sentence and influenced the grandeur of Versailles. The event marked a pivotal moment in luxury and power dynamics in France, forever changing the landscape of the French court.

On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.