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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Jul 18, 2023 • 9min
Atomic-generated electricity is sold for the first time - July 18th, 1955
On this day in 1955, a ceremony commemorating the first sale of atomic electricity was held at a power plant in West Milton, New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2023 • 10min
Willis Carrier designs the first modern air conditioner - July 17th, 1902
On this day in 1902, mechanical engineer Willis Carrier completed his design for what would become the first modern air conditioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2023 • 13min
Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865
On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2023 • 8min
A major blackout strikes New York City - July 13th, 1977
On this day in 1977, a citywide power outage created total chaos in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2023 • 11min
The Etch A Sketch is introduced - July 12th, 1960
On this day in 1960, the Ohio Art Company released a new mechanical drawing toy called the Etch A Sketch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2023 • 10min
Earth welcomes its five billionth human - July 11th, 1987
On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2023 • 8min
Death Valley experiences the world's highest recorded temperature - July 10th, 1913
On this day in 1913, a weather observer in Death Valley measured a record high temperature of 134°F.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2023 • 11min
The Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States - July 7th, 1898
On this day in 1898, President William McKinley signed a joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 6, 2023 • 11min
Flashback episode - July 6th
Please enjoy these July 6th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2023 • 11min
Flashback episode - July 5th
Please enjoy these July 5th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you Friday for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
