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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Jul 4, 2023 • 11min
Flashback episode - July 4th
Please enjoy these July 4th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2023 • 9min
President Reagan relights the newly restored Statue of Liberty - July 3rd, 1986
On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2023 • 11min
Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is published - June 30th, 1936
On this day in 1936, the novel “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was first published by the Macmillan Company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023 • 17min
The San Diego Chicken is re-hatched at Jack Murphy Stadium - June 29th, 1979
On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2023 • 12min
The Freedmen’s Bank fails - June 28th, 1874
On this day in 1874, all branches of the Freedmen’s Bank closed their doors for good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2023 • 7min
The yen is adopted as the official currency of Japan - June 27th, 1871
On this day in 1871, the yen became the national currency of Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2023 • 11min
The first barcode is scanned at an Ohio supermarket - June 26th, 1974
On this day in 1974, products marked with barcodes were sold for the first time at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2023 • 11min
Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters - June 23rd, 1989
On this day in 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman made its theatrical debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 • 9min
Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847
On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2023 • 12min
Tiny Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane - June 21st, 1913
On this day in 1913, Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick became the first woman to skydive from an airplane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
