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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Jun 20, 2023 • 10min
Flashback episode - June 20th
Please enjoy these June 20th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2023 • 10min
The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington - June 19th, 1910
On this day in 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Spokane, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2023 • 11min
Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union - June 16th, 1961
On this day in 1961, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union at an airport in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023 • 9min
U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle misspells "potato" - June 15th, 1992
On this day in 1992, during a campaign stop at a New Jersey elementary school, Vice President Dan Quayle misspelled the word “potato.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2023 • 9min
Americans take part in the first nationwide civil defense drill - June 14th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2023 • 11min
King Ludwig II of Bavaria dies under mysterious circumstances - June 13th, 1886
On this day in 1886, the body of Bavarian king Ludwig II was found floating in Lake Starnberg, just south of Munich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2023 • 9min
Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979
On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2023 • 16min
The first Automat restaurant opens in Philadelphia - June 9th, 1902
On this day in 1902, America's first coin-operated cafeteria opened in Philadelphia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2023 • 11min
Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516
On this day in 1516, Pope Leo X’s favorite pet, a rare white elephant named Hanno, passed away at the age of seven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2023 • 10min
Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982
On this day in 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis home was opened to the public for tours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
