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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Jun 6, 2023 • 9min
The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813
On this day in 1813, British forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops encamped at Stoney Creek, Ontario. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2023 • 12min
The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977
On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2023 • 8min
Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924
On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2023 • 9min
Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813
On this day in 1813, after being mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Harbor, Captain James Lawrence issued his final command: “Don’t give up the ship.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2023 • 9min
The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790
On this day in 1790, the first U.S. federal copyright law was signed into effect by President George Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2023 • 11min
Flashback episode - May 30th
Please enjoy these May 30th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2023 • 12min
The U.S. government snubs Black Gold Star mothers and widows - May 29th, 1930
On this day in 1930, the U.S. War Department insisted that Black mothers and widows must travel on segregated boats in order to visit their loved ones’ graves in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2023 • 10min
John Lennon and Yoko One begin their second "bed-in" for peace - May 26th, 1969
On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a week-long bed-in for peace at a hotel in Montreal, Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023 • 9min
A Pennsylvania man is buried in his prized Corvette - May 25th, 1994
On this day in 1994, the ashes of Pennsylvania native George Swanson were buried in the driver’s seat of his beloved sports car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2023 • 9min
Russian engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole - May 24th, 1970
On this day in 1970, Soviet engineers began drilling the deepest man-made hole ever dug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
