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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May 23, 2023 • 10min
President George Washington offers a reward for the capture of Ona Judge - May 23rd, 1796
On this day in 1796, George and Martha Washington offered a $10 reward for the capture of an escaped enslaved woman named Ona Judge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2023 • 10min
A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856
On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2023 • 11min
The first Jumping Frog Jubilee is held in Calaveras County - May 19th, 1928
On this day in 1928, more than 15,000 people attended a now-annual frog jumping contest in Calaveras County, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2023 • 11min
Grauman's Chinese Theatre opens in Hollywood - May 18th, 1927
On this day in 1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened on Hollywood Boulevard, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic cinemas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2023 • 10min
Peter Mundy records the first description of a merry-go-round - May 17th, 1620
On this day in 1620, English traveler Peter Mundy wrote the earliest known description of a carousel ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2023 • 10min
The discovery of the Ozone Hole is announced - May 16th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole was first reported in the scientific journal Nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2023 • 9min
Abe Fortas resigns from the U.S. Supreme Court - May 15th, 1969
On this day in 1969, Justice Abe Fortas stepped down from the Supreme Court due to his involvement in a financial scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2023 • 10min
The NOAA announces that hurricanes will no longer be named solely after women - May 12th, 1978
On this day in 1978, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it would no longer name hurricanes exclusively after women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2023 • 9min
The B.F. Goodrich Company introduces the tubeless tire - May 11th, 1947
On this day in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company announced its development of a tubeless car tire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2023 • 19min
American children's author Shel Silverstein dies - May 10th, 1999
On this day in 1999, beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack at his home in Key West, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
