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 9, 2023 • 9min
The FDA approves the world's first birth control pill - May 9th, 1960
On this day in 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first commercially produced birth control pill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2023 • 11min
The first glass of Coca-Cola is served - May 8th, 1886
On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was sold for the first time at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2023 • 9min
Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809
On this day in 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman in the United States to receive a patent in her own name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2023 • 11min
The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873
On this day in 1873, a toll bridge in Dixon, Illinois, collapsed into the Rock River and took a crowd of more than 200 people with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2023 • 12min
Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966
On this day in 1966, late-night talk show host Johnny Carson and actress Eva Gabor demonstrated how to play a new party game called Twister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2023 • 10min
The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935
On this day in 1935, thousands of Filipino peasants staged a rebellion in the agricultural region of Central Luzon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2023 • 9min
Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924
On this day in 1924, the first iodized salt in the U.S. went on sale at Michigan grocery stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2023 • 9min
The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937
On this day in 1937, the first animated electric sign was installed on Broadway in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023 • 12min
President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953
On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gay people from working for the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2023 • 10min
American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886
On this day in 1886, legendary blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
