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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Mar 14, 2023 • 10min
Lucy Hobbs Taylor is born - March 14th, 1833
On this day in 1833, American dentist and women’s rights activist Lucy Hobbs Taylor was born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2023 • 10min
Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781
On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2023 • 11min
The first Book of the Month Club selection is published - March 10th, 1926
On this day in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s debut novel, Lolly Willowes, was published by Viking Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2023 • 13min
The Parthenon is consecrated in Athens - March 9th, 432 BC
On this day in 432 BC, the newly-completed Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2023 • 11min
The Lonely Hearts Killers are executed - March 8th, 1951
On this day in 1951, a serial killer couple known as the Lonely Hearts Killers were put to death at Sing Sing Prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2023 • 10min
The Writers Guild of America goes on strike - March 7th, 1988
On this day in 1988, the Writers Guild of America began one of the longest union strikes in Hollywood history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2023 • 10min
The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster - March 6th, 1987
On this day in 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized shortly after leaving the Zeebrugge harbor in Belgium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2023 • 13min
Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller - March 3rd, 1887
On this day in 1887, American teacher Anne Sullivan was introduced to her star pupil, Helen Keller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2023 • 8min
Pennsylvania ends its ban on theatrical performances - March 2nd, 1789
On this day in 1789, the Pennsylvania legislature lifted a decade-long ban on live theater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2023 • 8min
John Winthrop records the earliest known UFO sighting in America - March 1st, 1639
On this day in 1639, Governor John Winthrop documented a report of unidentified flying objects in the sky above Boston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
