This Day in History Class
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.
Latest episodes
Jul 2, 2024 • 8min
"Lawnchair Larry" takes flight in a homemade airship - July 2nd, 1982
On this day in 1982, amateur pilot Larry Walters launched himself skyward using a lawn chair and several dozen weather balloons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2024 • 9min
The first Sony Walkman goes on sale - July 1st, 1979
On this day in 1979, the original Sony Walkman portable cassette player was released in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2024 • 19min
Flashback episode - June 28th
Please enjoy these June 28th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2024 • 10min
The FBI foils Operation Pastorius - June 27th, 1942
On this day in 1942, the FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States by submarine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2024 • 10min
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is published - June 26th, 1948
On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2024 • 12min
Rose O’Neill is born - June 25th, 1874
On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024 • 7min
Mark Twain patents a self-pasting scrapbook - June 24th, 1873
On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2024 • 8min
Columbia Records introduces long-playing discs - June 21st, 1948
On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2024 • 12min
"The Huckleberry Hound Show" wins an Emmy - June 20th, 1960
On this day in 1960, "The Huckleberry Hound Show" became the first animated TV series to win an Emmy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2024 • 8min
Eratosthenes calculates the Earth's circumference using a stick - June 19th, 240 BC
On this day in 240 BC, ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
