The Tollund Man is discovered in Denmark - May 8th, 1950
On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Touko 20247min
Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965
On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Touko 20247min
Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954
On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Touko 202410min
California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913
On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Touko 20248min
The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946
On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Touko 20249min
The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840
On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Touko 20248min
The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952
On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Huhti 20248min
The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945
On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Huhti 20248min
