British broadcasters put an end to the "Toddlers' Truce" - February 16th, 1957
On this day in 1957, British TV broadcasters broke the “toddler’s truce” by adding an extra hour of evening programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Teddy bears are sold for the first time - February 15th, 1903
On this day in 1903, a Brooklyn candy store advertised the world’s first teddy bear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing: The Last Soviet
Hey, This Day in History Class listeners! The newest hit docuseries of another star-studded podcast, The Last Soviet is live. Go check out the beginning of this thrilling journey with Lance Bass, NSync Superstar, and Russian-trained astronaut!” About The Last Soviet: Lance Bass, NSync Superstar, and Russian-trained astronaut takes you on a wild ride into space. He tells the story of the last Soviet cosmonaut who is trapped on the world’s only space station, as the country he knows and loves collapses beneath him. On this journey through Earth’s atmosphere in the form of a podcast, Lance introduces you to the woman who won a reality show cosmonaut contest, a ham radio operator in Australia who became a lifeline for the Soviet Space Station, a hustler from Chicago who tried to sell coca-cola to the Russians and the editor of Playboy who took part in a revolution. It’s one man’s dream to go to space, his dedication to the country he thought he knew and 313 days spent orbiting the Earth. 313 days that changed our world. Plus, Lance’s own dream to go to space and the lengths he went to make it a reality. Listen to The Last Soviet on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre erupts in Chicago - February 14th, 1929
On this day in 1929, seven members of “Bugs” Moran’s gang were shot dead at a garage in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The League of Nations recognizes the permanent neutrality of Switzerland - February 13th, 1920
On this day in 1920, the newly formed League of Nations formally recognized Swiss neutrality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Major League Baseball bans the spitball - February 10th, 1920
On this day in 1920, the Major League Baseball rules committee officially banned the spitball pitch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Qianlong Emperor abdicates the Chinese throne - February 9th, 1796
On this day in 1796, the emperor of China renounced his throne in deference to his grandfather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mysterious cloven hoof-marks appear in Devon, England - February 8th, 1855
On this day in 1855, a trail of unusual footprints caused a religious panic in South West England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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