Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618

Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618

On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. For more on this subect, listen to an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on the Defenestrations of Prague here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-defenestrations-of-prague.htm

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Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival - July 25th, 1965

Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival - July 25th, 1965

On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Heinä 20248min

The first all-star baseball team plays the Addie Joss Benefit Game - July 24th, 1911

The first all-star baseball team plays the Addie Joss Benefit Game - July 24th, 1911

On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Heinä 202411min

Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered - July 23rd, 1995

Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered - July 23rd, 1995

On this day in 1995, amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently and simultaneously discovered a comet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Heinä 20247min

The Duke of Wellington defeats “40,000 Frenchmen in 40 minutes” - July 22nd, 1812

The Duke of Wellington defeats “40,000 Frenchmen in 40 minutes” - July 22nd, 1812

On this day in 1812, the Duke of Wellington’s British forces defeated the French at the Battle of Salamanca in Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Heinä 20247min

The Rosetta Stone is found in Egypt - July 19th, 1799

The Rosetta Stone is found in Egypt - July 19th, 1799

On this day in 1799, French soldiers discovered a stone slab inscribed with ancient writing near the town of Rosetta, Egypt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Heinä 20248min

Nadia Comăneci scores a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games - July 18th, 1976

Nadia Comăneci scores a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games - July 18th, 1976

On this day in 1976, Romanian athlete Nadia Comăneci became the first female gymnast in Olympic history to score a 10 for her performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Heinä 20248min

Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan flies across the Atlantic - July 17th, 1938

Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan flies across the Atlantic - July 17th, 1938

On this day in 1938, American aviator Douglas Corrigan began his “wrong way” flight from New York to Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Heinä 20249min

The world’s first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City - July 16th, 1935

The world’s first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City - July 16th, 1935

On this day in 1935, the first mechanical parking meters were installed in downtown Oklahoma City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Heinä 20249min

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