Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593
On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913
On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912
On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986
On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Flashback episode - May 24th
Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900
On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Touko 20249min
Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570
On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924
On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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