José Clemente Orozco born / First jukebox - November 23rd Flashback
On this day in 1883, Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco was born.On this day in 1889, an early forerunner of the modern jukebox was installed for public use at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Franci...
23 Marras 202315min
Blackbeard killed / Star Trek interracial kiss - November 22nd Flashback
Blackbeard was killed on this day in 1718. There's more to the story in the May 5, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1968, during a turbulent year for race relations in ...
22 Marras 202311min
Piltdown Man hoax / Ella Fitzgerald wins Apollo Amateur Night - November 21st Flashback
On this day in 1953, the Piltdown Man, supposedly the remains of a missing evolutionary link between apes and humans, was revealed to be a hoax in the press.On this day in 1934, at 17-years-old, Ella ...
21 Marras 202313min
Whale sinks the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20th Flashback
A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed...
20 Marras 202310min
The last inhabitants of the Blasket Islands are evacuated - November 17th, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Irish government evacuated the last remaining residents of the Blasket Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Marras 20236min
Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro springs a trap on Inca emperor Atahualpa - November 16th, 1532
On this day in 1532, the last ruler of the Inca Empire was captured by Spanish conquistadors at the Battle of Cajamarca.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Marras 20238min
The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City - November 15th, 1867
On this day in 1867, the world’s first stock ticker was unveiled at the New York Stock Exchange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Marras 20236min
Ruby Bridges desegregates her school - November 14th, 1960
On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Marras 202310min
