Leaves of Grass Published / Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4
Walt Witman's 'Leaves of Grass' was published on this day in 1855. / On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
4 Heinä 202011min
Phaistos Disc Discovered / World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3
The artifact known as the Phaistos Disc was discovered on this day in 1908. / On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard when 126 miles per hour. Learn mor...
3 Heinä 20209min
Amistad Rebellion / Patrice Lumumba born - July 2
A rebellion took place aboard the slave ship Amistad on this day in 1839. / On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born. Learn more abo...
2 Heinä 202013min
Ignaz Semmelweis Born / Ghana declared a republic - July 1
Ignaz Semmelweis, known as the father of infection control, was born on this day in 1818. / On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president. Learn m...
1 Heinä 202012min
First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972
At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
30 Kesä 20205min
Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613
On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
29 Kesä 20203min
"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951
On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Kesä 20205min
Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844
On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
27 Kesä 20205min
