Pendle witch trials began - August 18, 1612
On this day in 1612, the Pendle witch trials began in England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Elo 20196min
Marcus Garvey born - August 17, 1887
On this day in 1887, activist and journalist Marcus Garvey, namesake of the ideology of Garveyism, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Elo 20196min
Dole Air Race - August 16, 1927
On this day in 1927, an air race sponsored by James D. Dole and marked by tragedy began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Elo 20195min
Wow! signal received - August 15, 1977
On this day in 1977, the radio telescope Big Ear recieved the Wow! signal, which many people believed to be a sign of extraterrestrial intelligence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Elo 20194min
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released - August 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" premiered in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Elo 20194min
Margaret Tafoya born - August 13, 1904
On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Elo 20195min
Last quagga died - August 12, 1883
On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Elo 20194min
Watts Riots began - August 11, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Elo 20196min
