King Charles II Hides in Oak Tree / Buddy Bolden Born - September 6th Flashback
On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful King of England, took refuge in a tall oak tree.On this day in 1877, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy on the December 19th, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Syys 202312min
'Hippie' Used in Print / "The Muppet Show" Premiere - September 5th Flashback
"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.On this day in 1976, The Muppet Show, created by American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, made its world premiere on ITV stations throughout the United Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Syys 202311min
Peekskill Riots / First Roll-Film Camera - September 4th Flashback
A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949.On this day in 1888, American entrepreneur George Eastman received a patent for the world's first camera designed to use rolls of film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Syys 202313min
S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan Coup D'état - September 1st Flashback
An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Syys 202311min
Jack the Ripper's First Murder / Singapore Independence - August 31st Flashback
Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper.On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Elo 202310min
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia Brings Cholera to U.S. - August 30th Flashback
England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716.On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York from Hamburg, Germany, where a cholera epidemic was happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Elo 202311min
Wendell Scott Born / The Last of the Yahi People - August 29th Flashback
On this day in history, race car driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia. Learn more about Scott in a two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi people was found, on the brink of starvation, near a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Elo 202317min
Emmett Till Murdered / Carrington Event - August 28th Flashback
Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley."On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Elo 20239min
