This Day in History Class

This Day in History Class

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

Jaksot(1999)

Mail service resumes at a nudist colony in Florida - August 3rd, 1985

Mail service resumes at a nudist colony in Florida - August 3rd, 1985

On this day in 1985, after more than a year without service, residents of the Paradise Lakes nudist resort started receiving mail again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Elo 20239min

American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876

American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876

On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Elo 20239min

The first Six Flags opens in Arlington, Texas - August 1st, 1961

The first Six Flags opens in Arlington, Texas - August 1st, 1961

On this day in 1961, the original Six Flags theme park had its soft opening in Arlington, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Elo 20238min

Apollo 15 astronauts take the first car ride on the Moon - July 31st, 1971

Apollo 15 astronauts take the first car ride on the Moon - July 31st, 1971

On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts drove a Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Heinä 20236min

"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932

"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932

On this day in 1932, the pre-Code horror film “White Zombie” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Heinä 20239min

The first commercial jetliner takes to the skies - July 27th, 1949

The first commercial jetliner takes to the skies - July 27th, 1949

On this day in 1949, the world’s first jet-powered airliner made its inaugural test flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Heinä 202311min

The U.S. postal system is established - July 26th, 1775

The U.S. postal system is established - July 26th, 1775

On this day in 1775, the U.S. postal system was established by the Second Continental Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Heinä 20236min

Two ocean liners collide off the island of Nantucket - July 25th, 1956

Two ocean liners collide off the island of Nantucket - July 25th, 1956

On this day in 1956, the Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ocean liner Stockholm collided off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Heinä 202311min

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