Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809
On this day in 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman in the United States to receive a patent in her own name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Mai 20239min
The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873
On this day in 1873, a toll bridge in Dixon, Illinois, collapsed into the Rock River and took a crowd of more than 200 people with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Mai 202311min
Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966
On this day in 1966, late-night talk show host Johnny Carson and actress Eva Gabor demonstrated how to play a new party game called Twister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Mai 202312min
The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935
On this day in 1935, thousands of Filipino peasants staged a rebellion in the agricultural region of Central Luzon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Mai 202310min
Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924
On this day in 1924, the first iodized salt in the U.S. went on sale at Michigan grocery stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Mai 20239min
The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937
On this day in 1937, the first animated electric sign was installed on Broadway in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Apr 20238min
President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953
On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gay people from working for the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Apr 202311min
American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886
On this day in 1886, legendary blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Apr 20239min
