CBS censors the Smothers Brothers - April 3rd, 1969
On this day in 1969, CBS Television canceled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a popular yet controversial variety show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Apr 202315min
Abigail Adams urges her husband to “remember the ladies” - March 31st, 1776
On this day in 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband, John Adams, imploring him and his political colleagues to keep the interests of women in mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
31 Mar 20238min
Hymen Lipman patents the first pencil with a built-in eraser - March 30th, 1858
On this day in 1858, Jamaican-born inventor Hymen Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with a built-in eraser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mar 20239min
The first Oval Office telephone is installed - March 29th, 1929
On this day in 1929, President Herbert Hoover had the first telephone installed in the Oval Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Mar 20236min
The Cheapside Street Whisky Fire - March 28th, 1960
On this day in 1960, an explosive fire at a whisky warehouse claimed the lives of fourteen firefighters and five members of the Glasgow Salvage Corps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
28 Mar 20237min
The first cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. are planted - March 27th, 1912
On this day in 1912, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Iwa Chinda planted two Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mar 20239min
Flashback episode: Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989
Hey there, history fans! We're off for today, but please enjoy these flashback episodes from the TDIHC vault, and be sure to tune in Monday for a brand new episode. On this day in 1912, civil rights ...
24 Mar 202314min
Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857
On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Mar 202312min
