August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans became the last people to be executed in the United Kingdom. Only a year later after they were hanged, the death penalty was suspended. It was fully abolished in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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November 19, 1998: Clinton’s Impeachment Inquiry

November 19, 1998: Clinton’s Impeachment Inquiry

President Bill Clinton was charged with lying under oath and obstruction of justice. This day marked the first of several hearings that resulted in the president’s impeachment. Learn more about your ...

19 Nov 202015min

November 18, 1978: Jonestown Massacre

November 18, 1978: Jonestown Massacre

Cult leader Jim Jones ordered the mass murder-suicide of hundreds of his followers. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast.  Learn more about your ad c...

18 Nov 202014min

November 17, 1878: King Umberto Assassination Attempt

November 17, 1878: King Umberto Assassination Attempt

The anarchist Giovanni Passannante attempted to assassinate the king of Italy, whose reign had proved contentious.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Nov 202015min

November 16, 1885: Rebel Louis Riel Executed

November 16, 1885: Rebel Louis Riel Executed

The Canadian rebel had led a group of the native Métis people in an uprising against the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Nov 202017min

November 15, 1902: Anarchist Attempt to Murder a King

November 15, 1902: Anarchist Attempt to Murder a King

43-year-old Gennero Rubino was a spy before he became an anarchist. To prove his loyalty to the anarchist cause, he tried to assassinate the king of Belgium, Leopold II. Learn more about your ad choi...

15 Nov 202012min

November 14, 1881: Trial for Presidential Assassin Begins

November 14, 1881: Trial for Presidential Assassin Begins

Charles J. Guiteau went on trial for the assassination of U.S. President James Garfield. It was the first high-profile case where the insanity plea was seriously considered. Learn more about your ad ...

14 Nov 202013min

November 13, 2000: Polish Businessman Goes Missing

November 13, 2000: Polish Businessman Goes Missing

Dariusz Janiszewski’s body was found four weeks after his disappearance, with a noose around his neck. A graphic novel provided clues for the investigation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

13 Nov 202016min

November 12, 1948: Tojo Hideki Sentenced

November 12, 1948: Tojo Hideki Sentenced

The former Prime Minister of Japan was found guilty of committing war crimes during WWII, and sentenced to death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Nov 202016min

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