A shoemaker tricks German soldiers into helping him rob a mayor - October 17th, 1906
On this day in 1906, a German shoemaker named Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt impersonated an army officer and tricked a group of soldiers into helping him commit a daring robbery. Learn more about your ad-...
17 Okt 20217min
The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded - October 16th, 1923
On this day in 1923, young cartoonist Walt Disney and his big brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
16 Okt 202110min
An 11-year-old girl implores Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard - October 15th, 1860
On this day in 1860, a young girl named Grace Bedell wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln, urging him to grow a beard before the upcoming election. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
15 Okt 20218min
The Amityville murders trial begins - October 14th, 1975
On this day in 1975, Ronald DeFeo Jr. stood trial for the brutal killing of his six family members — a crime known today as the Amityville murders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
14 Okt 20217min
Paddington Bear arrives in London - October 13th, 1958
On this day in 1958, a marmalade-loving bear cub appeared for the first time when A Bear Called Paddington was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
13 Okt 20218min
The nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice" is published - October 12th, 1609
On this day in 1609, the original version of the popular children’s nursery rhyme “Three Blind Mice” was published for the first time in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
12 Okt 20216min
Saturday Night Live premieres - October 11th, 1975
On this day in 1975, sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live broadcast its first episode live from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
11 Okt 20217min
The U.S. Naval Academy admits its first students - October 10th, 1845
On this day in 1845, the United States Naval Academy opened its doors in Annapolis, Maryland, with a class of 50 midshipmen and seven professors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
10 Okt 20218min
