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.

Episoder(1999)

The Tollund Man is discovered in Denmark - May 8th, 1950

The Tollund Man is discovered in Denmark - May 8th, 1950

On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Mai 20247min

Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965

Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965

On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mai 20247min

Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954

Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954

On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mai 202410min

California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913

California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Mai 20248min

The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946

The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Mai 20249min

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 20248min

The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952

The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952

On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Apr 20248min

The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945

The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945

On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Apr 20248min

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