Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen / Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29
On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen. / On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published. Learn more about your ...
29 Jan 202110min
"Pride and Prejudice" published / Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813. / On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city....
28 Jan 202110min
Liberation of Auschwitz / Arne Næss born - January 27
Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
27 Jan 202110min
Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast / Rum Rebellion began - January 26
On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. / On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup...
26 Jan 202111min
Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended / First Winter Olympics - January 25
On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. / On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France. Learn more about your ad-choic...
25 Jan 202111min
Maria Tallchief born / Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24
Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. / On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
24 Jan 202113min
Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States / Shaanxi earthquake - January 23
On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. / On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi province ...
23 Jan 202110min
Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum / Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22
On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. / On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh pl...
22 Jan 202111min
