Oaks Colliery Explosion / Dr. George F. Grant received patent for golf tee - December 12
The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. / On this day in 1899, Dr. George F. Grant, a dentist, received the first ever patent for a golf tee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
12 Des 20209min
Louis XVI Indicted for Treason / Lufthansa heist - December 11
Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. / On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK International...
11 Des 202012min
300 Million Yen Robbery / Brown Dog Riots peaked - December 10
Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968. / On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection ...
10 Des 202010min
Cretan Autonomous State Established / Smallpox eradication certified - December 9
The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21. / On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for th...
9 Des 202010min
Christina of Sweden born / Camille Claudel born - December 8
Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18. / On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
8 Des 202010min
Pearl Harbor Attack / Instant replay debuted - December 7
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II. / On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college foot...
7 Des 20208min
Halifax Disaster / Nefertiti bust unearthed - December 6
The Halifax Disaster occurred on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1912, the now-iconic bust of Nefertiti was unearthed in Egypt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
6 Des 20209min
Mary Celeste Spotted Adrift / Great Smog of London - December 5
The Mary Celeste was spotted adrift on this day in 1872. / On this day in 1952, a toxic smog that killed thousands of people descended on London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
5 Des 20208min
