Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps / Margaret Tafoya born - August 13
Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918. / On this day in 1904, Tewa potter Margaret Tafoya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Aug 202010min
Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine / Last quagga died - August 12
Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. / On this day in 1883, the last quagga died in a zoo in Amsterdam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 20208min
Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry / Watts Riots began - August 11
Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. / On this day in 1965, the Watts Riots began in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 202010min
The Pueblo Revolt Began / Louvre opened as museum - August 10
The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. / On this day in 1793, the Louvre opened to the public as a museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Aug 202011min
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born / Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. / On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Aug 20209min
The Battle of Amiens / 8888 Uprising - August 8
The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. / On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to the government. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Aug 202010min
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed / Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. / On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in Polynesia on a raft called the Kon-Tiki. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Aug 202010min
The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima / First website went live to public - August 6
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Aug 20209min
