The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed / Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5
The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. / On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under mysterious circumstances. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Aug 20209min
Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered / Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4
Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. / On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Aug 20208min
Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal / La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3
Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. / La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day in 1778. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Aug 20209min
Hitler Became Führer / Berta Lutz born - August 2
Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. / On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Aug 202011min
Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet / Jackie Ormes born - August 1
Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. / On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Aug 202010min
Alhambra Decree Issued / Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31
Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. / On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Jul 202010min
Digger's Republic of Klipdrift Founded / Giorgio Vasari born - July 30
The Diggers' Republic of Klipdrift was founded in South Africa on this day in 1870. / On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Jul 20208min
Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested / Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29
Confederate spy Belle Boyd was arrested in this day in 1862. / On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 20209min
