
Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18, 1178
On this day in 1178 (on the Julian calendar), several monks from Canterbury reportedly saw the moon split into two and explode into flames. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jun 20203min

Wairau Incident - June 17, 1843
On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun 20204min

Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16, 1858
On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, during his run for U.S. senator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jun 20204min

László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15, 1938
On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jun 20203min

Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14, 1872
On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jun 20204min

First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13, 1971
On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jun 20206min

Djuna Barnes born - June 12, 1892
On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jun 20205min

Broad Street Riot - June 11, 1837
On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a fire company met an Irish funeral procession. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jun 20204min