Laki eruption began - June 8, 1783
On this day in 1783 a volcanic fissure in Iceland called Laki began erupting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jun 20203min
Gwendolyn Brooks born - June 7, 1917
On this day in 1917, poet Gwendolyn Brooks was born. Brooks was the first Black American writer to win a Pulitzer Prize. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jun 20204min
Kamehameha III assumes throne - June 6, 1825
On this day in 1825, Kamehameha III becomes the third king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jun 20205min
Pancho Villa born - June 5, 1878
On this day in 1878, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was born in Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Jun 20204min
Emily Davison trampled - June 4, 1913
On this day in 1913, suffragette Emily Davison was trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jun 20204min
Memphis Minnie born - June 3, 1897
On this day in 1897, blues singer and guitarist Memphis Minnie was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun 20205min
Surveyor 1 landed on moon - June 2, 1966
On this day in 1966, NASA's lunar lander Surveyor 1 landed on the moon, marking the first time an American space probe made a successful soft-landing on the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jun 20204min
Heimlich Maneuver published - June 1, 1974
On this day in 1974, the Heimlich Maneuver was unveiled in an article in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jun 20205min
