Ripple Rock explosion - April 5, 1958
On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer pose a hazard to passing ships. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
5 Apr 20204min
Margaret Oliphant born - April 4, 1828
On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Apr 20205min
Jeju Uprising began - April 3, 1948
On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
3 Apr 20205min
Bombing of Naco - April 2, 1929
On this day in 1929, Irish mercenary Patrick Murphy unintentionally dropped two bombs over the border town of Naco, Arizona. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...
2 Apr 20204min
Wangari Maathai born - April 1, 1940
On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
1 Apr 20205min
Jack Johnson born - March 31, 1878
On this day in 1878, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mar 20205min
Meter defined - March 30, 1791
On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of Sciences to define the meter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS...
30 Mar 20204min
Malagasy Uprising began - March 29, 1947
On this day in 1947, Malagasy nationalists launched an uprising against the French colonial government in Madagascar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnys...
29 Mar 20205min
