Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877
On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Mar 20247min
An Irish gunman attempts to assassinate a British prince - March 12th, 1868
On this day in 1868, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh survived an attempt on his life during a visit to Sydney, Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Mar 20248min
The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961
On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Mar 20249min
The U.S. Senate adopts the cloture rule - March 8th, 1917
On this day in 1917, the U.S. Senate adopted a rule that allowed a two-thirds majority to cut off debate and force a vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Mar 20248min
Phyllis Diller makes her stand-up debut - March 7th, 1955
On this day in 1955, American comedian Phyllis Diller made her professional debut at the Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mar 202413min
The Alamo falls to Santa Anna and the Mexican army - March 6th, 1836
On this day in 1836, the Mexican army defeated a group of Texas rebels at the Battle of the Alamo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mar 20249min
The Hula-Hoop is patented - March 5th, 1963
On this day in 1963, the Wham-O toy company received a patent for the Hula Hoop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Mar 20248min
Ernest Hemingway completes “The Old Man and the Sea” - March 4th, 1952
On this day in 1952, American writer Ernest Hemingway finished the manuscript for his classic novella “The Old Man and the Sea.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Mar 20249min
