This Day in History Class

This Day in History Class

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

Episoder(1999)

Langston Hughes born - February 1, 1902

Langston Hughes born - February 1, 1902

On this day in 1902, poet Langston Hughes was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb 20205min

Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31, 1939

Renia Spiegel's first diary entry - January 31, 1939

On this day in 1939, Jewish Polish teenager Renia Spiegel wrote the first entry in her diary.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Jan 20205min

Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703

Revenge of the 47 Ronin - January 30, 1703

On this day in 1703, a group of ronin, or samurai without a master, avenged the death of their master by killing Kira Yoshinaka.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan 20205min

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' first published - January 29, 1845

On this day in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem "The Raven" was first published.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jan 20204min

Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671

Panama City destroyed by fire - January 28, 1671

On this day in 1671, Panama City was destroyed by fire after Henry Morgan and a gang of buccaneers sacked the city.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan 20204min

Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912

Arne Næss born - January 27, 1912

On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 20205min

Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808

Rum Rebellion began - January 26, 1808

On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jan 20205min

First Winter Olympics - January 25, 1924

First Winter Olympics - January 25, 1924

On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Jan 20205min

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