Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16, 1362
On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known as Grote Mandrenke, hit the British Isles, the Netherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jan 20205min
Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15, 1850
On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jan 20204min
"The Bell Jar" published - January 14, 1963
On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet Sylvia Plath wrote, was first published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jan 20204min
Tompkins Square Park riot - January 13, 1874
On this day in 1874, a riot started in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan after police overran a demonstration of thousands of unemployed people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jan 20204min
Zanzibar Revolution - January 12, 1964
On this day in 1964, a group of insurgents overthrew the government of the sultan of Zanzibar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jan 20205min
British invade Zululand - January 11, 1879
On this day in 1879, the Anglo-War began when the British invaded Zululand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jan 20204min
"Metropolis" released - January 10, 1927
On this day in 1927, the silent science-fiction film "Metropolis" premiered in Berlin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jan 20204min
Discovery of first confirmed exoplanets announced - January 9, 1992
On this day in 1992, the discovery of two exoplanets was announced in the journal Nature. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Jan 20205min
