German Coast Uprising began - January 8, 1811
On this day in 1811, the German Coast Uprising, a slave revolt in modern-day Louisiana, began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jan 20205min
Khmer Rouge overthrown - January 7, 1979
On this day in 1979, Vietnamese troops occupied Phnom Penh and overthrew Pol Pot's regime. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jan 20206min
Alfred Wegener presented hypothesis of continental drift - January 6, 1912
On this day in 1912, German geophysicist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented his hypothesis on continental drift in a public lecture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jan 20204min
Elizabeth Cotten born - January 5, 1893
On this day in 1893, blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Jan 20204min
Louis Braille born - January 4, 1809
On this day in 1809, French educator Louis Braille, namesake of the Braille reading and writing system, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jan 20204min
Joseph Jenkins Roberts became first president of Liberia - January 3, 1848
On this day in 1848, Black American merchant Joseph Jenkins Roberts was sworn in as the first president of Liberia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jan 20205min
Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced - January 2, 1942
On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jan 20205min
Frankenstein published - January 1, 1818
On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jan 20204min
