Last Year's Lesson: Theodosia Burr Alston Disappeared - Dec. 31, 1812
The ship carrying Theodosia Burr Alston disappeared on this day in 1812. There's more to the story in the October 17, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choic...
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Hulan Jack sworn in as Manhattan borough president - December 31, 1953
On this day in 1953, Democrat, Tammany Hall operative, and civil rights advocate Hulan Jack was sworn in as the borough president of Manhattan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
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Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903
The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
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Edwin Hubble announced existence of other galaxies - December 30, 1924
On this day in 1924, Edwin Hubble published his observations on the existence of other galaxies for review at an upcoming meeting of the American Astronomical Society. Learn more about your ad-choic...
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Last Year's Lesson: Wounded Knee Massacre - Dec. 29, 1890
A group of Lakota Sioux were surrounded and a tragic firefight erupted on this day in 1890. There's more detail in the August 10, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about y...
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Guatemalan Civil War ended - December 29, 1996
On this day in 1996, the Guatemalan Civil War ended when the Guatemalan president and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity signed peace accords. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
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Last Year's Lesson: First Paid Public Screening of Lumière Brothers Films - Dec. 28, 1895
Auguste and Louis Lumière charged 1 franc admission to see several of their films on this day in 1895. There's more detail in the November 27 and 29, 2017 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class...
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Earl Hines born - December 28, 1903
On this day in 1903, jazz musician Earl Hines, considered by many to be the father of modern jazz piano, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu...
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