Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21, 1956
On this day in 1956, Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi was captured, signaling the effective end of the Mau Mau Uprising. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Okt 20195min
Johnny Bright incident - October 20, 1951
On this day in 1951, a white football player for Oklahoma A&M assaulted a Black player for Drake University named Johnny Bright in an incident that was suspected to be racially motivated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Okt 20194min
Marguerite Perey born - October 19, 1909
On this day in 1909, French nuclear chemist and discoverer of francium Marguerite Perey was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Okt 20195min
First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18, 1954
On this day in 1954, Texas Instruments announced the invention of the first commercial transistor radio, the Regency TR-1. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Okt 20194min
London Beer Flood - October 17, 1814
On this day in 1814, a flood of beer burst out of a London brewery, killing eight people and injuring others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Okt 20193min
Palace of Westminster fire - October 16, 1834
On this day in 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed in a fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Okt 20194min
Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15, 1582
On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which was created as a way to reform the Julian calendar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Okt 20194min
Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14, 1947
On this day in 1947, American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Okt 20194min
