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)

Miracle of the Sun - October 13, 1917

Miracle of the Sun - October 13, 1917

On this day in 1917, a crowd of thousands of people gathered in Fátima, Portugal, to witness a miracle, and many reported seeing unusual solar activity that became known as the Miracle of the Sun. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Okt 20194min

First Oktoberfest began - October 12, 1810

First Oktoberfest began - October 12, 1810

On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest began after the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Okt 20194min

Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899

Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899

This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Okt 20195min

Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911

Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911

On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Okt 20195min

Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855

Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855

On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Okt 20195min

Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892

Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892

On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Okt 20196min

Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916

Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916

On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Okt 20193min

Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908

Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908

On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Okt 20195min

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