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)

Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936

Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936

On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Okt 20195min

Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957

Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957

On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Okt 20194min

Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795

Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795

Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Okt 20195min

"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528

"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528

"The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Okt 20194min

30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1, 1965

30 September Movement assassinated Indonesian army generals - October 1, 1965

On this day in 1965, a group of Indonesian National Armed Forces members calling themselves the 30 September Movement assassinated six high-ranking Indonesian army generals.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Okt 20195min

Rumi born - September 30, 1207

Rumi born - September 30, 1207

On this day in 1207, Persian poet and scholar Rumi was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Sep 20195min

Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957

Kyshtym disaster - September 29, 1957

On this day in 1957, an explosion in a Soviet plutonium-processing plant created fallout that contaminated thousands of square miles around the disaster site.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Sep 20195min

Spaghetti House siege - September 28, 1975

Spaghetti House siege - September 28, 1975

On this day in 1975, an attempt to rob the Spaghetti House restaurant in London turned into a nearly week-long siege. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Sep 20195min

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