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)

Hope Diamond was stolen - September 11, 1792

Hope Diamond was stolen - September 11, 1792

On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Sep 20193min

Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10, 1960

Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10, 1960

On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Sep 20194min

Hanapepe Massacre - September 9, 1924

Hanapepe Massacre - September 9, 1924

On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a massacre of Filipinos by local police.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Sep 20197min

Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8, 1504

Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8, 1504

On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Sep 20194min

Last captive thylacine died - September 7, 1936

Last captive thylacine died - September 7, 1936

On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Sep 20194min

Buddy Bolden born - September 6, 1877

Buddy Bolden born - September 6, 1877

On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/buddy-bolden-and-the-birth-of-jazz.htm.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Sep 20195min

Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5, 1945

Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5, 1945

On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Sep 20195min

Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882

Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882

On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Sep 20195min

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