Mary Leakey discovered Paranthropus boisei skull - July 17, 1959
On this day in 1959, paleoanthropologist Mary Leakey discovered the skull of a hominin called Paranthropus boisei, also known as Zinj or the Nutcracker Man. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jul 20195min
Elizabeth Jennings removed from streetcar in New York - July 16, 1854
On this day in 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was forcefully removed from a segregated streetcar in New York. Learn more about Elizabeth Jennings Graham in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/elizabeth-jennings-graham.htm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Jul 20195min
Maggie L. Walker born - July 15, 1864
On this day in 1864, Maggie Walker was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jul 20195min
Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring passed - July 14, 1933
On this day in 1933, Nazi Germany passed the Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jul 20196min
First FIFA World Cup - July 13, 1930
On this day in 1930, Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jul 20194min
William Walker usurped Nicaraguan presidency - July 12, 1856
On this day in 1856, American filibuster William Walker set himself up as president of Nicaragua. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Jul 20195min
Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition began - July 11, 1897
On this day in 1897, S. A. Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Fraenkel began their doomed journey to the North Pole on a hot air balloon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jul 20196min
Nicolás Guillén born - July 10, 1902
On this day 1902, Cuban writer and activist Nicolás Guillén was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jul 20196min
