Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918
Great Train Wreck of 1918 - July 9, 1918 | The Great Train Wreck of 1918 happened on this day when two trains in Nashville collided head-on, killing and injuring hundreds of people. You can learn more about the disaster in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/great-train-wreck-of-1918.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Jul 20195min
Roswell Incident press release issued - July 8, 1947
On this day in 1947, Roswell Army Air Field issued a press release saying a flying saucer had been found near Roswell, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jul 20195min
First wrapped, automatically sliced loaves of bread sold - July 7, 1928
On this day in 1928, the Chillicothe Baking Company sold the first pre-sliced, wrapped loaves of bread. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jul 20194min
Piper Alpha disaster - July 6, 1988
On this day, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded and caught fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jul 20195min
Dolly the Sheep born - July 5, 1996
On this day in 1996, the cloned sheep Dolly was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Jul 20195min
Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars - July 4, 1997
On this day in 1997, Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jul 20195min
World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938
On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jul 20195min
Patrice Lumumba born - July 2, 1925
On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jul 20196min
