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)

Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940

Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940

On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Nov 202313min

Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908

Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908

On this day in 1908, the first Gideons Bibles were placed at the Superior Hotel in Montana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Nov 20239min

Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990

Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990

On this day in 1990, the IRS seized Willie Nelson’s properties in six states for non-payment of taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Nov 20238min

Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939

Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939

On this day in 1939, a German carpenter tried to kill Adolf Hitler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Nov 20238min

The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965

The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965

On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Nov 20238min

A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990

A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990

On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Nov 20238min

The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948

The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948

On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Nov 20237min

The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988

The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988

On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Nov 20238min

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