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)

Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516

Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516

On this day in 1516, Pope Leo X’s favorite pet, a rare white elephant named Hanno, passed away at the age of seven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jun 202310min

Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982

Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982

On this day in 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis home was opened to the public for tours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jun 20239min

The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813

The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813

On this day in 1813, British forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops encamped at Stoney Creek, Ontario. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jun 20238min

The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977

The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977

On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jun 202311min

Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924

Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924

On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Jun 20238min

Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813

Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813

On this day in 1813, after being mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Harbor, Captain James Lawrence issued his final command: “Don’t give up the ship.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Jun 20239min

The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790

The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790

On this day in 1790, the first U.S. federal copyright law was signed into effect by President George Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Mai 20238min

Flashback episode - May 30th

Flashback episode - May 30th

Please enjoy these May 30th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Mai 202311min

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