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)

Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809

Mary Kies becomes the first woman to be granted a U.S. patent - May 5th, 1809

On this day in 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman in the United States to receive a patent in her own name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Mai 20239min

The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873

The Dixon Bridge Disaster - May 4th, 1873

On this day in 1873, a toll bridge in Dixon, Illinois, collapsed into the Rock River and took a crowd of more than 200 people with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Mai 202311min

Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966

Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor play Twister - May 3rd, 1966

On this day in 1966, late-night talk show host Johnny Carson and actress Eva Gabor demonstrated how to play a new party game called Twister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Mai 202312min

The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935

The Sakdal Uprising begins in Luzon, Philippines - May 2nd, 1935

On this day in 1935, thousands of Filipino peasants staged a rebellion in the agricultural region of Central Luzon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Mai 202310min

Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924

Iodized salt is sold for the first time - May 1st, 1924

On this day in 1924, the first iodized salt in the U.S. went on sale at Michigan grocery stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 20239min

The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937

The first animated electric sign debuts in Times Square - April 28th, 1937

On this day in 1937, the first animated electric sign was installed on Broadway in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Apr 20238min

President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953

President Eisenhower launches the Lavender Scare - April 27th, 1953

On this day in 1953, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order that banned gay people from working for the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 202311min

American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886

American blues singer Ma Rainey is born - April 26th, 1886

On this day in 1886, legendary blues singer Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Apr 20239min

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