CBS censors the Smothers Brothers - April 3rd, 1969
On this day in 1969, CBS Television canceled The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, a popular yet controversial variety show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Apr 202315min
Abigail Adams urges her husband to “remember the ladies” - March 31st, 1776
On this day in 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband, John Adams, imploring him and his political colleagues to keep the interests of women in mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mar 20238min
Hymen Lipman patents the first pencil with a built-in eraser - March 30th, 1858
On this day in 1858, Jamaican-born inventor Hymen Lipman registered the first patent for a pencil with a built-in eraser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mar 20239min
The first Oval Office telephone is installed - March 29th, 1929
On this day in 1929, President Herbert Hoover had the first telephone installed in the Oval Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Mar 20236min
The Cheapside Street Whisky Fire - March 28th, 1960
On this day in 1960, an explosive fire at a whisky warehouse claimed the lives of fourteen firefighters and five members of the Glasgow Salvage Corps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Mar 20237min
The first cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. are planted - March 27th, 1912
On this day in 1912, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Iwa Chinda planted two Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Mar 20239min
Flashback episode: Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912 / Exxon Valdez oil spill - March 24, 1989
Hey there, history fans! We're off for today, but please enjoy these flashback episodes from the TDIHC vault, and be sure to tune in Monday for a brand new episode. On this day in 1912, civil rights leader Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia. On this day in 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez dumped 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Mar 202314min
Elisha Otis installs the first commercial elevator - March 23rd, 1857
On this day in 1857, the first commercial elevator began operation inside a New York City department store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Mar 202312min
