King Macbeth of Scotland is defeated at the Battle of Lumphanan - August 15th, 1057
On this day in 1057, Malcolm Canmore avenged his father’s death by slaying King Macbeth of Scotland at the Battle of Lumphanan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Aug 20227min
The nearly complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex is unearthed in South Dakota - August 12th, 1990
On this day in 1990, fossil hunters in South Dakota uncovered the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 20229min
America's first roller skating rink opens in Newport, Rhode Island - August 11th, 1866
On this day in 1866, James Plimpton opened the first public roller skating rink in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 20229min
The Smithsonian Institution is established - August 10th, 1846
On this day in 1846, thanks to an unusual bequest from British scientist James Smithson, the Smithsonian Institution was established in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
10 Aug 202210min
The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944
On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Aug 202212min
Masked bandits rob a Royal Mail train in England - August 8th, 1963
On this day in 1963, a masked gang committed the most notorious train robbery in British history, when they stole £2.6 million from a Traveling Post Office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
8 Aug 202210min
Operation Big Switch begins at Panmunjom, Korea - August 5th, 1953
On this day in 1953, with the Korean War winding down, both sides of the conflict began to exchange their remaining prisoners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Aug 20228min
The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first issue - August 4th, 1821
On this day in 1821, The Saturday Evening Post published its inaugural issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Aug 202210min
