The Silence of the Lambs is released in theaters - February 14th, 1991
On this day in 1991, psychological horror classic The Silence of the Lambs made its theatrical debut. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/liste...
14 Feb 202213min
France conducts its first nuclear test in the Sahara Desert of Algeria - February 13th, 1960
On this day in 1960, France detonated its first atomic bomb to become the world’s fourth nuclear power. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/list...
13 Feb 20229min
Argentine revolutionary José de San Martín triumphs at the Battle of Chacabuco in Chile - February 12th, 1817
On this day in 1817, Argentine general José Francisco de San Martín led his troops to victory at the Battle of Chacabuco, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for Chilean independence. Learn more ab...
12 Feb 20228min
Ruth Carol Taylor becomes the first African American flight attendant in the United States - February 11th, 1958
On this day in 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor became the first ever African American flight attendant when she operated a flight from Ithaca to New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
11 Feb 20228min
The New York Times starts using the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" - February 10th, 1897
On this day in 1897, The New York Times’ slogan, “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” appeared on the paper’s front page for the first time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
10 Feb 20229min
Martial law is declared in Seattle due to anti-Chinese violence - February 9th, 1886
On this day in 1886, President Grover Cleveland sent 300 U.S. troops to Seattle, Washington, in an effort to put down an anti-Chinese riot that had erupted two days earlier. Learn more about your ad-...
9 Feb 202214min
Atlanta Hawks point guard Anthony "Spud" Webb wins the NBA Dunk Contest - February 8th, 1986
On this day in 1986, Anthony “Spud” Webb, the shortest player in the NBA at the time, won first place at a slam dunk contest in Dallas, Texas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
8 Feb 202210min
A 2,000-year-old vase is shattered by a drunken visitor to the British Museum - February 7th, 1845
On this day in 1845, an Irish visitor to the British Museum in London purposely destroyed a 2,000-year-old Roman vase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
7 Feb 202210min
