The Great Moon Hoax Began / First Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Meeting - August 25th Flashback
The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Slee...
25 Aug 202311min
Microsoft releases the Windows 95 operating system - August 24th, 1995
On this day in 1995, Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Aug 20239min
Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed in London - August 23rd, 1305
On this day in 1305, Sir William Wallace was put to death in London for alleged treason against King Edward I of England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Aug 202310min
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to publicly ride in a car - August 22nd, 1902
On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Aug 20237min
Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory dies - August 21st, 1614
On this day in 1614, notorious serial killer Elizabeth Báthory was found dead in Čachtice Castle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Aug 20239min
Helium is discovered during a solar eclipse - August 18th, 1868
On this day in 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered an unknown element while observing a solar eclipse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Aug 20239min
Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653
On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Aug 202310min
President Tyler is burned in effigy outside the White House - August 16th, 1841
On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Aug 20238min
