October 18, 1985: Benjamin Moloise Hangs
On this day in 1985, South African authorities executed Black activist Benjamin Moloise after he was convicted of murdering a police officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
18 Okt 202018min
October 17, 1931: Al Capone Convicted
On this day in 1931, 32-year-old gangster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion, finally ending his violent reign as ‘Public Enemy Number One.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
17 Okt 202016min
October 16, 1965: Lesley Ann Downey Found Dead
On this day in 1965, British police found the body of missing 10-year-old girl, Lesley Ann Downey. Lesley was one of the five young victims of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Learn more abo...
16 Okt 202017min
October 15, 1991: Clarence Thomas Confirmed to Supreme Court
On this day in 1991, Clarence Thomas was narrowly confirmed to the Supreme Court — despite allegations of sexual harassment by Thomas’s former aide, Anita Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
15 Okt 202014min
October 14, 1912: Theodore Roosevelt Assassination Attempt
On this day in 1912, saloonkeeper John Schrank shot U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. The bullet remained lodged in Roosevelt’s chest for the rest of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
14 Okt 202014min
October 13, 54 CE: Death of Emperor Claudius
On this day in the year 54 CE, Roman Emperor Claudius was poisoned by his wife Agrippina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Okt 202015min
October 12, 1978: Sex Pistols Girlfriend Found Dead
On this day in 1978, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen — the girlfriend of former Sex Pistols’ bassist Sid Vicious — was found dead. She had succumbed to a stab wound on a hotel bathroom floor… Learn more abo...
12 Okt 202014min
October 11, 2002: Ken Bridges Shot While Gassing Up His Car
On this day in 2002, a Black businessman named Kenneth Bridges died in a random shooting. His murderers came to be known as the Beltway Snipers for their senseless three-week killing spree. Learn more...
11 Okt 202014min
