John Carpenter's Halloween premieres in Kansas City, Missouri - October 25th, 1978
John Carpenter’s seminal slasher film Halloween premieres at the AMC Empire theater in Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c...
25 Okt 20219min
An elderly teacher takes the first barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901
On this day in 1901, a 63-year-old teacher named Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to ride over the edge of Niagara Falls in a barrel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
24 Okt 20218min
Musician "Weird Al" Yankovic is born - October 23rd, 1959
On this day in 1959, the parody-singing, polka-playing musician known as “Weird Al” was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...
23 Okt 20219min
The first modern parachute jump is made above Paris - October 22nd, 1797
On this day in 1797, French balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin descended 3,200 feet through the skies of Paris, becoming the first person to float safely to the ground using a frameless parachute. Lea...
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The Tragedy of Aberfan - October 21st, 1966
On this day in 1966, an avalanche of coal waste swept through the village of Aberfan in South Wales, claiming the lives of 144 people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
21 Okt 20219min
The first automated post office in the U.S. opens in Providence, Rhode Island - October 20th, 1960
On this day in 1962, America’s first fully automated post office began service in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...
20 Okt 20216min
"Pomp and Circumstance" is performed for the first time - October 19th, 1901
On this day in 1901, the popular marching song “Pomp and Circumstance” was performed live for the very first time — but not at a graduation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
19 Okt 20217min
African American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery - October 18th, 1773
On this day in 1773, the renowned poet Phillis Wheatley was freed from slavery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
18 Okt 20218min
