Little Golden Books begins publishing - October 1st, 1942
On this day in 1942, Simon & Schuster published the first dozen titles in the long-running Little Golden Books series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
1 Okt 20218min
Joseph Marion Hernández becomes the first Hispanic person elected to Congress - September 30th, 1822
On this day in 1822, Joseph Marion Hernández became the first Hispanic member of the United States Congress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...
30 Sep 20217min
Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills multiple people - September 29th, 1982
On this day in 1982, four people in the greater Chicago area died after unknowingly ingesting Tylenol that had been laced with cyanide. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
29 Sep 20216min
Riots break out in Montreal to protest against compulsory smallpox vaccination - September 28th, 1885
On this day in 1885, an angry crowd of more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of Montreal after the city announced a mandatory vaccination program to fight the smallpox epidemic. Learn mo...
28 Sep 20218min
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is published - September 27th, 1962
On this day, Rachel Carson in 1962, a science writer and former marine biologist, published her landmark book, Silent Spring. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS...
27 Sep 20218min
A beloved dolphin becomes the first individual sea creature protected by law - September 26th, 1904
On this day in 1904, New Zealand issued a government proclamation making it illegal to harm a beloved, wild dolphin named Pelorus Jack or any member of his species. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
26 Sep 20218min
The first museum survey of American pop art debuts - September 25th, 1962
On this day in 1962, a new exhibit opened at the Pasadena Art Museum in southern California, marking what’s believed to be the very first museum showing of Pop art. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
25 Sep 20216min
The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira - September 24th, 622
On this day in 622, the prophet Muhammad completed his Hegira, or “flight,” from the city of Mecca to what is now known as Medina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
24 Sep 20217min
