Members of White Rose executed / Zitkála-Šá born - Feb. 22
On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. / On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Z...
22 Feb 202112min
Malcolm X assassinated / Nina Simone born - February 21
On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. / On this day in 1933, singer and musician Nina Simone was born in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad-...
21 Feb 202112min
Ansel Adams born / Angelina Grimké born - February 20
On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. / On this day in 1805, American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Angelina Grimké was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
20 Feb 202113min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 / 'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19
Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. / On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
19 Feb 202113min
Pluto discovered / Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18
On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. / On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
18 Feb 202110min
The Armory Show opened in New York City / Weenen massacre - Feb. 17
On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. / On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the...
17 Feb 202111min
Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister / First synthetic diamonds made - February 16
On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. / On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
16 Feb 202110min
John "Black" Caesar died / Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15
On this day in 1796, Australia's first bushranger, John "Black" Caesar, died. / On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a ...
15 Feb 202112min
