Irish War of Independence began / Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21
The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
21 Jan 202112min
Iran Hostage Crisis Ended / Battle of Yungay - January 20
The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. / On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confede...
20 Jan 20219min
Zimmermann Telegram Sent / Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19
The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aq...
19 Jan 202110min
Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy / Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18
Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. / On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were strip...
18 Jan 20218min
Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown / First recorded C section in the U.S. - January 17
Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. / On this day in 1794, Elizabeth Bennett underwent the first recorded successful C section in the U.S. Le...
17 Jan 202110min
18th Amendment Ratified / Saint Marcellus's Flood - January 16
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol. / On this day in 1362, Saint Marcellus’ flood, also known as G...
16 Jan 202110min
Boston Molasses Flood / Sofya Kovalevskaya born - January 15
The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1850, Russian mathematician Sofya Kovalevskaya was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
15 Jan 20219min
George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech / "The Bell Jar" published - January 14
George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. / On this day in 1963, "The Bell Jar," the only novel poet...
14 Jan 20219min
