Weapons-grade plutonium first created - November 6, 1944
On this day in 1944, weapons-grade plutonium was created in B Reactor at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Nov 20195min
Ida Tarbell born - November 5, 1857
On this day in 1857, investigative journalist and biographer Ida Tarbell was born in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Nov 20195min
First nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. - November 4, 1956
On this day in 1956, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Senator Margaret Chase Smith debated each other in the first nationally televised presidential debate in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Nov 20193min
Olympe de Gouges executed - November 3, 1793
On this day in 1793, writer and activist Olympe de Gouges was executed for sedition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Nov 20195min
BBC began regular, public, high-definition TV service - November 2, 1936
On this day in 1936, the BBC began broadcasting the first regular, high-definition TV service from Alexandra Palace in London. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Nov 20195min
Carlisle Indian School opened - November 1, 1879
On this day in 1879, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, an off-reservation school for the assimilation of Native Americans, opened in Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Nov 20195min
Zebra crossing introduced - October 31, 1951
On this day in 1951, the zebra crossing, or white striped pedestrian crossing, was officially introduced in Slough, England. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Okt 20193min
Rumble in the Jungle - October 30, 1974
On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought each other for the world heavyweight championship in Zaire in one of the most memorable boxing matches in history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Okt 20194min
