Star of India gem heist - October 29, 1940
On this day in 1940, thieves in broke into the American Museum of Natural History in New York and stole valuable gems, including the Star of India and the DeLong Star Ruby. Learn more about your ad-...
29 Okt 20194min
Oxi Day - October 28, 1940
On this day in 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italy to allow Axis forces to occupy strategic sites in Greece. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
28 Okt 20195min
Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27, 1858
On this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born. For a look at how Roosevelt faced his greatest foes, check out Mental Floss’s new podcast History Vs. here, or wherever you listen to podcasts. L...
27 Okt 20195min
Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26, 1985
On this day in 1985, Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/l...
26 Okt 20195min
Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25, 1924
On this day in 1924, a letter sent from Grigory Zinoviev to the Communist Party of Britain was published in the British newspaper Daily Mail. The document is now believed to be a forgery. Learn more...
25 Okt 20195min
Women's Day Off in Iceland - October 24, 1975
On this day in 1975, women in Iceland went on strike to protest their low wages and emphasize the value of women's work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
24 Okt 20194min
First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23, 1911
On this day in 1911, Italian Captain Carlo Piazza flew the first aerial reconnaissance mission in a Blériot XI during the Italo-Turkish War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
23 Okt 20194min
Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22, 1966
On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female group with a number one album - "The Supremes A' Go-Go" - on the Billboard 200. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
22 Okt 20194min
