This Day in History Class

This Day in History Class

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Bud Powell born - September 27, 1924

Bud Powell born - September 27, 1924

On this day in 1924, pioneering jazz pianist Bud Powell was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Sep 20195min

Winsor McCay born - September 26, year unknown

Winsor McCay born - September 26, year unknown

Pioneering cartoonist and animator was born on this day sometime in the mid-1800s, though the exact year is unknown. If you want to learn more about McCay, listen to the two-part episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on him here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/winsor-mccay.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Sep 20195min

Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25, 1886

Peter Jackson won Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship - September 25, 1886

On this day in 1886, Peter "Black Prince" Jackson won the Australian Heavyweight Boxing Championship, becoming the first Black man to win a national boxing crown.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Sep 20194min

Túpac Amaru executed - September 24, 1572

Túpac Amaru executed - September 24, 1572

The last indigenous ruler of the Inca, Túpac Amaru, was executed by the Spanish on this day in 1572. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Sep 20195min

Nintendo founded - September 23, 1889

Nintendo founded - September 23, 1889

On this day in 1889, Nintendo was founded in Japan as a playing card company. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Sep 20194min

Junko Tabei born - September 22, 1939

Junko Tabei born - September 22, 1939

On this day in 1939, Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and the first woman to summit Mount Everest, was born.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Sep 20194min

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21, 1897

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial - September 21, 1897

On this day in 1897, the now-famous editorial answering Virginia O'Hanlon's question about whether Santa Claus exists was printed in the New York Sun.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Sep 20194min

First Canne Film Festival - September 20, 1946

First Canne Film Festival - September 20, 1946

The first ever Canne Film Festival began in Canne, France Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Sep 20194min

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