Great Chilean Earthquake - May 22, 1960
On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Maj 20194min
White Night riots - May 21, 1979
On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maj 20195min
Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic - May 20, 1932
On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to complete such a trip. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maj 20195min
Lorraine Hansberry born - May 19, 1930
On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maj 20195min
Antikythera mechanism discovered - May 18, 1902
On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. Learn more about the mechanism at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-antikythera-mechanism.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Maj 20194min
First Kentucky Derby - May 17, 1875
On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. Learn more about the derby at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/kentucky-derby-50-years.htm Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Maj 20195min
First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929
On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Maj 20195min
Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted - May 15, 1928
On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Maj 20195min
