Dr. Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Trials Began - Feb. 23, 1954
On this day in 1954, Dr Jonas Salk's polio vaccine trials began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Feb 20197min
Members of White Rose executed - Feb. 22, 1943
On this day in 1943, White rose members Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst were executed for passing out anti-Nazi pamphlets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Feb 20196min
Malcolm X assassinated - Feb. 21, 1965
On this day in 1965, Black nationalist leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Feb 20196min
Ansel Adams born - Feb. 20, 1902
On this day in 1902, renowned photographer Ansel Adams was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Feb 20197min
Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 - Feb. 19, 1942
On this day in 1942, FDR signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized military commanders to prescribe certain areas as "military zones," which made it legal to incarcerate Japanese Americans in US concentration camps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Feb 20198min
Pluto discovered - Feb. 18, 1930
On this day in 1930, junior astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered that Pluto was a planet. Learn even more about Pluto on the episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Pluto: The Demoted Dwarf Planet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Feb 20196min
The Armory Show opened in New York City - Feb. 17, 1913
On this day in 1913, the Armory Show, an exhibition showcasing modern art by hundreds of American and European artists, opened in New York City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Feb 20196min
Fidel Castro sworn in as Cuban prime minister - Feb. 16, 1959
On this day in 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of Cuba. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Feb 20195min
