Indian Independence - Aug. 15, 1947
India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Aug 20186min
Mainz Psalter Published - Aug. 14, 1457
The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Aug 20184min
Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps - Aug. 13, 1918
Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Aug 20185min
Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine - Aug. 12, 1851
Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. There's more detail in the July 27, 2016, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 20184min
Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry - Aug. 11, 1806
Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. For more detail, listen to the January 29, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Anne Lister." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 20184min
The Pueblo Revolt Began - Aug. 10, 1680
The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. Learn more in the January 27, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Pueblo Revolt." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Aug 20185min
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born - August 9, 1757
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Aug 20184min
The Battle of Amiens - August 8, 1918
The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. There's more to the story in the August 6, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Aug 20185min
