John Wesley Hyatt patents a new kind of billiard ball - October 10th, 1865
On this day in 1865, American inventor John Wesley Hyatt received a patent for an imitation ivory pool ball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Okt 202310min
Peekskill Meteorite / Che Guevara Executed - October 9th Flashback
On this day in 1992, a meteorite the size of a bowling ball crashed into a parked Chevy Malibu in a suburb of Peekskill, New York.Che Guevara was executed on this day in 1967.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Okt 202312min
A disgruntled tavern owner casts the "goat curse" on the Chicago Cubs - October 6th, 1945
On this day in 1945, William Sianis allegedly put a curse on the Chicago Cubs after he and his pet goat were ejected from Wrigley Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Okt 20239min
Dave Kunst completes the first recorded walk around the world - October 5th, 1974
On this day in 1974, American Dave Kunst became the first known person to circumnavigate the globe on foot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Okt 202310min
The Dinosaur National Monument is established - October 4th, 1915
On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson established the Dinosaur National Monument to protect one of the world’s richest known fossil beds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Okt 20237min
Germany successfully launches the V-2 rocket - October 3rd, 1942
On this day in 1942, Nazi Germany successfully fired the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Okt 20237min
Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuts - October 2nd, 1950
On this day in 1950, Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” comic strip began its record-setting, 50-year run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Okt 202311min
Scotland Yard is established - September 29th, 1829
On this day in 1829, Scotland Yard was founded as the headquarters of Greater London’s Metropolitan Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Sep 20237min
