“Disco Demolition Night" turns violent at Comiskey Park in Chicago - July 12th, 1979
On this day in 1979, a promotional event at a Major League Baseball game devolved into a dangerous riot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Juli 202212min
An American surgeon creates controversy after using zippers in place of stitches - July 11th, 1985
On this day in 1985, Dr. Harry Harlan Stone announced the successful use of zippers to open and close surgical incisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Juli 20229min
North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung dies - July 8th, 1994
On this day in 1994, Communist dictator and founder of North Korea Kim Il-Sung died of a heart attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Juli 20228min
Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court - July 7th, 1981
On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated court of appeals judge Sandra Day O’Connor to be the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
7 Juli 202213min
Notorious pirate Captain William Kidd is captured in Boston - July 6th, 1699
On this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested and jailed in Boston on charges of piracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Juli 202211min
The first bikini swimsuit makes its debut in Paris - July 5th, 1946
On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced the world to the bikini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Juli 20229min
Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - July 4th, 1881
On this day in 1881, the Tuskegee State Normal School, now Tuskegee University, opened its doors to students for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Juli 20228min
The U.S. Postal Service introduces the ZIP Code - July 1st, 1963
On this day in 1963, the ZIP Code was introduced as part of a nationwide effort to improve the speed of mail delivery in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Juli 20229min
