French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope - June 30th, 1859
On this day in 1859, French daredevil Charles Blondin became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Juni 202211min
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docks with the Russian space station Mir - June 29th, 1995
On this day in 1995, the American space shuttle Atlantis docked in orbit with the Russian space station Mir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Juni 20226min
Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone - June 28th, 1846
On this day in 1846, Belgian musician and inventor Adolphe Sax secured the patent for a brand new instrument: the saxophone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Juni 20227min
The first Newbery Medal for children’s literature is awarded - June 27th, 1922
On this day in 1922, the Newbery Medal was awarded for the first time as a way to recognize excellence in children’s literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Juni 20229min
Pablo Picasso's first major exhibition opens in Paris - June 24th, 1901
On this day in 1901, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso held the first major exhibition of his artwork at a gallery in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Juni 20227min
The Charlie Daniels Band releases its hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - June 23rd, 1979
On this day in 1979, The Charlie Daniels Band released a hit single called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Juni 20228min
English explorer Henry Hudson is set adrift by mutineers - June 22nd, 1611
On this day in 1611, English navigator Henry Hudson was cast adrift with eight others after his mutinuous crew seized control of his ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Juni 20227min
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under the First Amendment - June 21st, 1989
On this day in 1989, in a narrow decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the rights of protesters to burn the American flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Juni 20228min
