A deadly hailstorm changes the course of the Hundred Years' War - April 13th, 1360
On this day in 1360, a sudden storm killed a thousand English soldiers while they were camped outside the gates of Chartres, France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Apr 20227min
Federal inspectors reveal that "unicorns" at the Ringling Bros. Circus are actually just goats - April 12th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the chief veterinarian of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a famous circus animal alleged to be a unicorn was, in fact, a goat.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
12 Apr 202210min
War nearly breaks out after a British lord is kidnapped while vacationing in Greece - April 11th, 1870
On this day in 1870, Lord Muncaster of Britain and four other tourists were captured in Marathon, Greece, by a gang of outlaws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Apr 20228min
Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record - April 8th, 1974
On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth for the top spot on baseball’s all-time list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
8 Apr 202211min
The metric system is officially adopted by France - April 7th, 1795
On this day in 1795, the basis for the metric system was officially defined and adopted by the revolutionary government of France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Apr 20229min
Post-it Notes go on sale for the first time - April 6th, 1980
On this day in 1980, Post-it Notes were sold in U.S. stores for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Apr 20229min
The sole survivor of a German U-boat attack is rescued after 133 days at sea - April 5th, 1943
On this day in 1943, ten miles off the coast of Brazil, a family of fishermen rescued the sole survivor of a German U-boat attack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
5 Apr 202213min
William Henry Harrison becomes the first U.S. President to die in office - April 4th, 1841
On this day in 1841, President William Henry Harrison died after serving only 32 days in office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
4 Apr 202211min
