Kirch's Discovery: Great Comet of 1680 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

Kirch's Discovery: Great Comet of 1680 (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)

Author: Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones November 14, 2024 Duration: 10:18
A Daily Dose of History (14 Nov 2024) Today's historical events: German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet to be discovered by telescope. James Bruce discovers what he believes to be the source of the Nile. Napoleonic Wars: At the Battle of Smoliani, French Marshals Victor and Oudinot are defeated by the Russians under General Peter Wittgenstein. Moby-Dick, a novel by Herman Melville, is published in the USA. Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly (aka Elizabeth Cochrane) begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She completes the trip in 72 days. Aviator Eugene Burton Ely performs the first takeoff from a ship in Hampton Roads, Virginia, taking off from a makeshift deck on the USS Birmingham in a Curtiss pusher. The Joensuu City Hall, designed by Eliel Saarinen, was inaugurated in Joensuu, Finland. The Provisional National Assembly of the new republic of Czechoslovakia meets to devise a constitution. The Communist Party of Spain is founded, and issues the first edition of Mundo obrero. The British Broadcasting Company begins radio service in the United Kingdom. The Lions Gate Bridge, connecting Vancouver to the North Shore region, opens to traffic. World War II: In England, Coventry is heavily bombed by German Luftwaffe bombers. Coventry Cathedral is almost completely destroyed. World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the Słonim Ghetto in a single day. Information from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas Explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each morning, A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History offers a brief, vivid look back at the turning points, curious incidents, and remarkable figures that share today's date. Hosts Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones have a knack for finding the unexpected connections and human stories within the broader sweep of time, moving beyond dry facts to explore the context and consequences that make history feel immediate. Their conversations are engaging and thoughtfully researched, designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. You might hear about a pivotal scientific discovery, a forgotten cultural milestone, or a political event that reshaped nations, all unpacked in a clear and compelling narrative. This podcast proves that you don't need hours to gain a deeper appreciation for our shared past; a concise, well-told story can be profoundly illuminating. Tune in for a daily moment of perspective, a chance to reflect on how the echoes of yesterday continue to shape our world now. It's a consistent source of learning and curiosity, perfect for anyone who wants to add a little intellectual spark to their commute, morning coffee, or evening wind-down.
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