This Day in History Class
From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791
On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery.
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Podcast Episodes
A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939
On this day in 1939, the first televised professional baseball game was broadcast from an experimental TV station in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784
On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929
On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883
On this day in 1883, three powerful tornadoes wreaked havoc in southeast Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977
On this day in 1977, a NASA rocket launched the Voyager 2 space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashback episode - August 16th
Please enjoy these August 16th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843
On this day in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens amusement park opened its gates for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911
On this day in 1911, pioneering Black journalist Ethel Lois Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913
On this day in 1913, according to German legend, a circus performer named Otto Witte conned his way onto the Albanian throne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865
On this day in 1865, British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced a new technique to help prevent surgical infections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
