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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Grasshoppers devastate Midwestern crops - July 26th, 1931
On this day in 1931, massive swarms of grasshoppers created chaos for Midwestern farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival - July 25th, 1965
On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first all-star baseball team plays the Addie Joss Benefit Game - July 24th, 1911
On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered - July 23rd, 1995
On this day in 1995, amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently and simultaneously discovered a comet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Duke of Wellington defeats “40,000 Frenchmen in 40 minutes” - July 22nd, 1812
On this day in 1812, the Duke of Wellington’s British forces defeated the French at the Battle of Salamanca in Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rosetta Stone is found in Egypt - July 19th, 1799
On this day in 1799, French soldiers discovered a stone slab inscribed with ancient writing near the town of Rosetta, Egypt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nadia Comăneci scores a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games - July 18th, 1976
On this day in 1976, Romanian athlete Nadia Comăneci became the first female gymnast in Olympic history to score a 10 for her performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan flies across the Atlantic - July 17th, 1938
On this day in 1938, American aviator Douglas Corrigan began his “wrong way” flight from New York to Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The world’s first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City - July 16th, 1935
On this day in 1935, the first mechanical parking meters were installed in downtown Oklahoma City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The platypus makes its U.S. debut - July 15th, 1922
On this day in 1922, the duck-billed platypus was exhibited for the first time in the U.S. at the Bronx Zoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
