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
"Family Feud" premieres on ABC - July 12th, 1976
On this day in 1976, the long-running TV game show “Family Feud” aired for the first time on ABC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Skylab space station crashes over Australia - July 11th, 1979
On this day in 1979, the burning wreckage of America’s first space station crashed into the Indian Ocean and across Western Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nils Bohlin patents the three-point seatbelt - July 10th, 1962
On this day in 1962, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin patented the V-shaped three-point safety belt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A statue of King George III is pulled down in New York City - July 9th, 1776
On this day in 1776, the New York Sons of Liberty tore down a statue of British monarch George III.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed Berners allegedly invents the ice cream sundae - July 8th, 1881
On this day in 1881, according to culinary legend, the first ice cream sundae was made at Ed Berners’ soda fountain in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashback episode - July 5th
Please enjoy these July 5th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashback episode - July 4th
Please enjoy these July 4th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great Auk goes extinct - July 3rd, 1844
On this day in 1844, Icelandic fishermen killed the last remaining pair of great auk seabirds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Lawnchair Larry" takes flight in a homemade airship - July 2nd, 1982
On this day in 1982, amateur pilot Larry Walters launched himself skyward using a lawn chair and several dozen weather balloons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first Sony Walkman goes on sale - July 1st, 1979
On this day in 1979, the original Sony Walkman portable cassette player was released in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
