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.
President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862
On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.
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Podcast Episodes
Louis IX burns every copy of the Talmud in France - June 17th, 1242
On this day in 1242, at the direction of King Louis IX, all known copies of the Talmud in France were burned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Continental Congress approves the first national flag of the United States - June 14th, 1777
On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting an official flag for the United States of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Osborne contracts the longest case of hiccups on record - June 13th, 1922
On this day in 1922, American farmer Charles Osborne started hiccupping and didn’t stop until 68 years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897
On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first full-size hovercraft is launched - June 11th, 1959
On this day in 1959, the world’s first hovercraft set off on its maiden voyage from the Isle of Wight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashback episode - June 10th
Please enjoy these June 10th (and June 9th) flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866
On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chicago's first elevated train line begins operation - June 6th, 1892
On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruth Benedict is born - June 5th, 1887
On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first shopping carts are introduced - June 4th, 1937
On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
