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.
"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955
On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland.
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Podcast Episodes
London's Big Ben rings out for the first time - May 31st, 1859
On this day in 1859, the world famous Big Ben clock bell rang out over London for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christopher Marlowe is killed in a tavern brawl - May 30th, 1593
On this day in 1593, English playwright Christoper Marlowe was stabbed to death in a London tavern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913
On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912
On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986
On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flashback episode - May 24th
Please enjoy these May 24th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900
On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570
On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924
On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
