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.
William Kemmler is executed by electric chair - August 6th, 1890
On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.
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Flashback episode - June 28th
Please enjoy these June 28th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The FBI foils Operation Pastorius - June 27th, 1942
On this day in 1942, the FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had infiltrated the United States by submarine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is published - June 26th, 1948
On this day in 1948, Shirley Jackson's seminal short story "The Lottery" was first published in “The New Yorker.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rose O’Neill is born - June 25th, 1874
On this day in 1874, self-taught illustrator and Kewpie Doll creator Rose O’Neill was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Twain patents a self-pasting scrapbook - June 24th, 1873
On this day in 1873, American author and inventor Mark Twain received a patent for a new kind of scrapbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columbia Records introduces long-playing discs - June 21st, 1948
On this day in 1948, Columbia Records released the first long-playing vinyl record, or LP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Huckleberry Hound Show" wins an Emmy - June 20th, 1960
On this day in 1960, "The Huckleberry Hound Show" became the first animated TV series to win an Emmy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eratosthenes calculates the Earth's circumference using a stick - June 19th, 240 BC
On this day in 240 BC, ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan B. Anthony is put on trial for voting - June 18th, 1873
On this day in 1873, American suffragist Susan B. Anthony was found guilty of voting illegally in the 1872 presidential election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
