This Day in History Class

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2001 Episodes

  1. Luther Posted Ninety-five Theses / Zebra crossing introduced - October 31

    Published: 31/10/2020
  2. War of the Worlds Broadcast / Rumble in the Jungle - October 30

    Published: 30/10/2020
  3. Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded / Star of India gem heist - October 29

    Published: 29/10/2020
  4. Czechoslovak Republic Proclaimed / Oxi Day - October 28

    Published: 28/10/2020
  5. Extermination Order / Theodore Roosevelt born - October 27

    Published: 27/10/2020
  6. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral / Australia returned ownership of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Anangu - October 26

    Published: 26/10/2020
  7. SS Princess Sophia Sank / Zinoviev letter published in Daily Mail - October 25

    Published: 25/10/2020
  8. Iceland's Women’s Day Off Strike - October 24

    Published: 24/10/2020
  9. War of Jenkins' Ear / First reconnaissance mission in airplane - October 23

    Published: 23/10/2020
  10. The Great Disappointment of the Millerites / Supremes became 1st all-female group with No. 1 album - October 22

    Published: 22/10/2020
  11. First Modern Planetarium Opened / Dedan Kimathi captured in Mau Mau Uprising - October 21

    Published: 21/10/2020
  12. Saturday Night Massacre / Johnny Bright incident - October 20

    Published: 20/10/2020
  13. Attack on the National Palace in Guatemala / Marguerite Perey born - October 19

    Published: 19/10/2020
  14. Battle of Mabila / First commercial transistor radio announced - October 18

    Published: 18/10/2020
  15. London Beer Flood - October 17

    Published: 17/10/2020
  16. Fists Raised During Olympic Games / Palace of Westminster fire - October 16

    Published: 16/10/2020
  17. Mata Hari Executed / Gregorian Calendar introduced - October 15

    Published: 15/10/2020
  18. Trial of Mary, Queen of Scots Began / Chuck Yeager piloted supersonic flight - October 14

    Published: 14/10/2020
  19. Revival of Modern Hebrew Began / Miracle of the Sun - October 13

    Published: 13/10/2020
  20. First Use of the Iron Lung / First Oktoberfest began - October 12

    Published: 12/10/2020

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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.

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