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July 19: From the Great Fire of Rome to the Birth of the Microwave
This episode explores the historical significance of July 19, covering a wide range of events from ancient times to the present. Learn about the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD that devastated half the city, the launch of Brunel's innovative steamship the SS Great Britain in 1843, and the birth of the inventor of the microwave, Percy Spencer, in 1894. We'll also touch upon significant events like the first Tour de France win by Maurice Garin in 1903, the overthrow of the Somoza family in Nicaragua by Sandinista rebels in 1979, and the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989.
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By DBH HostsThis episode explores the historical significance of July 19, covering a wide range of events from ancient times to the present. Learn about the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD that devastated half the city, the launch of Brunel's innovative steamship the SS Great Britain in 1843, and the birth of the inventor of the microwave, Percy Spencer, in 1894. We'll also touch upon significant events like the first Tour de France win by Maurice Garin in 1903, the overthrow of the Somoza family in Nicaragua by Sandinista rebels in 1979, and the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989.