This Day in History Class

Louis XVI was indicted for treason on this day in 1792. There's more detail in the November 19, 2008 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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On this day in 1978, a group of robbers affiliated with organized crime stole around $6 million in cash and jewelry from the JFK International Airport in New York. 

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Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery took place on this day in 1968

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On this day in 1907, riots incited by pro-vivisection medical students in London peaked. The conflict centered around the vivisection of a brown dog, its resulting death, and a memorial erected in its honor.  

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The Cretan Autonomous State was established on this day in 1898 under the Julian calendar. By the Gregorian calendar, it was December 21.

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On this day in 1979, members of the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication signed a statement that declared that smallpox had been eradicated worldwide.

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Christina of Sweden was born on this day in 1626. In the new-style calendar, she was born Dec. 18.

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On this day, French sculptor Camille Claudel was born. 

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Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on this day in 1941, bringing the United States into World War II.

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On this day in 1963, instant replay debuted in the CBS broadcast of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia. 

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