This Day in History Class

George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

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The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532.

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The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE.

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The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768. 

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Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth.

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Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Marian Anderson - The Lady from Philadelphia."

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The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839.

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King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855.

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