This Day in History Class

Sherman's March to the Sea began on this day in 1864.

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BBC began daily radio broadcasts on this day in 1922.

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One of history's many Bloody Sundays took place on this day in 1887 in London.

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Baha'u'llah, founder of the Baha'i faith, was born on this day in 1817.

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The armistice that ended the fighting in World War I was signed on this day in 1918.

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The Wilmington Coup began on this day in 1898. You can learn more in the January 15 and 17, 2018 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class. 

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Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. You can learn more in the November 7, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895.

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The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using the Julian calendar at the time.

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The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962.

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