This Day in History Class

Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868.

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Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755.

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The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512.

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Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517.

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The radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" took place on this day in 1938. There's more in the September 17, 2012 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded on this day in 1618. You can learn more on the October 22, 2108 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The Czechoslovak Republic, or Czechoslovakia, was proclaimed on this day in 1918.

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Missouri Executive Order 44, also known as the Extermination Order, was issued on this day in 1838.

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