This Day in History Class

Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955. For a longer look at the story, listen to the August 28, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Motherhood of Mamie Till-Mobley."

On this day in history, one of the largest recorded geomagnetic storms, known as the Carrington event, began.

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The Great Moon Hoax began on this day in 1835. There are many more details in the March 30 and April 1, 2015, episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

On this day in 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters held its first meeting. Learn more about the Brotherhood in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-brotherhood-of-sleeping-car-porters.htm

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On this day in 1995, Microsoft launched its revolutionary Windows 95 operating system.

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On this day in 1305, Sir William Wallace was put to death in London for alleged treason against King Edward I of England.

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On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to make a public appearance riding in an automobile.

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On this day in 1614, notorious serial killer Elizabeth Báthory was found dead in Čachtice Castle.

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On this day in 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered an unknown element while observing a solar eclipse.

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On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. 

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On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.

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On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.

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