This Day in History Class

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.... more

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November 13, 2023 Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940
On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.
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14min
November 10, 2023 Gideons Bibles are placed in hotel rooms for the first time - November 10th, 1908
On this day in 1908, the first Gideons Bibles were placed at the Superior Hotel in Montana.
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10min
November 09, 2023 Willie Nelson’s assets are seized by the IRS - November 9th, 1990
On this day in 1990, the IRS seized Willie Nelson’s properties in six states for non-payment of taxes.
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9min
November 08, 2023 Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt - November 8th, 1939
On this day in 1939, a German carpenter tried to kill Adolf Hitler.
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9min
November 07, 2023 The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial.
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9min
November 06, 2023 A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990
On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.
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9min
November 03, 2023 The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948
On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.
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8min
November 02, 2023 The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988
On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time.
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9min
November 01, 2023 Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959
On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.
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9min
October 31, 2023 German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589
On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.
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12min

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How many episodes does This Day in History Class have?

The podcast currently has 2,003 episodes available.