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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The podcast currently has 2,003 episodes available.

This Day in History Class episodes:

October 30, 2023 "Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985
On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.
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10min
October 27, 2023 "Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954
On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan.
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11min
October 26, 2023 Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.
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11min
October 25, 2023 Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944
On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

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9min
October 24, 2023 A Spanish soldier is allegedly teleported from Manila to Mexico - October 24th, 1593
On this day in 1593, a Spanish soldier fell asleep in the Philippines and supposedly woke up in Mexico just a few seconds later.
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10min
October 23, 2023 Notorious mobster Dutch Schultz is gunned down at the Palace Chop House - October 23rd, 1935
On this day in 1935, American gangster Dutch Schultz was ambushed at the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey.
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10min
October 20, 2023 Dick Fosbury flops his way to Olympic victory - October 20th, 1968
On this day in 1968, Dick Fosbury used a revolutionary high jump technique to win a gold medal at the Mexico City Olympic Games.
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10min
October 19, 2023 The first Blockbuster video rental store opens - October 19th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the first Blockbuster video rental store opened in Dallas, Texas.
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12min
October 18, 2023 The U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico - October 18th, 1898
On this day in 1898, American troops raised the U.S. flag over Puerto Rico.
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8min
October 17, 2023 Burma's "Death Railway" is completed - October 17th, 1943
On this day in 1943, after a year of grueling labor, the two sides of the Burma Railway were joined at the Konkoita POW camp in Thailand.
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8min

FAQs about This Day in History Class:

How many episodes does This Day in History Class have?

The podcast currently has 2,003 episodes available.