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.

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January 10, 2023 Bacteriologist Waldemar Haffkine tests a bubonic plague vaccine on himself - January 10th, 1897
On this day in 1897, Ukrainian scientist Waldemar Haffkine injected himself with a vaccine he created to combat bubonic plague.
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12min
January 09, 2023 Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger imposes the first income tax on British citizens - January 9th, 1799
On this day in 1799, British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced the nation’s first income tax.
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7min
January 06, 2023 Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974
On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States.
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10min
January 05, 2023 French poet François Villon is banished from Paris - January 5th, 1463
On this day in 1463, the Parlement of Paris sentenced medieval poet François Villon to 10 years of banishment from the city.
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10min
January 04, 2023 Frankenstein opens and closes on Broadway - January 4th, 1981
On this day in 1981, a lavish Broadway adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was shuttered after a single performance.
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10min
January 03, 2023 The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957
On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery.
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9min
January 02, 2023 Cigarette ads are banned from TV and radio in the United States - January 2nd, 1971
On this day in 1971, beginning at midnight, cigarette companies could no longer advertise their products on American television or radio.
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12min
January 01, 2023 This Day In History Class - January 1st
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!
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19min
December 31, 2022 This Day In History Class - December 31st
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!
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20min
December 30, 2022 This Day In History Class - December 30th
We're taking December off to enjoy the holidays and research for next year. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes from the TDIHC vault, and we'll see you again on January 2nd with brand new episodes!
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19min

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.