The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

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The Iroquois Theater in Chicago burned on this day in 1903. There's more detail in the December 8, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b6eabab6-85ce-424f-a20b-ae320041536f/transcript

On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. 

On this day in 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “The Rite of Spring” made its inauspicious debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

The premiere of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" sparks a near riot in Paris - May 29th, 1913

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On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break. 

On this day in 1912, 16 women were dismissed from the Curtis Publishing Company for dancing the Turkey Trot on their lunch break.

16 women are fired for dancing the Turkey Trot - May 28th, 1912

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5cb1a0cd-7c53-461f-a3a5-b17e014e30e2/transcript

On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

On this day in 1986, American inventor Lonnie Johnson received a patent for the iconic Super Soaker water gun.

Lonnie Johnson patents the Super Soaker - May 27th, 1986

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/89d93755-2f69-4fd8-9148-b17d0050658c/transcript

Last Year's Lesson: Iroquois Theater Fire - Dec. 30, 1903

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