On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. / On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day."

 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

<p>On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago. / On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day."</p><p> </p> 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.

This Day in History Class

Lorraine Hansberry born / New England's Dark Day - May 19

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/8809a466-6cb0-469d-84e9-ae320025b550/transcript