This Day in History Class
This Day in History Class
Playlist by This Day in History ClassFrom the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.Follow the podcast:
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The Tollund Man is discovered in Denmark - May 8th, 1950
On this day in 1950, two brothers stumbled upon a well-preserved corpse in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark.
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Keith Richards writes "Satisfaction" in his sleep - May 7th, 1965
On this day in 1965, in a fit of nocturnal inspiration, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards wrote “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.”
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Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile - May 6th, 1954
On this day in 1954, British medical student Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.
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California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913
On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.
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The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946
On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.
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The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840
On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system.
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The first toy commercial airs on TV - April 30th, 1952
On this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on television.
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The Peace rose is introduced in the United States - April 29th, 1945
On this day in 1945, the world famous Peace rose was introduced to gardeners at a special ceremony in Pasadena, California.
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Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941
On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame.
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New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901
On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles.
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