A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. 

<p>A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.<br><br>On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. </p>

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

"A whale sank the Essex on this day in 1820. There's more in the Sep. 27, 2010 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.  On this day in 1695, Afro-Brazilian anti-resistance leader Zumbi was executed by the Portuguese. "

Whale sinks the Essex / Zumbi executed - November 20th Flashback

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