This Day in History Class

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.

A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950

On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-09
13:00

Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899

On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-06
15:33

AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991

On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-05
14:04

Barney Flaherty becomes America's first paperboy - September 4th, 1833

On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-04
14:37

Flashback episode - September 3rd

Please enjoy these September 3rd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-03
23:51

Flashback episode - September 2nd

Please enjoy these September 2nd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-02
27:13

The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963

On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
14:07

British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914

On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-29
13:15

The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-28
16:03

"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955

On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-27
14:01

A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939

On this day in 1939, the first televised professional baseball game was broadcast from an experimental TV station in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-26
11:25

The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784

On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
13:19

Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929

On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-22
16:30

An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883

On this day in 1883, three powerful tornadoes wreaked havoc in southeast Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-21
11:49

NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977

On this day in 1977, a NASA rocket launched the Voyager 2 space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-20
12:27

Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791

On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-19
14:02

Flashback episode - August 16th

Please enjoy these August 16th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-16
24:30

Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843

On this day in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens amusement park opened its gates for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-15
15:33

Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911

On this day in 1911, pioneering Black journalist Ethel Lois Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-14
15:28

German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913

On this day in 1913, according to German legend, a circus performer named Otto Witte conned his way onto the Albanian throne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-13
12:39

Marvelous Rex

That was really weird. Was the unedited version of the file accidentally uploaded? Tons of rereads and throat clearing.

04-05 Reply

Burak

Just after mentioning the Western society, you present the fact that it's still expected in some parts of the world where men propose, which kinda implies that it is not a thing in the West. Let me tell you that it is a thing; you just need to look outside your bubble.

03-11 Reply

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02-09 Reply

JSwarts90

interesting moon facts

06-02 Reply

JSwarts90

Interesting history tidbit on when and how Dracula was published

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