This Day in History Class
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A chimpanzee named Ham returns safely from space - January 31st, 1961
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01/31/22 • 10 min
On this day in 1961, a specially trained chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space.
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Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released - November 13th, 1940
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11/13/23 • 13 min
On this day in 1940, Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premiered at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.
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The Great Brink's Robbery - January 17th, 1950
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01/17/22 • 6 min
On this day in 1950, a group of armed robbers stole more than $2 million from the Brink’s Armored Car depot in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Patty Hearst is kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army - February 4th, 1974
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02/04/22 • 11 min
On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old college student named Patty Hearst was abducted at gunpoint from her apartment in Berkeley, California.
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A 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York - January 22nd, 1881
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01/22/22 • 8 min
On this day in 1881, an ancient Egyptian obelisk, also known as Cleopatra’s Needle, was installed in Central Park, just behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Britain's King George III dies at Windsor Castle - January 29th, 1820
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01/29/22 • 7 min
On this day in 1820, following a decades-long struggle with mental illness, King George III died at Windsor Castle after a reign of almost 60 years.
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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980
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12/12/23 • 8 min
On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million.
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Clara Peller first asks 'Where's the Beef?' in an ad campaign for Wendy's hamburgers - January 10th, 1984
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01/10/22 • 10 min
On this day in 1984, fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s released its first commercial featuring the famous “Where’s the beef?” catchphrase.
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John Lennon remarks that The Beatles are "more popular than Jesus" - March 4th, 1966
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03/04/22 • 11 min
On this day in 1966, in a personality profile about John Lennon, the musician was quoted as saying The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.”
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Ruby Bridges desegregates her school - November 14th, 1960
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11/14/23 • 10 min
On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans.
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FAQ
How many episodes does This Day in History Class have?
This Day in History Class currently has 2031 episodes available.
What topics does This Day in History Class cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on This Day in History Class?
The episode title 'Columbus mistakes three manatees for mermaids - January 9th, 1493' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Day in History Class?
The average episode length on This Day in History Class is 8 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Day in History Class released?
Episodes of This Day in History Class are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of This Day in History Class?
The first episode of This Day in History Class was released on Jun 27, 2018.
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