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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.

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Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755

Marie Antoinette Born - Nov. 2, 1755

Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com... Read more

2 Nov 2018

4mins

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Constantine the Great United the Roman Empire - Sept. 18, 324

Constantine the Great United the Roman Empire - Sept. 18, 324

Constantine the Great united the Roman Empire on this day in 324. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear... Read more

18 Sep 2018

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Sverdlovsk anthrax leak - April 2, 1979

Sverdlovsk anthrax leak - April 2, 1979

On this day in 1979, an accidental anthrax leak in a microbiology facility in Sverdlovsk in the Soviet Union caused doze... Read more

2 Apr 2019

7mins

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Rudolf Diesel Died - Sept. 29, 1913

Rudolf Diesel Died - Sept. 29, 1913

Rudolf Diesel disappeared on this day in 1913, which is also marked as the date of his death. Learn more about your ad-... Read more

29 Sep 2018

4mins

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist - March 18, 1990

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist - March 18, 1990

On this day in 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers broke into the Gardner Museum in Boston and stole millions... Read more

18 Mar 2019

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Treaty of York - Sept. 25, 1237

Treaty of York - Sept. 25, 1237

The Treaty of York formalized the border between England and Scotland on this day in 1237. Learn more about your ad-cho... Read more

25 Sep 2018

4mins

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Shaka Killed - Sept. 22, 1828

Shaka Killed - Sept. 22, 1828

Shaka, founder of the Zulu Empire, was killed on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea... Read more

22 Sep 2018

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Benedict Arnold Escaped - Sept. 24, 1780

Benedict Arnold Escaped - Sept. 24, 1780

Benedict Arnold escaped on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe... Read more

24 Sep 2018

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Pocahontas married John Rolfe - April 5, 1614

Pocahontas married John Rolfe - April 5, 1614

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married colonist John Rolfe married.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i... Read more

5 Apr 2019

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Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began - Oct. 2, 1937

Perejil (Parsley) Massacre Began - Oct. 2, 1937

The Perejil, or Parsley, Massacre began on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc... Read more

2 Oct 2018

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Sepoy Rebellion - March 29, 1857

Sepoy Rebellion - March 29, 1857

On this day in 1857, a 29-year-old sepoy named Mangal Pandey attacked two British officers, which set off more than a ye... Read more

29 Mar 2019

7mins

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Italy Invaded the Ethiopian Empire - Oct. 3, 1935

Italy Invaded the Ethiopian Empire - Oct. 3, 1935

Italy invaded the Ethiopian Empire, also known as Abyssinia, on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad-choices at h... Read more

3 Oct 2018

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Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969

Pelé scored 1000th goal - November 19, 1969

On this day in 1969, Brazilian soccer player Pelé scored his thousandth goal - though some have disputed the accuracy of... Read more

19 Nov 2019

4mins

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Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916

Yuan Shikai abdicated - March 22, 1916

On this day in 1916, Chinese emperor Yuan Shikai abdicated the throne and announced he would resume his presidency.  Le... Read more

22 Mar 2019

7mins

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Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866

Oaks Colliery Explosion - Dec. 12, 1866

The Oaks Colliery exploded on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co... Read more

12 Dec 2018

5mins

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Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865

Sultana explosion - April 27, 1865

On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, killing an estimate of nearly 2,000 people. Learn more about your ... Read more

27 Apr 2019

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Camp David Accords - Sept. 17, 1978

Camp David Accords - Sept. 17, 1978

The Camp David Accords were signed on this day in 1978. The September 16, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Cl... Read more

17 Sep 2018

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Harlem Riot of 1935 - March 19, 1935

Harlem Riot of 1935 - March 19, 1935

On this day in 1935, a petty theft in a S.H. Kress store and rumors a Black Puerto Rican boy's death led to an all-out r... Read more

19 Mar 2019

6mins

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Death of U.S. President William McKinley - Sept. 14, 1901

Death of U.S. President William McKinley - Sept. 14, 1901

U.S. President William McKinley died on this day in 1901, having been shot by an assassin on September 6. For more on th... Read more

14 Sep 2018

4mins

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First AIDS report - June 5, 1981

First AIDS report - June 5, 1981

On this day in 1981, the first report on AIDS was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, before AIDS wa... Read more

5 Jun 2019

6mins

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