This Day in History Class
1727 episodes Last Updated: Aug 17, 23
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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On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1841, an angry mob gathered outside the White House and burned an effigy of President John Tyler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2023
Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877
On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2023
The Wiffle ball is invented - August 14th, 1953
On this day in 1953, David Nelson Mullany created the first working prototype of the Wiffle Ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Listen to Nothing Much Happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-nothing-much-happens-bedti-29945275/
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Aug 11, 2023
The Mall of America opens - August 11th, 1992
On this day in 1992, the Mall of America had its grand opening in Bloomington, Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1835, a mob of hundreds of white men used a team of oxen to pull an integrated schoolhouse off its foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1930, beloved cartoon character Betty Boop made her big-screen debut in the animated short “Dizzy Dishes.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1975, American geochemist Wallace Broecker coined the term “global warming.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1888, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted a patent for the revolving door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.