This Day in History Class

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Berta Lutz born - August 2, 1874 Aug 02, 2019

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On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born.

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Jackie Ormes born - August 1, 1911 Aug 01, 2019

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On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born.

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Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31, 1943 Jul 31, 2019

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On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters. Learn more about the Night Witches in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-night-witches.htm.

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Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511 Jul 30, 2019

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On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/giorgio-vasari.htm.

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Arc de Triomphe inaugurated - July 29, 1836 Jul 29, 2019

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On this day in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was inaugurated.

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Beatrix Potter born - July 28, 1866 Jul 28, 2019

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On this day in 1866, children's author Beatrix Potter was born.

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Thermidorian Reaction - July 27, 1794 Jul 27, 2019

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On this day in 1794, members of the National Convention arrested Maximilien Robespierre and some of his supporters, in what became known as the Thermidorian Reaction.

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"Unua Libro" first published - July 26, 1887 Jul 26, 2019

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On this day in 1887, "Unua Libro," the first book to describe the international language of Esperanto, was published in Warsaw.

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First person born via IVF - July 25, 1978 Jul 25, 2019

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On this day in 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through in vitro fertilization.

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