This Day in History Class

Copyright: 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia

Latest Episodes:

President Coolidge lights the first national Christmas tree - December 24th, 1923 Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge pushed a button to light the first National Christmas Tree of the United States.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent van Gogh cuts off part of his ear - December 23rd, 1888 Dec 23, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh mutilated his own left ear with a razor blade while living in Arles, France.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby Colo becomes the first gorilla born in captivity - December 22nd, 1956 Dec 22, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1956, for the first time ever, a live gorilla was born in captivity.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disney's The Three Caballeros premieres in Mexico City - December 21st, 1944 Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1944, Walt Disney’s seventh animated feature, The Three Caballeros, had its world premiere in Mexico City.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queen Elizabeth II urges the Prince and Princess of Wales to seek an early divorce - December 20th, 1995 Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1995, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II sent a letter to her son Prince Charles and his wife Princess Diana, urging the couple to get a divorce.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Hockey League starts its first season - December 19th, 1917 Dec 19, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1917, the first four teams of the newly-formed National Hockey League took to the ice for the first time.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premieres on CBS - December 18th, 1966 Dec 18, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1966, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! aired for the very first time on CBS.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first issue of Vogue magazine is published - December 17th, 1892 Dec 17, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1892, Vogue magazine, a journal of high society and fashion, released its inaugural issue.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Haiyuan earthquake devastates the Gansu province in China - December 16th, 1920 Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1920, at 7:06pm, a massive earthquake wreaked havoc on the isolated Gansu province in north-central China.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bandleader Glenn Miller vanishes over the English Channel - December 15th, 1944 Dec 15, 2021

Show notes

On this day in 1944, American bandleader Glenn Miller went missing while flying over the English Channel aboard a military aircraft bound for France.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected