This Day in History Class

Sep 09 2024 1999 ep. 8 mins 2.6k
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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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A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950

Sep 09 2024 8 mins  
On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899

Sep 06 2024 10 mins  
On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991

Sep 05 2024 9 mins  
On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barney Flaherty becomes America's first paperboy - September 4th, 1833

Sep 04 2024 9 mins  
On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback episode - September 3rd

Sep 03 2024 18 mins  
Please enjoy these September 3rd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flashback episode - September 2nd

Sep 02 2024 20 mins  
Please enjoy these September 2nd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963

Aug 30 2024 8 mins  
On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914

Aug 29 2024 8 mins  
On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830

Aug 28 2024 10 mins  
On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955

Aug 27 2024 9 mins  
On this day in 1955, the first copies of “The Guinness Book of Records” were printed and distributed for free in pubs across England and Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.