245 episodes
HistoryPod Scott Allsop
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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com
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3rd May 1978: The world’s first ‘spam’ email sent by Gary Thuerk of Digital Equipment Corporation
Thuerk later revealed that around 40 people came to the demonstrations the email was advertising, and estimated that this led to more than $12 million in ...
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2nd May 1946: The Battle of Alcatraz began when armed inmates attempted to escape from the high security prison
By the time the authorities re-established control on the morning of 4 May, two prison officers and three perpetrators lay ...
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1st May 1840: The Penny Black, the world’s first pre-paid postage stamp, goes on sale in the UK
The Penny Black allowed letters weighing up to half an ounce (14 grams) to be delivered for one penny, regardless of the distance travelled. This made sending mail more accessible and affordable, leading to a significant increase in postal traffic and the growth of the postal ...
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30th April 1789: George Washington inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America
Washington's inauguration was conducted on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street, with thousands of spectators gathered below to witness the historic ...
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29th April 1909: The People’s Budget introduced to the British Parliament by David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced the People’s Budget to address social inequality and poverty by redistributing wealth through taxation and welfare ...
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28th April 1869: Ten miles of railway track are laid in a single day by the crews of the Central Pacific Railroad
Eight Irish rail-layers of the Central Pacific Railroad were supported by hundreds of Chinese laborers to lay a record 10 miles 56 feet of ...