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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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 ...
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27th April 1953: The US launches Operation Moolah to obtain a Soviet MiG-15 jet fighter through defection
By the time the armistice was signed on 27 July, the money for Operation Moolah was still untouched as no pilot had brought their MiG-15 to South ...
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26th April 1933: The Gestapo secret police established by Hermann Göring in Nazi Germany
The Gestapo operated with broad authority and virtually unlimited power, employing a network of informants and spies to monitor and report on suspected dissidents and political ...
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25th April 1898: The United States declares war on Spain in the Spanish–American War
Congress didn’t formally declare war until 25 April, although the declaration recognized that a state of war had existed since Spain’s declaration four days ...
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24th April 1800: The Library of Congress established when John Adams approves a budget of $5,000 for books
The money allowed for the purchase of approximately 3,000 volumes from England that were housed in the north wing of the Capitol ...
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23rd April 1348: Order of the Garter founded by King Edward III of England
Membership of the Order of the Garter is highly prestigious and is often reserved for members of the English nobility and royalty. Over the centuries, the Order of the Garter has evolved into a ceremonial institution, with its members participating in various official events and ...
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I listen to this history podcast every day. It’s one of daily pleasures. Thank you!!