The Stunning History of Today

Tess Passmore

The Stunning History of Today takes a look at significant events that happened on this day. We discuss and learn about all sorts of historical events ranging from natural disasters to true crime. Hosted by Tess Passmore and Steph Hart

  1. 06/20/2023

    29. 21st June

    On this day, June 21st 1895, Minnie Dean was found guilty of her crimes. We take a look at her life leading up to her conviction and what she did that made her the first and last woman to be executed in New Zealand.

    34 min

  2. 06/10/2023

    28. 11th June

    On this day, 11th June 1962, three inmates escape Alcatraz. We discuss their escape plan and the many theories as to what happened to them.

    59 min

  3. 03/27/2023

    27. 28th March

    On this day, 28th March 1963, Alfred Hitchcocks’ film The Birds is released. We discuss what happened behind the scenes of The Birds and lead actress Tippi Hedren's experience on the film that inspired the HBO/BBC film The Girl.

    50 min

  4. 02/14/2023

    26. 15th February

    On this day, 15th February 1903, The first Teddy Bear was introduced in the US. We discuss the origin story of the Teddy Bear and how it all started with a hunting trip.

    32 min

  5. 12/29/2022

    25. 30th December

    On this day, 30th December 1916, Rasputin was murdered. We take a look at what led Rasputin to the Russian Imperial Family and discuss the infamous story of how Rasputin just wouldn't die.

    1h 2m

  6. 12/02/2022

    24. 3rd December

    On this day, 3rd December 1926, Agatha Christie disappears. We take a look at the start of her career and events leading up to her disappearance. And of course we follow the clues and facts about the night Christie disappeared and discuss the theories of what really happened to Agatha Christie.

    40 min

  7. 10/21/2022

    23. 22nd October

    On this day, 22nd October 1969, The Paul is Dead conspiracy becomes international news. We discuss the origins of the theory, how it became international news and (of course) a look at some of the 'clues' that appear in The Beatles songs and album covers.

    1h 4m

  8. 09/28/2022

    22. 29th September

    On this day, 29th September 1829, the Metropolitan Police Service was officially formed. We take a look at the history of Policing in London, how the Metropolitan Police came to be, and historical changes that happened within the Metropolitan Police.

    55 min
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The Stunning History of Today takes a look at significant events that happened on this day. We discuss and learn about all sorts of historical events ranging from natural disasters to true crime. Hosted by Tess Passmore and Steph Hart

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