This Day in History Class

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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.

09/09/2024

A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950

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

8 min
09/06/2024

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

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

10 min
09/05/2024

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

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.

10 min
09/04/2024

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

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.

9 min
09/03/2024

Flashback episode - September 3rd

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.

19 min
09/02/2024

Flashback episode - September 2nd

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.

20 min
08/30/2024

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

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

9 min
08/29/2024

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

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

8 min

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This Day In History Class: Trailer

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/27/2018

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Yves Jeffcoat

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09/24/2024

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I really enjoy this podcast and I hope we get more episodes soon!
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09/27/2024

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Too many ads
Great podcast!

12/26/2023

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I look forward to each new episode!
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09/12/2024

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Its been 3 days since this podcast has been update....WHERES THE PODCAST??? Are you canceling it? It would have been nice to give listeners a heads-up! Dicks....

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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iHeartPodcasts
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iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
Years Active

2018 - 2024
Episodes

2K
Rating

Clean
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