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.

1999 Episodes

A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
9/9/2024
8:03
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
9/6/2024
10:13
On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
9/5/2024
9:45
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
9/4/2024
9:29
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
9/3/2024
18:30
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
9/2/2024
20:17
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
8/30/2024
8:55
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
8/29/2024
8:14
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
8/28/2024
10:35
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
8/27/2024
9:25
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.

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This Day in History Class

iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

1999 Episodes

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

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

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

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

Flashback episode - September 3rd

Flashback episode - September 2nd

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

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

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

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