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.”
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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.
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20 of 1,999 episodesCarnation 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914
On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.
The "Tom Thumb" locomotive races a horse-drawn railroad car - August 28th, 1830
On this day in 1830, American engineer Peter Cooper raced his "Tom Thumb” locomotive against a horse-drawn railroad car.
"The Guinness Book of Records” is published - August 27th, 1955
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 Ire...
A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939
On this day in 1939, the first televised professional baseball game was broadcast from an experimental TV station in New York City.
The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784
On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.
Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929
On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.
An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883
On this day in 1883, three powerful tornadoes wreaked havoc in southeast Minnesota.
NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977
On this day in 1977, a NASA rocket launched the Voyager 2 space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791
On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views o...
Flashback episode - August 16th
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Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843
On this day in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens amusement park opened its gates for the first time.
Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911
On this day in 1911, pioneering Black journalist Ethel Lois Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois.
German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913
On this day in 1913, according to German legend, a circus performer named Otto Witte conned his way onto the Albanian throne.