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by Scott Allsop
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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- Yesterday
8th November 1602: Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford formally opened
The restored library initially contained several thousand volumes, including manuscripts and printed books acquired by Bodley and other ...
- 2 days ago
7th November 1492: Oldest meteorite with a known date of impact
The oldest meteorite with a known date of impact crashed into a wheat field outside the Alsatian town of ...
- 3 days ago
6th November 1869: First intercollegiate American football match played between Rutgers College and the College of New Jersey
Despite the absence of regulation and structured plays, the match turned out to be fiercely competitive. While the scoring was different from modern football, Rutgers won ...
- 4 days ago
5th November 1688: William of Orange lands in England to begin the invasion that overthrows King James II in the Glorious Revolution
William initially moved towards Exeter and, as William’s advance continued towards London, James struggled to organise an effective response. He was eventually allowed to leave for France in December after which William and Mary were formally offered the throne as joint ...
- 5 days ago
4th November 1979: Iran hostage crisis begins when Iranian students storm the American Embassy in Tehran
The students seized 66 hostages, 14 of whom were released before the end of the crisis. The other 52 hostages were held for 444 ...
- 6 days ago
3rd November 1534: English Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy
The Parliament of England passed the First Act of Supremacy which made Henry VIII the head of the Church of ...
- 1 weeks ago
2nd November 1917: Balfour Declaration gives support to the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine
Zionists regarded the Balfour Declaration as an important recognition of their national aspirations, while many Palestinian Arabs argued that it threatened their political and national ...
- 1 weeks ago
1st November 1512: Michelangelo’s ceiling of the Sistine Chapel unveiled
The public saw the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel for the first time when Pope Julius II celebrated All Saints Day ...
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About HistoryPod
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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