Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kzyx-this-day-in-history A weekly two-minute podcast filled with information about a variety of historical topics, ranging from the Mexican-American War, to the downfall of the Khmer Rouge. 2022 KZYX ee1d26d3-ee13-5a58-a85e-50bd9555ae69 no en Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:59:04 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:36:34 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/cU0W0vxwJCDQfH8C-zLCcXIsdQ3r-p6fba5z_0sXNRg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3NjQ3LzE2NDI2/MTgzMTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Max Colfax A weekly two-minute podcast filled with information about a variety of historical topics, ranging from the Mexican-American War, to the downfall of the Khmer Rouge. A weekly two-minute podcast filled with information about a variety of historical topics, ranging from the Mexican-American War, to the downfall of the Khmer Rouge.. History short kids KZYX No No 133 133 June 14, 2024: This Day in History Final Episode full 33c2c63b-4a62-463a-b207-0c702cf6c9c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b20a2bf1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 1 1 October 22, 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis full a4e0b88a-02ef-415f-bbc4-7acd5841ef87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/167526af Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:04:17 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 150 History short kids No 132 132 June 7, 1892: Arrest of Homer Plessy full de3422d9-4fb6-4756-86fa-5d48109c390f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3394fefc Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 131 131 May 31, 1941: Anglo-Iraq War full 594a6f7b-34a1-4fc5-a522-a6975db10c0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1e88f15 Fri, 31 May 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 130 130 May 24, 1993: Eritrean Independence full 107613cd-f389-4034-a26f-fb5c48974dc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a95ca753 Fri, 24 May 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 129 129 May 17, 1994: Malawian Elections full 48ca0e35-2397-4d15-987d-9d3c13debaf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5777019b Fri, 17 May 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 128 128 May 10, 1857: Indian Revolt of 1857 full 2fcf48cd-aedb-44fb-a21c-85d69f9b5b78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73c97993 Fri, 10 May 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 127 127 May 3, 1979: Election of Margret Thatcher full 2254a1a8-55cc-4d13-9cf7-c032fffd5df6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75744abe Fri, 03 May 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 126 126 April 26, 1986: Chernobyl Disaster full 3a554ac1-a451-4f9f-91a9-a0459e0e4a11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4314179 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 125 125 April 19, 1971: Sierra Leone becomes a Republic full 511645b9-4387-4850-bb4e-6a7f80122c5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/94117d13 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 124 124 April 12, 1864: Fort Pillow Massacre full edbeffcd-f6a9-4c1e-bb89-475b9a7332f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c028c9b Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 123 123 April 5, 1933: Andorran Revolution full fd94162f-2933-42bb-9a69-7fd9a98972e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/658b5f23 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 122 122 March 29, 1947: Malagasy Uprising full de4bc629-1982-47c4-b3e7-fb61101b2fb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f80c1d1 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 121 121 March 22, 1916: Resignation of Yuan Shikai full e3d8bbb2-0b4c-4944-87d9-c06b2b572f96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90873d6e Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 120 120 March 15, 1918: Battle of Tampere full 06b44a84-4dbb-4692-96f3-e3728eeebfe8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e9b7511 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 119 119 March 8, 1722: Collapse of the Safavid Empire full 2c592afc-ab18-4bc3-9d96-3a7564a34c55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e758561 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 118 118 March 1, 1870: War of the Triple Alliance full ed4c8f2b-eb84-4054-b23a-f78def2c1f1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5967f957 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 117 117 February 23, 1763: Berbice Revolt full 9712ebbf-8e17-45ab-8d23-117614a92044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f2b86e Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 116 116 February 16, 1991: Assassination of Enrique Bermúdez full 57ee4005-8a0c-4753-a420-a135af8df055 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e59e1d Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 115 115 February 9, 1822: Haitian Invasion of modern-day Dominican Republic full 282b4007-d2e0-44a7-a623-edcfcac1ef32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ee2b552 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 114 114 February 2, 1971: Ascension of Idi Amin full 5df3dfb6-5313-4a99-8f5a-837259041d41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bc5f391 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 113 113 January 26, 1885: Siege of Khartoum full 7152d286-ae89-4b27-b115-f380300c6336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bec2c51 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 150 History short kids No 112 112 January 19, 1839: Occupation of Aden full 9d1dcdf1-34cf-46a4-bee9-ee20ae9b28af https://share.transistor.fm/s/9199c841 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 111 111 January 12, 1964: Zanzibar Revolution full dac0f520-20ec-4e62-9edc-9bec550403d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc284225 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 110 110 January 5, 1968: Prague Spring full d8f62d09-f565-4e06-8362-2880336ed502 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b5e1a0c Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 109 109 December 29, 1996: End of the Guatemalan Civil War full fe608928-67e9-4441-b51a-c19a9a2299f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cbb77d3 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 108 108 December 22, 1989: Fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu full e165f563-3bf4-4585-b976-758252d3176e https://share.transistor.fm/s/91d95491 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 107 107 December 15, 1899: Black Week full 8d6a8a9a-2764-484e-9517-3bb27101eebd https://share.transistor.fm/s/929ecfce Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 151 History short kids No 105 105 December 1, 1918: Danish-Icelandic Act of Union full d0ec3846-484d-471f-ad10-925765540e5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/eec87d24 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 104 104 November 24, 1963: Assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald full 3b957f7f-cad1-4bae-baf4-7ff418e9e570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73b72bc1 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 103 103 November 17, 1871: Founding of The NRA full 49a3dc3a-a901-4033-a3c6-7fb349db69c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e1454c0 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 102 102 November 10, 2020: Second Nagorno-Karabakh War full 29b18a22-50ff-4072-8a64-6d490a0e5e45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e45ba15a Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 101 101 November 3, 1918: Kiel Mutiny full 8aa3f439-7a7c-4f14-8a0b-5e42ab23be5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bffa4b1 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 100 100 October 27, 1944: Slovak National Uprising full 9c3ed50b-4a3b-45a9-9c2b-aed823afbd51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c954517 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 99 99 October 20, 1883: War of the Pacific full 85bc5f6e-fed5-422a-8181-4a8dc5a68aa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/234f1f9f Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 98 98 October 6, 1981 Assassination of Anwar el-Sadat full af5fa700-41d1-4be8-8f5f-d91dd46fdc5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/04e74b8b Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 97 97 September 29, 1918: Bulgaria's Armistice full cddb4348-2d8b-4be4-8dc9-24bbed701b81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7fca1b0 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 96 96 September 22, 1980: Beginning of Iran-Iraq War full 47cf3ab7-8a25-4682-a144-86821fdda89d https://share.transistor.fm/s/de821ce1 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 95 95 September 15, 1950: Relief from Inchon full 32a4d1e9-082d-4604-8d2c-02457815dace https://share.transistor.fm/s/a960101b Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 94 94 September 8, 1925: Landings at Alhucemas full 08c0b7b9-15ff-4d41-b2b2-bd4f09bf3fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/024fa5e4 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 93 93 September 1, 1969: Libyan Coup full 0a706128-99f0-4aff-b4f2-3985ab2a523e https://share.transistor.fm/s/66f8a404 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 92 92 August 25, 1830: Belgian Independence full edab384b-7eeb-48b5-9d50-25600bca7e34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cb98fd5 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 91 91 August 18, 1945: Sukarno's Ascension to Presidency full de67ea3c-df8b-48b9-a58f-39c61c7e4fec https://share.transistor.fm/s/32acb3b2 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 90 90 August 11, 1920: Latvian War of Independence full 7bc0bd94-899e-4ff4-a1da-b74c97cd1047 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04752d9e Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 89 89 August 4, 2020: Beriut Explosion full 36104836-1fec-4a06-8fb1-d9033be20838 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ac0912a Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 88 88 July 28, 1915: American Occupation of Haiti full e5818614-0543-4bcf-9033-c7e722108921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8575b39a Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 87 87 July 14, 1789: The Storming of the Bastille full 1e53ada8-83c3-461a-a9b3-320218e0932e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5346790f Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 86 86 July 7, 1937: Marco Polo Bridge Incident full 831e45e5-5b79-48e8-a057-ca86e092d418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/645bb908 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 85 85 June 30, 1960: Independence of the Republic of the Congo full 019ec447-e6ce-449d-a386-9cbadbe01481 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a47dc59 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 82 82 June 9, 1815: Congress of Vienna full f67c5d85-dbe3-454d-aaf3-23cb260d03f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d46ba45f Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:10:29 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 81 81 June 2, 1964: Founding of the PLO full cc413278-6966-49ef-99e9-071245b32e28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18897662 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:10:16 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 84 84 June 23, 1961: Antarctica Treaty full 0c74bf56-f22c-48de-a285-70a35e4996ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/0262e6a0 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 83 83 June 16, 1958: Execution of Imre Nagy full 08fa4e67-57b1-42d3-bd64-e58bac0eb169 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b254dd1 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 80 80 May 26, 1879: Treaty of Gandamak full 47f1ba53-0cec-4bda-884f-6009891054c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/317447bb Fri, 26 May 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 79 79 May 19, 1933: Field Marshal Mannerheim full 9c909889-ffb3-4125-b4ef-7a8690524802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00591d91 Fri, 19 May 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 78 78 May 12, 1949: Berlin Blockade full 64236fea-2a73-43ed-af85-6aab09e46147 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fb158d6 Fri, 12 May 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 77 77 May 5, 1862: Battle of Puebla full 9783b3ab-0cb4-4227-8b79-60581b880efe https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d04db1 Fri, 05 May 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 149 History short kids No 76 76 April 28, 1969: Charles de Gaulle's presidency full 0a7443fe-adc3-4a13-a902-4da2e037ed6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8604198a Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 141 History short kids No 75 75 April 21, 1975: Resignation of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu full db8a9359-c02a-4c7f-879b-e7cb07d09ded https://share.transistor.fm/s/d41e4515 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 History short kids No 74 74 April 14, 1979: Liberian Rice Riots full 87af7e27-b164-4442-a472-3fd470d23ef3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60b01295 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 History short kids No 73 73 April 7, 1994: Rwandan Genocide full c35697ac-13c1-4eb0-a184-4d7343e6e570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3658752 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 72 72 March 31, 1854: Treaty of Kanagawa full a2248ab9-efc4-4af1-85c2-0ec28d42e813 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04ea2a9d Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 71 71 March 24, 1989: Wreck of The Exxon Valdez full 02db8f92-bdd2-4044-89bf-9cde362d9c40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/810bb258 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 70 70 March 17, 1861: Unification of Italy full 8b9d03d5-2461-4cce-ba2b-c6d0799aca49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2f0a509 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 69 69 March 10, 1945: Operation Meetinghouse full cb952952-f24c-4138-8f1b-e82b64197b5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b70f6a1b Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 68 68 March 3, 1878: Treaty of San Stefano full fab93978-743d-4abc-8762-ca9c4bb4e889 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1596f4a4 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 History short kids No 67 67 March 2, 1867: Tenure of Office Act bonus 965a8faf-a7d3-41fc-8977-ba42ff9c6b9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b5e3db1 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 66 66 February 17, 2008: Kosovo's Independence full 71f703d1-a0cb-4206-810f-5a00f21cf76a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6103fb89 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 History short kids No 65 65 February 10, 1763: Treaty of Paris full 936a26f1-0aae-4457-836d-9dcd9adb2ea1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da5fa69d Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 145 History short kids No 64 64 February 3, 1953: Batepá Massacre full 04085bc4-56f1-498c-bfa9-2ec3242fd558 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea67df74 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 February 3, 2023-- On this day in history Portuguese security forces massacred protesters in the catalyst for the São Tomé and Príncipe independence movement. February 3, 2023-- On this day in history Portuguese security forces massacred protesters in the catalyst for the São Tomé and Príncipe independence movement. History short kids No 63 63 January 27, 1996: Nigerian Coup full b3b2ca46-bf82-495c-9b26-99a7505fcd5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e0b67e6 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 January 27, 2023-- On this day in history elements of the Nigerien military overthrew Mahamane Ousmane, the president of Niger's first democratic government. January 27, 2023-- On this day in history elements of the Nigerien military overthrew Mahamane Ousmane, the president of Niger's first democratic government. History short kids No 62 62 January 20, 1921: First Turkish Constitution full d536461b-bfa2-4616-a800-60da96da6ab3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27561f55 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:50:40 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 January 20, 2023-- On this day in history Turkish nationalists proclaimed the first constitution of the new nation of Türkiye. January 20, 2023-- On this day in history Turkish nationalists proclaimed the first constitution of the new nation of Türkiye. History short kids No 61 61 January 13, 1895: Beginning of the First Italo-Ethiopian War full 2c1a6d18-0f0d-44db-b624-aa5d13252e81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/953bd5b9 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 January 13, 2023-- On this day in history, Italian troops attacked Ethiopian defenders near the town of Quatit, in the opening battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. January 13, 2023-- On this day in history, Italian troops attacked Ethiopian defenders near the town of Quatit, in the opening battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. History short kids No 60 60 January 6, 1992: Georgian Coup full 593a7970-eb68-4849-9244-8a668dc09615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15dfd2bb Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 January 6, 2023-- On this day in history, Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia was forced into exile. January 6, 2023-- On this day in history, Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia was forced into exile. History short kids No 59 59 December 30, 1922: Creation of the U.S.S.R. full 3c9be1e4-abcd-46cd-89dd-7f4b84abb707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/058ab287 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 December 30, 2022-- On this day in history, representatives of the Communist Party from four Russian states jointly declared the formation of the U.S.S.R. December 30, 2022-- On this day in history, representatives of the Communist Party from four Russian states jointly declared the formation of the U.S.S.R. History short kids No 58 58 December 23, 1956: Suez Canal Crisis full f2fe5d10-99a0-4f88-8e84-70c1412a0d1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdff5035 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:19:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 December 23, 2022-- On this day in history, the final Anglo-French troops withdrew from Egypt, in the conclusion of the Suez Canal Crisis. December 23, 2022-- On this day in history, the final Anglo-French troops withdrew from Egypt, in the conclusion of the Suez Canal Crisis. History short kids No 57 57 December 16, 1971: The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 full a5fd70c1-69c2-40bb-acf9-4ea5b21b845d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e561625c Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 December 16, 2022-- On the day in history, Pakistan was defeated by India in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. December 16, 2022-- On the day in history, Pakistan was defeated by India in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. History short kids No 56 56 December 9, 1824: Battle Ayacucho full 68e9f777-de32-4993-9005-58c557ffb556 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07b39d7b Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 December 9, 2022-- In 1824 this day saw the end of the Spanish Vice-royalty of Peru, which had ruled the territory of modern day Peru for over 280 years. December 9, 2022-- In 1824 this day saw the end of the Spanish Vice-royalty of Peru, which had ruled the territory of modern day Peru for over 280 years. History short kids No 55 55 December 2, 1942: Chicago Pile-1 full d1a3cca7-f07a-4e10-8372-3bbd8553704c https://share.transistor.fm/s/959dce33 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 December 2, 2022, On this day in history the final control rods were carefully removed from Chicago Pile-1, the world's first controlled nuclear reactor. December 2, 2022, On this day in history the final control rods were carefully removed from Chicago Pile-1, the world's first controlled nuclear reactor. History short kids No 54 54 November 25, 1973: Greek Coup d'état full 1d3c03b0-64d6-4544-b8e3-bfd3bb54c4f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e919f348 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 November 25, 2022-- On November 25, 1973, Greek leader Colonel George Papadopoulos was overthrown in a coup. November 25, 2022-- On November 25, 1973, Greek leader Colonel George Papadopoulos was overthrown in a coup. History short kids No 53 53 November 18, 1978: Jonestown Massacre full f46a9c35-1219-4a21-8b7c-c055ed8f19a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54155f86 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 November 18, 2022-- On this day in history in 1978, cult leader Jim Jones ordered his followers, at their compound in Guyana, to commit suicide by ingesting fruit punch laced with cyanide. November 18, 2022-- On this day in history in 1978, cult leader Jim Jones ordered his followers, at their compound in Guyana, to commit suicide by ingesting fruit punch laced with cyanide. History short kids No 52 52 November 11, 1918: Compiègne Armistice full 6c1ba90a-d461-4b8c-a1c8-60a7e196ce83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa69df11 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 November 11, 2022-- On this day in history, German representatives surrendered to French General Ferdinand Foch, ending World War I. November 11, 2022-- On this day in history, German representatives surrendered to French General Ferdinand Foch, ending World War I. History short kids No 51 51 November 4, 1979: Iran Hostage Crisis full 7b49428f-7c69-41e6-bfcb-c72927af850e https://share.transistor.fm/s/05e8c321 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 144 November 4, 2022-- On this day in 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the American embassy in Tehran, taking 66 citizens hostage. November 4, 2022-- On this day in 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the American embassy in Tehran, taking 66 citizens hostage. History short kids No 50 50 October 28, 1922: March on Rome full 6f6ed423-73b6-40b7-93a2-5691eea89372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9ad9f6e Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 October 28, 2022--100 years ago today Benito Mussolini's fascists marched on Rome. October 28, 2022--100 years ago today Benito Mussolini's fascists marched on Rome. History short kids No 49 49 October 21, 1969: Somali Coup d'état full a99ebdf7-403f-4977-a9c6-a8d1f9145fc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5b81227 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 October 21, 2022-- On October 21, 1969, Somali generals overthrew the Somali government, installing Major General Mohamed Siad Barre as dictator. October 21, 2022-- On October 21, 1969, Somali generals overthrew the Somali government, installing Major General Mohamed Siad Barre as dictator. History short kids No 48 48 October 14, 1973: Ousting of Thanom Kittikachorn full 67f13810-fc96-41b5-9c42-a986b3fdea92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51cf53dd Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 October 14, 2022-- On October 14, 1973, Thai students rose up and forced Thailand's dictator, Thanom Kittikachorn from power. October 14, 2022-- On October 14, 1973, Thai students rose up and forced Thailand's dictator, Thanom Kittikachorn from power. History short kids No 47 47 October 7, 2001: Invasion of Afghanistan full aa67c901-eaee-471f-887e-0855d4e02f03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22223c15 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 October 7, 2022-- On this day in history, American war planes attacked Taliban targets, kicking off Operation Enduring Freedom and the US invasion of Afghanistan. October 7, 2022-- On this day in history, American war planes attacked Taliban targets, kicking off Operation Enduring Freedom and the US invasion of Afghanistan. History short kids No 46 46 September 30, 1895: Occupation of Antananarivo full f5378273-2041-4994-b6f9-90fabb8b2875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7e86191 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 September 30, 2022-- On This Day in History French troops occupied the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo signifying the beginning of France's 65-year colonization. September 30, 2022-- On This Day in History French troops occupied the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo signifying the beginning of France's 65-year colonization. History short kids No 45 45 September 23, 1932: Union of the Hejaz and Najd kingdoms, and the formation of Saudi Arabia full d78b046f-7a01-4608-8d28-437b4fd0c4b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a64a5d3b Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 September 23, 2022-- On this day in history, the kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd were united as Saudi Arabia. September 23, 2022-- On this day in history, the kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd were united as Saudi Arabia. History short kids No 44 44 September 16, 1955: Overthrow of Juan Perón full 224f898e-d8a8-4888-8eff-2ff34af6eb62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fd46ab4 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 September 16, 2022-- On this day in history Argentine general, with the support of the Catholic Church, staged a coup, forcing president Juan Perón from power. September 16, 2022-- On this day in history Argentine general, with the support of the Catholic Church, staged a coup, forcing president Juan Perón from power. History short kids No 43 43 September 9, 1971: Attica Prison Uprising full eab7b09b-f23a-487a-a874-ccf1946a1e6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/62ef19e3 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 September 9, 2022-- On This Day in History, Following an altercation with guards, over 1000 incarcerated men at the Attica Correctional Facility revolted. September 9, 2022-- On This Day in History, Following an altercation with guards, over 1000 incarcerated men at the Attica Correctional Facility revolted. History short kids No 42 42 September 2, 1945: Vietnam's Declaration of Independence full 9677c478-7f18-4964-8727-47f652b1548c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9920192 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 September 2, 2022-- On this day in history, Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the Vietminh, proclaimed Vietnam's independence in a declaration intentional modeled off the American Declaration of Independence. September 2, 2022-- On this day in history, Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the Vietminh, proclaimed Vietnam's independence in a declaration intentional modeled off the American Declaration of Independence. History short kids No 41 41 August 26, 1966: Namibian War of Independence full fa90cd1d-7e01-4715-9581-bf0b4a2fa9d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcf1e420 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 August 26, 2022-- On August 26, 1966, South African Paratroopers attacked a SWAPO encampment in northern Namibia, a battle widely considered to be the start of the Namibian war of Independence. August 26, 2022-- On August 26, 1966, South African Paratroopers attacked a SWAPO encampment in northern Namibia, a battle widely considered to be the start of the Namibian war of Independence. History short kids No 40 40 August 19, 1934: Hitler's Plebiscite full b34b13a0-016e-4c1d-9add-97659eec3804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae73fde9 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 August 19, 2022-- On this day in 1934 voters of Germany approved a referendum merging the posts of chancellor and president, solidifying Hitlers power as Dictator. August 19, 2022-- On this day in 1934 voters of Germany approved a referendum merging the posts of chancellor and president, solidifying Hitlers power as Dictator. History short kids No 39 39 August 12, 1898: Annexation of Hawaii full 997af2a7-e6ac-415c-abe4-81898366cf77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9148d99d Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 August 12, 2022--On this day in history, The Republic of Hawaii officially became part of the United States. August 12, 2022--On this day in history, The Republic of Hawaii officially became part of the United States. History short kids No 38 38 August 5, 1864: Battle of Mobile Bay full 752aabc2-b0f0-473b-a3e5-aa106c71170f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6203c5c8 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 August 5, 2022-- On this day in history Union warships captured the Confederate port of Mobile. August 5, 2022-- On this day in history Union warships captured the Confederate port of Mobile. History short kids No 37 37 July 29, 1913: Albanian Independence full 477ae905-34ac-4cca-9a65-cd98be81ad03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/def27180 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 July 29, 2022-- On this day in history, following the Treaty of London, Albania was recognized as independent. July 29, 2022-- On this day in history, following the Treaty of London, Albania was recognized as independent. History short kids No 36 36 July 22, 1977: Return of Deng Xiaoping full a7c5f4fc-211f-443b-9883-3e07826fa55b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8664a5ff Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 141 July 22, 2022-- On the day in history Deng Xiaoping, the moderate Chinese politician, was re-integrated into the Chinese government. July 22, 2022-- On the day in history Deng Xiaoping, the moderate Chinese politician, was re-integrated into the Chinese government. History short kids No 35 35 July 15, 1974: Cypriot Coup d'état full 8b14d946-c737-46c1-88ce-afed77498188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9800cdb4 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 July 15, 2022-- On this day in history, Cypriot Greek National Guard members launched a successful coup d'état, overthrowing the government. July 15, 2022-- On this day in history, Cypriot Greek National Guard members launched a successful coup d'état, overthrowing the government. History short kids No 34 34 July 8, 1994: Death of Kim Il-Sung full 67d004c2-be98-4bce-b886-d5f435a46cbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c08136da Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 July 8, 2022-- On July 8, 1994, this day in history, Kim Il-Sung, North Korea's communist party leader and dictator for 46 years, died following a sudden heart attack. July 8, 2022-- On July 8, 1994, this day in history, Kim Il-Sung, North Korea's communist party leader and dictator for 46 years, died following a sudden heart attack. History short kids No 33 33 July 1, 1911: Agadir Crisis full 8229c28c-a4f4-435a-9cf3-3468cad06e2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d538886 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 July 1, 2022-- On this day in history the German gunboat SS Panther entered the Moroccan port city of Agadir, ostensibly to protect German interests. In reality its intended purpose was to drive a wedge between Great Britain and France in an attempt to break up the Triple Entente. July 1, 2022-- On this day in history the German gunboat SS Panther entered the Moroccan port city of Agadir, ostensibly to protect German interests. In reality its intended purpose was to drive a wedge between Great Britain and France in an attempt to br History short kids No 32 32 June 24, 1812: Napoleon's Invasion of Russia full a501e0d3-4dd8-4327-9d32-b673e5159f79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a6f35f Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 June 24, 2022-- On this day in history over 600,000 troops allied to France marched into Russia, 112,000 would return. June 24, 2022-- On this day in history over 600,000 troops allied to France marched into Russia, 112,000 would return. History short kids No 31 31 June 17, 1900: Boxer Rebellion full 1ac42927-bdd5-4b3b-b2ef-83212ed245de https://share.transistor.fm/s/c713f2c3 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 120 June 17, 2022-- On this day in history in 1900, a coalition of six European nations, plus the United States and Japan, attacked Qing forts along the Chinese coast, leading the previously indecisive Qing government to declare war on the alliance, intensifying the already violent Boxer Rebellion. June 17, 2022-- On this day in history in 1900, a coalition of six European nations, plus the United States and Japan, attacked Qing forts along the Chinese coast, leading the previously indecisive Qing government to declare war on the alliance, intensify History short kids No 30 30 June 10, 1940: Italy's declaration of War full c9aae8e9-a5c5-4872-bea2-6ae9a8d25e4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d97719db Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 June 10, 2022-- on this day in history, Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain. the declaration cemented Italy's role as an Axis power, in a country utterly unprepared for war. June 10, 2022-- on this day in history, Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain. the declaration cemented Italy's role as an Axis power, in a country utterly unprepared for war. History short kids No 29 29 June 3, 1989: Death of Ruhollah Khomeini full d39c61ac-9eec-4def-9506-d376e2f21cfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcc0d3f8 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 120 June 3, 2022-- On this day in history Iran's Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, died following a series of heart attacks. June 3, 2022-- On this day in history Iran's Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, died following a series of heart attacks. History short kids No 28 28 May 27, 1941: Sinking of the Bismarck full 817456b2-af49-48bc-b379-c0708c59797d https://share.transistor.fm/s/06e8626f Fri, 27 May 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 141 May 27, 2022-- On May 27, the Bismarck, one of Nazi Germany's most powerful battleships, was finally sunk by the Royal Navy following a 9-day chase. May 27, 2022-- On May 27, the Bismarck, one of Nazi Germany's most powerful battleships, was finally sunk by the Royal Navy following a 9-day chase. History short kids No 27 27 May 20, 2002: Independence of East Timor full 61211daa-392b-4aba-86cd-07e4a3709996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fe261d3 Fri, 20 May 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 May 20, 2022--On this day in history, the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor came into effect, ending East Timor's 300 years of colonization and occupation by Portugal and Indonesia. May 20, 2022--On this day in history, the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor came into effect, ending East Timor's 300 years of colonization and occupation by Portugal and Indonesia. History short kids No 26 26 May 13, 1846: War Against Mexico full df139981-f415-4846-8681-49ccd1ce7847 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aca36d9 Wed, 18 May 2022 11:07:11 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 169 May 13, 2022-- On this day in history The United States declared war against Mexico, claiming Mexico had attacked and "Shed American blood on American soil" as an excuse to capture and occupy the Mexican territories of California and New Mexico. May 13, 2022-- On this day in history The United States declared war against Mexico, claiming Mexico had attacked and "Shed American blood on American soil" as an excuse to capture and occupy the Mexican territories of California and New Mexico. History short kids No 25 25 May 6, 1937: The Hindenburg Disaster full 71160622-2635-418f-8e00-3f866b539b29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a11b7bf Fri, 06 May 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 May 6, 2022-- On this day in history, May 6, 1937, the LZ 129 Hindenburg exploded as it maneuvered to land at the Lakehurst airdrome in New Jersey. May 6, 2022-- On this day in history, May 6, 1937, the LZ 129 Hindenburg exploded as it maneuvered to land at the Lakehurst airdrome in New Jersey. History short kids No 24 24 April 29, 1975: Operation Frequent Wind full 51e331bf-ae8d-496b-893b-00b52430a3cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/47efd825 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 April 29, 2022-- On April 29, 1975, The United States launched Operation Frequent Wind, the final evacuation of American civilian personal from Saigon in South Vietnam. April 29, 2022-- On April 29, 1975, The United States launched Operation Frequent Wind, the final evacuation of American civilian personal from Saigon in South Vietnam. History short kids No 23 23 April 22, 1954: Army-McCarthy Hearings full d15ac188-6c46-4c55-97bd-1224a7599a2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/60fdda92 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 April 22, 2022-- On This Day in History, but in 1954, Americans could tune in for the first time to live radio coverage of congressional hearings centered around Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy's claim that the US Army was infiltrated with communists. April 22, 2022-- On This Day in History, but in 1954, Americans could tune in for the first time to live radio coverage of congressional hearings centered around Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy's claim that the US Army was infiltrated with communists. History short kids No 22 22 April 15, 1922: Teapot Dome Scandal full 31b2f53e-64ca-4a43-9699-54fdc0b683cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/15578bb2 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 120 April 15, 2022-- On this day in history, 100 years ago, Senator John Kendrick opened an investigation into a deal between the Secretary of the Interior and Sinclair Oil, sparking one of the most famous scandals in American history: the Teapot Dome Scandal. April 15, 2022-- On this day in history, 100 years ago, Senator John Kendrick opened an investigation into a deal between the Secretary of the Interior and Sinclair Oil, sparking one of the most famous scandals in American history: the Teapot Dome Scandal History short kids No 21 21 April 8, 1953: Conviction of Jomo Kenyatta full 58fa3a7a-e415-4a1f-995a-ebd01f04d05e https://share.transistor.fm/s/325f7432 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 April 8, 2022-- On April 8, 1953, Kenyan activist Jomo Kenyatta was convicted on fabricated charges, and sentenced to prison by a British judge. Kenyatta, who had been peacefully trying to gain independence for Kenya for years would go on to become Kenya's first elected president. April 8, 2022-- On April 8, 1953, Kenyan activist Jomo Kenyatta was convicted on fabricated charges, and sentenced to prison by a British judge. Kenyatta, who had been peacefully trying to gain independence for Kenya for years would go on to become Kenya' History short kids No 20 20 April 1, 1939: Ending of the Spanish Civil War full 3186a491-8917-4ea5-b05d-ae8af79a55e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a5afac9 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 April 1, 2022--On this day in history Francisco Franco declared victory over the Republican government of Spain, ending the bloody 3-year civil war. April 1, 2022--On this day in history Francisco Franco declared victory over the Republican government of Spain, ending the bloody 3-year civil war. History short kids No 19 19 March 25, 1807: Abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade within the British Empire full 3e9928ae-ce11-42ed-a47f-4ad97581c549 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f709bc5 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 March 25, 2022-- On March 25, 1807, This day in History, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 officially ended British involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, although it would be another 26 years before slavery was finally abolished within the British Empire. March 25, 2022-- On March 25, 1807, This day in History, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 officially ended British involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, although it would be another 26 years before slavery was finally abolished within the British Empi History short kids No 18 18 March 18, 1871: Paris Commune full 0a8a87ea-64b8-4910-bb58-189e9168349f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa45972 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:59:00 -0700 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 March 18, 2022-- Following its defeat by the Prussians in the Franco-Prussian war, France found itself racked with worker revolts, the most notable being the Paris Commune. March 18, 2022-- Following its defeat by the Prussians in the Franco-Prussian war, France found itself racked with worker revolts, the most notable being the Paris Commune. History short kids No 17 17 March 11, 2011: Fukushima Daiichi Reactor Meltdown full 84345597-390e-426b-9eeb-0e899cdd2188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39be7b79 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 March 11, 2020-- In the wake of a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami arose one of history's worst Nuclear disasters. March 11, 2020-- In the wake of a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami arose one of history's worst Nuclear disasters. History short kids No 16 16 March 4, 1913: First Balkan War full 25cda47c-78a0-43c4-8629-c1b6b063473f https://share.transistor.fm/s/61f06926 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 March 4, 2022-- Although often eclipsed by World War I, the Balkan Wars had an immense impact on European alliances and humiliated the Ottoman empire by effectively removing its influence from Europe. March 4, 2022-- Although often eclipsed by World War I, the Balkan Wars had an immense impact on European alliances and humiliated the Ottoman empire by effectively removing its influence from Europe. History short kids No 15 15 February 25, 1986: Removal of Ferdinand Marcos full 2d9abce6-bfa5-4264-9598-f53e2f26e82a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1e7d971 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 February 25, 2022-- After being colonized by Spain and subsequently the United States, The Philippines gained independence in 1946, a few years later Ferdinand Marcos was elected president. His dictatorial leadership would become one of the most notorious in history. February 25, 2022-- After being colonized by Spain and subsequently the United States, The Philippines gained independence in 1946, a few years later Ferdinand Marcos was elected president. His dictatorial leadership would become one of the most notorious History short kids No 14 14 February 18, 1913: Assassination of Francisco Madero full be3fc7ba-19cc-4046-9894-bdb6b22d6809 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbbd524a Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:59:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 February 18, 2022-- After overthrowing Porfirio Diaz, Mexico's dictatorial president, a wealthy liberal named Francisco Madero became leader. Three years later he was removed from power and assassinated in the midst of the Mexican Revolution. February 18, 2022-- After overthrowing Porfirio Diaz, Mexico's dictatorial president, a wealthy liberal named Francisco Madero became leader. Three years later he was removed from power and assassinated in the midst of the Mexican Revolution. History short kids No 13 13 February 11, 1990: Release of Nelson Mandela full 18ff935b-b635-4d72-8493-f54992bb19d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0cb84c1 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 February 11, 2022-- On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison. Mandela, imprisoned for opposing the South African Apartheid laws, had been incarcerated for over 27 years. February 11, 2022-- On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison. Mandela, imprisoned for opposing the South African Apartheid laws, had been incarcerated for over 27 years. History short kids No 12 12 February 4, 1948: Ceylon's independence full c6e2f4de-0915-4f58-a82d-b45908890fdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/95fdb02c Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:01:00 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 February 4, 2022-- On this day in history in 1948, the island of Ceylon gained its independence from Great Britain, although civil unrest would continue for many more decades. February 4, 2022-- On this day in history in 1948, the island of Ceylon gained its independence from Great Britain, although civil unrest would continue for many more decades. History short kids No 11 11 January 28, 1986: the Challenger Disaster full d2ab08b5-4651-499e-afda-70897f976dcc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5d93781 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:02:52 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 143 January 28, 2022-- On this day in history the space shuttle Challenger blew up just 73 seconds after launch. But what exactly was the cause of the failure, and how could it have been avoided? January 28, 2022-- On this day in history the space shuttle Challenger blew up just 73 seconds after launch. But what exactly was the cause of the failure, and how could it have been avoided? History short kids space No 10 10 January 21, 1919: Irish Independence full 994797cc-cc8b-4bcc-9205-ed58c1d09277 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9799ece8 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:51:15 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 January 21, 2022-- On this day in history in 1919, Ireland declared its independence from Great Britain in the midst of a bloody struggle that would go on for decades. January 21, 2022-- On this day in history in 1919, Ireland declared its independence from Great Britain in the midst of a bloody struggle that would go on for decades. History short kids Ireland No 9 9 January 14, 1943: Casablanca Conference full 86e8e3c0-7320-4e60-a3f7-fd5cab97cccd https://share.transistor.fm/s/06fdf0aa Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:02:56 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 January 14, 2022-- On January 14, 1943 This Day in History, President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill debated about where the next Allied landing in Nazi-occupied Europe should be. January 14, 2022-- On January 14, 1943 This Day in History, President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill debated about where the next Allied landing in Nazi-occupied Europe should be. History short kids No 8 8 January 7, 1979: Overthrow of Pol Pot full 6b0abbf7-0fa4-40b2-a2c5-f8c799b4c01f https://share.transistor.fm/s/05ecb29e Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:02:44 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 January 7, 2022-- For this week's two minutes, Pol Pot's brutal leadership is explained, how he came to power, as well as why he was toppled. January 7, 2022-- For this week's two minutes, Pol Pot's brutal leadership is explained, how he came to power, as well as why he was toppled. History short kids No 7 7 December 31, 1999: The Resignation of Boris Yeltsin full ca613b86-e0eb-4ed0-8c08-7f4c73bc9f2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/200a130a Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:02:31 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 December 31, 2021-- He led the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, so why did he resign in disgrace, and how did he become president in the first place? Listen to the final This Day in History episode of 2021 to find out. December 31, 2021-- He led the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, so why did he resign in disgrace, and how did he become president in the first place? Listen to the final This Day in History episode of 2021 to find out. History short kids No 6 6 December 24, 1865: The Birth of the Nation full 9df4efd0-5ac0-4c67-98fc-d9bd13997410 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c4e3b93 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:02:06 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 December 24, 2021-- On December 24, Christmas eve 1865 six Confederate veterans founded the Ku Klux Klan, this Klan would become one of the most murderous and hateful terrorist groups in the United States. December 24, 2021-- On December 24, Christmas eve 1865 six Confederate veterans founded the Ku Klux Klan, this Klan would become one of the most murderous and hateful terrorist groups in the United States. History short kids No 5 5 December 17, 1903: The Wright Brothers' First Flight full 2613770d-c8b2-404f-bc89-68e86862a341 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d8db95b Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:01:50 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 December 17, 2021-- The launch of the Flyer I on December 17, 1903 ushered in a new era of flight, but did the Wright Brothers know what would happen, or did they just slap together a bunch of junk and hope that it would fly? Listen to this episode of This Day in History to find out. December 17, 2021-- The launch of the Flyer I on December 17, 1903 ushered in a new era of flight, but did the Wright Brothers know what would happen, or did they just slap together a bunch of junk and hope that it would fly? Listen to this episode of Thi History short kids No 4 4 December 10, 1898: The War of 1898 full 721a2405-3ea3-4b21-8daf-79c8cfe85799 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7432571 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:01:27 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 December 10, 2021-- What was really so important about the War of 1898, also known as the Spanish-American-Cuban war, and why was it the catalyst for some of the most significant events of the 20th century, find out in this week's episode of This Day in History. December 10, 2021-- What was really so important about the War of 1898, also known as the Spanish-American-Cuban war, and why was it the catalyst for some of the most significant events of the 20th century, find out in this week's episode of This Day in H History short kids No 3 3 November 19, 1863: The Gettysburg Address full ee01b8e3-698e-4d43-94b5-45c2804e7cba https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6f8038e Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:58 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 November 19, 2021-- On This Day in History, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech, that, although only two minutes long would become one of the most iconic in history. November 19, 2021-- On This Day in History, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech, that, although only two minutes long would become one of the most iconic in history. History short kids No 2 2 November 12, 1941: General Winter Takes Command full 67f4b8f6-149d-475b-b89c-7a864594998a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b3804c1 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:40 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 November 12, 2021-- On November 12, 1941, This Day in History, the ground froze for one of the first times in a Russian winter that would throw back the Nazi invaders and help turn the tide in the East. November 12, 2021-- On November 12, 1941, This Day in History, the ground froze for one of the first times in a Russian winter that would throw back the Nazi invaders and help turn the tide in the East. History short kids No 1 1 November 5, 1606: The Gunpowder Plot full fb06c455-66c6-43ec-a09e-d6b70ea3882c https://share.transistor.fm/s/41bef1d1 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:16 -0800 Max Colfax Max Colfax 142 November 5, 2021--On This Day in History, an English Catholic named Guy Fawkes was captured beneath the House of Parliament with multiple barrels full of gunpowder, and the intention to blow up the House. November 5, 2021--On This Day in History, an English Catholic named Guy Fawkes was captured beneath the House of Parliament with multiple barrels full of gunpowder, and the intention to blow up the House. History short kids No