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'The Feminine Mystique' published - Feb. 19, 1963

On this day in 1963, "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan was published. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Audre Lorde born - Feb. 18, 1934

On this day in 1934, writer, activist, and feminist Audre Lorde was born. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Weenen massacre - Feb. 17, 1838

On this day in 1838, Zulus killed Voortrekkers in the Weenen massacre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

First synthetic diamonds made - February 16, 1953

On this day in 1953, the Swedish company ASEA created synthetic diamonds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Distant Early Warning Line legislation signed - February 15, 1954

On this day in 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation approving the Distant Early Warning Line, a network of radar stations built to detect Soviet bombers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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About This Day in History Class

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. Station website