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Hi there, and welcome to Today in History. I’m your host, Sen.
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Some of today’s events are a bit tough, and touch on the high cost of freedom, and the ugly acts of war. If you’re not ready to listen, feel free to come back later.
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You’re going to hear three historical events from this day in the past. Try listening to them twice through. On this first listen, just try and tune your ear to the way the English is spoken and how it sounds.
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Let’s begin. So, what happened on this day in history?
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On July 26, 1914, African American trumpeter and bandleader Erskine Hawkins was born in Alabama, in the U.S. He rose to prominence during the Big Band era of the 1930s and 1940s. “Tuxedo Junction” was his most popular jazz standard and was a huge hit during World War II. Hawkins’ flamboyant style earned him high praise, and the nickname the “20th Century Gabriel”, after the angel Gabriel who is often depicted with a trumpet.
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On the same day in 1937, the Labor rebellion began in Barbados. Angered by the deportation of popular trade unionist Clement Payne, Black Barbadians rose up against the British colonial government, demanding labor reform. After four days of riots, at least 14 people were dead. This event kickstarted a period of socio-political change in Barbados which culminated in the country’s independence in 1966.
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On July 26, 1950, early in the Korean war, U.S. soldiers began a four-day massacre in No Gun Ri, South Korea. Under a bridge in the countryside, the soldiers killed hundreds of civilian refugees. The massacre was largely unheard of in the U.S. until the Associated Press released an investigative report 50 years later in 1999.
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Now, rewind, and have a second listen. You can focus on the words and phrases themselves this time.
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That’s it for now. But, I’ll be back tomorrow with more historical facts. So join me then for another episode of Today in History.
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The birth of Erskine Hawkins, Barbadian labor rebellion, and the No Gun Ri massacre. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence