This Day in History

This Day in History

The HISTORY Channel

Check in every day to hear the top historical event for this day in past years.

This Day in History - February 23, 2025

This Day in History - February 23, 2025

An iconic World War II image was captured on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, • 2:06

This Day in History - February 22, 2025

This Day in History - February 22, 2025

The first GPS satellite was launched on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, • 2:30

This Day in History - February 21, 2025

This Day in History - February 21, 2025

Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, • 2:11

This Day in History - February 20, 2025

This Day in History - February 20, 2025

Today marks the 63rd anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbital flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, • 2:11

This Day in History - February 19, 2025

This Day in History - February 19, 2025

Seven antiwar activists got their verdicts on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, • 2:17

This Day in History - February 18, 2025

This Day in History - February 18, 2025

A possible new planet was discovered on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, • 2:28

This Day in History - February 17, 2025

This Day in History - February 17, 2025

Thomas Jefferson won a contentious election on this day in 1801. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, • 2:09

This Day in History - February 16, 2025

This Day in History - February 16, 2025

An ancient tomb was opened on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, • 2:12

This Day in History - February 15, 2025

This Day in History - February 15, 2025

The teddy bear debuted on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, • 2:17

This Day in History - February 14, 2025

This Day in History - February 14, 2025

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, • 2:18

This Day in History - February 13, 2025

This Day in History - February 13, 2025

A German city was firebombed on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, • 2:10

This Day in History - February 12, 2025

This Day in History - February 12, 2025

The NAACP was founded on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, • 2:10

This Day in History - February 11, 2025

This Day in History - February 11, 2025

A celebrity chef made her U.S. debut on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, • 2:16

This Day in History - February 10, 2025

This Day in History - February 10, 2025

A computer shocked the world on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, • 2:14

This Day in History - February 9, 2025

This Day in History - February 9, 2025

Daylight saving time was instituted on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, • 2:05

This Day in History - February 8, 2025

This Day in History - February 8, 2025

The Allies secured Guadalcanal on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, • 2:14

This Day in History - February 7, 2025

This Day in History - February 7, 2025

The Fab Four landed in the U.S. on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, • 1:52

This Day in History - February 6, 2025

This Day in History - February 6, 2025

A schoolteacher was sent back to prison on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, • 2:03

This Day in History - February 5, 2025

This Day in History - February 5, 2025

FDR made a controversial announcement on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, • 2:02

This Day in History - February 4, 2025

This Day in History - February 4, 2025

The U.S. elected its first president on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, • 1:57

This Day in History - February 3, 2025

This Day in History - February 3, 2025

Samuel Clemens began using his famous pen name on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, • 2:11

This Day in History - February 2, 2025

This Day in History - February 2, 2025

A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, • 1:59

This Day in History - February 1, 2025

This Day in History - February 1, 2025

Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, • 2:15

This Day in History - January 31, 2025

This Day in History - January 31, 2025

President Truman announced the world’s first superbomb on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, • 2:24

This Day in History - January 30, 2025

This Day in History - January 30, 2025

The president of Germany named a new, notorious chancellor on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, • 2:08

This Day in History - January 29, 2025

This Day in History - January 29, 2025

A popular folk trio signed their first record contract on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, • 1:58

This Day in History - January 28, 2025

This Day in History - January 28, 2025

Music’s biggest stars gathered for a good cause on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, • 2:15

This Day in History - January 27, 2025

This Day in History - January 27, 2025

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, • 2:12

This Day in History - January 26, 2025

This Day in History - January 26, 2025

A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, • 1:56

This Day in History - January 25, 2025

This Day in History - January 25, 2025

The first live televised presidential news conference was held on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, • 2:03

This Day in History - January 24, 2025

This Day in History - January 24, 2025

Beer got a whole new look on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, • 1:54

This Day in History - January 23, 2025

This Day in History - January 23, 2025

The Frisbee made its debut on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, • 2:10

This Day in History - January 22, 2025

This Day in History - January 22, 2025

A terrorist pleaded guilty on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, • 2:12

This Day in History - January 21, 2025

This Day in History - January 21, 2025

Draft dodgers were pardoned on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, • 1:50

This Day in History - January 20, 2025

This Day in History - January 20, 2025

Fifty-two American captives were released from Iran on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, • 2:02

This Day in History - January 19, 2025

This Day in History - January 19, 2025

A real—and fictional—birth made headlines on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, • 2:04

This Day in History - January 18, 2025

This Day in History - January 18, 2025

World leaders met to decide Germany’s fate on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, • 2:11

This Day in History - January 17, 2025

This Day in History - January 17, 2025

One of the largest robberies in U.S. history went down on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, • 1:52

This Day in History - January 16, 2025

This Day in History - January 16, 2025

Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, • 2:04

This Day in History - January 15, 2025

This Day in History - January 15, 2025

A legendary civil rights figure was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, • 2:11

This Day in History - January 14, 2025

This Day in History - January 14, 2025

FDR became the first president to travel by plane on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, • 2:21

This Day in History - January 13, 2025

This Day in History - January 13, 2025

An NBA legend announced his retirement on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, • 2:06

This Day in History - January 12, 2025

This Day in History - January 12, 2025

An Arkansas woman made history on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, • 1:52

This Day in History - January 11, 2025

This Day in History - January 11, 2025

Americans were informed that smoking causes cancer on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, • 1:45

This Day in History - January 10, 2025

This Day in History - January 10, 2025

An influential pamphlet was published on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, • 1:56

This Day in History - January 9, 2025

This Day in History - January 9, 2025

Two Apple products made their debut on this day, six years apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, • 1:51

This Day in History - January 8, 2025

This Day in History - January 8, 2025

Crazy Horse fought his final battle on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, • 2:20

This Day in History - January 7, 2025

This Day in History - January 7, 2025

Air travel reached new heights on this day in 1785. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, • 2:05

This Day in History - January 6, 2025

This Day in History - January 6, 2025

One of the world’s most popular TV shows premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, • 1:56

This Day in History - January 5, 2025

This Day in History - January 5, 2025

Construction began on a very recognizable bridge on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, • 2:00

This Day in History - January 4, 2025

This Day in History - January 4, 2025

A Hawaiian woman made history on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, • 1:47

This Day in History - January 3, 2025

This Day in History - January 3, 2025

An Italian Fascist declared himself dictator on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, • 1:57

This Day in History - January 2, 2025

This Day in History - January 2, 2025

A celebrated soprano walked off stage on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, • 1:59

This Day in History - January 1, 2025

This Day in History - January 1, 2025

Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, • 1:51

This Day in History - December 31, 2024

This Day in History - December 31, 2024

The first known cases of COVID-19 were reported on this day in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - December 30, 2024

This Day in History - December 30, 2024

A new nation was born on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - December 29, 2024

This Day in History - December 29, 2024

A massacre devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 28, 2024

This Day in History - December 28, 2024

Movie history was made on this day in 1895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 27, 2024

This Day in History - December 27, 2024

An iconic NYC building opened on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - December 26, 2024

This Day in History - December 26, 2024

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - December 25, 2024

This Day in History - December 25, 2024

An unlikely truce took place on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - December 24, 2024

This Day in History - December 24, 2024

President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - December 23, 2024

This Day in History - December 23, 2024

A now-famous artist did something shocking on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - December 22, 2024

This Day in History - December 22, 2024

The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 21, 2024

This Day in History - December 21, 2024

The highest-grossing movie of 1967 opened this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - December 20, 2024

This Day in History - December 20, 2024

A music icon was drafted into the Army on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - December 19, 2024

This Day in History - December 19, 2024

A classic Christmas tale was published on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - December 18, 2024

This Day in History - December 18, 2024

The Mayflower arrived in Plymouth Harbor on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - December 17, 2024

This Day in History - December 17, 2024

The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - December 16, 2024

This Day in History - December 16, 2024

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2024 • 2:23

This Day in History - December 15, 2024

This Day in History - December 15, 2024

Americans' fundamental rights were established on this day in 1791. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 14, 2024

This Day in History - December 14, 2024

The U.S. said goodbye to its first president on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - December 13, 2024

This Day in History - December 13, 2024

A manhunt came to a dramatic end on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - December 12, 2024

This Day in History - December 12, 2024

An old notebook sold for a lot of cash on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - December 11, 2024

This Day in History - December 11, 2024

One of the biggest heists in U.S. history took place on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 10, 2024

This Day in History - December 10, 2024

A prestigious prize was first handed out on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - December 9, 2024

This Day in History - December 9, 2024

A deadly virus was declared eradicated on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - December 8, 2024

This Day in History - December 8, 2024

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - December 7, 2024

This Day in History - December 7, 2024

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - December 6, 2024

This Day in History - December 6, 2024

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - December 5, 2024

This Day in History - December 5, 2024

An aircraft squandron mysteriously disappeared on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - December 4, 2024

This Day in History - December 4, 2024

A much-watched court case took a surprising turn on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2024 • 2:35

This Day in History - December 3, 2024

This Day in History - December 3, 2024

A revolutionary operation changed modern medicine on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - December 2, 2024

This Day in History - December 2, 2024

A new federal agency opened its doors on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - December 1, 2024

This Day in History - December 1, 2024

An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2024 • 2:36

This Day in History - November 30, 2024

This Day in History - November 30, 2024

Ken Jennings’ “Jeopardy!” hot streak ended on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2024 • 2:23

This Day in History - November 29, 2024

This Day in History - November 29, 2024

America’s coffee lovers got tough news on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - November 28, 2024

This Day in History - November 28, 2024

A Portuguese navigator reached the Pacific Ocean on this day in 1520. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - November 27, 2024

This Day in History - November 27, 2024

Two entertainment icons were born on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2024 • 2:29

This Day in History - November 26, 2024

This Day in History - November 26, 2024

An iconic film premiered on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024 • 2:18

This Day in History - November 25, 2024

This Day in History - November 25, 2024

An Agatha Christie mystery began a historic new life on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024 • 2:32

This Day in History - November 24, 2024

This Day in History - November 24, 2024

A plane hijacker mysteriously disappeared on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2024 • 2:33

This Day in History - November 23, 2024

This Day in History - November 23, 2024

“Life” magazine presented a new way of looking at the world on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - November 22, 2024

This Day in History - November 22, 2024

Today marks the 61st anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2024 • 2:47

This Day in History - November 21, 2024

This Day in History - November 21, 2024

A famous television reveal aired on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - November 20, 2024

This Day in History - November 20, 2024

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - November 19, 2024

This Day in History - November 19, 2024

President Lincoln delivered one of history’s most famous speeches on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - November 18, 2024

This Day in History - November 18, 2024

A mass murder-suicide took place in Jonestown on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2024 • 2:12

This Day in History - November 17, 2024

This Day in History - November 17, 2024

Richard Nixon declared that he was not a crook on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - November 16, 2024

This Day in History - November 16, 2024

A great Russian novelist was sentenced to death on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - November 15, 2024

This Day in History - November 15, 2024

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll made his feature film debut on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - November 14, 2024

This Day in History - November 14, 2024

A famous novel debuted in America on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - November 13, 2024

This Day in History - November 13, 2024

One of America’s most visited memorials opened to the public on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - November 12, 2024

This Day in History - November 12, 2024

A murder trial that saturated headlines came to an end on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - November 11, 2024

This Day in History - November 11, 2024

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - November 10, 2024

This Day in History - November 10, 2024

A beloved children’s program first aired on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - November 9, 2024

This Day in History - November 9, 2024

The Nazis launched a campaign of terror on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - November 8, 2024

This Day in History - November 8, 2024

A German physicist made a shocking discovery on this day in 1895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - November 7, 2024

This Day in History - November 7, 2024

A chance encounter that changed music history happened on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2024 • 2:21

This Day in History - November 6, 2024

This Day in History - November 6, 2024

The first college football game was played on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - November 5, 2024

This Day in History - November 5, 2024

A historian won big on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 4, 2024

This Day in History - November 4, 2024

The entrance to King Tut’s tomb was discovered on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - November 3, 2024

This Day in History - November 3, 2024

A dog made an unusual journey on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - November 2, 2024

This Day in History - November 2, 2024

A major U.S. presidential election upset happened on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - November 1, 2024

This Day in History - November 1, 2024

The White House became the official residence of the U.S. president on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 31, 2024

This Day in History - October 31, 2024

A famous escape artist couldn’t escape death on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 2:41

This Day in History - October 30, 2024

This Day in History - October 30, 2024

A legendary boxing match was held on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 29, 2024

This Day in History - October 29, 2024

John Glenn became the oldest human to fly to space on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - October 28, 2024

This Day in History - October 28, 2024

Lady Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - October 27, 2024

This Day in History - October 27, 2024

Getting around NYC became a lot easier on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2024 • 2:29

This Day in History - October 26, 2024

This Day in History - October 26, 2024

An infamous shootout went down on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2024 • 2:33

This Day in History - October 25, 2024

This Day in History - October 25, 2024

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - October 24, 2024

This Day in History - October 24, 2024

A luxurious plane took its final commercial flight on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - October 23, 2024

This Day in History - October 23, 2024

American women took an important step on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - October 22, 2024

This Day in History - October 22, 2024

An American cyclist fell from grace on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 21, 2024

This Day in History - October 21, 2024

A naval legend was born on this day in 1797. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 20, 2024

This Day in History - October 20, 2024

The Sydney Opera House opened on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - October 19, 2024

This Day in History - October 19, 2024

The first Blockbuster opened on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - October 18, 2024

This Day in History - October 18, 2024

The U.S. took possession of the 49th state on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 17, 2024

This Day in History - October 17, 2024

A notorious gangster finally got his due on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 2:33

This Day in History - October 16, 2024

This Day in History - October 16, 2024

The entertainment industry was forever changed on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 2:18

This Day in History - October 15, 2024

This Day in History - October 15, 2024

An exotic dancer and spy was executed on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - October 14, 2024

This Day in History - October 14, 2024

The sound barrier was broken on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - October 13, 2024

This Day in History - October 13, 2024

The U.S. Navy got its start on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - October 12, 2024

This Day in History - October 12, 2024

Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - October 11, 2024

This Day in History - October 11, 2024

A comedy legend debuted on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - October 10, 2024

This Day in History - October 10, 2024

A 17-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - October 9, 2024

This Day in History - October 9, 2024

A socialist revolutionary was executed on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - October 8, 2024

This Day in History - October 8, 2024

A devastating fire ravaged Chicago on this day in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - October 7, 2024

This Day in History - October 7, 2024

A famous actor moved on to politics on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - October 6, 2024

This Day in History - October 6, 2024

The Reno brothers carried out the first train robbery on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2024 • 2:21

This Day in History - October 5, 2024

This Day in History - October 5, 2024

How U.S. presidents communicated with the public changed on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - October 4, 2024

This Day in History - October 4, 2024

The Soviet Union launched a stunning new technology on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - October 3, 2024

This Day in History - October 3, 2024

The “trial of the century” came to an end on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - October 2, 2024

This Day in History - October 2, 2024

A World War II-era uprising ended on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - October 1, 2024

This Day in History - October 1, 2024

The longest-living U.S. president was born on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 30, 2024

This Day in History - September 30, 2024

A Hollywood legend died in a car crash on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - September 29, 2024

This Day in History - September 29, 2024

The Dow suffered a record-breaking single-day drop on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2024 • 2:12

This Day in History - September 28, 2024

This Day in History - September 28, 2024

Thirty years ago today, a ferry sank off the coast of Finland, killing more than 800 passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2024 • 2:26

This Day in History - September 27, 2024

This Day in History - September 27, 2024

Sixty-two years ago today, Rachel Carson published an influential book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 26, 2024

This Day in History - September 26, 2024

Kennedy and Nixon faced off on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - September 25, 2024

This Day in History - September 25, 2024

The Bill of Rights was approved by Congress on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - September 24, 2024

This Day in History - September 24, 2024

A staple of the American media landscape premiered on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - September 23, 2024

This Day in History - September 23, 2024

Astronomers made a startling discovery on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - September 22, 2024

This Day in History - September 22, 2024

Audiences met six famous friends on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - September 21, 2024

This Day in History - September 21, 2024

An American general committed treason on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 20, 2024

This Day in History - September 20, 2024

Billie Jean King prevailed in the Battle of the Sexes on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - September 19, 2024

This Day in History - September 19, 2024

The Unabomber manifesto was published on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - September 18, 2024

This Day in History - September 18, 2024

A U.S. president laid the cornerstone of the Capitol building on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - September 17, 2024

This Day in History - September 17, 2024

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - September 16, 2024

This Day in History - September 16, 2024

Gandhi began a hunger strike on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - September 15, 2024

This Day in History - September 15, 2024

Muhammad Ali proved why he was called “the Greatest” on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - September 14, 2024

This Day in History - September 14, 2024

A beloved breakfast pastry debuted on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - September 13, 2024

This Day in History - September 13, 2024

Oprah Winfrey shocked her audience with a now-famous giveaway on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - September 12, 2024

This Day in History - September 12, 2024

Dr. Mae Jemison broke astronomical color barriers on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - September 11, 2024

This Day in History - September 11, 2024

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024 • 2:35

This Day in History - September 10, 2024

This Day in History - September 10, 2024

The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - September 9, 2024

This Day in History - September 9, 2024

Elvis Presley wowed audiences on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2024 • 2:18

This Day in History - September 8, 2024

This Day in History - September 8, 2024

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2024 • 2:26

This Day in History - September 7, 2024

This Day in History - September 7, 2024

The U.S. got its famous nickname on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 6, 2024

This Day in History - September 6, 2024

A tennis star asked for political asylum on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - September 5, 2024

This Day in History - September 5, 2024

Gerald Ford survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - September 4, 2024

This Day in History - September 4, 2024

Arkansas troops blocked the “Little Rock Nine” from entering a segregated high school on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2024 • 2:40

This Day in History - September 3, 2024

This Day in History - September 3, 2024

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - September 2, 2024

This Day in History - September 2, 2024

The world celebrated V-J Day on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - September 1, 2024

This Day in History - September 1, 2024

Bobby Fischer became a chess world champion on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - August 31, 2024

This Day in History - August 31, 2024

The People’s Princess died on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - August 30, 2024

This Day in History - August 30, 2024

Today marks two milestones in Black history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - August 29, 2024

This Day in History - August 29, 2024

Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal Louisiana and Mississippi on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - August 28, 2024

This Day in History - August 28, 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - August 27, 2024

This Day in History - August 27, 2024

The Guinness Book of Records was created on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 26, 2024

This Day in History - August 26, 2024

The first MLB game was broadcast on TV on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - August 25, 2024

This Day in History - August 25, 2024

"The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2024 • 2:23

This Day in History - August 24, 2024

This Day in History - August 24, 2024

A volcano erupted, killing thousands, on this day in 79 AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - August 23, 2024

This Day in History - August 23, 2024

A wealthy widow and Confederate spy was arrested on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - August 22, 2024

This Day in History - August 22, 2024

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - August 21, 2024

This Day in History - August 21, 2024

America’s 50th state became part of the Union on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2024 • 2:41

This Day in History - August 20, 2024

This Day in History - August 20, 2024

Two brothers brutally murdered their parents on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2024 • 2:21

This Day in History - August 19, 2024

This Day in History - August 19, 2024

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - August 18, 2024

This Day in History - August 18, 2024

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 17, 2024

This Day in History - August 17, 2024

A sitting president took the stand on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - August 16, 2024

This Day in History - August 16, 2024

We said goodbye to two pop culture icons on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - August 15, 2024

This Day in History - August 15, 2024

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - August 14, 2024

This Day in History - August 14, 2024

Michael Jackson famously outbid Paul McCartney on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - August 13, 2024

This Day in History - August 13, 2024

On this day in 1961: Construction began on a wall that divided a nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2024 • 2:23

This Day in History - August 12, 2024

This Day in History - August 12, 2024

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - August 11, 2024

This Day in History - August 11, 2024

Federal prisoners landed on Alcatraz on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - August 10, 2024

This Day in History - August 10, 2024

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - August 9, 2024

This Day in History - August 9, 2024

The Manson Family went on a killing spree on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - August 8, 2024

This Day in History - August 8, 2024

A U.S. president resigned on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 7, 2024

This Day in History - August 7, 2024

A French street performer reached new heights on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - August 6, 2024

This Day in History - August 6, 2024

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 5, 2024

This Day in History - August 5, 2024

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 4, 2024

This Day in History - August 4, 2024

Jesse Owens made history—and a statement—on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - August 3, 2024

This Day in History - August 3, 2024

The song that sparked a global dance craze hit No. 1 on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 2, 2024

This Day in History - August 2, 2024

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - August 1, 2024

This Day in History - August 1, 2024

Anne Frank wrote her final diary entry on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - July 31, 2024

This Day in History - July 31, 2024

An American labor leader was reported missing on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - July 30, 2024

This Day in History - July 30, 2024

More than 65 million Americans receive Medicare benefits, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on this day in 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2024 • 1:52

This Day in History - July 29, 2024

This Day in History - July 29, 2024

Two royals said “I do” on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - July 28, 2024

This Day in History - July 28, 2024

An American icon was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - July 27, 2024

This Day in History - July 27, 2024

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - July 26, 2024

This Day in History - July 26, 2024

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - July 25, 2024

This Day in History - July 25, 2024

The world’s first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - July 24, 2024

This Day in History - July 24, 2024

A lost city was found on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - July 23, 2024

This Day in History - July 23, 2024

The “Magnificent Seven” won gold on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - July 22, 2024

This Day in History - July 22, 2024

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - July 21, 2024

This Day in History - July 21, 2024

An American literary icon was born on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - July 20, 2024

This Day in History - July 20, 2024

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - July 19, 2024

This Day in History - July 19, 2024

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - July 18, 2024

This Day in History - July 18, 2024

An American president received an unprecedented third nomination on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - July 17, 2024

This Day in History - July 17, 2024

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - July 16, 2024

This Day in History - July 16, 2024

The Atomic Age launched on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - July 15, 2024

This Day in History - July 15, 2024

Ford Motor Company sold its first car on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - July 14, 2024

This Day in History - July 14, 2024

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - July 13, 2024

This Day in History - July 13, 2024

More than 1 billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - July 12, 2024

This Day in History - July 12, 2024

The highest military honor was signed into law on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - July 11, 2024

This Day in History - July 11, 2024

Alexander Hamilton died after a duel on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - July 10, 2024

This Day in History - July 10, 2024

One of the most famous trials in American history began on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2024 • 2:25

This Day in History - July 9, 2024

This Day in History - July 9, 2024

The oldest tennis tournament in history began on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - July 8, 2024

This Day in History - July 8, 2024

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2024 • 2:31

This Day in History - July 7, 2024

This Day in History - July 7, 2024

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 6, 2024

This Day in History - July 6, 2024

A popular, quotable movie opened on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - July 5, 2024

This Day in History - July 5, 2024

A popular “everything store” was founded on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - July 4, 2024

This Day in History - July 4, 2024

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - July 3, 2024

This Day in History - July 3, 2024

A decisive war battle ended on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - July 2, 2024

This Day in History - July 2, 2024

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - July 1, 2024

This Day in History - July 1, 2024

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - June 30, 2024

This Day in History - June 30, 2024

A ballerina broke barriers on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - June 29, 2024

This Day in History - June 29, 2024

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - June 28, 2024

This Day in History - June 28, 2024

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 2:12

This Day in History - June 27, 2024

This Day in History - June 27, 2024

An iconic movie scene was filmed on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - June 26, 2024

This Day in History - June 26, 2024

The United Nations was created on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - June 25, 2024

This Day in History - June 25, 2024

The world said goodbye to the King of Pop on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - June 24, 2024

This Day in History - June 24, 2024

The Air Force answered questions—but not many—about Roswell on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024 • 2:24

This Day in History - June 23, 2024

This Day in History - June 23, 2024

A mafia boss was sentenced on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - June 22, 2024

This Day in History - June 22, 2024

FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - June 21, 2024

This Day in History - June 21, 2024

The supreme law of the land was established on this day in 1788. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 2:28

This Day in History - June 20, 2024

This Day in History - June 20, 2024

A summer blockbuster made a splash in theaters on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - June 19, 2024

This Day in History - June 19, 2024

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - June 18, 2024

This Day in History - June 18, 2024

An American female astronaut was launched into space on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - June 17, 2024

This Day in History - June 17, 2024

An enduring symbol of U.S. freedom arrived in America on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - June 16, 2024

This Day in History - June 16, 2024

One of America’s first roller coasters debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - June 15, 2024

This Day in History - June 15, 2024

An important British document was issued on this day in 1215. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - June 14, 2024

This Day in History - June 14, 2024

Dee Dee Blanchard was found dead on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 2:28

This Day in History - June 13, 2024

This Day in History - June 13, 2024

The “Pentagon Papers” were published on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - June 12, 2024

This Day in History - June 12, 2024

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - June 11, 2024

This Day in History - June 11, 2024

A beloved alien made his silver screen debut on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - June 10, 2024

This Day in History - June 10, 2024

A founding father made an electric discovery on this day in 1752. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - June 9, 2024

This Day in History - June 9, 2024

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - June 8, 2024

This Day in History - June 8, 2024

MLK’s assassin was arrested on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - June 7, 2024

This Day in History - June 7, 2024

A reigning British monarch visited the U.S. for the first time on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - June 6, 2024

This Day in History - June 6, 2024

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - June 5, 2024

This Day in History - June 5, 2024

A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - June 4, 2024

This Day in History - June 4, 2024

Congress voted to pass the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - June 3, 2024

This Day in History - June 3, 2024

An American astronaut walked in space on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - June 2, 2024

This Day in History - June 2, 2024

A historic White House wedding took place on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - June 1, 2024

This Day in History - June 1, 2024

A legendary rock and roll album was released on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - May 31, 2024

This Day in History - May 31, 2024

A race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - May 30, 2024

This Day in History - May 30, 2024

A martyr was burned at the stake on this day in 1431. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - May 29, 2024

This Day in History - May 29, 2024

Two explorers reached new heights on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - May 28, 2024

This Day in History - May 28, 2024

A renowned human rights organization was launched on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 2:12

This Day in History - May 27, 2024

This Day in History - May 27, 2024

A beloved water toy was patented on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - May 26, 2024

This Day in History - May 26, 2024

A Western movie star was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - May 25, 2024

This Day in History - May 25, 2024

A movie franchise launched on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - May 24, 2024

This Day in History - May 24, 2024

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2024 • 2:24

This Day in History - May 23, 2024

This Day in History - May 23, 2024

Two famous outlaws were killed on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - May 22, 2024

This Day in History - May 22, 2024

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2024 • 2:24

This Day in History - May 21, 2024

This Day in History - May 21, 2024

A ‘90s tabloid fixture was arrested on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - May 20, 2024

This Day in History - May 20, 2024

A pilot set off on a historic flight on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - May 19, 2024

This Day in History - May 19, 2024

A famous wife was beheaded on this day in 1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - May 18, 2024

This Day in History - May 18, 2024

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - May 17, 2024

This Day in History - May 17, 2024

A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 1:52

This Day in History - May 16, 2024

This Day in History - May 16, 2024

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 2:12

This Day in History - May 15, 2024

This Day in History - May 15, 2024

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - May 14, 2024

This Day in History - May 14, 2024

"Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on May 14th. As we count down to this summer’s Olympics, we look back on this day 120 years ago, when the first Olympic Games held in the United States, opened in St. Louis, Missouri. The 1904 Games were actually initially awarded to Chicago, Illinois, but were later given to St. Louis to be staged in connection with the St. Louis World Exposition. Like the Second Olympiad, held in Paris in 1900, the St. Louis Games were poorly or

May 14, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - May 13, 2024

This Day in History - May 13, 2024

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - May 12, 2024

This Day in History - May 12, 2024

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2024 • 2:15

This Day in History - May 11, 2024

This Day in History - May 11, 2024

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - May 10, 2024

This Day in History - May 10, 2024

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - May 9, 2024

This Day in History - May 9, 2024

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - May 8, 2024

This Day in History - May 8, 2024

An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2024 • 2:11

This Day in History - May 7, 2024

This Day in History - May 7, 2024

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2024 • 1:52

This Day in History - May 6, 2024

This Day in History - May 6, 2024

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2024 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 5, 2024

This Day in History - May 5, 2024

A guilty-pleasure ice cream brand debuted on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - May 4, 2024

This Day in History - May 4, 2024

Four students were killed at Kent State on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2024 • 1:50

This Day in History - May 3, 2024

This Day in History - May 3, 2024

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - May 2, 2024

This Day in History - May 2, 2024

A modern legend was born on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - May 1, 2024

This Day in History - May 1, 2024

An iconic New York City building was dedicated on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - April 30, 2024

This Day in History - April 30, 2024

America’s first president was sworn in on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 29, 2024

This Day in History - April 29, 2024

A ground-breaking Broadway musical premiered on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - April 28, 2024

This Day in History - April 28, 2024

A luxury car magnate was born on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - April 27, 2024

This Day in History - April 27, 2024

A historic election took place in South Africa on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - April 26, 2024

This Day in History - April 26, 2024

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - April 25, 2024

This Day in History - April 25, 2024

A famous space telescope was placed into space on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - April 24, 2024

This Day in History - April 24, 2024

The largest library in the world was established on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - April 23, 2024

This Day in History - April 23, 2024

The Bard was born on this day in 1564. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - April 22, 2024

This Day in History - April 22, 2024

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - April 21, 2024

This Day in History - April 21, 2024

A music icon died on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - April 20, 2024

This Day in History - April 20, 2024

The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - April 19, 2024

This Day in History - April 19, 2024

The Oklahoma City bombing happened on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - April 18, 2024

This Day in History - April 18, 2024

An earthquake rattled San Francisco on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 17, 2024

This Day in History - April 17, 2024

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024 • 1:48

This Day in History - April 16, 2024

This Day in History - April 16, 2024

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:52

This Day in History - April 15, 2024

This Day in History - April 15, 2024

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - April 14, 2024

This Day in History - April 14, 2024

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - April 13, 2024

This Day in History - April 13, 2024

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2024 • 1:49

 This Day in History - April 12, 2024

This Day in History - April 12, 2024

A legendary war-time president died on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - April 11, 2024

This Day in History - April 11, 2024

An infamous space mission was launched on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2024 • 2:01

This Day in History - April 10, 2024

This Day in History - April 10, 2024

A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 1:45

This Day in History - April 9, 2024

This Day in History - April 9, 2024

A Confederate general surrendered on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - April 8, 2024

This Day in History - April 8, 2024

A female astronaut made history on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - April 7, 2024

This Day in History - April 7, 2024

President Eisenhower coins a Cold War phrase on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2024 • 1:48

This Day in History - April 6, 2024

This Day in History - April 6, 2024

The modern Olympic Games began on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - April 5, 2024

This Day in History - April 5, 2024

A British wartime leader passed away on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 4, 2024

This Day in History - April 4, 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - April 3, 2024

This Day in History - April 3, 2024

A faster way to send mail debuted on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - April 2, 2024

This Day in History - April 2, 2024

Pope John Paul II passed away on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:47

This Day in History - April 1, 2024

This Day in History - April 1, 2024

Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - March 31, 2024

This Day in History - March 31, 2024

The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - March 30, 2024

This Day in History - March 30, 2024

The 15th Amendment was adopted on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - March 29, 2024

This Day in History - March 29, 2024

A visitor arrived at Mercury on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - March 28, 2024

This Day in History - March 28, 2024

A much admired American leader died on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2024 • 2:27

This Day in History - March 27, 2024

This Day in History - March 27, 2024

A revered actor shocked Hollywood on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 2:29

This Day in History - March 26, 2024

This Day in History - March 26, 2024

A major medical breakthrough was announced on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2024 • 2:24

This Day in History - March 25, 2024

This Day in History - March 25, 2024

A devastating industrial accident struck New York City on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2024 • 2:19

This Day in History - March 24, 2024

This Day in History - March 24, 2024

A shocking tragedy unfolded on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2024 • 2:23

This Day in History - March 23, 2024

This Day in History - March 23, 2024

A popular English slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - March 22, 2024

This Day in History - March 22, 2024

Major women’s rights legislation took an important step forward on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2024 • 2:21

This Day in History - March 21, 2024

This Day in History - March 21, 2024

Alcatraz shut its doors on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2024 • 2:13

This Day in History - March 20, 2024

This Day in History - March 20, 2024

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - March 19, 2024

This Day in History - March 19, 2024

The state of Nevada made a pivotal decision on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024 • 1:46

This Day in History - March 18, 2024

This Day in History - March 18, 2024

Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - March 17, 2024

This Day in History - March 17, 2024

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2024 • 2:26

This Day in History - March 16, 2024

This Day in History - March 16, 2024

An important step toward spaceflight was achieved on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2024 • 2:17

This Day in History - March 15, 2024

This Day in History - March 15, 2024

An acclaimed film arrived in theaters on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - March 14, 2024

This Day in History - March 14, 2024

A surprising crime shocked the country on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - March 13, 2024

This Day in History - March 13, 2024

The U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - March 12, 2024

This Day in History - March 12, 2024

A historic discovery was made in Alaska on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - March 11, 2024

This Day in History - March 11, 2024

A killer blizzard hit the Northeast on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - March 10, 2024

This Day in History - March 10, 2024

A communications revolution began on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2024 • 1:49

This Day in History - March 9. 2024

This Day in History - March 9. 2024

The world's most iconic doll turns 65 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - March 8, 2024

This Day in History - March 8, 2024

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on this day since 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - March 7, 2024

This Day in History - March 7, 2024

A woman made Hollywood history on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - March 6, 2024

This Day in History - March 6, 2024

The art world lost a legend on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - March 5 2024

This Day in History - March 5 2024

A toy craze got its start on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024 • 1:48

This Day in History - March 4, 2024

This Day in History - March 4, 2024

Martha Stewart ended a notorious chapter on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - March 3, 2024

This Day in History - March 3, 2024

Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - March 2, 2024

This Day in History - March 2, 2024

A 15-year-old made history on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2024 • 2:36

This Day in History - March 1, 2024

This Day in History - March 1, 2024

President Kennedy signed an executive order that sent thousands of young Americans abroad on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2024 • 2:02

This Day in History - February 29, 2024

This Day in History - February 29, 2024

An iconic relic was discovered on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - February 28, 2024

This Day in History - February 28, 2024

A billionaire left a massive bequest on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - February 27, 2024

This Day in History - February 27, 2024

Gloria Gaynor made history on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - February 26, 2024

This Day in History - February 26, 2024

A tragic shooting led to nationwide protests on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - February 25, 2024

This Day in History - February 25, 2024

A legendary athlete announced his arrival on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - February 24, 2024

This Day in History - February 24, 2024

Operation Desert Storm heated up on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - February 23, 2024

This Day in History - February 23, 2024

The Continental Army got an upgrade on this day in 1778. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - February 22, 2024

This Day in History - February 22, 2024

An American hero was born on this day in 1732. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - February 21, 2024

This Day in History - February 21, 2024

NASCAR was born on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - February 20, 2024

This Day in History - February 20, 2024

The Post Office was established on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - February 19, 2024

This Day in History - February 19, 2024

A milestone for music was achieved on this day in 1878. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - February 18, 2024

This Day in History - February 18, 2024

History was made at the Olympics on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - February 17, 2024

This Day in History - February 17, 2024

Thomas Jefferson won a contentious election on this day in 1801. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - February 16, 2024

This Day in History - February 16, 2024

An American shocked the world at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024 • 1:47

This Day in History - February 15, 2024

This Day in History - February 15, 2024

A beloved animated film hit theaters on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - February 14, 2024

This Day in History - February 14, 2024

California farmers made Valentine’s Day especially sweet in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2024 • 1:44

This Day in History - February 13, 2024

This Day in History - February 13, 2024

An Irish-born doctor became an American hero on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - February 12, 2024

This Day in History - February 12, 2024

Chinese imperial rule came to an end on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - February 11, 2024

This Day in History - February 11, 2024

A women's rights activist was arrested for a surprising reason on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - February 10, 2024

This Day in History - February 10, 2024

An icon passed away on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2024 • 1:54

This Day in History - February 9, 2024

This Day in History - February 9, 2024

The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 2:08

This Day in History - February 8, 2024

This Day in History - February 8, 2024

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - February 7, 2024

This Day in History - February 7, 2024

A surprising phenomenon rocked the Mississippi River on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - February 6, 2024

This Day in History - February 6, 2024

The U.S. took one step closer to World War I on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - February 5, 2024

This Day in History - February 5, 2024

Justice was finally delivered in a decades-old case on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - February 4, 2024

This Day in History - February 4, 2024

An animated classic made its debut on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - February 3, 2024

This Day in History - February 3, 2024

A new world opened up on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2024 • 2:06

This Day in History - February 2, 2024

This Day in History - February 2, 2024

The U.S. got bigger on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - February 1, 2024

This Day in History - February 1, 2024

Harriet Tubman made history again on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - January 31, 2024

This Day in History - January 31, 2024

The moon got some American visitors on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2024 • 1:59

This Day in History - January 30, 2024

This Day in History - January 30, 2024

Ireland hit a low point on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2024 • 2:09

This Day in History - January 29, 2024

This Day in History - January 29, 2024

The Raven was published on this day in 1845. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2024 • 2:04

This Day in History - January 28, 2024

This Day in History - January 28, 2024

The Cold War got hot on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - January 27, 2024

This Day in History - January 27, 2024

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2024 • 2:22

This Day in History - January 26, 2024

This Day in History - January 26, 2024

President John F. Kennedy made a historic choice on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2024 • 2:24

This Day in History - January 25, 2024

This Day in History - January 25, 2024

Paul McCartney made some surprising headlines on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 24, 2024

This Day in History - January 24, 2024

A startling discovery captured the world’s attention on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2024 • 1:44

This Day in History - January 23, 2024

This Day in History - January 23, 2024

History’s deadliest earthquake struck on this day in 1556. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 22, 2024

This Day in History - January 22, 2024

A terrorist pled guilty on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - January 21, 2024

This Day in History - January 21, 2024

An American made a notorious bit of history on this day in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2024 • 2:07

This Day in History - January 20, 2023

This Day in History - January 20, 2023

Fifty-two American captives were released from Iran on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2024 • 2:14

This Day in History - January 19, 2024

This Day in History - January 19, 2024

Golf took a step forward on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:46

This Day in History - January 18, 2024

This Day in History - January 18, 2024

The world met to decide Germany’s fate on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - January 17, 2023

This Day in History - January 17, 2023

A queen lost her throne on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2024 • 2:20

This Day in History - January 16, 2024

This Day in History - January 16, 2024

Benny Goodman played a legendary concert on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 1:55

This Day in History - January 15, 2024

This Day in History - January 15, 2024

The Democratic donkey made its debut on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 1:53

This Day in History - January 14, 2024

This Day in History - January 14, 2024

Franklin D. Roosevelt made a controversial proclamation on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2024 • 2:00

This Day in History - January 13, 2024

This Day in History - January 13, 2024

A Virginian made history on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2024 • 2:05

This Day in History - January 12, 2024

This Day in History - January 12, 2024

A football star’s confident prediction came true on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1:50

This Day in History - January 11, 2024

This Day in History - January 11, 2024

Baseball made a controversial rule change on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 2:10

This Day in History - January 10, 2023

This Day in History - January 10, 2023

The world met in London on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - January 9, 2024

This Day in History - January 9, 2024

The circus was born on this day in 1768. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 2:03

This Day in History - January 8, 2024

This Day in History - January 8, 2024

The world lost a scientific legend on this day in 1642. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - January 7, 2024

This Day in History - January 7, 2024

President Truman made a weighty announcement on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - January 6, 2024

This Day in History - January 6, 2024

One of the world’s most popular TV shows premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2024 • 1:56

This Day in History - January 5, 2024

This Day in History - January 5, 2024

Hip-hop broke the Top 40 on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 4, 2024

This Day in History - January 4, 2024

President Johnson laid out some grand plans for the nation on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 2:16

This Day in History - January 3, 2024

This Day in History - January 3, 2024

This day in 1959 marked a first for the U.S. Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 1:58

This Day in History - January 2, 2024

This Day in History - January 2, 2024

A senator made some ignoble history on this day in 1811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024 • 1:48

This Day in History - January 1, 2024

This Day in History - January 1, 2024

Europe debuted a new currency on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 2024 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 31, 2023

This Day in History - December 31, 2023

A former intelligence officer became president of Russia on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 30, 2023

This Day in History - December 30, 2023

Workers demanded action on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 29, 2023

This Day in History - December 29, 2023

London endured intense bombing on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 28, 2023

This Day in History - December 28, 2023

A miracle baby was born on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2023 • 2:19

This Day in History - December 27, 2023

This Day in History - December 27, 2023

Carry Nation made a name for herself on this day in 1900. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - December 26, 2023

This Day in History - December 26, 2023

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 25, 2023

This Day in History - December 25, 2023

Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas night 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 24, 2023

This Day in History - December 24, 2023

The War of 1812 came to an end on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2023 • 2:15

This Day in History - December 23, 2023

This Day in History - December 23, 2023

A trailblazer was born on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - December 22, 2023

This Day in History - December 22, 2023

A great achievement had an inauspicious start on this day in 1808. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:50

This Day in History - December 21, 2023

This Day in History - December 21, 2023

A holiday tragedy unfolded on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 2:34

This Day in History - December 20, 2023

This Day in History - December 20, 2023

The U.S. invaded Panama on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023 • 2:09

This Day in History - December 19, 2023

This Day in History - December 19, 2023

The Continental Army arrived in Valley Forge on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023 • 2:14

This Day in History - December 18, 2023

This Day in History - December 18, 2023

The 13th Amendment became the law of the land on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 2:29

This Day in History - December 17, 2023

This Day in History - December 17, 2023

An iconic publication made its debut on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in HIstory - December 16, 2023

This Day in HIstory - December 16, 2023

Two hundred and fifty years ago, on this day in 1773, Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2023 • 2:14

This Day in History - December 15, 2023

This Day in History - December 15, 2023

America lost a music legend on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - December 14, 2023

This Day in History - December 14, 2023

Roald Amundsen achieved a historic feat on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 2:19

This Day in History - December 13, 2023

This Day in History - December 13, 2023

An American manhunt came to an end on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History -December 12, 2023

This Day in History -December 12, 2023

A groundbreaking film debuted on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 11, 2023

This Day in History - December 11, 2023

The world made an agreement it found hard to stick to on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 2:21

This Day in History - December 10, 2023

This Day in History - December 10, 2023

The music world lost a legend on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 9, 2023

This Day in History - December 9, 2023

A storybook romance called it quits on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 8, 2023

This Day in History - December 8, 2023

Trade in North America got easier on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 7, 2023

This Day in History - December 7, 2023

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - December 6, 2023

This Day in History - December 6, 2023

The nation’s first president finally received his due on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - December 5, 2023

This Day in History - December 5, 2023

Americans celebrated the end of Prohibition on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 4, 2023

This Day in History - December 4, 2023

A much-watched court case took a surprising turn on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - December 3, 2023

This Day in History - December 3, 2023

A revolutionary new communication tool was unleashed on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 2, 2023

This Day in History - December 2, 2023

A shocking corporate scandal began to unravel on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2023 • 2:16

Shoppers in Texas haven’t been spending like they did last year heading into the holiday season

Shoppers in Texas haven’t been spending like they did last year heading into the holiday season

An important aspect of Antarctica’s fate was decided on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - November 30, 2023

This Day in History - November 30, 2023

The first college Thanksgiving football game was decided on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:43

This Day in History - November 29, 2023

This Day in History - November 29, 2023

America’s coffee lovers got disappointing news on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - November 28, 2023

This Day in History - November 28, 2023

Wedding bells rang for Shakespeare on this day in 1582. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - November 27, 2023

This Day in History - November 27, 2023

A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 2:14

This Day in History - November 26, 2023

This Day in History - November 26, 2023

King Tut’s tomb was revealed on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2023 • 1:45

This Day in History - November 25, 2023

This Day in History - November 25, 2023

Three tragic assassinations unfolded on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - November 24, 2023

This Day in History - November 24, 2023

When did the human species start walking upright? Scientists got closer to finding out on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - November 23, 2023

This Day in History - November 23, 2023

Life magazine provided a new way of looking at the world on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2023 • 2:15

This Day in History - November 22, 2023

This Day in History - November 22, 2023

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 2:20

This Day in History - November 21, 2023

This Day in History - November 21, 2023

A revolutionary invention was announced on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - November 20, 2023

This Day in History - November 20, 2023

A whale got its revenge on this day in 1820. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - November 19, 2023

This Day in History - November 19, 2023

President Lincoln delivered one of history’s most famous speeches on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2023 • 2:08

This Day in History - November 18, 2023

This Day in History - November 18, 2023

A bloody World War I battle came to an end on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - November 17, 2023

This Day in History - November 17, 2023

A major shipping lane opened for business on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2023 • 2:09

This Day in History - November 16, 2023

This Day in History - November 16, 2023

Harry Potter fans flocked to theaters on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 2023 • 1:53

This Day in History - November 15, 2023

This Day in History - November 15, 2023

Gamers were introduced to a revolutionary new product on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 14, 2023

This Day in History - November 14, 2023

Six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - November 13, 2023

This Day in History - November 13, 2023

One of America’s most visited memorials opened to the public on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 12, 2023

This Day in History - November 12, 2023

An astronomer recorded a historic heavenly event on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2023 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 11, 2023

This Day in History - November 11, 2023

A sacred burial site was dedicated three years after World War I ended on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - November 10, 2023

This Day in History - November 10, 2023

A beloved children’s program was born on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 9, 2023

This Day in History - November 9, 2023

An important door was opened on this day in 1989. f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 8, 2023

This Day in History - November 8, 2023

JFK recorded a historic milestone on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 7, 2023

This Day in History - November 7, 2023

Washington was struck by a major engineering failure on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - November 6, 2023

This Day in History - November 6, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt achieved a presidential first on this day in 1906 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 5, 2023

This Day in History - November 5, 2023

George Foreman made history on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - November 4, 2023

This Day in History - November 4, 2023

Jane Goodall made an astonishing discovery on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - November 3, 2023

This Day in History - November 3, 2023

A dog made an unusual journey on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 2, 2023

This Day in History - November 2, 2023

The MLK Holiday became a federal holiday. Truman beat Dewey despite the famous news headline and the ISS welcomed a crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - November 1, 2023

This Day in History - November 1, 2023

The European Union became a reality on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2023 • 1:45

This Day in History - October 31, 2023

This Day in History - October 31, 2023

Martin Luther went public with some revolutionary ideas on this day in 1517. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2023 • 2:14

This Day in History - October 30, 2023

This Day in History - October 30, 2023

A legendary boxing match was held on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - October 29, 2023

This Day in History - October 29, 2023

A slain leader’s story was published on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2023 • 2:12

This Day in History - October 28, 2023

This Day in History - October 28, 2023

Congress got serious about Prohibition on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2023 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 27, 2023

This Day in History - October 27, 2023

A farmer applied for a revolutionary patent on this day in 1873. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - October 26, 2023

This Day in History - October 26, 2023

A doctor implanted a baboon heart in a human baby on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - October 25, 2023

This Day in History - October 25, 2023

A notorious British military disaster unfolded on this day in 1854. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - October 24, 2023

This Day in History - October 24, 2023

Today marks the 92nd birthday of a major American landmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2023 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 23, 2023

This Day in History - October 23, 2023

American women took an important step on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - October 22, 2023

This Day in History - October 22, 2023

An exciting new invention was tested on this day in 1791. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - October 21, 2023

This Day in History - October 21, 2023

A tragedy hit a small Welsh mining town on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 20, 2023

This Day in History - October 20, 2023

A dictator met his end on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2023 • 2:25

This Day in History - October 19, 2023

This Day in History - October 19, 2023

The world turned upside down on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 18, 2023

This Day in History - October 18, 2023

A famous line was drawn on this day in 1767. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2023 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 17, 2023

This Day in History - October 17, 2023

One of history’s most famous dogs hit the big screen on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 16, 2023

This Day in History - October 16, 2023

A famed abolitionist led a deadly raid on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - October 15, 2023

This Day in History - October 15, 2023

A sports legend set a record on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - October 14, 2023

This Day in History - October 14, 2023

An American spy plane made a dangerous discovery on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - October 13, 2023

This Day in History - October 13, 2023

The world breathed a sigh of relief on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - October 12, 2023

This Day in History - October 12, 2023

A conscientious objector made World War II history on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - October 11, 2023

This Day in History - October 11, 2023

John Lennon released his most successful solo hit on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - October 10, 2023

This Day in History - October 10, 2023

A deadly hurricane charted a devastating path through the Caribbean on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - October 9, 2023

This Day in History - October 9, 2023

The world bid farewell to a hero on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - October 8, 2023

This Day in History - October 8, 2023

The U.S. reckoned with ebola on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - October 7, 2023

This Day in History - October 7, 2023

The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2023 • 1:50

This Day in History - October 6, 2023

This Day in History - October 6, 2023

A president issued a warning to Americans on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - October 5, 2023

This Day in History - October 5, 2023

Harry Truman recorded a presidential first on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - October 4, 2023

This Day in History - October 4, 2023

A famous 12-year-long sculpture project began on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - October 3, 2023

This Day in History - October 3, 2023

A massively popular podcast debuted on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023 • 2:08

This Day in History - October 2, 2023

This Day in History - October 2, 2023

A football coach’s curiosity led to a popular beverage on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2023 • 2:12

This Day in History - October 1, 2023

This Day in History - October 1, 2023

A comedian began a legendary run on late-night TV on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - September 30, 2023

This Day in History - September 30, 2023

A beloved novel was published on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2023 • 2:22

This Day in History - September 29, 2023

This Day in History - September 29, 2023

An influential inventor died under mysterious circumstances on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2023 • 2:13

This Day in History - September 28, 2023

This Day in History - September 28, 2023

Hitler may have had a brush with death on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 2:29

This Day in History - September 27, 2023

This Day in History - September 27, 2023

“Wild Bill” Hickok lived up to his name on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 2:13

This Day in History - September 26, 2023

This Day in History - September 26, 2023

An American woman set a record in space on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 25, 2023

This Day in History - September 25, 2023

The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 24, 2023

This Day in History - September 24, 2023

A new museum opened its doors on the National Mall on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 23, 2023

This Day in History - September 23, 2023

An epic journey came to an end on this day in 1806. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2023 • 2:12

This Day in History - September 22, 2023

This Day in History - September 22, 2023

A legendary African leader was assassinated on this day in 1827. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 2:11

This Day in History - September 21, 2023

This Day in History - September 21, 2023

A legendary American plane made its debut flight on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 2:22

This Day in History - September 20, 2023

This Day in History - September 20, 2023

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - September 19, 2023

This Day in History - September 19, 2023

Nevada was the site of the world’s first underground nuclear explosion on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - September 18, 2023

This Day in History - September 18, 2023

More than 1 million people gathered in Beijing for Chairman Mao’s funeral on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - September 17, 2023

This Day in History - September 17, 2023

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - September 16, 2023

This Day in History - September 16, 2023

Congress passed the first peacetime draft in U.S. history on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 15, 2023

This Day in History - September 15, 2023

A major collapse rocked Wall Street on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - September 14, 2023

This Day in History - September 14, 2023

President William McKinley died after sustaining a gunshot wound on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 13, 2023

This Day in History - September 13, 2023

Tupac Shakur succumbed to gunshot wounds on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - September 12, 2023

This Day in History - September 12, 2023

The Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 11, 2023

This Day in History - September 11, 2023

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2023 • 2:34

This Day in History - September 10, 2023

This Day in History - September 10, 2023

The U.S. Navy prevailed on Lake Erie on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2023 • 2:09

This Day in History - September 9, 2023

This Day in History - September 9, 2023

Elvis Presley wowed audiences on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 8, 2023

This Day in History - September 8, 2023

The world got its first glimpse of a masterpiece on this day in 1504. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 7, 2023

This Day in History - September 7, 2023

Germany launched the Blitz against London on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 1:53

This Day in History - September 6, 2023

This Day in History - September 6, 2023

A tennis star asked for political asylum on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 1:53

This Day in History - September 5, 2023

This Day in History - September 5, 2023

Gerald Ford survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - September 4, 2023

This Day in History - September 4, 2023

Geronimo surrendered on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 3, 2023

This Day in History - September 3, 2023

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - September 2, 2023

This Day in History - September 2, 2023

The Great Fire of London broke out on this day in 1666. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 1, 2023

This Day in History - September 1, 2023

Aaron Burr once again got away with a crime on this day in 1807. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - August 31, 2023

This Day in History - August 31, 2023

Jack the Ripper killed his first victim on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 2:15

This Day in History - August 30,2023

This Day in History - August 30,2023

Washington, DC and Moscow got more connected on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 2:18

This Day in History - August 29, 2023

This Day in History - August 29, 2023

Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal Louisiana and Mississippi on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - August 28, 2023

This Day in History - August 28, 2023

Sixty years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr. made a historic speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - August 27, 2023

This Day in History - August 27, 2023

The Patriots fell to the British in Brooklyn on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2023 • 2:13

This Day in History - August 26, 2023

This Day in History - August 26, 2023

The so-called “preppy murder” stunned New York City on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2023 • 2:10

This Day in History - August 25, 2023

This Day in History - August 25, 2023

The American public was hoodwinked on this day in 1835. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - August 24, 2023

This Day in History - August 24, 2023

Pluto was demoted on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - August 23, 2023

This Day in History - August 23, 2023

This day in 2021 marked a turning point in the fight against the Covid virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 2:15

This Day in History - August 22, 2023

This Day in History - August 22, 2023

The International Red Cross was born on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - August 21, 2023

This Day in History - August 21, 2023

Animals got some fierce advocates on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2023 • 2:12

This Day in History - August 20, 2023

This Day in History - August 20, 2023

Two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began on this day in 1619. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - August 19, 2023

This Day in History - August 19, 2023

The Beatles kicked off their first American tour on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - August 18, 2023

This Day in History - August 18, 2023

A mighty warrior met his end on this day in 1227. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2023 • 2:09

This Day in History - August 17, 2023

This Day in History - August 17, 2023

A new pageant made headlines on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - August 16, 2023

This Day in History - August 16, 2023

The world’s fastest man set a new record on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - August 15, 2023

This Day in History - August 15, 2023

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - August 14, 2023

This Day in History - August 14, 2023

Social Security was born on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2023 • 2:07

This Day in History - August 13, 2023

This Day in History - August 13, 2023

A great empire was defeated on this day in 1325. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2023 • 1:41

This Day in History- August 12, 2023

This Day in History- August 12, 2023

Cleopatra died by suicide on this day in 30 B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - August 11, 2023

This Day in History - August 11, 2023

Hip hop was born on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2023 • 2:06

This Day in History - August 10,2023

This Day in History - August 10,2023

The country’s first PG-13 movie hit theaters on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:55

This Day in History - August 9, 2023

This Day in History - August 9, 2023

An American classic was published on this day in 1854. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2023 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 8, 2023

This Day in History - August 8, 2023

The lights went on at Wrigley on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023 • 1:16

This Day in History - August 7, 2023

This Day in History - August 7, 2023

A prestigious military honor was created on this day in 1782.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - August 6, 2023

This Day in History - August 6, 2023

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - August 5, 2023

This Day in History - August 5, 2023

President Ronald Reagan made a controversial decision on this day in 1981.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2023 • 1:21

This Day in History - August 4, 2023

This Day in History - August 4, 2023

Jesse Owens made history and a statement on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - August 3, 2023

This Day in History - August 3, 2023

A Vermonter unexpectedly became president on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - August 2, 2023

This Day in History - August 2, 2023

Hitler consolidated power on this day in 1934.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 1:53

This Day in History - August 1, 2023

This Day in History - August 1, 2023

World War 1 heated up on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - July 31, 2023

This Day in History - July 31, 2023

A fleet of Spanish treasure ships met a disastrous end on this day in 1715. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2023 • 1:28

This Day in History - July 30, 2023

This Day in History - July 30, 2023

The USS Indianapolis sank in shark-infested waters on this day in 1945.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - July 29, 2023

This Day in History - July 29, 2023

A supposedly invincible fighting force was soundly defeated on this day in 1588. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2023 • 1:28

This Day in History - July 28, 2023

This Day in History - July 28, 2023

A plane crashed into a New York City landmark on this day in 1945.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2023 • 1:47

This Day in History - July 27, 2023

This Day in History - July 27, 2023

A fleet of Spanish treasure ships met a disastrous end on this day in 1715. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - July 26, 2023

This Day in History - July 26, 2023

A plague descended on the American heartland on this day in 1931.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - July 25, 2023

This Day in History - July 25, 2023

Rock Hudson shocked Hollywood on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:10

This Day in History - July 24, 2023

This Day in History - July 24, 2023

Nixon and Khrushchev squared off on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - July 23, 2023

This Day in History - July 23, 2023

Miss America gave up her crown on this day in 1984.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - July 22, 2023

This Day in History - July 22, 2023

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - July 21, 2023

This Day in History - July 21, 2023

A historic era in American spaceflight came to an end on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - July 20, 2023

This Day in History - July 20, 2023

Another massive flood hit Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:35

This Day in History - July 19, 2023

This Day in History - July 19, 2023

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - July 18, 2023

This Day in History - July 18, 2023

Ted Kennedy left the scene of a suspicious crash off Chappaquiddick Island on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:33

This Day in History - July 17, 2023

This Day in History - July 17, 2023

The Port Chicago Disaster rocked the California coast on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - July 16, 2023

This Day in History - July 16, 2023

Congress chose a new capital on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2023 • 1:25

This Day in History - July 15, 2023

This Day in History - July 15, 2023

The fashion world lost an icon on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - July 14, 2023

This Day in History - July 14, 2023

A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - July 13, 2023

This Day in History - July 13, 2023

A global movement was born on this day in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:32

This Day in History - July 12, 2023

This Day in History - July 12, 2023

President Eisenhower enjoyed a presidential first on this day in 1957.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - July 11, 2023

This Day in History - July 11, 2023

A space station fell from the sky on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:27

This Day in History - July 10, 2023

This Day in History - July 10, 2023

A life-saving invention was patented on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2023 • 1:36

This Day in History - July 9, 2023

This Day in History - July 9, 2023

Catherine the Great consolidated her power on this day in 1762. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - July 8, 2023

This Day in History - July 8, 2023

A German army staffer revealed Hitler’s plans for Russia on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2023 • 1:33

This Day in History - July 7, 2023

This Day in History - July 7, 2023

U.S. women made sports history on this day in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History  - July 6, 2023

This Day in History - July 6, 2023

Althea Gibson made sports history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - July 5, 2023

This Day in History - July 5, 2023

A sheep made international news on this day in 1996.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2023 • 1:28

This Day in History - July 4, 2023

This Day in History - July 4, 2023

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - July 3, 2023

This Day in History - July 3, 2023

Two rock stars met tragic ends on this day in history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2023 • 1:08

This Day in History - July 2, 2023

This Day in History - July 2, 2023

Amelia Earhart went missing on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - July 1, 2023

This Day in History - July 1, 2023

This day in 1997 marked a big change for Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - June 30, 2023

This Day in History - June 30, 2023

A French daredevil completed an impressive stunt on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2023 • 1:28

This Day in History - June 29, 2023

This Day in History - June 29, 2023

The iPhone turns 16 today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - June 28, 2023

This Day in History - June 28, 2023

There was good news for a national symbol on this day in 2007.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - June 27, 2023

This Day in History - June 27, 2023

Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - June 26, 2023

This Day in History - June 26, 2023

Gay marriage bans became history on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2023 • 0:59

This Day in History - June 25, 2023

This Day in History - June 25, 2023

Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull triumphed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - June 24, 2023

This Day in History - June 24, 2023

John and Jackie tied the knot on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2023 • 1:01

This Day in History - June 23, 2023

This Day in History - June 23, 2023

A group of Thai children made international headlines on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - June 22, 2023

This Day in History - June 22, 2023

An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - June 21, 2023

This Day in History - June 21, 2023

Today marks the 234th birthday of the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2023 • 1:08

This Day in History - June 20, 2023

This Day in History - June 20, 2023

A mobster met a violent end on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - June 19, 2023

This Day in History - June 19, 2023

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2023 • 1:10

This Day in History - June 18, 2023

This Day in History - June 18, 2023

Napoleon met his Waterloo on this day in 1815.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - June 17, 2023

This Day in History - June 17, 2023

The Battle of Bunker Hill began on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - June 16, 2023

This Day in History - June 16, 2023

America’s first roller coaster debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - June 15, 2023

This Day in History - June 15, 2023

This day in 1877 was a historic day for West Point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2023 • 1:10

This Day in History - June 14, 2023

This Day in History - June 14, 2023

A miraculous sea voyage came to an end on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - June 13, 2023

This Day in History - June 13, 2023

The Miranda warning became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - June 12, 2023

This Day in History - June 12, 2023

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were tragically murdered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - June 11, 2023

This Day in History - June 11, 2023

The University of Alabama was finally desegregated 60 years ago today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - June 10, 2023

This Day in History - June 10, 2023

The first alleged witch was hanged in Salem on this day in 1692. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - June 9, 2023

This Day in History - June 9, 2023

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - June 8, 2023

This Day in History - June 8, 2023

A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:16

This Day in History - June 7, 2023

This Day in History - June 7, 2023

Grease hit Broadway on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 1:10

This Day in History - June 6, 2023

This Day in History - June 6, 2023

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - June 5, 2023

This Day in History - June 5, 2023

A massive fire engulfed a historic city on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2023 • 1:55

This Day in History - June 4, 2023

This Day in History - June 4, 2023

Martha Stewart was indicted on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - June 3, 2023

This Day in History - June 3, 2023

John Adams made a surprising move on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2023 • 0:57

This Day in History - June 2, 2023

This Day in History - June 2, 2023

Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - June 1, 2023

This Day in History - June 1, 2023

One of Hollywood’s biggest stars was born on this day in 1926.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:02

This Day in History - May 31, 2023

This Day in History - May 31, 2023

A race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - May 30, 2023

This Day in History - May 30, 2023

A historic space mission was launched on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - May 29, 2023

This Day in History - May 29, 2023

During World War II, the Nazis ramped up their persecution of Parisian Jews on this day in 1942.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - May 28, 2023

This Day in History - May 28, 2023

George Washington kicked off a world war on this day in 1754. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - May 27, 2023

This Day in History - May 27, 2023

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2023 • 1:10

This Day in History - May 26, 2023

This Day in History - May 26, 2023

This day in 1927 was the end of an era for the first mass-marketed American automobile.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - May 25, 2023

This Day in History - May 25, 2023

A baseball great set a lasting record on this day in 1935.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - May 24, 2023

This Day in History - May 24, 2023

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - May 23, 2023

This Day in History - May 23, 2023

A Medal of Honor winner made history on this day in 1900. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - May 22, 2023

This Day in History - May 22, 2023

One of the world’s favorite writers was born on this day in 1859.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - May 21, 2023

This Day in History - May 21, 2023

A beloved actor got her due on this day in 1999.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - May 20, 2023

This Day in History - May 20, 2023

A tragic battle in Vietnam came to an end on this day in 1969.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - May 19, 2023

This Day in History - May 19, 2023

A dashing British hero died on this day in 1935.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2023 • 1:21

This Day in History - May 18, 2023

This Day in History - May 18, 2023

Abraham Lincoln took an important step toward the presidency on this day in 1860.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - May 17, 2023

This Day in History - May 17, 2023

A popular 90s TV drama aired its last episode on this day in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - May 16, 2023

This Day in History - May 16, 2023

One of history’s least popular couples tied the knot on this day in 1770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - May 15, 2023

This Day in History - May 15, 2023

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder made music history on this day in 1982.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - May 14, 2023

This Day in History - May 14, 2023

An epic journey began on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - May 13, 2023

This Day in History - May 13, 2023

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - May 12, 2023

This Day in History - May 12, 2023

The Lindbergh kidnapping came to a tragic conclusion on this day in 1932.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 1:01

This Day in History  - May 11, 2023

This Day in History - May 11, 2023

A massive dust storm swept across the U.S. on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2023 • 1:02

This Day in History - May 10, 2023

This Day in History - May 10, 2023

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - May 9, 2023

This Day in History - May 9, 2023

A much-criticized book was published on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - May 8, 2023

This Day in History - May 8, 2023

The first James Bond film hit theaters 50 years ago today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2023 • 1:48

This Day in History - May 7, 2023

This Day in History - May 7, 2023

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2023 • 1:03

This Day in History - May 6, 2023

This Day in History - May 6, 2023

England and France got closer on this day in 1994.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2023 • 0:54

This Day in History - May 5, 2023

This Day in History - May 5, 2023

An American astronaut made history on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 0:53

This Day in History - May 4, 2023

This Day in History - May 4, 2023

The first lady of song won her first Grammy on this day in 1959.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - May 3, 2023

This Day in History - May 3, 2023

A mother turned tragedy into activism beginning on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2023 • 1:06

This Day in History - May 2, 2023

This Day in History - May 2, 2023

Children took to the streets of Alabama in protest on this day in 1963 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - May 1, 2023

This Day in History - May 1, 2023

A sports legend won one final tournament on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 1:06

This Day in History - April 30, 2023

This Day in History - April 30, 2023

Tim Berners-Lee released the world’s first web browser on this day in 1993.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2023 • 0:57

This Day in History - April 29, 2023

This Day in History - April 29, 2023

The world tuned in to a royal wedding on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 0:56

This Day in History - April 28, 2023

This Day in History - April 28, 2023

Muhammad Ali took a controversial stand on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - April 27, 2023

This Day in History - April 27, 2023

This day in 1994 was a historic day for South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - April 26, 2023

This Day in History - April 26, 2023

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - April 25, 2023

This Day in History - April 25, 2023

A massive health crisis began in Flint, Michigan, on this day in 2014.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - April 24, 2023

This Day in History - April 24, 2023

The Easter Rebellion rocked Ireland on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 1:08

This Day in History - April 23, 2023

This Day in History - April 23, 2023

An assassin was sentenced on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2023 • 0:58

This Day in History - April 22, 2023

This Day in History - April 22, 2023

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2023 • 0:57

This Day in History - April 21, 2023

This Day in History - April 21, 2023

The Red Baron met his match on this day in 1918.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 1:00

This Day in History - April 25, 2023

This Day in History - April 25, 2023

A massive health crisis began in Flint, Michigan, on this day in 2014.

Apr 21, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - April 20, 2023

This Day in History - April 20, 2023

Danica Patrick broke a major sports barrier on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - April 19, 2023

This Day in History - April 19, 2023

The first-ever Boston Marathon was run on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 1:50

This Day in History - April 18, 2023

This Day in History - April 18, 2023

A renowned poet was born on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - April 17, 2023

This Day in History - April 17, 2023

President Kennedy made a miscalculation on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - April 16, 2023

This Day in History - April 16, 2023

A Swiss chemist made an accidental discovery on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - April 15, 2023

This Day in History - April 15, 2023

The Titanic sank 111 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - April 14, 2023

This Day in History - April 14, 2023

Philadelphians took a stand on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 13, 2023

This Day in History - April 13, 2023

One of the world’s largest museums was born on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - April 12, 2023

This Day in History - April 12, 2023

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - April 11, 2023

This Day in History - April 11, 2023

American soldiers liberated Buchenwald on this day in 1945.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023 • 1:32

This Day in History - April 10, 2023

This Day in History - April 10, 2023

A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - April 9, 2023

This Day in History - April 9, 2023

King Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2023 • 1:51

This Day in History - April 8, 2023

This Day in History - April 8, 2023

Pirates captured the Maersk Alabama on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2023 • 1:21

This Day in History - April 7, 2023

This Day in History - April 7, 2023

The internet was born on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2023 • 1:04

This Day in History - April 6, 2023

This Day in History - April 6, 2023

The U.S. entered a deadly conflict on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:06

This Day in History - April 5, 2023

This Day in History - April 5, 2023

A rock legend met a tragic end on this day in 1994.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2023 • 1:04

This Day in History - April 4, 2023

This Day in History - April 4, 2023

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:02

This Day in History - April 3, 2023

This Day in History - April 3, 2023

President Harry Truman made an important investment on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2023 • 1:03

This Day in History - April 2, 2023

This Day in History - April 2, 2023

A Montana woman made history on this day in 1917.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2023 • 1:02

This Day in History - April 1, 2023

This Day in History - April 1, 2023

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - March 31, 2023

This Day in History - March 31, 2023

Abigail Adams made an unusual plea on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - March 30, 2023

This Day in History - March 30, 2023

A cinematographer made history on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - March 29, 2023

This Day in History - March 29, 2023

The president got connected on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2023 • 1:00

This Day in History - March 28, 2023

This Day in History - March 28, 2023

Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 27, 2023

This Day in History - March 27, 2023

A deadly earthquake rocked Alaska on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2023 • 1:27

This Day in History - March 26, 2023

This Day in History - March 26, 2023

President Jefferson enjoyed an unusual gift on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2023 • 1:25

This Day in History - March 25, 2023

This Day in History - March 25, 2023

U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.

Mar 25, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - March 25, 2023

This Day in History - March 25, 2023

U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - March 24, 2023

This Day in History - March 24, 2023

The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.

Mar 24, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - March 24, 2023

This Day in History - March 24, 2023

The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - March 23, 2023

This Day in History - March 23, 2023

A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 23, 2023

This Day in History - March 23, 2023

A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 22, 2023

This Day in History - March 22, 2023

The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:31

This Day in History - March 22, 2023

This Day in History - March 22, 2023

The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:31

This Day in History - March 21, 2023

This Day in History - March 21, 2023

The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:27

This Day in History - March 21, 2023

This Day in History - March 21, 2023

The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023 • 2:12

This Day in History - March 20, 2023

This Day in History - March 20, 2023

A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - March 20, 2023

This Day in History - March 20, 2023

A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 19, 2023

This Day in History - March 19, 2023

Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.

Mar 19, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 19, 2023

This Day in History - March 19, 2023

Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 18, 2023

This Day in History - March 18, 2023

A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.

Mar 18, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - March 18, 2023

This Day in History - March 18, 2023

A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - March 17, 2023

This Day in History - March 17, 2023

New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 17, 2023

This Day in History - March 17, 2023

New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 16, 2023

This Day in History - March 16, 2023

An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.

Mar 16, 2023 • 1:25

This Day in History - March 16, 2023

This Day in History - March 16, 2023

An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 1:25

This Day in History - March 15, 2023

This Day in History - March 15, 2023

A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.

Mar 15, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - March 15, 2023

This Day in History - March 15, 2023

A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - March 14, 2023

This Day in History - March 14, 2023

The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - March 14, 2023

This Day in History - March 14, 2023

The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - March 13, 2023

This Day in History - March 13, 2023

The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - March 13, 2023

This Day in History - March 13, 2023

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Mar 13, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - March 12, 2023

This Day in History - March 12, 2023

Broadway went dark on this day in 2020.

Mar 12, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - March 12, 2023

This Day in History - March 12, 2023

Broadway went dark on this day in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - March 11, 2023

This Day in History - March 11, 2023

A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.

Mar 11, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 11, 2023

This Day in History - March 11, 2023

A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - March 10, 2023

This Day in History - March 10, 2023

Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.

Mar 10, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 10, 2023

This Day in History - March 10, 2023

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Mar 10, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - March 9, 2023

This Day in History - March 9, 2023

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - March 9, 2023

This Day in History - March 9, 2023

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:07

This Day in History - March 8, 2023

This Day in History - March 8, 2023

Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.

Mar 8, 2023 • 1:04

This Day in History - March 8, 2023

This Day in History - March 8, 2023

Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2023 • 1:48

This Day in History - March 7, 2023

This Day in History - March 7, 2023

A communications revolution began on this day 1876.

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - March 7, 2023

This Day in History - March 7, 2023

A communications revolution began on this day 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:11

This Day in History - March 6, 2023

This Day in History - March 6, 2023

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.

Mar 6, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - March 6, 2023

This Day in History - March 6, 2023

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Mar 6, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History -  March 5, 2023

This Day in History - March 5, 2023

Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.

Mar 5, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History -  March 5, 2023

This Day in History - March 5, 2023

Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2023 • 1:09

This Day in History - March 4, 2023

This Day in History - March 4, 2023

The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.

Mar 4, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - March 4, 2023

This Day in History - March 4, 2023

The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - March 3, 2023

This Day in History - March 3, 2023

John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.

Mar 3, 2023 • 1:33

This Day in History - March 3, 2023

This Day in History - March 3, 2023

John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - March 2, 2023

This Day in History - March 2, 2023

The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - March 2, 2023

This Day in History - March 2, 2023

The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - March 1, 2023

This Day in History - March 1, 2023

A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.

Mar 1, 2023 • 1:40

This Day in History - March 1, 2023

This Day in History - March 1, 2023

A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2023 • 1:40

This Day in History - February 28, 2023

This Day in History - February 28, 2023

A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.

Feb 28, 2023 • 1:37

This Day in History - February 28, 2023

This Day in History - February 28, 2023

A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023 • 1:37

This Day in History - February 27, 2023

This Day in History - February 27, 2023

Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.

Feb 27, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - February 27, 2023

This Day in History - February 27, 2023

Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - February 26, 2023

This Day in History - February 26, 2023

Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.

Feb 26, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - February 26, 2023

This Day in History - February 26, 2023

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Feb 26, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - February 25, 2023

This Day in History - February 25, 2023

Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.

Feb 25, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - February 25, 2023

This Day in History - February 25, 2023

Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - February 24, 2023

This Day in History - February 24, 2023

The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.

Feb 24, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - February 24, 2023

This Day in History - February 24, 2023

The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - February 23, 2023

This Day in History - February 23, 2023

An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - February 22, 2023

This Day in History - February 22, 2023

This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - February 21, 2023

This Day in History - February 21, 2023

Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - February 20, 2023

This Day in History - February 20, 2023

A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - February 19, 2023

This Day in History - February 19, 2023

Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2023 • 1:27

This Day in History - February 18, 2023

This Day in History - February 18, 2023

A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2023 • 1:28

This Day in History - February 17, 2023

This Day in History - February 17, 2023

Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - February 16, 2023

This Day in History - February 16, 2023

Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - February 15, 2023

This Day in History - February 15, 2023

A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023 • 1:14

This Day in History - February 14, 2023

This Day in History - February 14, 2023

A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023 • 1:24

This Day in History - February 13, 2023

This Day in History - February 13, 2023

A basketball legend was born on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2023 • 1:19

This Day in History - February 12, 2023

This Day in History - February 12, 2023

A beloved American president was born on this day in 1809. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2023 • 1:05

This Day in History - February 11, 2023

This Day in History - February 11, 2023

Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - February 10, 2023

This Day in History - February 10, 2023

A beloved children’s author passed away on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - February 9, 2023

This Day in History - February 9, 2023

The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2023 • 1:23

This Day in History - February 8, 2023

This Day in History - February 8, 2023

Eighty years ago today, the Allies secured Guadalcanal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 1:31

This Day in History - February 7, 2023

This Day in History - February 7, 2023

An astronaut performed an astonishing feat on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:18

This Day in History - February 6, 2023

This Day in History - February 6, 2023

This day in 1952 was a big day for Queen Elizabeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2023 • 1:26

This Day in History - February 5, 2023

This Day in History - February 5, 2023

A century of fighting came to an end on this day in 146 BCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2023 • 1:12

This Day in History - February 4, 2023

This Day in History - February 4, 2023

A social media revolution began on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2023 • 1:25

This Day in History - February 3, 2023

This Day in History - February 3, 2023

A tragedy on this day in 1972 inspired an iconic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - February 2, 2023

This Day in History - February 2, 2023

A beloved New York City building opened to the public on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 1:15

This Day in History - February 1, 2023

This Day in History - February 1, 2023

Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 1:33

This Day in History - January 31, 2023

This Day in History - January 31, 2023

The Golden Arches opened in a surprising new city on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:13

This Day in History - January 30, 2023

This Day in History - January 30, 2023

A globally admired civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2023 • 1:20

This Day in History - January 29, 2023

This Day in History - January 29, 2023

A legendary televisions series premiered on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2023 • 2:17

This Day in History - January 28, 2023

This Day in History - January 28, 2023

A shocking disaster unfolded in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2023 • 1:22

This Day in History - January 27, 2023

This Day in History - January 27, 2023

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2023 • 1:17

This Day in History - January 26, 2023

This Day in History - January 26, 2023

A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 25, 2023

This Day in History - January 25, 2023

An American athlete achieved a surprising goal on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 24, 2023

This Day in History - January 24, 2023

A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023 • 2:25

This Day in History - January 23, 2023

This Day in History - January 23, 2023

A Czech immigrant made American history on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 22, 2023

This Day in History - January 22, 2023

A historic court decision was delivered on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2023 • 1:45

This Day in History - January 21, 2023

This Day in History - January 21, 2023

The first U.S. coronavirus case was reported on this day in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2023 • 1:56

This Day in History - January 20, 2023

This Day in History - January 20, 2023

A glass ceiling was broken on this day in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - January 19, 2023

This Day in History - January 19, 2023

An iconic band reunited on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023 • 1:58

This Day in History - January 18, 2023

This Day in History - January 18, 2023

A household name scored his first number-one hit on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 1:54

This Day in History - January 17, 2023

This Day in History - January 17, 2023

A killer earthquake struck Los Angeles on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 16, 2023

This Day in History - January 16, 2023

Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023 • 2:08

This Day in History - January 15, 2023

This Day in History - January 15, 2023

A legendary song hit number one on the charts on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2023 • 1:59

This Day in History - January 14, 2023

This Day in History - January 14, 2023

A historic perfect NFL season was achieved on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - January 13, 2023

This Day in History - January 13, 2023

The Knights Templar got special recognition on this day in 1128. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - January 12, 2023

This Day in History - January 12, 2023

Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023 • 2:03

This Day in History - January 11, 2023

This Day in History - January 11, 2023

A hero passed on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - January 10, 2023

This Day in History - January 10, 2023

The world’s cheapest car debuted on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023 • 1:56

This Day in History - January 9, 2023

This Day in History - January 9, 2023

Americans got one step closer to war on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2023 • 1:49

This Day in History - January 8, 2023

This Day in History - January 8, 2023

Harvey Milk scored a victory for the LGBTQ community on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2023 • 2:00

This Day in History - January 7, 2023

This Day in History - January 7, 2023

A pioneering singer broke a major barrier on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2023 • 2:05

This Day in History - January 6, 2023

This Day in History - January 6, 2023

This day in 1759 was a happy one for future President George Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2023 • 1:52

This Day in History - January 5, 2023

This Day in History - January 5, 2023

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2023 • 1:55

This Day in History - January 4, 2023

This Day in History - January 4, 2023

A California congresswoman made history on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2023 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 3, 2023

This Day in History - January 3, 2023

George Steinbrenner made a savvy investment on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2023 • 2:01

This Day in History - January 2, 2023

This Day in History - January 2, 2023

President Nixon set a new limit on America’s drivers on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2023 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 1, 2023

This Day in History - January 1, 2023

Haiti declared independence on this day in 1803. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 2023 • 2:04

This Day in History - December 31, 2022

This Day in History - December 31, 2022

History was made at the Panama Canal on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - December 30, 2022

This Day in History - December 30, 2022

A new nation was born on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 29, 2022

This Day in History - December 29, 2022

A tragedy devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 28, 2022

This Day in History - December 28, 2022

Endangered animals received new protections on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - December 27, 2022

This Day in History - December 27, 2022

A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - December 26, 2022

This Day in History - December 26, 2022

A conservationist met an untimely end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - December 25, 2022

This Day in History - December 25, 2022

Football fans witnessed the longest game in history on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - December 24, 2022

This Day in History - December 24, 2022

President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 23, 2022

This Day in History - December 23, 2022

A famed artist made a bizarre decision on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - December 22, 2022

This Day in History - December 22, 2022

The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - December 21, 2022

This Day in History - December 21, 2022

A Korean rapper made YouTube history on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - December 20, 2022

This Day in History - December 20, 2022

A music icon was drafted on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 19, 2022

This Day in History - December 19, 2022

Two Apollo 17 astronauts became the last people to walk on the moon on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - December 18, 2022

This Day in History - December 18, 2022

Americans celebrated an important victory on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - December 17, 2022

This Day in History - December 17, 2022

The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - December 16, 2022

This Day in History - December 16, 2022

A tragic mid-air collision rocked New York on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - December 15, 2022

This Day in History - December 15, 2022

A world famous landmark reopened on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - December 14, 2022

This Day in History - December 14, 2022

Tragedy hit a small Connecticut town on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - December 13, 2022

This Day in History - December 13, 2022

A contentious election came to an end on this day in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - December 12, 2022

This Day in History - December 12, 2022

A historic notebook got a new owner on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - December 11, 2022

This Day in History - December 11, 2022

A king made a grand gesture on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - December 10, 2022

This Day in History - December 10, 2022

Wyoming women made history on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - December 9, 2022

This Day in History - December 9, 2022

A deadly virus was declared eradicated on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 8, 2022

This Day in History - December 8, 2022

A music legend was murdered on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - December 7, 2022

This Day in History - December 7, 2022

The United States endured a devastating surprise attack on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - December 6, 2022

This Day in History - December 6, 2022

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 5, 2022

This Day in History - December 5, 2022

Today marks the 150th anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - December 4, 2022

This Day in History - December 4, 2022

George Washington bid farewell to the Army on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - December 3, 2022

This Day in History - December 3, 2022

A controversial president was elected on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - December 2, 2022

This Day in History - December 2, 2022

A beloved film premiered on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - December 1, 2022

This Day in History - December 1, 2022

An Alabama seamstress made a fateful decision on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 2:15

This Day in History - November 30, 2022

This Day in History - November 30, 2022

An Alabama resident got an unwelcome surprise, from space, on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - November 29, 2022

This Day in History - November 29, 2022

A famous actress died under suspicious circumstances on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - November 28, 2022

This Day in History - November 28, 2022

A country institution was born on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - November 27, 2022

This Day in History - November 27, 2022

A president got some dietary advice on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - November 26, 2022

This Day in History - November 26, 2022

An iconic film premiered on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - November 25, 2022

This Day in History - November 25, 2022

An Agatha Christie mystery began a historic new life on this day in 1952. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - November 24, 2022

This Day in History - November 24, 2022

Charles Darwin published a revolutionary theory on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2022 • 2:16

This Day in History - November 23, 2022

This Day in History - November 23, 2022

The government put an end to a strange practice among doctors on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - November 22, 2020

This Day in History - November 22, 2020

A popular American president was assassinated on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - November 21, 2022

This Day in History - November 21, 2022

The television cliffhanger was born on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - November 20, 2022

This Day in History - November 20, 2022

Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a momentous occasion on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - November 19, 2022

This Day in History - November 19, 2022

Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable speech on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - November 18, 2022

This Day in History - November 18, 2022

Time zones streamlined travel on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 17, 2022

This Day in History - November 17, 2022

NBC execs learned a valuable lesson on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - November 16, 2022

This Day in History - November 16, 2022

A famed author evaded a grim fate on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - November 15, 2022

This Day in History - November 15, 2022

The U.S. adopted the ill-fated Articles of Confederation on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 14, 2022

This Day in History - November 14, 2022

Tragedy struck Marshall University on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - November 13, 2022

This Day in History - November 13, 2022

Scientists discovered proof of an ancient past time on this day in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - November 12, 2022

This Day in History - November 12, 2022

Ellis Island closed its doors on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - November 11, 2022

This Day in History - November 11, 2022

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2022 • 2:13

This Day in History - November 10, 2022

This Day in History - November 10, 2022

Stanley found Livingstone on this day in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - November 9, 2022

This Day in History - November 9, 2022

The Northeast went dark on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 8, 2022

This Day in History - November 8, 2022

An Old West legend passed away on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 7, 2022

This Day in History - November 7, 2022

Jeannette Rankin won an important first for American women on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 6, 2022

This Day in History - November 6, 2022

Honest Abe won the nation’s highest office on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2022 • 1:45

This Day in History - November 5, 2022

This Day in History - November 5, 2022

Japan made a fateful decision on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - November 4, 2022

This Day in History - November 4, 2022

Barack Obama made history on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - November 3, 2022

This Day in History - November 3, 2022

A historic first for Washington, D.C. occurred on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - November 2, 2022

This Day in History - November 2, 2022

The Chicago Cubs finally broke free of the curse in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - November 1, 2022

This Day in History - November 1, 2022

The White House became the official residence of the U.S. president on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 31, 2022

This Day in History - October 31, 2022

A famed escape artist couldn’t escape death on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2022 • 2:26

This Day in History - October 30. 2022

This Day in History - October 30. 2022

A literary classic was published--anonymously--on this day in 1811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 29, 2022

This Day in History - October 29, 2022

Black Tuesday hit Wall Street on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - October 28, 2022

This Day in History - October 28, 2022

Lady Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 27, 2022

This Day in History - October 27, 2022

A global crisis was averted on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2022 • 2:20

This Day in History - October 26, 2022

This Day in History - October 26, 2022

A major milestone in transportation was achieved on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - October 25, 2022

This Day in History - October 25, 2022

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - October 24, 2022

This Day in History - October 24, 2022

A daredevil made history on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - October 23, 2022.

This Day in History - October 23, 2022.

Apple introduced an iconic product on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - October 22, 2022

This Day in History - October 22, 2022

A first lady’s pet project became reality on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 21, 2022

This Day in History - October 21, 2022

A naval legend was born on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 20, 2022

This Day in History - October 20, 2022

Tragedy struck an iconic band on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - October 19, 2022

This Day in History - October 19, 2022

Blockbuster was born on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - October 18, 2022

This Day in History - October 18, 2022

Congress acted for cleaner water on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 17, 2022

This Day in History - October 17, 2022

A notorious gangster finally got his due on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - October 16, 2022

This Day in History - October 16, 2022

A harrowing rescue riveted the nation on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - October 15, 2022

This Day in History - October 15, 2022

A controversial justice was named to the Supreme Court on t his day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2022 • 2:10

This Day in History - October 14, 2022

This Day in History - October 14, 2022

A would-be assassin targeted Theodore Roosevelt on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - October 13, 2022

This Day in History - October 13, 2022

The U.S. Navy was born on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - October 12, 2022

This Day in History - October 12, 2022

A former U.S. vice president made history on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 11, 2022

This Day in History - October 11, 2022

A comedy legend was born on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 10, 2022

This Day in History - October 10, 2022

A vice presidency ended in disgrace on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 9, 2022

This Day in History - October 9, 2022

The Hoover Dam lit up Los Angeles on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - October 8, 2022

This Day in History - October 8, 2022

A devastating fire ravaged Wisconsin on this day in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - October 7, 2022

This Day in History - October 7, 2022

Felines made a splash on Broadway on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 6, 2022

This Day in History - October 6, 2022

Astronomers made a momentous discovery on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - October 5, 2022

This Day in History - October 5, 2022

Ferrari entered his first race on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 4, 2022

This Day in History - October 4, 2022

The Soviet Union unleashed amazing new technology on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - October 3, 2022

This Day in History - October 3, 2022

Amanda Knox won her freedom on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 2, 2022

This Day in History - October 2, 2022

Thurgood Marshall made history, again, on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - October 1, 2022

This Day in History - October 1, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Union’s last leader on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - September 30, 2022

This Day in History - September 30, 2022

Wyoming took a stand for women’s rights on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 29, 2022

This Day in History - September 29, 2022

A voting rights activist was honored by the White House on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 28, 2022

This Day in History - September 28, 2022

Professional baseball’s reputation was tarnished on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - September 27, 2022

This Day in History - September 27, 2022

Sixty years ago today, Rachel Carson published the influential Silent Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 26, 2022

This Day in History - September 26, 2022

Kennedy and Nixon faced off on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - September 25, 2022

This Day in History - September 25, 2022

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine’s integration of Central High School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - September 24, 2022

This Day in History - September 24, 2022

The Supreme Court was created on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - September 23, 2022

This Day in History - September 23, 2022

Astronomers made a startling discovery on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - September 22, 2022

This Day in History - September 22, 2022

Musicians took to the stage to benefit farmers on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - September 21, 2022

This Day in History - September 21, 2022

New England suffered a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 20, 2022

This Day in History - September 20, 2022

Billie Jean King prevailed in the Battle of the Sexes on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 19, 2022

This Day in History - September 19, 2022

The Unabomber manifesto was published on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - September 18, 2022

This Day in History - September 18, 2022

An heiress turned fugitive was captured by police on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 17, 2022

This Day in History - September 17, 2022

Oprah’s famous book club launched on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - September 16, 2022

This Day in History - September 16, 2022

Gandhi famously began a hunger strike on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - September 15, 2022

This Day in History - September 15, 2022

Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - September 14, 2022

This Day in History - September 14, 2022

Francis Scott Key penned a famous poem on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022 • 1:46

This Day in History - September 13, 2022

This Day in History - September 13, 2022

A beloved children’s author was born on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - September 12, 2022

This Day in History - September 12, 2022

Violence erupted in Boston on this day in 1974 over court-ordered school integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - September 11, 2022

This Day in History - September 11, 2022

The September 11th attacks rocked the nation on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 10, 2022

This Day in History - September 10, 2022

The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - September 9, 2022

This Day in History - September 9, 2022

California became a U.S. state on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - September 8, 2022

This Day in History - September 8, 2022

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2022 • 2:14

This Day in History - September 7, 2022

This Day in History - September 7, 2022

Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 6, 2022

This Day in History - September 6, 2022

President William McKinley was shot by an assassin on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - September 5, 2022

This Day in History - September 5, 2022

Crazy Horse was killed by a U.S. soldier on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - September 4, 2022

This Day in History - September 4, 2022

Google got its start on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 3, 2022

This Day in History - September 3, 2022

The world’s oldest republic was founded on this day in 301. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 2, 2022

This Day in History - September 2, 2022

The world celebrated V-J Day on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 1, 2022

This Day in History - September 1, 2022

After decades of searching, the wreck of the Titanic was finally located on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2022 • 2:16

This Day in History - August 31, 2022

This Day in History - August 31, 2022

The people’s princess died on this day in 1997.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 30, 2022

This Day in History - August 30, 2022

Today we celebrate two milestones in Black history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022 • 2:13

This Day in History - August 29, 2022

This Day in History - August 29, 2022

The U.S.S.R. exploded its first atomic bomb on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2022 • 2:10

This Day in History - August 28, 2022

This Day in History - August 28, 2022

Martin Luther King addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - August 27, 2022

This Day in History - August 27, 2022

The Guinness Book of Records was created on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 26, 2022

This Day in History - August 26, 2022

The 19th Amendment becomes the law of the land on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - August 25, 2022

This Day in History - August 25, 2022

The Wizard of Oz opened in theaters on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - August 24, 2022

This Day in History - August 24, 2022

British troops set fire to the White House on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - August 23, 2022

This Day in History - August 23, 2022

A Mexican immigrant became an American hero on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - August 22, 2022

This Day in History - August 22, 2022

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - August 21, 2022

This Day in History - August 21, 2022

Nat Turner’s Rebellion began on this day in 1831. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2022 • 2:14

This Day in History - August 20, 2022

This Day in History - August 20, 2022

NASA launches Voyager on a historic tour of the outer planets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - August 19, 2022

This Day in History - August 19, 2022

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - August 18, 2022

This Day in History - August 18, 2022

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - August 17, 2022

This Day in History - August 17, 2022

Woodstock came to an end on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - August 16, 2022

This Day in History - August 16, 2022

The King of Rock and Roll died on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - August 15, 2022

This Day in History - August 15, 2022

The Panama Canal opened to shipping on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022 • 1:45

This Day in History - August 14, 2022

This Day in History - August 14, 2022

A massive blackout hit the eastern U.S. and Canada on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 13, 2022

This Day in History - August 13, 2022

An epidemic broke out in Memphis on this day in 1878. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - August 12, 2022

This Day in History - August 12, 2022

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 11, 2022

This Day in History - August 11, 2022

One of America’s most beloved comedians died on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - August 10, 2022

This Day in History - August 10, 2022

The Louvre welcomed the public on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - August 9, 2022

This Day in History - August 9, 2022

A JetBlue flight attendant slid into the news on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2022 • 2:17

This Day in History - August 8, 2022

This Day in History - August 8, 2022

Sonia Sotomayor made history on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - August 7, 2022

This Day in History - August 7, 2022

Teddy Roosevelt stepped into the presidential ring for a third time on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - August 6, 2022

This Day in History - August 6, 2022

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2022 • 2:20

This Day in History - August 5, 2022

This Day in History - August 5, 2022

The federal income tax became law on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 4, 2022

This Day in History - August 4, 2022

The Frank family was captured by Nazis on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - August 3, 2022

This Day in History - August 3, 2022

One of America’s most popular sports leagues was born on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - August 2, 2022

This Day in History - August 2, 2022

Americans were counted for the first time on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - August 1, 2022

This Day in History - August 1, 2022

A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - July 31, 2022

This Day in History - July 31, 2022

America’s favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - July 30, 2022

This Day in History - July 30, 2022

A important benefit for older Americans was signed into law on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - July 29, 2022

This Day in History - July 29, 2022

NASA was established on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 28, 2022

This Day in History - July 28, 2022

Animal House was released in theaters on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 27, 2022

This Day in History - July 27, 2022

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - July 26, 2022

This Day in History - July 26, 2022

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - July 25, 2022

This Day in History - July 25, 2022

A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - July 24, 2022

This Day in History - July 24, 2022

Lance Armstrong won a historic victory, but not for long, on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - July 23, 2022

This Day in History - July 23, 2022

Ice cream made a splash at the World’s Fair on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 22, 2022

This Day in History - July 22, 2022

Abraham Lincoln made a fateful decision on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - July 21, 2022

This Day in History - July 21, 2022

The Confederacy bested the Union at Bull Run on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - July 20, 2022

This Day in History - July 20, 2022

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2022 • 1:46

This Day in History - July 19, 2022

This Day in History - July 19, 2022

A small western New York town hosted history on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2022 • 1:44

This Day in History - July 18, 2022

This Day in History - July 18, 2022

An enormous fire ravaged Rome on this day in 64 AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - July 17, 2022

This Day in History - July 17, 2022

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - July 16, 2022

This Day in History - July 16, 2022

Shopping changed forever on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - July 15, 2022

This Day in History - July 15, 2022

Twitter was born on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022 • 1:46

This Day in History - July 14, 2022

This Day in History - July 14, 2022

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 13, 2022

This Day in History - July 13, 2022

More than a billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - July 12, 2022

This Day in History - July 12, 2022

Geraldine Ferraro made history on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - July 11, 2022

This Day in History - July 11, 2022

Alexander Hamilton died on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - July 10, 2022

This Day in History - July 10, 2022

The Battle of Britain began on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - July 9, 2022

This Day in History - July 9, 2022

This day in 1947 was a banner day for women in the U.S. military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - July 8, 2022

This Day in History - July 8, 2022

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - July 7, 2022

This Day in History - July 7, 2022

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2022 • 1:44

This Day in History - July 6, 2022

This Day in History - July 6, 2022

The MLB All Star Game debuted on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - July 5, 2022

This Day in History - July 5, 2022

Arthur Ashe made history on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - July 4, 2022

This Day in History - July 4, 2022

The Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - July 3, 2022

This Day in History - July 3, 2022

Americans fell in love with time travel and flux capacitors on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - July 2, 2022

This Day in History - July 2, 2022

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - July 1, 2022

This Day in History - July 1, 2022

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 30, 2022

This Day in History - June 30, 2022

A groundbreaking film hit theaters on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - June 29, 2022

This Day in History - June 29, 2022

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - June 28, 2022

This Day in History - June 28, 2022

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City--and launched a movement-- on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - June 27, 2022

This Day in History - June 27, 2022

Protestors took matters into their own hands on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - June 26, 2022

This Day in History - June 26, 2022

The United Nations was created on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - June 25, 2022

This Day in History - June 25, 2022

A Venetian woman made history on this day in 1678. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 24, 2022

This Day in History - June 24, 2022

The Air Force answered questions, but not many, about Roswell on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2022 • 2:17

This Day in History - June 23, 2022

This Day in History - June 23, 2022

Nik Wallenda made history on a tightrope on this day in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - June 22, 2022

This Day in History - June 22, 2022

Galileo clashed with the Catholic Church on this day in 1633. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 21, 2022

This Day in History - June 21, 2022

The Mississippi Burning murders rocked the nation on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - June 20, 2022

This Day in History - June 20, 2022

Americans became afraid to go back in the water on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 19, 2022

This Day in History - June 19, 2022

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - June 18, 2022

This Day in History - June 18, 2022

The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - June 17, 2022

This Day in History - June 17, 2022

The Watergate burglars were busted on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - June 16, 2022

This Day in History - June 16, 2022

The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - June 15, 2022

This Day in History - June 15, 2022

George Washington came out of retirement on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - June 14, 2022

This Day in History - June 14, 2022

Since 1916, June 14th has been celebrated as Flag Day in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 13, 2022

This Day in History - June 13, 2022

One of history’s greatest military minds died on this day in the year 323. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - June 12, 2022

This Day in History - June 12, 2022

Ronald Reagan made one of his most famous speeches on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2022 • 1:41

This Day in History - June 11, 2022

This Day in History - June 11, 2022

The Continental Congress made an important decision on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - June 10, 2022

This Day in History - June 10, 2022

Alcoholics Anonymous was created on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - June 9, 2022

This Day in History - June 9, 2022

A second tragedy at Ford’s Theater left 23 dead on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - June 6, 2022

This Day in History - June 6, 2022

The D-Day invasion began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 2:12

This Day in History - June 8, 2022

This Day in History - June 8, 2022

Big Brother began watching on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - June 7, 2022

This Day in History - June 7, 2022

The U.S. scored an important naval victory on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - June 5, 2022

This Day in History - June 5, 2022

A big change to U.S. money was made on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - June 4, 2022

This Day in History - June 4, 2022

Congress voted to pass the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2022 • 1:44

This Day in History - June 3, 2022

This Day in History - June 3, 2022

Love won out on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - June 2, 2022

This Day in History - June 2, 2022

The Bambino retired on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - June 1, 2022

This Day in History - June 1, 2022

Helen Keller died on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - May 31, 2022

This Day in History - May 31, 2022

The city of Johnstown, Pennyslvania, was nearly wiped off the map on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - May 30, 2022

This Day in History - May 30, 2022

The very first Indianapolis 500 was run on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2022 • 1:46

This Day in History - May 29, 2022

This Day in History - May 29, 2022

Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - May 28, 2022

This Day in History - May 28, 2022

A beloved comedian met a tragic end on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - May 27, 2022

This Day in History - May 27, 2022

An American hero began a harrowing odyssey on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - May 26, 2022

This Day in History - May 26, 2022

The first-ever American impeachment trial ended on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - May 25, 2022

This Day in History - May 25, 2022

A tragic kidnapping inspired a nationwide search on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - May 24, 2022

This Day in History - May 24, 2022

Movie history was made on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - May 23, 2022

This Day in History - May 23, 2022

The iconic New York Public Library building was dedicated on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - May 22, 2022

This Day in History - May 22, 2022

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2022 • 2:18

This Day in History - May 21, 2022

This Day in History - May 21, 2022

Two historic feats in aviation took place on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 20, 2022

This Day in History - May 20, 2022

A fashion revolution began on this day in 1873. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - May 19, 2022

This Day in History - May 19, 2022

Anne Boleyn was beheaded on this day in 1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2022 • 2:14

This Day in History - May 18, 2022

This Day in History - May 18, 2022

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - May 17, 2022

This Day in History - May 17, 2022

The first legal same-sex marriage in the U.S. was performed on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2022 • 1:45

This Day in History - May 16, 2022

This Day in History - May 16, 2022

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - May 15, 2022

This Day in History - May 15, 2022

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 14, 2022

This Day in History - May 14, 2022

America’s first space station was launched on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - May 13, 2022

This Day in History - May 13, 2022

Churchill gave his first speech as prime minister on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - May 12, 2022

This Day in History - May 12, 2022

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - May 11, 2022

This Day in History - May 11, 2022

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - May 10, 2022

This Day in History - May 10, 2022

The White House got a handy new addition on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 9, 2022

This Day in History - May 9, 2022

A revolutionary medication was approved by the FDA on this ay in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - May 8, 2022

This Day in History - May 8, 2022

A beloved comedian wowed late night audiences on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - May 7, 2022

This Day in History - May 7, 2022

A German U-boat sunk the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - May 6, 2022

This Day in History - May 6, 2022

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - May 5, 2022

This Day in History - May 5, 2022

World War II came home to the American mainland on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 4, 2022

This Day in History - May 4, 2022

A screen legend was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - May 3, 2022

This Day in History - May 3, 2022

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - May 2, 2022

This Day in History - May 2, 2022

Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - May 1, 2022

This Day in History - May 1, 2022

Ford workers got good news on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2022 • 2:10

This Day in History - April 30, 2022

This Day in History - April 30, 2022

Ellen DeGeneres made history on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - April 29, 2022

This Day in History - April 29, 2022

The greatest generation was remembered on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - April 28, 2022

This Day in History - April 28, 2022

Mutiny broke out on the HMS Bounty on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 27, 2022

This Day in History - April 27, 2022

U.S. Grant was born on this day in 1822. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - April 26, 2022

This Day in History - April 26, 2022

A notorious nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 25, 2022

This Day in History - April 25, 2022

An unlikely friendship began on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - April 24, 2022

This Day in History - April 24, 2022

Jane Fonda started a new career on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - April 23, 2022

This Day in History - April 23, 2022

The bard was born on this day in 1564. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - April 22, 2022

This Day in History - April 22, 2022

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2022 • 1:46

This Day in History - April 21, 2022

This Day in History - April 21, 2022

A national TV audience discovered what was in Al Capone’s vault on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - April 20, 2022

This Day in History - April 20, 2022

The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - April 19, 2022

This Day in History - April 19, 2022

The shots heard round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - April 18, 2022

This Day in History - April 18, 2022

Tragedy hit the world’s tallest mountain on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - April 17, 2022

This Day in History - April 17, 2022

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2022 • 1:45

This Day in History - April 16, 2022

This Day in History - April 16, 2022

Kendrick Lamar made music history on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - April 15, 2022

This Day in History - April 15, 2022

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - April 14, 2022

This Day in History - April 14, 2022

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - April 13, 2022

This Day in History - April 13, 2022

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - April 12, 2022

This Day in History - April 12, 2022

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - April 11, 2022

This Day in History - April 11, 2022

An American Easter tradition was born on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - April 10, 2022

This Day in History - April 10, 2022

The ASPCA was founded on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2022 • 1:44

This Day in History - April 9, 2022

This Day in History - April 9, 2022

NASA’s first astronauts were announced on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - April 8, 2022

This Day in History - April 8, 2022

Hank Aaron made history on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - April 7, 2022

This Day in History - April 7, 2022

Eisenhower explained an influential theory on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2022 • 1:44

This Day in History - April 6, 2022

This Day in History - April 6, 2022

The Battle of Shiloh began on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 5, 2022

This Day in History - April 5, 2022

George Washington used the veto for the first time on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 4, 2022

This Day in History - April 4, 2022

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - April 3, 2022

This Day in History - April 3, 2022

A romantic comedy beat out Star Wars on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - April 2, 2022

This Day in History - April 2, 2022

Wilson asked the US Congress to join World War I on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - April 1, 2022

This Day in History - April 1, 2022

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - March 31, 2022

This Day in History - March 31, 2022

The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - March 30, 2022

This Day in History - March 30, 2022

Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - March 29, 2022

This Day in History - March 29, 2022

The war in Vietnam came to an end on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - March 28, 2022

This Day in History - March 28, 2022

The British parliament responded to the Boston Tea Party on this day in 1774. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - March 27, 2022

This Day in History - March 27, 2022

March got mad on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - March 26, 2022

This Day in History - March 26, 2022

A mother of 14 committed a surprising crime on this day in 1726. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - March 25, 2022

This Day in History - March 25, 2022

A tragic fire burned through a Manhattan factory on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - March 24, 2022

This Day in History - March 24, 2022

The space station got a historic new resident on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - March 23, 2022

This Day in History - March 23, 2022

Patrick Henry made a famous demand on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - March 22, 2022

This Day in History - March 22, 2022

The world’s first motion picture made its debut on this day in 1895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - March 21, 2022

This Day in History - March 21, 2022

Jimmy Carter made a tough decision on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - March 20, 2022

This Day in History - March 20, 2022

Babe Didrikson made history on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - March 19, 2022

This Day in History - March 19, 2022

The war in Iraq began on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - March 18, 2022

This Day in History - March 18, 2022

A deadly tornado tore through three states on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - March 17, 2022

This Day in History - March 17, 2022

New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was held for the first time on this day in 1762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - March 16, 2022

This Day in History - March 16, 2022

West Point was founded on this day in 1802. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - March 15, 2022

This Day in History - March 15, 2022

Beware the Ides of March. But, why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - March 14, 2022

This Day in History - March 14, 2022

One of history’s smartest people was born on this day in 1879. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - March 13, 2022

This Day in History - March 13, 2022

An astronomer discovered a new planet on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2022 • 1:43

This Day in History - March 12, 2022

This Day in History - March 12, 2022

FDR invited Americans to join him at the fireside on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - March 11, 2022

This Day in History - March 11, 2022

Queen Elizabeth knighted a Beatle on this this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - March 10, 2022

This Day in History - March 10, 2022

The world’s first phone call was made on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - March 9, 2022

This Day in History - March 9, 2022

Today marks the 25th anniversary of a sad day in music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - March 8, 2022

This Day in History - March 8, 2022

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on this day since 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - March 7, 2022

This Day in History - March 7, 2022

The first Selma to Montgomery march ended in brutal violence on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - March 6, 2022

This Day in History - March 6, 2022

Walter Cronkite gave his final evening news report on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - March 5, 2022

This Day in History - March 5, 2022

A massacre stained the streets of Boston on this day 1770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - March 4, 2022

This Day in History - March 4, 2022

FDR coined a signature phrase on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - March 3, 2022

This Day in History - March 3, 2022

Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - March 2, 2022

This Day in History - March 2, 2022

A successful children's author was born on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - March 1, 2022

This Day in History - March 1, 2022

A notorious crime hit a famous household on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - February 28, 2022

This Day in History - February 28, 2022

The final episode of M*A*S*H aired on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - February 27, 2022

This Day in History - February 27, 2022

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras tradition began on this day in 1827. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - February 26, 2022

This Day in History - February 26, 2022

Terrorists attacked a New York landmark on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2022 • 1:58

This Day in History - February 25, 2022

This Day in History - February 25, 2022

The first ever Black U.S. Senator was sworn in on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - February 24, 2022

This Day in History - February 24, 2022

The Supreme Court made a landmark decision on this day in 1803. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - February 23, 2022

This Day in History - February 23, 2022

Pittsburgh schoolchildren made history on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - February 22, 2022

This Day in History - February 22, 2022

A sports legend was made in Lake Placid on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - February 21, 2022

This Day in History - February 21, 2022

Washington, D.C.'s tallest structure was dedicated on this day in 1855. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - February 20, 2022

This Day in History - February 20, 2022

Today marks the 60th anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbital flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - February 19, 2022

This Day in History - February 19, 2022

Betty Friedan published a groundbreaking book on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - February 18, 2022

This Day in History - February 18, 2022

The first Academy Awards were announced, with very little fanfare, on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022 • 1:55

This Day in History - February 17, 2022

This Day in History - February 17, 2022

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2022 • 2:14

This Day in History - February 16, 2022

This Day in History - February 16, 2022

America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - February 15, 2022

This Day in History - February 15, 2022

The teddy bear was born on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - February 14, 2022

This Day in History - February 14, 2022

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - February 13, 2022

This Day in History - February 13, 2022

The universe's largest diamond was discovered on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - February 12, 2022

This Day in History - February 12, 2022

The NAACP was born on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - February 11, 2022

This Day in History - February 11, 2022

A pop diva met a tragic end on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2022 • 2:11

This Day in History - February 10, 2022

This Day in History - February 10, 2022

A computer shocked the world on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2022 • 2:07

This Day in History - February 9, 2022

This Day in History - February 9, 2022

Satchel Paige made history on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - February 8, 2022

This Day in History - February 8, 2022

The U.S. Senate began to unravel Watergate on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - February 7, 2022

This Day in History - February 7, 2022

Baltimore was ravaged by fire on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - February 6, 2022

This Day in History - February 6, 2022

The sports world lost a legend on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - February 5, 2022

This Day in History - February 5, 2022

FDR made a controversial announcement on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2022 • 2:06

This Day in History - February 4, 2022

This Day in History - February 4, 2022

A famous heiress was kidnapped on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2022 • 2:10

This Day in History - February 3, 2022

This Day in History - February 3, 2022

The USSR achieved a space first on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2022 • 2:05

This Day in History - February 2, 2022

This Day in History - February 2, 2022

Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - February 1, 2022

This Day in History - February 1, 2022

Seven American astronauts met a tragic end on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - January 31, 2022

This Day in History - January 31, 2022

A fateful World War II decision was made on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 2:08

This Day in History - January 30, 2022

This Day in History - January 30, 2022

President Andrew Jackson was shot at--twice--on this day in 1835. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2022 • 2:16

This Day in History - January 29, 2022

This Day in History - January 29, 2022

Who was in Major League Baseball’s first Hall of Fame class? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - January 28, 2022

This Day in History - January 28, 2022

Music’s biggest stars gathered for a special recording session on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - January 27, 2021

This Day in History - January 27, 2021

Today, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022 • 1:56

This Day in History - January 26, 2022

This Day in History - January 26, 2022

The Chicago Bears shuffled to Super Bowl victory on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2022 • 2:13

This Day in History - January 25, 2022

This Day in History - January 25, 2022

A massive diamond was uncovered on this day in 1905. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 2022 • 1:59

This Day in History - January 24, 2022

This Day in History - January 24, 2022

Beer got a whole new look on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 23, 2022

This Day in History - January 23, 2022

The Frisbee made its debut on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 22, 2022

This Day in History - January 22, 2022

Queen Victoria’s historic reign came to an end on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 21, 2022

This Day in History - January 21, 2022

American women made a statement on this day in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - January 20, 2022

This Day in History - January 20, 2022

FDR began his fourth term on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:02

This Day in History - January 19, 2022

This Day in History - January 19, 2022

Sandy Koufax made baseball history on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022 • 1:41

This Day in History - January 18, 2022

This Day in History - January 18, 2022

A beloved children’s author was born on this day in 1882. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2022 • 1:47

This Day in History - January 17, 2022

This Day in History - January 17, 2022

How did Martin Luther King day become a holiday? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2022 • 2:09

This Day in History - January 16, 2022

This Day in History - January 16, 2022

Operation Desert Storm began on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - January 15, 2022

This Day in History - January 15, 2022

Chelsey Sullenberger became a household name on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2022 • 2:03

This Day of History - January 14, 2022

This Day of History - January 14, 2022

An all-American romance was made official on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 2022 • 2:03

This Day in History - January 13, 2022

This Day in History - January 13, 2022

Robert Weaver became the first Black cabinet member on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2022 • 2:00

This Day in History - January 12, 2022

This Day in History - January 12, 2022

An Arkansas woman made history on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022 • 1:41

This Day in History - January 11, 2022

This Day in History - January 11, 2022

Americans were informed that smoking causes cancer on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022 • 1:48

This Day in History - January 10, 2022

This Day in History - January 10, 2022

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - January 9, 2022

This Day in History - January 9, 2022

Steve Jobs announced a revolutionary product on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2022 • 1:50

This Day in History - January 8, 2022

This Day in History - January 8, 2022

The Mona Lisa visited DC on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 2022 • 1:53

This Day in History - January 7, 2022

This Day in History - January 7, 2022

Bill Clinton faced impeachment on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2022 • 1:57

This Day in History - January 6, 2022

This Day in History - January 6, 2022

Two American presidents, nearly 150 years apart, tied the knot on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 2022 • 2:04

This Day in History - January 5, 2022

This Day in History - January 5, 2022

Boston and New York made a historic trade on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2022 • 2:01

This Day in History - January 4, 2022

This Day in History - January 4, 2022

A Hawaiian woman made history on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 2022 • 1:54

This Day in History - January 3, 2022

This Day in History - January 3, 2022

A historic rebel was excommunicated on this day in 1521. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2022 • 1:49

This Day in History - January 2, 2022

This Day in History - January 2, 2022

The world got a whole lot cooler on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2022 • 1:52

This Day in History - January 1, 2022

This Day in History - January 1, 2022

Johnny Cash gave a historic concert on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 2022 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 31, 2021

This Day in History - December 31, 2021

Thomas Edison demonstrated the incandescent light bulb on this day in 1879. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - December 30, 2021

This Day in History - December 30, 2021

The southern U.S. border was established on this day in 1853. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - December 29, 2021

This Day in History - December 29, 2021

A 17 year old was arrested on an unusual charge on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - December 28, 2021

This Day in History - December 28, 2021

Did you know? The first Labor Day wasn’t celebrated in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - December 27, 2021

This Day in History - December 27, 2021

Radio City Music Hall opened its doors on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - December 26, 2021

This Day in History - December 26, 2021

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - December 25, 2021

This Day in History - December 25, 2021

German and Allied troops enjoyed a brief Christmas truce on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2021 • 2:25

This Day in History - December 24, 2021

This Day in History - December 24, 2021

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - December 23, 2021

This Day in History - December 23, 2021

George Washington made a fateful decision on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - December 22, 2021

This Day in History - December 22, 2021

A Russian writer faced down a firing squad on this day 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - December 21, 2021

This Day in History - December 21, 2021

The first ever crossword was published on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:47

This Day in History - December 20, 2021

This Day in History - December 20, 2021

Elvis Presley was drafted on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - December 19, 2021

This Day in History - December 19, 2021

Scrooge made his debut on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History - December 18, 2021

This Day in History - December 18, 2021

A brutal battle came to an end on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - December 17, 2021

This Day in History - December 17, 2021

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il died on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - December 16, 2021

This Day in History - December 16, 2021

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2021 • 2:16

This Day in History - December 15, 2021

This Day in History - December 15, 2021

The Bill of Rights became the law of the land on this day in 1791. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 2:13

This Day in History - December 14, 2021

This Day in History - December 14, 2021

Saturday Night Fever made its debut on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - December 13, 2021

This Day in History - December 13, 2021

A 16-year-old was named Time’s Person of the Year on this day in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - December 12, 2021

This Day in History - December 12, 2021

The Mona Lisa was recovered from thieves on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History  - December 11, 2021

This Day in History - December 11, 2021

Bernie Madoff was arrested on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2021 • 2:20

This Day in History - December 10, 2021

This Day in History - December 10, 2021

The first ever Nobel Prizes were awarded on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - December 9, 2021

This Day in History - December 9, 2021

A holiday classic made its debut on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - December 8, 2021

This Day in History - December 8, 2021

Pacifist Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin cast a lonely vote on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2021 • 1:49

This Day in History - December 7, 2021

This Day in History - December 7, 2021

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - December 6, 2021

This Day in History - December 6, 2021

The 13th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 5, 2021

This Day in History - December 5, 2021

The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle began with the disappearance of the Lost Squadron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - December 4, 2021

This Day in History - December 4, 2021

The Museum of Modern Art corrected an embarrassing mistake on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2021 • 1:49

This Day in History - December 3, 2021

This Day in History - December 3, 2021

A South African man received the world's first human heart transplant on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 2021 • 1:49

This Day in History - December 2, 2021

This Day in History - December 2, 2021

President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - December 1, 2021

This Day in History - December 1, 2021

Rosa Parks made a fateful decision on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 2021 • 2:13

This Day in History - November 30, 2021

This Day in History - November 30, 2021

Ken Jennings ended his record-setting Jeopardy winning streak on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - November 29, 2021

This Day in History - November 29, 2021

Beatle George Harrison lost his battle with cancer on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - November 28, 2021

This Day in History - November 28, 2021

America’s first car race was held on this day in 1895.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - November 27, 2021

This Day in History - November 27, 2021

Tragedy hit San Francisco on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - November 26, 2021

This Day in History - November 26, 2021

A mathematician took the first step toward becoming a world-renowned author on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 25, 2021

This Day in History - November 25, 2021

Robert E. Lee launched a secret plot against New York City on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2021 • 2:23

This Day in History - November 24, 2021

This Day in History - November 24, 2021

The DB Cooper mystery began on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - November 23, 2021

This Day in History - November 23, 2021

Doug Flutie pulled off the Miracle in Miami on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - November 22, 2021

This Day in History - November 22, 2021

John F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2021 • 2:14

This Day in History - November 21, 2021

This Day in History - November 21, 2021

Rocky hit theaters on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - November 20, 2021

This Day in History - November 20, 2021

A sperm whale got its revenge on this day in 1820. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - November 19, 2021

This Day in History - November 19, 2021

Abraham Lincoln delivered 272 of the most famous words in history on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - November 18, 2021

This Day in History - November 18, 2021

Mickey Mouse made his debut on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2021 • 1:49

This Day in History - November 17, 2021

This Day in History - November 17, 2021

Richard Nixon declared his innocence on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - November 16, 2021

This Day in History - November 16, 2021

The Sound of Music premiered on Broadway on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - November 15, 2021

This Day in History - November 15, 2021

Ticker tape revolutionized Wall Street on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2021 • 2:10

This Day in History - November 14, 2021

This Day in History - November 14, 2021

A deadly volcano erupted in Colombia on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 13, 2021

This Day in History - November 13, 2021

An adventure classic was published on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2021 • 1:45

This Day in History - November 12, 2021

This Day in History - November 12, 2021

A fisherman made astronomy history on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2021 • 1:44

This Day in History - November 11, 2021

This Day in History - November 11, 2021

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - November 10, 2021

This Day in History - November 10, 2021

An ingenious invention received a patent on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - November 9, 2021

This Day in History - November 9, 2021

The IRS came for Willie Nelson on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021 • 2:14

This Day in History - November 8, 2021

This Day in History - November 8, 2021

JFK was elected president on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - November 7, 2021

This Day in History - November 7, 2021

Two firsts in Black history occurred on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - November 6, 2021

This Day in History - November 6, 2021

Teddy Roosevelt made history on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - November 5, 2021

This Day in History - November 5, 2021

A historian won big on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - November 4, 2021

This Day in History - November 4, 2021

A British archaeologist stumbled across King Tut's tomb on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - November 3, 2021

This Day in History - November 3, 2021

One World Trade Center became America’s tallest building on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2021 • 2:50

This Day in History - November 2, 2021

This Day in History - November 2, 2021

The Chicago Tribune ran an infamous headline on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - November 1, 2021

This Day in History - November 1, 2021

The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster rocked the nation on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2021 • 1:33

This Day in History - October 31, 2021

This Day in History - October 31, 2021

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - October 30, 2021

This Day in History - October 30, 2021

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the so-called Perfect Storm of 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 29, 2021

This Day in History - October 29, 2021

John Glenn made history, again, on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - October 28, 2021

This Day in History - October 28, 2021

A St. Louis landmark was completed on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - October 27, 2021

This Day in History - October 27, 2021

The country's largest subway system opened to the public on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - October 26, 2021

This Day in History - October 26, 2021

A shootout at the OK Corral rocked Tombstone, Arizona on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - October 25, 2021

This Day in History - October 25, 2021

Halloween hit theaters on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - October 24, 2021

This Day in History - October 24, 2021

The United Nations was established on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2021 • 1:50

This Day in History - October 23, 2021

This Day in History - October 23, 2021

The first ship sailed on the Erie Canal on this day in 1819. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - October 22, 2021

This Day in History - October 22, 2021

The Cuban Missile Crisis began on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History - October 21, 2021

This Day in History - October 21, 2021

The Guggenheim Museum opened to the public on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - October 20, 2021

This Day in History - October 20, 2021

The United States doubled in size on this day in 1803. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - October 19, 2021

This Day in History - October 19, 2021

Investors suffered through Black Monday on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - October 18, 2021

This Day in History - October 18, 2021

Alaska officially became part of the U.S. on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - October 17, 2021

This Day in History - October 17, 2021

The Continental Army scored a big win against the British on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2021 • 2:02

This Day in History - October 16, 2021

This Day in History - October 16, 2021

Marie-Antoinette lost her head on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 2021 • 2:13

This Day in History - October 15, 2021

This Day in History - October 15, 2021

Mata Hari faced a firing squad on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - October 14, 2021

This Day in History - October 14, 2021

A beloved detective story was published on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 13, 2021

This Day in History - October 13, 2021

The White House cornerstone was laid on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2021 • 2:02

This Day in History - October 12, 2021

This Day in History - October 12, 2021

A global tradition got its start on this day in 1810. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 11, 2021

This Day in History - October 11, 2021

Bruce Springsteen released a rock classic on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 10, 2021

This Day in History - October 10, 2021

The U.S. Naval Academy celebrates its 176th birthday today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - October 9, 2021

This Day in History - October 9, 2021

Revolutionary Che Guevara was killed on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 8, 2021

This Day in History - October 8, 2021

The Great Chicago Fire swept through the Windy City on this day in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - October 7, 2021

This Day in History - October 7, 2021

Arnold Schwarzenegger became “The Governator” on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - October 6, 2021

This Day in History - October 6, 2021

The Reno brothers made a name for themselves on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - October 5, 2021

This Day in History - October 5, 2021

David Kunst completed a historic journey on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2021 • 2:47

This Day in History - October 4, 2021

This Day in History - October 4, 2021

A pop culture sensation was born on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - October 3, 2021

This Day in History - October 3, 2021

OJ Simpson was acquitted of the double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - October 2, 2021

This Day in History - October 2, 2021

Rock Hudson died of complications from AIDS on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - October 1, 2021

This Day in History - October 1, 2021

Yosemite was designated a national park on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - September 30, 2021

This Day in History - September 30, 2021

Hollywood heartthrob James Dean was killed in a car crash on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 29, 2021

This Day in History - September 29, 2021

A Chicago family found a terrible surprise in a drugstore pill bottle on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 28, 2021

This Day in History - September 28, 2021

A Philadelphia parade became a super-spreader event on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021 • 1:47

This Day in History - September 27, 2021

This Day in History - September 27, 2021

Khrushchev ended a dramatic U.S. visit on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - September 26, 2021

This Day in History - September 26, 2021

The Sharks and the Jets made their Broadway debut on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - September 25, 2021

This Day in History - September 25, 2021

Congress passed the Bill of Rights on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2021 • 2:10

This Day in History - September 24, 2021

This Day in History - September 24, 2021

The Warren Commission delivered its report on the Kennedy assassination on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 2021 • 1:50

This Day in History - September 23, 2021

This Day in History - September 23, 2021

Billy the Kid committed his first crime on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 22, 2021

This Day in History - September 22, 2021

LA’s notorious “Stack” was unveiled on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - September 21, 2021

This Day in History - September 21, 2021

America’s most famous traitor made a bad bargain on this day in 1780. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2021 • 3:08

This Day in History - September 20, 2021

This Day in History - September 20, 2021

Greg Louganis made an amazing comeback on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - September 19, 2021

This Day in History - September 19, 2021

New Zealand’s women made history on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - September 18, 2021

This Day in History - September 18, 2021

A future U.S. president made a surprising claim on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2021 • 2:23

This Day in History - September 17, 2021

This Day in History - September 17, 2021

Americans got their first glimpse of the space shuttle on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - September 16, 2021

This Day in History - September 16, 2021

The Pilgrims departed England on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - September 15, 2021

This Day in History - September 15, 2021

A boxing legend won his third heavyweight title on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - September 14, 2021

This Day in History - September 14, 2021

Princess, actress, and style icon Grace Kelly died on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2021 • 3:09

This Day in History - September 13, 2021

This Day in History - September 13, 2021

Oprah Winfrey gave away a slew of new cars on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 12, 2021

This Day in History - September 12, 2021

A group of French teenagers stumbled across some priceless art work on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - September 11, 2021

This Day in History - September 11, 2021

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - September 10, 2021

This Day in History - September 10, 2021

The first known drunk driving arrest was made on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 9, 2021

This Day in History - September 9, 2021

Counting steps got easier on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2021 • 2:43

This Day in History - September 8, 2021

This Day in History - September 8, 2021

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 7, 2021

This Day in History - September 7, 2021

The U.S. got a nickname on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - September 6, 2021

This Day in History - September 6, 2021

Magellan, or at least his ship, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth on this day in 1522. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - September 5, 2021

This Day in History - September 5, 2021

The Continental Congress met for the first time on this day in 1774. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - September 4, 2021

This Day in History - September 4, 2021

The Little Rock Nine were barred from Central High school on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2021 • 2:12

This Day in History - September 3, 2021

This Day in History - September 3, 2021

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2021 • 1:46

This Day in History - September 2, 2021

This Day in History - September 2, 2021

Banking became a lot more convenient on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - September 1, 2021

This Day in History - September 1, 2021

The world's last passenger pigeon died on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 31, 2021

This Day in History - August 31, 2021

Pitcher Sandy Koufax had a historic day on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 30, 2021

This Day in History - August 30, 2021

Today, Americans celebrate two milestones in Black history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 29, 2021

This Day in History - August 29, 2021

Hurricane Katrina made landfall near New Orleans on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - August 28, 2021

This Day in History - August 28, 2021

Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his most famous speech on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - August 27, 2021

This Day in History - August 27, 2021

The Krakatau volcano erupted on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - August 26, 2021

This Day in History - August 26, 2021

American women finally won the right to vote on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - August 25, 2021

This Day in History - August 25, 2021

Paris was liberated from the Nazis on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - August 24, 2021

This Day in History - August 24, 2021

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius began to bury Pompeii on this day in 79. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 24, 2021 • 1:47

This Day in History - August 23, 2021

This Day in History - August 23, 2021

Dolley Madison made a brave choice on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2021 • 2:13

This Day in History - August 22, 2021

This Day in History - August 22, 2021

Althea Gibson made history on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - August 21, 2021

This Day in History - August 21, 2021

Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - August 20, 2021

This Day in History - August 20, 2021

Two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began on this day in 1619. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - August 19, 2021

This Day in History - August 19, 2021

The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 18, 2021

This Day in History - August 18, 2021

The mystery of the Roanoke colony began on this day in 1590. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2021 • 2:25

This Day in History - August 17, 2021

This Day in History - August 17, 2021

A prolific American inventor made driving a whole lot easier on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - August 16, 2021

This Day in History - August 16, 2021

Gold was discovered in the Yukon on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - August 15, 2021

This Day in History - August 15, 2021

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - August 14, 2021

This Day in History - August 14, 2021

Social Security was born on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - August 13, 2021

This Day in History - August 13, 2021

A city was cut in half on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2021 • 2:18

This Day in History - August 12, 2021

This Day in History - August 12, 2021

The Wizard of Oz premiered in an unusual location on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2021 • 2:12

This Day in History - August 11, 2021

This Day in History - August 11, 2021

The first prisoners were shipped to Alcatraz on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - August 10, 2021

This Day in History - August 10, 2021

Son of Sam was finally arrested on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 2021 • 2:12

This Day in History - August 9, 2021

This Day in History - August 9, 2021

A former underwear model ascended to the U.S. presidency on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2021 • 2:16

This Day in History - August 8, 2021

This Day in History - August 8, 2021

Richard Nixon made a historic decision on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2021 • 1:50

This Day in History - August 7, 2021

This Day in History - August 7, 2021

Lynne Cox took a historic, and very chilly, swim on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - August 6, 2021

This Day in History - August 6, 2021

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - August 5, 2021

This Day in History - August 5, 2021

A cultural icon met a sad end on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - August 4, 2021

This Day in History - August 4, 2021

The Borden murders rocked Fall River, Massachusetts on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History - August 3, 2021

This Day in History - August 3, 2021

The first-ever voyage underneath the North Pole made news on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 3, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - August 2, 2021

This Day in History - August 2, 2021

Congress made the Declaration of Independence official on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2021 • 1:43

This Day in History - August 1, 2021

This Day in History - August 1, 2021

The very first Six Flags opened in Texas on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - July 31, 2021

This Day in History - July 31, 2021

Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - July 30, 2021

This Day in History - July 30, 2021

Dwight Eisenhower gave Americans a motto on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - July 29, 2021

This Day in History - July 29, 2021

Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - July 28, 2021

This Day in History - July 28, 2021

The 14th Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship to African Americans, was ratified on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - July 27, 2021

This Day in History - July 27, 2021

The first commercial jet flew over England on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - July 26, 2021

This Day in History - July 26, 2021

The FBI was born on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - July 25, 2021

This Day in History - July 25, 2021

The first-ever baby conceived via IVF was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 24, 2021

This Day in History - July 24, 2021

An American archeologist came upon an ancient Incan city on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - July 23, 2021

This Day in History - July 23, 2021

The Magnificent 7 took home the gold on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - July 22, 2021

This Day in History - July 22, 2021

The first ever solo flight around the world was completed on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - July 21, 2021

This Day in History - July 21, 2021

Americans said goodbye to the space shuttle program on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2021 • 2:44

This Day in History - July 20, 2021

This Day in History - July 20, 2021

+ Neil Armstrong took a "giant leap for mankind" on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - July 19, 2021

This Day in History - July 19, 2021

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - July 18, 2021

This Day in History - July 18, 2021

FDR did something no president had done before on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - July 17, 2021

This Day in History - July 17, 2021

TWA Flight 800 exploded over Long Island on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - July 16, 2021

This Day in History - July 16, 2021

This day in 1999 was another heartbreaking day for a high-profile American family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - July 15, 2021

This Day in History - July 15, 2021

Earthlings got their first look at Mars on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - July 14, 2021

This Day in History - July 14, 2021

A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - July 13, 2021

This Day in History - July 13, 2021

The first-ever men's World Cup began in Uruguay on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - July 12, 2021

This Day in History - July 12, 2021

A prestigious award was established by Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - July 11, 2021

This Day in History - July 11, 2021

The Niagara Movement was founded on this day in 1905. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - July 10, 2021

This Day in History - July 10, 2021

One of the most famous trials in U.S. history began on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History - July 9, 2021

This Day in History - July 9, 2021

A short-lived presidency came to an end on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - July 8, 2021

This Day in History - July 8, 2021

A famed American author had a brush with death on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:52

This Day in History - July 7, 2021

This Day in History - July 7, 2021

A Missouri bakery introduced sliced bread on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2021 • 1:49

This Day in History - July 6, 2021

This Day in History - July 6, 2021

The U.S. Naval Academy opened to women on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - July 5, 2021

This Day in History - July 5, 2021

beach staple made its debut on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 5, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - July 4, 2021

This Day in History - July 4, 2021

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - July 3, 2021

This Day in History - July 3, 2021

The Battle of Gettsyburg ended in Union victory on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 2021 • 1:46

This Day in History - July 2, 2021

This Day in History - July 2, 2021

Famed aviator Amelia Earhart went missing on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - July 1, 2021

This Day in History - July 1, 2021

This day in 1867 marked an important moment for our northern neighbors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2021 • 1:43

This Day in History - June 30, 2021

This Day in History - June 30, 2021

A famous dancer made a bold move on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2021 • 2:45

This Day in History - June 29, 2021

This Day in History - June 29, 2021

The world met the iPhone on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - June 28, 2021

This Day in History - June 28, 2021

An iconic American car was born on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2021 • 2:34

This Day in History - June 27, 2021

This Day in History - June 27, 2021

Ever wonder how the Smithsonian Institution got its name? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - June 26, 2021

This Day in History - June 26, 2021

The American road trip got a new look on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2021 • 1:59

This Day in History - June 25, 2021

This Day in History - June 25, 2021

The Korean War broke out on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - June 24, 2021

This Day in History - June 24, 2021

The U.S. Air Forces answered questions about Roswell on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2021 • 2:34

This Day in History - June 23, 2021

This Day in History - June 23, 2021

Title IX, which changed the sports landscape for women, became law on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2021 • 3:18

This Day in History - June 22, 2021

This Day in History - June 22, 2021

World War II veterans got a leg up on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021 • 2:24

This Day in History - June 21, 2021

This Day in History - June 21, 2021

The Summer Solstice, and the anniversary of one of America's most important founding documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2021 • 2:58

This Day in History  - June 20, 2021

This Day in History - June 20, 2021

The Cold War warmed up on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - June 19, 2021

This Day in History - June 19, 2021

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2021 • 2:13

This Day in History - June 18, 2021

This Day in History - June 18, 2021

Sally Ride made history on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2021 • 2:02

This Day in History - June 17, 2021

This Day in History - June 17, 2021

A famous American symbol arrived in New York Harbor via ship on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2021 • 2:12

This Day in History - June 16, 2021

This Day in History - June 16, 2021

America’s first roller coaster debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 2:51

This Day in History - June 15, 2021

This Day in History - June 15, 2021

Charles Goodyear made an accidental discovery on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 15, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - June 14, 2021

This Day in History - June 14, 2021

The stars and stripes became the official American flag on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2021 • 2:52

This Day in History - June 13, 2021

This Day in History - June 13, 2021

Reading the Miranda rights became standard operating procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History - June 12, 2021

This Day in History - June 12, 2021

Anne Frank received a diary for her 13th birthday on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2021 • 2:22

This Day in History - June 11, 2021

This Day in History - June 11, 2021

E.T. hit theaters on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2021 • 2:18

This Day in History - June 10, 2021

This Day in History - June 10, 2021

Benjamin Franklin famously flew his kite in a thunderstorm on this day in 1752. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2021 • 2:21

This Day in History - June 9, 2021

This Day in History - June 9, 2021

Secretariat won a stunning victory on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - 6/8/21

This Day in History - 6/8/21

James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights on this day in 1791. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - 6/7/21

This Day in History - 6/7/21

Texas became the first state in the nation to make Juneteenth an official holiday on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:51

This Day in History - 6/6/21

This Day in History - 6/6/21

The D-Day invasion began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2021 • 2:28

This Day in History - 6/5/21

This Day in History - 6/5/21

Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History - 6/4/21

This Day in History - 6/4/21

A decisive World War II battle began on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - 6/3/21

This Day in History - 6/3/21

The Chinese government authorized a crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - 6/2/21

This Day in History - 6/2/21

A president tied the knot at the White House on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - 6/1/21

This Day in History - 6/1/21

A Hollywood star was born on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 1, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History 5/31/21

This Day in History 5/31/21

One of the world’s most famous clocks started keeping time on this day in 1859. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - 5/30/21

This Day in History - 5/30/21

Joan of Arc met a fiery end on this day in 1431. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History 5/29/21

This Day in History 5/29/21

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history on Mount Everest on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 29, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - 5/28/21

This Day in History - 5/28/21

he famed 54th Massachusetts Regiment left Boston for Civil War combat on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - 5/27/21

This Day in History - 5/27/21

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 2021 • 2:58

This Day in History - 5/26/21

This Day in History - 5/26/21

A new law barred immigrants from some countries from the U.S. on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - 5/25/21

This Day in History - 5/25/21

Star Wars hit theaters on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - 5/24/21

This Day in History - 5/24/21

The Brooklyn Bridge connected Brooklyn and Manhattan on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2021 • 3:03

This Day in History 5/23/21

This Day in History 5/23/21

Bonnie and Clyde met a violent end on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History 5/22/21

This Day in History 5/22/21

A bloody attack shocked the U.S. Senate on this day in 1856. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History 5/21/21

This Day in History 5/21/21

The American Red Cross was founded on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2021 • 2:51

This Day in History 5/20/21

This Day in History 5/20/21

Charles Lindbergh embarked on a history-making flight on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History - May 19, 2021

This Day in History - May 19, 2021

EgyptAir Flight 804 disappeared on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - May 18, 2021

This Day in History - May 18, 2021

Facebook went public on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2021 • 2:43

This Day in History - May 17, 2021

This Day in History - May 17, 2021

The Supreme Court ruled school segregation illegal on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - May 16, 2021

This Day in History - May 16, 2021

The very first Academy Awards were handed out on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - May 15, 2021

This Day in History - May 15, 2021

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - May 14, 2021

This Day in History - May 14, 2021

The final episode of Seinfeld aired on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 2021 • 2:39

This Day in History - May 13, 2021

This Day in History - May 13, 2021

Pope John Paul II was targeted by an assassin on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - May 12, 2021

This Day in History - May 12, 2021

Teddy Roosevelt marked a presidential first on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - May 11, 2021

This Day in History - May 11, 2021

India marked a major milestone on this day in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - May 10, 2021

This Day in History - May 10, 2021

J. Edgar Hoover took over the FBI on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2021 • 2:08

This Day in History - May 9, 2021

This Day in History - May 9, 2021

Mother’s Day was born on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - May 8, 2021

This Day in History - May 8, 2021

World War II in Europe finally ended on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - May 7, 2021

This Day in History - May 7, 2021

A serial killer doctor was put to death on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2021 • 2:42

This Day in History - May 6, 2021

This Day in History - May 6, 2021

Roger Bannister ran the first sub four minute mile on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - May 5, 2021

This Day in History - May 5, 2021

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History - May 4, 2021

This Day in History - May 4, 2021

Ohio college students were gunned down by the National Guard on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2021 • 2:43

This Day in History - May 3, 2021

This Day in History - May 3, 2021

Machiavelli published The Prince on this day in 1469. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - May 2, 2021

This Day in History - May 2, 2021

The legend of the Loch Ness monster was born on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2021 • 2:22

This Day in History - May 1, 2021

This Day in History - May 1, 2021

The Empire State Building was dedicated on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History - April 30, 2021

This Day in History - April 30, 2021

The first federal prison for women in the U.S. opened on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 2021 • 2:44

This Day in History - April 29, 2021

This Day in History - April 29, 2021

A jury acquitted four police officers in the Rodney King case on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2021 • 2:18

This Day in History - April 28, 2021

This Day in History - April 28, 2021

Muhammad Ali took a controversial stand on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2021 • 2:14

This Day in History - April 27, 2021

This Day in History - April 27, 2021

Ferdinand Magellan's historic journey came to an end on this day in 1521. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2021 • 2:49

This Day in History - April 26, 2021

This Day in History - April 26, 2021

Polio vaccine trials began in Virginia on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:56

This Day in History - April 25, 2021

This Day in History - April 25, 2021

The Hubble Space Telescope began its extraordinary journey on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - April 24, 2021

This Day in History - April 24, 2021

The world’s largest library got its start on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2021 • 2:18

This Day in History - April 23, 2021

This Day in History - April 23, 2021

Hank Aaron hit his first Major League homer on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2021 • 2:47

This Day in History - April 22, 2021

This Day in History - April 22, 2021

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - April 21, 2021

This Day in History - April 21, 2021

The musician Prince died on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2021 • 2:12

This Day in History - April 20, 2021

This Day in History - April 20, 2021

Tragedy unfolded at a Colorado high school on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - April 19, 2021

This Day in History - April 19, 2021

Terrorists attacked Oklahoma City on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2021 • 3:14

This Day in History - April 18, 2021

This Day in History - April 18, 2021

The biggest earthquake in U.S. history hit San Francisco on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2021 • 2:21

This Day in History - April 17, 2021

This Day in History - April 17, 2021

The U.S. bid farewell to its oldest founding father on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - April 16, 2021

This Day in History - April 16, 2021

A massive explosion rocked a Texas city on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History - April 15, 2021

This Day in History - April 15, 2021

Jackie Robinson played his first game for the Dodgers on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021 • 3:02

This Day in History - April 14, 2021

This Day in History - April 14, 2021

Abraham President Lincoln was assassinated on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - April 13, 2021

This Day in History - April 13, 2021

Golfer Tiger Woods made history on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2021 • 2:05

This Day in History - April 12, 2021

This Day in History - April 12, 2021

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2021 • 2:06

This Day in History - April 11, 2021

This Day in History - April 11, 2021

Apollo 13 launched from Cape Canaveral on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2021 • 2:14

This Day in History - April 10, 2021

This Day in History - April 10, 2021

Ping pong played a role in U.S. foreign policy on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2021 • 2:01

This Day in History - April 9, 2021

This Day in History - April 9, 2021

The American Civil War came to an end on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2021 • 2:36

This Day in History 4/8/21

This Day in History 4/8/21

A key New Deal project was passed on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History - April 7, 2021

This Day in History - April 7, 2021

The internet was born on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2021 • 1:53

This Day in History - April 6, 2021

This Day in History - April 6, 2021

The U.S. entered one of history’s deadliest conflicts on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 5, 2021

This Day in History - April 5, 2021

A controversial Cold War execution was carried out on this day in 1951. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2021 • 1:54

This Day in History - April 4, 2021

This Day in History - April 4, 2021

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2021 • 2:03

This Day in History - April 3, 2021

This Day in History - April 3, 2021

A notorious outlaw met his end on this day in 1882. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 2021 • 2:20

This Day in History - April 2, 2021

This Day in History - April 2, 2021

A Montana woman made history on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 2021 • 2:40

This Day in History - April 1, 2021

This Day in History - April 1, 2021

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History - March 31, 2021

This Day in History - March 31, 2021

The Dalai Lama left Tibet for India on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2021 • 1:57

This Day in History - March 30, 2021

This Day in History - March 30, 2021

The US paid just two cents an acre for some prime real estate on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021 • 1:55

This Day in History - March 29, 2021

This Day in History - March 29, 2021

The "Mad Bomber" struck New York City on this day in 1951. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021 • 1:58

This Day in History - March 28, 2021

This Day in History - March 28, 2021

Three Mile Island becomes a household name on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2021 • 2:19

This Day in History - March 27, 2021

This Day in History - March 27, 2021

Washington, D.C.'s first cherry trees were planted on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 2021 • 3:10

This Day in History - March 26, 2021

This Day in History - March 26, 2021

A new vaccine that saved thousands from a crippling disease is announced on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021 • 2:31

This Day in History - March 25, 2021

This Day in History - March 25, 2021

U.S. Customs agents act to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021 • 2:29

This Day in History - March 24, 2021

This Day in History - March 24, 2021

The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021 • 2:19

This Day in History - March 23, 2021

This Day in History - March 23, 2021

A popular English phrase makes its national debut thanks to a Boston newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021 • 2:37

This Day in History - March 22, 2021

This Day in History - March 22, 2021

The ERA was passed by Congress on this day 1972, but never became law. Find out why not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021 • 2:46

This Day in History - March 21, 2021

This Day in History - March 21, 2021

TV’s most famous cliffhanger left American wondering who shot the Texas oilman they loved to hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2021 • 2:24

This Day in History - March 20, 2021

This Day in History - March 20, 2021

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2021 • 3:31

This Day in History - March 19, 2021

This Day in History - March 19, 2021

Las Vegas gambled on its future on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021 • 2:18

This Day in History - March 18, 2021

This Day in History - March 18, 2021

Parisians welcomed a new way to get around the city on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021 • 2:33

This Day in History - March 17, 2021

This Day in History - March 17, 2021

What do 33 million Americans have in common? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2021 • 2:33

This Day in History 3/16/21

This Day in History 3/16/21

A tumultuous day on Wall Street ends in the collapse of a historic company on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021 • 2:45

This Day in History 3/15/21

This Day in History 3/15/21

What are the ides of March, and should you really beware? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2021 • 3:38

This Day in History 3/14/21

This Day in History 3/14/21

A top-ten list no one wants to make debuted on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2021 • 2:40

This Day in History 3/13/21

This Day in History 3/13/21

The U.S. Army launches the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2021 • 2:25

This Day in History 3/12/21

This Day in History 3/12/21

A much-publicized manhunt comes to an end on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History 3/11/21

This Day in History 3/11/21

One of the world’s most famous monsters made his literary debut on this day in 1818. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2021 • 2:09

This Day in History 3/10/21

This Day in History 3/10/21

Abraham Lincoln does something surprising on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2021 • 3:10

This Day in History 3/9/21

This Day in History 3/9/21

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History 3/8/21

This Day in History 3/8/21

A day to celebrate women was born in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 3:13

This Day in History 3/7/21

This Day in History 3/7/21

A communications revolution got its start on this day 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2021 • 2:15

This Day in History 3/6/21

This Day in History 3/6/21

A wonder drug makes its debut on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2021 • 2:11

This Day in History 3/5/21

This Day in History 3/5/21

One of the trendiest toys of the 1960s was patented on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2021 • 2:25

This Day in History 3/4/21

This Day in History 3/4/21

Revelers made a mess of the White House on this day in 1829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2021 • 2:28

This Day in History 3/3/21

This Day in History 3/3/21

A familiar tune makes national news on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2021 • 3:06

This Day in History 3/2/21

This Day in History 3/2/21

The United States welcomes an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2021 • 2:37

This Day in History 3/1/21

This Day in History 3/1/21

Which national park became the world’s first on this day in 1872? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 3:11

This Day in History 2/28/21

This Day in History 2/28/21

Watson and Crick make an earth-shattering discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2021 • 2:38

This Day in History 2/27/21

This Day in History 2/27/21

A photograph helps propel Abraham Lincoln to the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2021 • 2:37

This Day in History 2/26/21

This Day in History 2/26/21

The Grand Canyon and the Grand Tetons share a historic anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2021 • 2:38

This Day in History 2/25/21

This Day in History 2/25/21

Hiram Rhoads Revels made history as the first Black U.S. congressman on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2021 • 2:26

This Day in History 2/24/21

This Day in History 2/24/21

Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to face impeachment on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2021 • 3:22

This Day in History 2/23/21

This Day in History 2/23/21

A group of Pittsburgh schoolchildren received the very first polio vaccinations on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021 • 2:37

This Day in History 2/22/21

This Day in History 2/22/21

Drug trafficker El Chapo was finally arrested on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2021 • 3:31

This Day in History 2/21/21

This Day in History 2/21/21

Human rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2021 • 2:29

This Day in History 2/20/21

This Day in History 2/20/21

An American institution got its start on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History 2/19/21

This Day in History 2/19/21

Benedict Arnold gets passed over for a promotion on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2021 • 2:33

This Day in History 2/18/21

This Day in History 2/18/21

Pluto was discovered by French astronomers on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2021 • 2:45

This Day in History 2/17/21

This Day in History 2/17/21

The Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations was recorded on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2021 • 2:00

This Day in History 2/16/21

This Day in History 2/16/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 16th. Like it has so many other events, the Covid 19 pandemic has interrupted a planned four-year-long world tour of treasures from King Tut’s tomb. They’ve been an object of fascination since this day in 1923, when British archaeologist Howard Carter first entered the ancient pharaoh’s sealed burial tomb. Inside lay a sarcophagus with three coffins nested inside one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Feb 16, 2021 • 3:36

This Day in History 2/15/21

This Day in History 2/15/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 15th. The term “fake news” has been thrown around a lot over the past several years, but the concept isn’t necessarily new. On this day in 1898, the Navy battleship USS Maine exploded and sank in Cuba’s Havana Harbor, killing some 260 crew. Almost immediately, so-called yellow journalists published sensational headlines blaming Spain for the tragedy, and within a couple of months, the Spanish-American War had begun. Lear

Feb 15, 2021 • 2:41

This Day in History 2/14/21

This Day in History 2/14/21

It’s said that when Roman emperor Claudius the Cruel banned marriage to encourage more men to join the army, Valentine continued to perform weddings. But the illicit ceremonies were discovered, and he was beheaded on this day in the year 278. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2021 • 2:25

This Day in History 2/13/21

This Day in History 2/13/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 13th. Dresden, Germany, was once known as one of the most beautiful cities in Western Europe, full of artistic and architectural treasures, but today it’s better known as the site of a massive Allied bombardment that took place on this day in 1945, as World War II was coming to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2021 • 2:17

This Day in History 2/12/21

This Day in History 2/12/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 12th. Americans consistently rank our 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, as the greatest in American history, and on this day in 1809, Honest Abe was born in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Lincoln was elected president at age 51, just before the outbreak of the Civil War. By the time Lincoln was inaugurated, seven Southern states had already seceded from the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas

Feb 12, 2021 • 3:26

This Day in History 2/11/21

This Day in History 2/11/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 11th. Thirty-one years ago today, former South African president, Nobel Prize winner, and revered activist Nelson Mandela, the leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, was released after 27 years in prison. Mandela spent 18 of those years at the notoriously brutal Robben Island, where he was forced to do hard labor and could receive only one visitor and two letters each year. Learn more about your ad choic

Feb 11, 2021 • 2:47

This Day in History 2/10/21

This Day in History 2/10/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 10th. “All the News that’s Fit to Print”...If that phrase sounds familiar, it’s because it’s been printed on the front page of one of the country’s largest and most well-respected newspapers, The New York Times, since this day in 1897. The words were written by Adolph Ochs and started appearing in print soon after he bought the paper in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2021 • 2:26

This Day in History 2/9/21

This Day in History 2/9/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 9th. In just over a month, it will be daylight saving time, that time of year most Americans love to hate. And on this day in 1942, at the suggestion of President Franklin Roosevelt, daylight saving time became the law of the land. It was World War II, and Roosevelt was hoping the move would help conserve energy needed for the war effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021 • 3:18

This Day in History 2/8/21

This Day in History 2/8/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 8th. Winter snowstorms are nothing new to New Englanders, but the one that ended on this day in 1978 was one for the record books, dumping 55 inches of snow on parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island over three days. The blizzard whipped up powerful wind gusts of nearly 100 miles per hour, while 50-foot waves wiped out seaside homes, three Maine lighthouses and an amusement pier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Feb 8, 2021 • 2:34

This Day in History 2/7/21

This Day in History 2/7/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 7th. The British have given America Shakespeare, James Bond and Harry Potter, but none of these imports caused more of a sensation than the Beatles, who arrived in New York on this day in 1964. Three thousand screaming fans caused a near riot when the Fab Four stepped off the plane at JFK, just six days after the release of their first U.S. #1 hit, “I Want to Hold Your Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas

Feb 7, 2021 • 2:32

This Day in History 2/6/21

This Day in History 2/6/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 6th. If British royals are making the news these days, it’s usually Meghan and Harry, but back on this day in 1952, it was 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth, who was crowned Queen Elizabeth I at just 27 years old. Elizabeth never expected to be queen. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, gave up the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, her father George VI unexpectedly became king. Learn more about your ad cho

Feb 6, 2021 • 2:32

This Day in History 2/5/21

This Day in History 2/5/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 5th. In a case that echoed into the 21st century, Byron De La Beckwith finally was convicted of killing civil rights activist Medgar Evers on this day in 1994, more than 30 years after the tragic murder. Evers was gunned down in the driveway of his home, while his wife and three small children were inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2021 • 3:25

This Day in History 2/4/21

This Day in History 2/4/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 4th. On the heels of a contentious election, we look back to this day in 1789, when George Washington won his first election by a unanimous Electoral College vote. He repeated the feat to win a second term in 1792. Washington is the only president ever to have been unanimously elected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2021 • 2:35

This Day in History 2/3/21

This Day in History 2/3/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 3rd. This day in 1959 is known as the day the music died, the anniversary of the day rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and Ritchie Valens were killed when the small plane Holly chartered to take them to their next tour date crashed during stormy winter weather. The musicians’ deaths inspired Don McLean to write the 1972 hit American Pie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc

Feb 3, 2021 • 2:40

This Day in History 2/2/21

This Day in History 2/2/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 2nd. Today is Groundhog Day, which was first celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1887. This unusual American holiday grew out of the German tradition of using hedgehogs to help predict the length of the winter. When German immigrants moved to Pennsylvania, they replaced hedgehogs, which are not native to North America, with groundhogs, also known as woodchucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Feb 2, 2021 • 3:11

This Day in History 2/1/21

This Day in History 2/1/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 1st. If you were alive on this day in 2003, then you probably remember where you were when you heard the news that the Space Shuttle Columbia had broken up upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere over Texas. Tragically, all seven astronauts aboard were killed. Columbia, the first of America’s space shuttles, flew 28 missions and spent more than 300 days in space between 1981 and 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Feb 1, 2021 • 2:32

This Day in History 1/31/21

This Day in History 1/31/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 31st. With just days left until the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs face off in Super Bowl 55, we look back to this day in 1988, when quarterback Doug Williams led what is now known as the Washington Football Team to victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 22. Williams, the first-ever Black quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, scored five touchdowns in the upset 42-10 victory. Learn more about your a

Jan 31, 2021 • 2:26

This Day in History 1/30/21

This Day in History 1/30/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 30th. Just 12 days after the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Day, we look back to this day in 1956, when the civil rights leader’s Montgomery, Alabama, home was bombed by an unidentified white supremacist terrorist. Although King’s wife Coretta was at home with the couple’s infant daughter Yolanda, neither was harmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2021 • 2:07

This Day in History 1/29/21

This Day in History 1/29/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 29th. It’s the state that produces more of the nation’s wheat and wheat flour than any other--on this day in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Kansas achieved statehood after a bitter--and violent--debate over whether or not slavery would be legal within its borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2021 • 2:27

This Day in History 1/28/21

This Day in History 1/28/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 28th. Thirty-five years ago today, the space shuttle Challenger, carrying 6 astronauts and teacher Christa McAuliffe, set to become the first ordinary citizen to travel into space, exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. Hundreds on the ground, including Christa’s family, stared in disbelief as the shuttle broke up in a forking plume of smoke and fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Jan 28, 2021 • 3:07

This Day in History 1/27/21

This Day in History 1/27/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 27th. On this day in 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camps, finally revealing to the world the depth of the horrors perpetrated there. 1.1 million people were killed at Auschwitz, and thousands were also used for medical experiments under the auspices of the camp doctor, Josef Mengele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021 • 2:35

This Day in History 1/26/21

This Day in History 1/26/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 26th. Today it’s home to 25 million mostly law-abiding citizens, but on this day in 1736, Great Britain’s first fleet arrived in Australia carrying 736 convicts that had been banished to Australia. Of course, Australia was already home to an estimated 1 million aboriginal people from 250 nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2021 • 2:59

This Day in History 1/25/21

This Day in History 1/25/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 25th. The next Winter Olympic Games are set to be held in Beijing, China, in February 2022. That contest will come 98 years after the very first Winter Olympics began in Chamonix, France, on this day in 1924. Those first games featured many of the same sports fans enjoy today, including hockey, skating, bobsled, skiing and, yes, curling. Norway led the medal count, bringing home 17. The U.S. tied for third. Learn more abo

Jan 25, 2021 • 2:45

This Day in History 1/24/21

This Day in History 1/24/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 24th. World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, but that came as news to a Japanese soldier found hiding on Guam on this day in 1972, 28 years after the Japanese surrender. The soldier had no idea the war was over. He had gone into hiding after the U.S. captured Guam from Japan in 1944, and spent the next three decades hiding rather than surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho

Jan 24, 2021 • 2:14

This Day in History 1/23/21

This Day in History 1/23/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 23rd. Studies show that women are now becoming doctors in greater numbers than men, but that was far from the case on this day in 1849, when Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman physician in the United States. Born in Great Britain, Blackwell attended what is now Hobart College, in New York state, and later became a professor of gynecology, a field of medicine she helped to establish. Learn more about your ad choice

Jan 23, 2021 • 2:04

This Day in History 1/22/21

This Day in History 1/22/21

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 22nd. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as England’s monarch for 68 years. That makes her the country’s longest-reigning monarch, having been on the throne about five years longer than her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria II, whose historic 63-year reign came to an end with her death on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2021 • 2:30

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