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Sep 29, 2026 · 4:22
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Sep 28, 2026 · 2:41
A decisive Revolutionary War battle began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2026 · 2:57
The writings on the Rosetta Stone were revealed on this day in 1822. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2026 · 2:46
A beloved sitcom premiered on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:27
The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2026 · 2:02
A controversial trial opened on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:58
An American outlaw was arrested for the first time on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:53
A president survived a second assassination attempt on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:56
JFK Jr. said “I do” on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:51
Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2026 · 1:48
This country granted women the right to vote on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:49
A prolific musician died at age 27 on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:45
The first Black Miss America was crowned on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:58
A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2026 · 2:09
Greenpeace was born on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:57
The world mourned a beloved princess on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2026 · 1:48
A cosmetic empire was created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:57
A future president and first lady married on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2026 · 2:29
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2026 · 2:18
A famous painting was returned to its country on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:50
A sitting president welcomed a child on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:52
Althea Gibson made tennis history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2026 · 2:03
An influential rock ‘n’ roller would have turned 90 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2026 · 2:06
Two and a half billion people tuned in to watch Princess Diana's funeral on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2026 · 2:14
AIDS activists made quite a statement on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2026 · 2:01
The modern roll-film camera was patented on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:57
The Stars and Stripes is said to have flown in battle for the first time on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:54
The ATM debuted in America on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:04
The first Japanese player made his MLB debut on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2026 · 2:03
Thomas Edison received a patent for an early movie camera on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:56
Guion S. Bluford became the first African American to travel into space on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 29, 2026 · 2:02
A legendary actress died on her birthday on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2026 · 2:08
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 27, 2026 · 2:02
A powerful volcano erupted on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2026 · 2:04
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 25, 2026 · 2:13
The first known person to swim the English Channel ended the journey on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:54
John Lennon’s killer was sentenced on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2026 · 2:05
Pete Rose was booted from baseball on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:57
The first balloon bombs were launched on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:54
A historic series of debates began on this day in 1858. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2026 · 2:04
A blazingly fast telegram was sent on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:57
Living animals were launched into space on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2026 · 2:04
Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2026 · 2:06
An outlaw killed his first victim on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2026 · 1:55
A newsstand staple debuted on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2026 · 2:00
One of Shakespeare’s muses was killed on this day in 1057. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:59
A cult movie classic premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2026 · 2:06
Henry Ford introduced a unique car on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2026 · 2:09
Armistice ended a war on this day in 1898. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:53
One of America’s most beloved comedians died on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:57
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 9, 2026 · 2:00
The U.S. dropped a second atomic bomb on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:58
General Robert E. Lee offered his resignation on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2026 · 2:13
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Refugee Relief Act on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:51
Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2026 · 2:02
Transatlantic communication improved on this day in 1858. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2026 · 2:05
A branch of the U.S. armed forces was created on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:59
An Olympic gymnast scored not one, but two perfect 10s on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2026 · 2:04
Iraq invaded Kuwait on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2026 · 2:06
The world’s first weather forecast was published on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2026 · 2:05
An iconic Hollywood star signed her first movie contract on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2026 · 2:09
An Olympic hero took home gold on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2026 · 2:01
A Confederate spy was captured on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:03
The 14th Amendment was adopted on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:45
The first commercial jet took flight on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:53
President Bush signed an important bill into law on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2026 · 2:05
Henry Ford wrote a fan letter to this world leader on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:58
A summertime sentiment was first celebrated on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:59
The Detroit Riots started on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2026 · 2:02
A POW returned home on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2026 · 2:03
Seven words changed the history of entertainment on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2026 · 2:04
President Truman reinstated the draft on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2026 · 2:02
The Great Fire of Rome broke out on this day in A.D. 64. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2026 · 2:03
Volume One of Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was published on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2026 · 2:02
The British royal family adopted a new surname on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:55
A popular American novel was published on this day in 1951. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2026 · 2:02
Mariner 4 captured the first close-up images of this planet on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2026 · 2:06
A controversial parenting book was published on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:55
A global sports tournament began on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2026 · 1:45
A royal married his sixth and final wife on this day in 1543. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2026 · 2:04
A baseball legend made his MLB debut on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:39
This man was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 9, 2026 · 2:02
This civil rights anthem was first recorded on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:57
An American novelist was injured during WWI on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:55
Female cadets could finally enroll here on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:59
Anne Frank and her family sought refuge on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5, 2026 · 2:23
A baseball scandal was brought to trial on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 4, 2026 · 2:04
Happy 250th birthday, America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:50
A future president took command of the Continental Army on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 2, 2026 · 2:10
A president was shot on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1, 2026 · 2:12
Movie ratings were changed on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2026 · 2:02
This iconic car rolled off the assembly line on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:49
A Hollywood couple wed on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2026 · 1:53
Helen Keller graduated college on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2026 · 1:54
The first recorded Ebola virus epidemic began on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2026 · 2:03
A pack of gum became the first grocery item scanned with a Universal Product Code on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2026 · 2:03
The Pride flag was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2026 · 2:02
A soccer star was born on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:04
Something you use daily was patented on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2026 · 2:14
FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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