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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 4 MIN

January 13 – The Day Everyone Thought It Was Over - Strange History

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On January 13, 2018, residents of Hawaii received an emergency alert warning of an incoming ballistic missile — and for 38 minutes, believed the worst was about to happen. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story behind the false alarm, the human error that caused it, and what those minutes of fear revealed about modern technology and human behavior.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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