This Day in History

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

A world leader survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bloody 10-day battle began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous fragrance debuted on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular pun was introduced on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A much-debated amendment was clarified on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A play currently on Broadway won an esteemed prize on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Michael Jordan set another NBA record on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

This man broke the MLB color barrier on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A book we still reference today was published on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fate of a space mission was compromised on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A civil rights activist was arrested on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An emperor abdicated the throne on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beatles officially broke up—kinda—on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A future U.S. president was pulled over on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic first was stamped on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Smith established a new religion on this day in 1830. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic debut horror novel was published on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unfortunate U.S. presidential record was set on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An important call was made on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

A popular coffee chain got its start on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scientist started measuring climate change on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The Oval Office received a significant technological upgrade on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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