This Day in History

This Day in History

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

Episodes

October 19, 2025 2 mins
Black Monday caused major turmoil in the stock markets in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A Beatle was arrested on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 17, 2025 2 mins
A notorious gangster finally faced justice on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 16, 2025 2 mins
A French queen was beheaded on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 15, 2025 2 mins
A controversial justice was appointed to the Supreme Court on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 14, 2025 2 mins
“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” debuted on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 13, 2025 1 min
Construction started on a famous American building on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 12, 2025 2 mins
Christopher Columbus sparked a new era of European exploration on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 11, 2025 1 min
The Boss scored his first Top 40 hit on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 10, 2025 2 mins
A U.S. border was established on this day in 1767. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 9, 2025 2 mins
A Chevy Malibu met an otherworldly fate on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 8, 2025 2 mins
A kitchen staple was patented on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 7, 2025 1 min
The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 6, 2025 2 mins
The president of Egypt was assassinated on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 5, 2025 1 min
The first movie with a new rating opened on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 4, 2025 2 mins
A famous 12-year-long sculpture project started on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 3, 2025 2 mins
An American holiday was established on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 2, 2025 2 mins
A Hollywood icon died from AIDS on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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October 1, 2025 1 min
A popular credit card was launched on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 30, 2025 2 mins
The world’s first nuclear submarine was commissioned on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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