This Day in History

This Day in History

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

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February 3, 2026 2 mins
A tragedy on this day in 1959 inspired an iconic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 1, 2026 2 mins
A book containing 59 million words was first published on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 31, 2026 2 mins
A significant wartime decision was made on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 30, 2026 2 mins
A beloved radio show made its debut in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 29, 2026 2 mins
A famous poem was published on this day in 1845. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 28, 2026 2 mins
A tragic disaster occurred in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 27, 2026 2 mins
Today commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 26, 2026 2 mins
Oprah got confrontational on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 25, 2026 2 mins
A murderer and his cult were found guilty on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 24, 2026 2 mins
A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 23, 2026 2 mins
A significant first for women in medicine took place on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 22, 2026 2 mins
An Apple ad had people talking on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 21, 2026 2 mins
Two planes that flew over the sound barrier took flight on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 20, 2026 2 mins
FDR began his fourth term on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 19, 2026 2 mins
BlackBerry released its first device on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 18, 2026 2 mins
A household name scored his first No. 1 hit on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 17, 2026 2 mins
Divorce was finally legalized in Ireland on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 16, 2026 2 mins
The first modern novel was published on this day in 1605. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 15, 2026 2 mins
A key civil rights figure was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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