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 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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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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September 29, 2025 2 mins
The nation began panicking over the safety of nonprescription pills on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 28, 2025 1 min
Professional baseball’s reputation was damaged on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 27, 2025 1 min
Three nations formed the Axis powers on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 26, 2025 2 mins
A quirky movie premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 25, 2025 2 mins
A TV show about a musical family premiered on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 24, 2025 1 min
A pioneering cook made big moves on this day in 1902. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 23, 2025 2 mins
An epic journey ended on this day in 1806. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 22, 2025 2 mins
A famous “four-level” interchange opened in Los Angeles on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 21, 2025 2 mins
New England experienced a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 20, 2025 1 min
A prestigious international film festival debuted on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 19, 2025 2 mins
An underground nuclear explosion occurred in Nevada on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 18, 2025 2 mins
A future president claimed he encountered a UFO on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 17, 2025 2 mins
A British rock band ended a performance with a literal bang on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 16, 2025 2 mins
A famous ship departed for America on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 15, 2025 2 mins
Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 14, 2025 2 mins
Francis Scott Key penned a famous poem on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 13, 2025 1 min
A cosmetic empire was created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 12, 2025 2 mins
Ancient cave paintings were discovered on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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