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

June 17, 2025 2 mins
A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 15, 2025 2 mins
An aerialist reached new heights on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 14, 2025 2 mins
An American institution was established on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Miranda rights became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 2 mins
Anne Frank received a special birthday gift on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 11, 2025 2 mins
A royal married his first of six wives on this day in 1509. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 10, 2025 2 mins
A TV finale left viewers questioning on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 9, 2025 2 mins
Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 8, 2025 2 mins
A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 7, 2025 2 mins
An Alaskan missionary reached new heights on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 6, 2025 2 mins
The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 5, 2025 2 mins
A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 4, 2025 2 mins
The hot air balloon was launched on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 3, 2025 2 mins
The Zoot Suit Riots began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 2, 2025 2 mins
Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 1, 2025 2 mins
A life-saving technique was first published on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 31, 2025 2 mins
A mystery surrounding the Watergate Scandal was solved on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How presidents addressed the public changed on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 29, 2025 2 mins
Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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