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

December 10, 2025 2 mins
A married couple received a Nobel Prize on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A beloved holiday classic premiered on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 8, 2025 2 mins
A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 7, 2025 2 mins
A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 6, 2025 2 mins
Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 5, 2025 2 mins
Today marks the 153rd anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 4, 2025 2 mins
A dapper mob boss was murdered on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 3, 2025 2 mins
A Broadway show shocked audiences on its opening night on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 2, 2025 2 mins
A midwife saved George Washington on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 1, 2025 2 mins
An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 30, 2025 2 mins
A Paris nightlife venue began turning heads on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 29, 2025 2 mins
A popular video game was released on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 28, 2025 2 mins
A country institution was born on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 27, 2025 2 mins
A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 26, 2025 2 mins
The first manuscript of a beloved children’s book was gifted on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 25, 2025 2 mins
A tragic assassination occurred on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 24, 2025 2 mins
JFK’s assassin was shot and killed on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 23, 2025 2 mins
“Life” magazine introduced a new perspective on the world on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 22, 2025 2 mins
Today marks the 62nd anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 21, 2025 2 mins
Titanic’s sister ship met a similar fate on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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