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

July 11, 2025 2 mins
A popular American novel was published on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A life-saving surgery was performed on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 9, 2025 2 mins
A U.S. president died suddenly on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 8, 2025 2 mins
A German army staffer revealed Hitler’s plans for Russia on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Reagan made an unlikely Supreme Court nominee choice this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 6, 2025 2 mins
One of music’s most famous partnerships began on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 5, 2025 2 mins
A staple piece of swimwear was unveiled on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 4, 2025 2 mins
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 3, 2025 2 mins
Americans fell in love with flying cars and flux capacitors on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 2, 2025 2 mins
A well-known charity was founded on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 1, 2025 2 mins
The way we send mail was improved on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 30, 2025 2 mins
The foundation of physics was forever changed on this day in 1905. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 29, 2025 2 mins
A Hollywood bombshell’s life was tragically cut short on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 28, 2025 2 mins
The Stonewall Riots shook New York City on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 27, 2025 2 mins
Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 26, 2025 2 mins
The U.S. began sending aid to Berlin on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A war that lasted three years began on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 24, 2025 2 mins
An unlikely group stormed the streets of New York City on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 23, 2025 2 mins
A gender equality law was enacted on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 22, 2025 2 mins
An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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