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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June 29, 2026 1 min
A Hollywood couple wed on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Helen Keller graduated college on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The first recorded Ebola virus epidemic began on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 26, 2026 2 mins
A pack of gum became the first grocery item scanned with a Universal Product Code on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 25, 2026 2 mins
The Pride flag was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 24, 2026 2 mins
A soccer star was born on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 23, 2026 2 mins
Something you use daily was patented on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 22, 2026 2 mins
FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 21, 2026 2 mins
Ronald Reagan’s shooter met his fate on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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An oath was taken on a tennis court on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 19, 2026 2 mins
Union soldiers arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A famous golfer won the U.S. Open on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 17, 2026 2 mins
The inspiration for the Taj Mahal passed away on this day in 1631. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 16, 2026 2 mins
One of America’s first roller coasters debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 15, 2026 2 mins
Congress passed the Espionage Act on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The first African American cadet graduated from West Point on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Pentagon Papers were published on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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JFK was awarded a medal on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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An MLB record was set on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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