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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This Day in History - October 12, 2024

October 12, 2024 • 2 mins
Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024 • 2 mins
A comedy legend debuted on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 10, 2024

October 10, 2024 • 2 mins
A 17-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 9, 2024

October 9, 2024 • 2 mins
A socialist revolutionary was executed on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024 • 2 mins
A devastating fire ravaged Chicago on this day in 1871. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 7, 2024

October 7, 2024 • 2 mins
A famous actor moved on to politics on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024 • 2 mins
The Reno brothers carried out the first train robbery on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 5, 2024

October 5, 2024 • 2 mins
How U.S. presidents communicated with the public changed on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 4, 2024

October 4, 2024 • 2 mins
The Soviet Union launched a stunning new technology on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 3, 2024

October 3, 2024 • 2 mins
The “trial of the century” came to an end on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024 • 2 mins
A World War II-era uprising ended on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024 • 2 mins
The longest-living U.S. president was born on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024 • 2 mins
A Hollywood legend died in a car crash on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 29, 2024

September 29, 2024 • 2 mins
The Dow suffered a record-breaking single-day drop on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024 • 2 mins
Thirty years ago today, a ferry sank off the coast of Finland, killing more than 800 passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 • 2 mins
Sixty-two years ago today, Rachel Carson published an influential book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 26, 2024

September 26, 2024 • 2 mins
Kennedy and Nixon faced off on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 25, 2024

September 25, 2024 • 2 mins
The Bill of Rights was approved by Congress on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 24, 2024

September 24, 2024 • 2 mins
A staple of the American media landscape premiered on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This Day in History - September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024 • 1 min
Astronomers made a startling discovery on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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