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

January 9, 2026 2 mins
Harvey Milk made LGBTQ+ history on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today, we celebrate the birthdays of three unforgettable pop culture icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 7, 2026 2 mins
A famous basketball team made its debut on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 6, 2026 2 mins
An ice rink attack became a media sensation on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 5, 2026 2 mins
A timeless Broadway play debuted on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 4, 2026 2 mins
President Johnson laid out ambitious plans for the nation on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 3, 2026 2 mins
Archaeologists discovered a mysterious sarcophagus on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 2, 2026 2 mins
An explosion shook West Virginia on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 1, 2026 2 mins
The world’s first science fiction novel was published on this day in 1818. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 31, 2025 2 mins
A baseball star’s life was cut short on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 30, 2025 2 mins
A new nation was born on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 29, 2025 2 mins
A massacre devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 28, 2025 2 mins
A devastating natural disaster struck southern Italy on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 27, 2025 2 mins
A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 26, 2025 1 min
The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 25, 2025 2 mins
A Christmas classic premiered on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 24, 2025 2 mins
The War of 1812 ended on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 23, 2025 2 mins
George Washington bid farewell on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 22, 2025 2 mins
A great artistic achievement had an unpromising start on this day in 1808. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 21, 2025 2 mins
A doctor was found guilty of murder on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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