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 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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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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June 21, 2025 2 mins
Two presidents married their first ladies on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 20, 2025 2 mins
An accused murderess was acquitted on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 19, 2025 2 mins
Union soldiers finally 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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June 18, 2025 2 mins
The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 17, 2025 2 mins
A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 16, 2025 2 mins
The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 15, 2025 2 mins
An aerialist reached new heights on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 14, 2025 2 mins
An American institution was established on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 13, 2025 2 mins
The Miranda rights became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 2 mins
Anne Frank received a special birthday gift on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 11, 2025 2 mins
A royal married his first of six wives on this day in 1509. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 10, 2025 2 mins
A TV finale left viewers questioning on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 9, 2025 2 mins
Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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