This Day in History
Check in every day to hear the top historical event for this day in past years.
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May 20, 2024 • 2 mins
A pilot set off on a historic flight on this day in 1927.
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May 19, 2024 • 2 mins
A famous wife was beheaded on this day in 1536.
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May 18, 2024 • 1 min
Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980.
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May 17, 2024 • 1 min
A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954.
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May 16, 2024 • 2 mins
Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985.
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May 15, 2024 • 1 min
An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937.
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May 14, 2024 • 2 mins
"Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on May 14th.
As we count down to this summer’s Olympics, we look back on this day 120 years ago, when the first Olympic Games held in the United States, opened in St. Louis, Missouri. The 1904 Games were actually initially awarded to Chicago, Illinois, but were later given to St. Louis to be staged in connection with the St. Louis World Exposition. Like the Second Ol...
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May 13, 2024 • 2 mins
A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846.
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May 12, 2024 • 2 mins
A screen legend was born on this day in 1907.
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May 11, 2024 • 2 mins
The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981.
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May 10, 2024 • 2 mins
The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869.
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May 9, 2024 • 2 mins
An American holiday was established on this day in 1914.
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May 8, 2024 • 2 mins
An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984.
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May 7, 2024 • 1 min
A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994.
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May 6, 2024 • 1 min
A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004.
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May 5, 2024 • 2 mins
A guilty-pleasure ice cream brand debuted on this day in 1978.
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May 4, 2024 • 1 min
Four students were killed at Kent State on this day in 1970.
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May 3, 2024 • 2 mins
A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007.
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May 2, 2024 • 1 min
A modern legend was born on this day in 1933.
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May 1, 2024 • 2 mins
An iconic New York City building was dedicated on this day in 1931.
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