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

August 10, 2025 2 mins
An American institution was established on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A new presidential era began on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 8, 2025 2 mins
The lights went on at Wrigley on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 7, 2025 2 mins
A prestigious military honor was created on this day in 1782. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 6, 2025 2 mins
The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 5, 2025 2 mins
A beloved comic strip debuted on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 4, 2025 2 mins
The Frank family was captured by the Nazis on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 3, 2025 2 mins
The Nautilus submarine traveled under the North Pole on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 2, 2025 2 mins
A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 1, 2025 2 mins
The world’s largest regional theme park company launched on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 31, 2025 2 mins
America’s favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 30, 2025 2 mins
America’s official motto was signed into law on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A serial killer began his spree on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 28, 2025 2 mins
A plane crashed into a New York City landmark on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The tragic crime that led to the creation of a long-running TV show happened on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A federal agency was born on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 25, 2025 2 mins
A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A religious leader established a new homeland on this day in 1847. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 23, 2025 2 mins
An infamous music festival took over upstate New York on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Abraham Lincoln made a fateful decision on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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