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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May 9, 2026 1 min
An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2026 2 mins
A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2026 2 mins
A famous fragrance debuted on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 4, 2026 2 mins
A popular pun was introduced on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A much-debated amendment was clarified on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 2, 2026 2 mins
A play currently on Broadway won an esteemed prize on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 1, 2026 2 mins
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 30, 2026 2 mins
A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 29, 2026 2 mins
A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 28, 2026 2 mins
A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 27, 2026 1 min
Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 26, 2026 2 mins
A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 25, 2026 1 min
President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 24, 2026 2 mins
The Easter Rebellion shook Ireland on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 23, 2026 1 min
One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 22, 2026 1 min
The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 21, 2026 1 min
A music icon died on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 20, 2026 1 min
Michael Jordan set another NBA record on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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