This Day in History

Episodes

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  History Today - Oct. 10 10.10.2026 4m

  In 1911, the Wuchang Uprising began leading to the end of 4000 years of dynastic rule in China. In 1780, 22,000 people died in Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Sint Eustatius when a hurricane blew through. In 1767, the Mason-Dixon line was drawn. In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1973, U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned. In 2004, “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve died at age 52. A In 1979, Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 9 09.10.2026 5m

  In 2005, 13-year old Malala Yousafzai and two other girls were shot by a Taliban gunman. In 1936, the Hoover Dam opened, providing hydroelectric power to cities in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. In 1974, German businessman Oskar Schindler died at the age of 66. In 1919, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 10-6 to win the World Series. It would come to light a year later that White Sox players colluded with gamblers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 8 08.10.2026 5m

  In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire started in the O'Leary barn with their cow Daisy blamed for starting it. In 1945, Raytheon filed for a patent for the microwave oven. In 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake killed an estimated 90,000 in the Kashmir region of Northern Pakistan. In 1956, New York Yankee Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in a World Series game. In 2000, Michael Schumacher won his third of his seven Formula One titles and the first for Ferrari in 21 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 7 07.10.2026 5m

  In 2023, the Hamas-Israel War began when Hamas militants launched an early morning attack. In 1985, the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by four Palestinian militants. In 1780, a group of American militiamen defeated the British and a group of loyalists in the Battle of Kings Mountain. In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 6 06.10.2026 5m

  In 891, Formosus was elected Pope. In 1866, the Reno brothers and their gang pulled off a 'first of its kind' train robbery. In 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated. In 1949, Nuclear engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson was born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 5 05.10.2026 5m

  In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot. In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC.  In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 4 04.10.2026 4m

  In 1582, the Gregorian calendar went into effect. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik. In 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the faces of four presidents into the side of Mount Rushmore  in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest. In 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose. In 1955, the underdog Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 3 03.10.2026 4m

  In 1995, the eight-month long OJ Simpson trial ended with his acquittal. In 1990, East and West Germany reunified. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln decreed the last Thursday of November would be a holiday called Thanksgiving. In 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records was published for the first time In 1951, New York Giant Bobby Thomson hit a three-run home run to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers to advance to the World Series. In 1920, the first NFL game was played. The Dayton Triangles beat the Columbus Panhandles 14-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 2 02.10.2026 4m

  In 1836, the HMS Beagle returned to England with naturalist Charles Darwin on board. In 1944, the Warsaw Uprising ended, with the surrender of the surviving Polish resistance fighters to German forces. In 1965, Gatorade was used for the first time in a game. The Florida Gators beat LSU 14-7. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as America’s first African American Supreme Court justice. In 1985, actor Rock Hudson died of AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Oct. 1 01.10.2026 4m

  In 1553, Mary I became the first queen to ascend to the throne as ruler of England. In 1908, Ford’s first Model T rolled off the line in Detroit, Michigan. In 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show. In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn-in as president of Mexico In sports, in 1932, it was Babe Ruth’s called shot during game three of the World Series against Chicago. In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season. In 1977, Brazilian soccer legend Pele played the final game of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Sept. 30 30.09.2026 4m

  In 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed, acquiescing to Adolf Hitler’s demands to annex the Sudetenland in Western Czechoslovakia.  In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson spoke to congress supporting women’s suffrage. In 1955, actor James Dean died in a car accident in California. In 2005, a Danish newspaper printed a series of satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, provoking violent protests by Muslims worldwide. In 1927, Babe Ruth became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season. In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente picked up his 3000th career hit in his final at-bat of the season. In 2024, Pete Rose died at the age of 83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  History Today - Sept. 29 29.09.2026 4m

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  This Day in History - September 28, 2026 28.09.2026 2m

  A decisive Revolutionary War battle began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 27, 2026 27.09.2026 2m

  The writings on the Rosetta Stone were revealed on this day in 1822. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 26, 2026 26.09.2026 2m

  A beloved sitcom premiered on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 25, 2026 25.09.2026 2m

  The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 24, 2026 24.09.2026 2m

  A controversial trial opened on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 23, 2026 23.09.2026 1m

  An American outlaw was arrested for the first time on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 22, 2026 22.09.2026 1m

  A president survived a second assassination attempt on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  This Day in History - September 21, 2026 21.09.2026 1m

  JFK Jr. said “I do” on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices