This Day in History

This Day in History - May 1, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2026

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The Easter Rebellion shook Ireland on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A music icon died on this day in 2016.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Michael Jordan set another NBA record on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2026

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The shots heard 'round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

An earthquake shook San Francisco on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

President Kennedy made a serious misjudgment on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

This man broke the MLB color barrier on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A book we still reference today was published on this day in 1828.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The fate of a space mission was compromised on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2026

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A civil rights activist was arrested on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - April 11, 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

An emperor abdicated the throne on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The Beatles officially broke up—kinda—on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A future U.S. president was pulled over on this day in 1866.

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This Day in History - April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A historic first was stamped on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Joseph Smith established a new religion on this day in 1830.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

An iconic debut horror novel was published on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

An unfortunate U.S. presidential record was set on this day in 1841.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

An important call was made on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - April 2 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A mob boss was found guilty on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - April 1 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Abigail Adams made a passionate plea on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A popular coffee chain got its start on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2026

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A scientist started measuring climate change on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2026

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The Oval Office received a significant technological upgrade on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

President Jefferson received an unusual gift on this day in 1804.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A tragic industrial disaster occurred in New York City on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Elvis began his civic duty on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A popular American slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Today was a notable day for sports in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2026

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

President Carter made a tough decision on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A major force in American politics began to take shape on this day in 1854.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Viewers could finally watch this award show from their homes starting on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461.

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This Day in History - March 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A major investment bank collapsed on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - March 15, 2026

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Beware the Ides of March. But why? And what are 'ides?'

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This Day in History - March 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

JFK’s grave found a new home on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A czar was assassinated on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

Elizabeth Smart was rescued on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - March 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

A television staple debuted on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - March 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The first words ever transmitted over a telephone were spoken on this day 150 years ago.

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This Day in History - March 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0000

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - March 8, 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

Two boxers faced off in NYC on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - March 7, 2026

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

A communications revolution started on this day in 1876.

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This Day in History - March 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

An espionage trial began on this day in 1951.

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This Day in History - March 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

Winston Churchill popularized a term that helped define the Cold War on this in 1946.

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This Day in History - March 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0000

A beloved Hollywood couple called it quits on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Congress overrode a presidential veto for the first time on this day in 1845.

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This Day in History - March 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The body of a famous actor was snatched from his grave on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - March 1, 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A milestone for African Americans occurred on this day in 1864.

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This Day in History - February 28, 2026

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The head of the Catholic Church made a surprising move on this day in 2013.

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This Day in History - February 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Three notable cultural figures were born on this day.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Nike patented its first major shoe design on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - February 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Congress authorized paper money on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - February 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on this day in 1803.

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This Day in History - February 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:01:00 -0000

An American anthem was written on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - February 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A sports legend was made in Lake Placid on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - February 21, 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

An influential pamphlet was published on this day in 1848.

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This Day in History - February 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - February 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A 24-year-old made Academy Awards history on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - February 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Mark Twain published his most controversial novel in the United States on this day in 1885.

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This Day in History - February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - February 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - February 15, 2026

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A president-elect narrowly escaped an assassination on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - February 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

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This Day in History - February 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A philosopher arrived for his trial on this day in 1633.

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This Day in History - February 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A U.S. president was acquitted on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - February 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - February 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A musical spaceman made his debut on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - February 9, 2026

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Bernard Harris made NASA history on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - February 8, 2026

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Construction began on a Los Angeles tourist attraction on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - February 7, 2026

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Baltimore was devastated by fire on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - February 6, 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Freed people returned to Africa on this day in 1820.

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This Day in History - February 5, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Justice was finally served in a decades-old case on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - February 4, 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Three world leaders met on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - February 3, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A tragedy on this day in 1959 inspired an iconic song.

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This Day in History - February 2, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887.

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This Day in History - February 1, 2026

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A book containing 59 million words was first published on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - January 31, 2026

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A significant wartime decision was made on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - January 30, 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved radio show made its debut in 1933.

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This Day in History - January 29, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A famous poem was published on this day in 1845.

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This Day in History - January 28, 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A tragic disaster occurred in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - January 27, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Today commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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This Day in History - January 26, 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Oprah got confrontational on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - January 25, 2026

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A murderer and his cult were found guilty on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - January 24, 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - January 23, 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A significant first for women in medicine took place on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - January 22, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

An Apple ad had people talking on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - January 21, 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Two planes that flew over the sound barrier took flight on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - January 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

FDR began his fourth term on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - January 19, 2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

BlackBerry released its first device on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - January 18, 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A household name scored his first No. 1 hit on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - January 17, 2026

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Divorce was finally legalized in Ireland on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - January 16, 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The first modern novel was published on this day in 1605.

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This Day in History - January 15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A key civil rights figure was born on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - January 14, 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The American Revolution ended on this day in 1784.

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This Day in History - January 13, 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The Knights Templar received special recognition on this day in 1129.

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This Day in History - January 12, 2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Henry Ford set a record on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - January 11, 2026

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

FDR became the first president to use this mode of transportation on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - January 10, 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The world gathered in London on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - January 9, 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Harvey Milk made LGBTQ+ history on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - January 8, 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Today, we celebrate the birthdays of three unforgettable pop culture icons.

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This Day in History - January 7, 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A famous basketball team made its debut on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - January 6, 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

An ice rink attack became a media sensation on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - January 5, 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

A timeless Broadway play debuted on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - January 4, 2026

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

President Johnson laid out ambitious plans for the nation on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - January 3, 2026

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Archaeologists discovered a mysterious sarcophagus on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - January 2, 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

An explosion shook West Virginia on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - January 1, 2026

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

The world’s first science fiction novel was published on this day in 1818.

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This Day in History - December 31, 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A baseball star’s life was cut short on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - December 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A new nation was born on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - December 29, 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A massacre devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.

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This Day in History - December 28, 2025

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A devastating natural disaster struck southern Italy on this day in 1908.

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This Day in History - December 27, 2025

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - December 26, 2025

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - December 25, 2025

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Christmas classic premiered on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 24, 2025

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The War of 1812 ended on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - December 23, 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

George Washington bid farewell on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - December 22, 2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A great artistic achievement had an unpromising start on this day in 1808.

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This Day in History - December 21, 2025

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A doctor was found guilty of murder on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - December 20, 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The Berlin Wall was briefly opened on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - December 19, 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A U.S. president was impeached on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - December 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock on this day in 1620.

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This Day in History - December 17, 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A major environmental law was signed on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - December 16, 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773.

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This Day in History - December 15, 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A New York City landmark opened on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - December 14, 2025

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Roald Amundsen achieved a historic feat on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - December 13, 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A celebrated actor is celebrating his 100th birthday today.

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This Day in History - December 12, 2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first trans-Atlantic radio transmission was sent on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - December 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Frank Sinatra’s nightmare ended on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - December 10, 2025

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A married couple received a Nobel Prize on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - December 9, 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved holiday classic premiered on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - December 8, 2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - December 7, 2025

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 6, 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - December 5, 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 153rd anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery.

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This Day in History - December 4, 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A dapper mob boss was murdered on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - December 3, 2025

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Broadway show shocked audiences on its opening night on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - December 2, 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A midwife saved George Washington on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - December 1, 2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - November 30, 2025

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Paris nightlife venue began turning heads on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - November 29, 2025

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A popular video game was released on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - November 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A country institution was born on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - November 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - November 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first manuscript of a beloved children’s book was gifted on this day in 1864.

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This Day in History - November 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A tragic assassination occurred on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

JFK’s assassin was shot and killed on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - November 23, 2025

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

“Life” magazine introduced a new perspective on the world on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - November 22, 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination.

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This Day in History - November 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Titanic’s sister ship met a similar fate on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - November 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The way we drive was improved on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - November 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

President Lincoln delivered one of history’s most famous speeches on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - November 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Time zones made travel easier on this day in 1883.

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This Day in History - November 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

NBC executives learned a valuable lesson on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - November 16, 2025

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Researchers attempted to message extraterrestrials on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - November 15, 2025

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first stock ticker was unveiled on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - November 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A gruesome murder took place on Long Island on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - November 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Ellis Island closed its doors on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - November 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - November 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A standard car feature was patented on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - November 9, 2025

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A popular country singer had his assets seized on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - November 8, 2025

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Theodore Roosevelt achieved a presidential first on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - November 7, 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A presidential election resulted in a tie on this day in 2000.

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This Day in History - November 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Honest Abe was elected to the nation’s highest office on this day in 1860.

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This Day in History - November 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Susan B. Anthony tried to prove the government wrong on this day in 1872.

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This Day in History - November 4, 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Jane Goodall made a remarkable discovery on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Chicago newspaper made a history-making mistake on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - November 2, 2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Spruce Goose took flight on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - November 1, 2025

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two men tried to assassinate the president of the United States on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - October 31, 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Martin Luther made his revolutionary ideas public on this day in 1517.

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This Day in History - October 30, 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A radio broadcast had listeners shaking in their boots on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - October 29, 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A precursor to email was born on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - October 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A St. Louis landmark was completed on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Three people who made a significant impact on culture were born on this day.

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This Day in History - October 26, 2025

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous shootout took place on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - October 25, 2025

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Tragedy struck the Greek monarchy on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - October 24, 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A new method of communication was established on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - October 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A flying elephant enamored audiences on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - October 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A first lady’s pet project became reality on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 21, 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A New York City institution opened on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - October 20, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A “graveyard smash" hit No. 1 on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - October 19, 2025

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Black Monday caused major turmoil in the stock markets in 1987.

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This Day in History - October 18, 2025

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A Beatle was arrested on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - October 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A notorious gangster finally faced justice on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - October 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A French queen was beheaded on this day in 1793.

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This Day in History - October 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A controversial justice was appointed to the Supreme Court on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - October 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” debuted on this day in 1892.

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This Day in History - October 13, 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Construction started on a famous American building on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History - October 12, 2025

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Christopher Columbus sparked a new era of European exploration on this day in 1492.

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This Day in History - October 11, 2025

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Boss scored his first Top 40 hit on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - October 10, 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A U.S. border was established on this day in 1767.

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This Day in History - October 9, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A Chevy Malibu met an otherworldly fate on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - October 8, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A kitchen staple was patented on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - October 7, 2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - October 6, 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The president of Egypt was assassinated on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - October 5, 2025

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first movie with a new rating opened on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - October 4, 2025

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous 12-year-long sculpture project started on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - October 3, 2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An American holiday was established on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - October 2, 2025

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A Hollywood icon died from AIDS on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - October 1, 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A popular credit card was launched on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - September 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The world’s first nuclear submarine was commissioned on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - September 29, 2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The nation began panicking over the safety of nonprescription pills on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - September 28, 2025

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Professional baseball’s reputation was damaged on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - September 27, 2025

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Three nations formed the Axis powers on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - September 26, 2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A quirky movie premiered on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 25, 2025

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A TV show about a musical family premiered on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - September 24, 2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A pioneering cook made big moves on this day in 1902.

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This Day in History - September 23, 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An epic journey ended on this day in 1806.

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This Day in History - September 22, 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous “four-level” interchange opened in Los Angeles on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - September 21, 2025

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

New England experienced a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - September 20, 2025

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A prestigious international film festival debuted on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - September 19, 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An underground nuclear explosion occurred in Nevada on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - September 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A future president claimed he encountered a UFO on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - September 17, 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A British rock band ended a performance with a literal bang on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - September 16, 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous ship departed for America on this day in 1620.

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This Day in History - September 15, 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - September 14, 2025

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Francis Scott Key penned a famous poem on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - September 13, 2025

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A cosmetic empire was created.

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This Day in History - September 12, 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Ancient cave paintings were discovered on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - September 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

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This Day in History - September 10, 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first drunk driving arrest was made on this day in 1897.

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This Day in History - September 9, 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

California became a U.S. state on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - September 8, 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two great loves met on this day in 1907.

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This Day in History - September 7, 2025

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Tupac Shakur was shot on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - September 6, 2025

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first circumnavigation of the world was completed on this day in 1522.

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This Day in History - September 5, 2025

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Crazy Horse was killed by a U.S. soldier on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - September 4, 2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

President Truman made TV history on this day in 1951.

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This Day in History - September 3, 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A popular antibiotic was discovered on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - September 2, 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The world marked the end of World War II on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - September 1, 2025

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A common car safety feature became legally required on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - August 31, 2025

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A serial killer was attacked by a Los Angeles mob on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - August 30, 2025

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Washington, DC, and Moscow became more connected on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - August 29, 2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - August 28, 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Emmett Till was brutally murdered on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - August 27, 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A powerful volcano erupted on this day in 1883.

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This Day in History - August 26, 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The 19th Amendment became the law of the land on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - August 25, 2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved grocery store product was invented on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - August 24, 2025

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

British troops set fire to the White House on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - August 23, 2025

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two Italian anarchists were executed for murder on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - August 22, 2025

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The International Red Cross was established on this day in 1864.

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This Day in History - August 21, 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. moved another step closer to equality on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 20, 2025

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began on this day in 1619.

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This Day in History - August 19, 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Beatles kicked off their first American tour on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - August 18, 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Soviet hard-liners launched a coup against Gorbachev on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - August 17, 2025

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Three men completed an epic hot air balloon ride on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - August 16, 2025

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The last great Gold Rush was sparked on this day in 1896.

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This Day in History - August 15, 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Panama Canal opened to shipping on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - August 14, 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A massive blackout affected the eastern U.S. and Canada on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - August 13, 2025

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An Elvis classic was first recorded by someone else on this day in 1952.

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This Day in History - August 12, 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We said goodbye to three pop culture icons on this day.

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This Day in History - August 11, 2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A cult classic opened on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - August 10, 2025

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An American institution was established on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - August 9, 2025

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A new presidential era began on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 8, 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The lights went on at Wrigley on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - August 7, 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A prestigious military honor was created on this day in 1782.

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This Day in History - August 6, 2025

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - August 5, 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved comic strip debuted on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - August 4, 2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Frank family was captured by the Nazis on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - August 3, 2025

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Nautilus submarine traveled under the North Pole on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - August 2, 2025

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - August 1, 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The world’s largest regional theme park company launched on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - July 31, 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

America’s favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - July 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

America’s official motto was signed into law on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - July 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A serial killer began his spree on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - July 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A plane crashed into a New York City landmark on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - July 27, 2025

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The tragic crime that led to the creation of a long-running TV show happened on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - July 26, 2025

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A federal agency was born on this day in 1908.

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This Day in History - July 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - July 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A religious leader established a new homeland on this day in 1847.

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This Day in History - July 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous music festival took over upstate New York on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - July 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Abraham Lincoln made a fateful decision on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - July 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A historic era in American spaceflight ended on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - July 20, 2025

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved Hollywood star unexpectedly passed away on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - July 19, 2025

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A small town in western New York hosted a historic event on this day in 1848.

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This Day in History - July 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A Romanian gymnast achieved the unachievable on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - July 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Spanish Civil War began on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - July 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Tragedy struck an American dynasty on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - July 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A key to understanding ancient Egypt was discovered on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - July 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - July 13, 2025

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The highest-grossing movie of 1990 opened on this day.

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This Day in History - July 12, 2025

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Disco was dealt a death blow on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - July 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A popular American novel was published on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - July 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A life-saving surgery was performed on this day in 1893.

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This Day in History - July 9, 2025

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A U.S. president died suddenly on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - July 8, 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A German army staffer revealed Hitler’s plans for Russia on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - July 7, 2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

President Reagan made an unlikely Supreme Court nominee choice this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - July 6, 2025

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

One of music’s most famous partnerships began on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - July 5, 2025

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A staple piece of swimwear was unveiled on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - July 4, 2025

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 3, 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Americans fell in love with flying cars and flux capacitors on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - July 2, 2025

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A well-known charity was founded on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - July 1, 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The way we send mail was improved on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - June 30, 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The foundation of physics was forever changed on this day in 1905.

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This Day in History - June 29, 2025

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A Hollywood bombshell’s life was tragically cut short on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - June 28, 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Stonewall Riots shook New York City on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - June 27, 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - June 26, 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. began sending aid to Berlin on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - June 25, 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A war that lasted three years began on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - June 24, 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An unlikely group stormed the streets of New York City on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - June 23, 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A gender equality law was enacted on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - June 22, 2025

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - June 21, 2025

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two presidents married their first ladies on this day.

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This Day in History - June 20, 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An accused murderess was acquitted on this day in 1893.

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This Day in History - June 19, 2025

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - June 18, 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812.

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This Day in History - June 17, 2025

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - June 16, 2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - June 15, 2025

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An aerialist reached new heights on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - June 14, 2025

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An American institution was established on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - June 13, 2025

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Miranda rights became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - June 12, 2025

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Anne Frank received a special birthday gift on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - June 11, 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A royal married his first of six wives on this day in 1509.

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This Day in History - June 10, 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A TV finale left viewers questioning on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - June 9, 2025

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - June 8, 2025

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - June 7, 2025

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An Alaskan missionary reached new heights on this day in 1913.

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This Day in History - June 6, 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 5, 2025

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - June 4, 2025

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The hot air balloon was launched on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - June 3, 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Zoot Suit Riots began on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - June 2, 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - June 1, 2025

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A life-saving technique was first published on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - May 31, 2025

Sat, 31 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A mystery surrounding the Watergate Scandal was solved on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - May 30, 2025

Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

How presidents addressed the public changed on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - May 29, 2025

Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851.

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This Day in History - May 28, 2025

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first quintuplets to survive infancy were born on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - May 27, 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous vampire novel hit the shelves on this day in 1897.

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This Day in History - May 26, 2025

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A stringent U.S. immigration policy was signed into law on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - May 25, 2025

Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A baseball great set a lasting record on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - May 24, 2025

Sat, 24 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844.

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This Day in History - May 23, 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The way we see things forever changed on this day in 1785.

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This Day in History - May 22, 2025

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A late-night legend bid farewell on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - May 21, 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Two historic feats in aviation took place on this day in history.

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This Day in History - May 20, 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A fashion revolution began on this day in 1873.

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This Day in History - May 19, 2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A royal couple said, “I do,” on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - May 18, 2025

Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Pope John Paul II was born on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - May 17, 2025

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first legal same-sex marriage in the U.S. was performed on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - May 16, 2025

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

One of history’s least popular couples tied the knot on this day in 1770.

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This Day in History - May 15, 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous cartoon character made his debut on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - May 14, 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

America’s first space station was launched on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - May 13, 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Lindbergh kidnapping reached its tragic conclusion on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - May 11, 2025

Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A massive dust storm swept across the U.S. on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - May 10, 2025

Sat, 10 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Winston Churchill was appointed as prime minister on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - May 9, 2025

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A revolutionary medication was approved by the FDA on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - May 8, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Germans surrendered on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - May 7, 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - May 6, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - May 5, 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

What is the history of Cinco de Mayo?

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This Day in History - May 4, 2025

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A screen legend was born on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - May 3, 2025

Sat, 03 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A mother turned tragedy into activism beginning on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - May 2, 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A popular magazine went on sale for the first time on this day in 1885.

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This Day in History - May 1, 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A feminist attack on “Playboy” was published on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Adolf Hitler ended his life on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

One of America’s oldest cars ceased production on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Mutiny broke out on the HMS Bounty on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2025

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An American inventor who changed how we communicate was born on this day in 1791.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2025

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The German military tested its powerful new air force on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The NBA was integrated on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Jane Fonda embarked on a new career venture on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The “greatest night in showbiz history” took place on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A national TV audience learned what was in Al Capone’s vault on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2025

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

FDR suspended the gold standard on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2025

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Thirty million viewers tuned in to watch the “wedding of the century” on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Tragedy struck the world’s tallest mountain on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Apollo 13 made its triumphant return to Earth on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Kendrick Lamar made music history on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A president was fatally injured on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2025

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

History was made at the Masters on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2025

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A famed astronomer was put on trial on this day in 1633.

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This Day in History - April 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

American soldiers liberated Buchenwald on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An essential invention was patented on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2025

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

King Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - April 8, 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

President Eisenhower coined a Cold War phrase on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2025

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The first successful around-the-world flight began on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

George Washington used the veto for the first time on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A technology company that changed the world was founded on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous outlaw was murdered on this day in 1882.

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This Day in History - April 2, 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved fairytale author was born on this day in 1805.

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This Day in History - April 1, 2025

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A pop star’s life was tragically cut short on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2025

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The caped crusader was introduced on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2025

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A married couple was found guilty of espionage on this day in 1951.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Oval Office received a significant technological upgrade on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A great American author released his first novel on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

U.S. Customs agents acted to safeguard Americans from a poem on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A critically acclaimed film premiered on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2025

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Patrick Henry made a famous demand on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2025

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

FDR took a significant step toward the end of Prohibition on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A huge cliffhanger had TV fans on the edge of their seats on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A novel that fueled the anti-slavery movement was published on this day in 1852.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A novel that fueled the anti-slavery movement was published on this day in 1852.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461.

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This Day in History - March 16, 2025

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

West Point was founded on this day in 1802.

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This Day in History - March 15, 2025

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

LBJ made a powerful statement to Congress on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - March 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

One of history’s most brilliant minds was born on this day in 1879.

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This Day in History - March 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - March 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Gandhi began a 241-mile civil disobedience march on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History - March 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

A tragedy struck Madrid on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - March 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Abraham Lincoln did something unexpected on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - March 9, 2025

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A rapper was mysteriously shot to death on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - March 8, 2025

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A revolution began in Russia on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - March 7, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first Selma to Montgomery march ended in brutal violence on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - March 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The most widely used drug in the world was patented on this day in 1899.

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This Day in History - March 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

One of the most iconic photos in the world was captured on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - March 4, 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

FDR coined a memorable phrase on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. national anthem was designated on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - March 2, 2025

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A 15-year-old made history on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - March 1, 2025

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

America’s first national park was established on this day in 1872.

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This Day in History - February 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The structure of DNA was explained on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - February 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras tradition began on this day in 1827.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Terrorists attacked a New York landmark on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - February 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The NHL reached a significant milestone on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - February 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.

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This Day in History - February 23, 2025

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An iconic World War II image was captured on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - February 22, 2025

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first GPS satellite was launched on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - February 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - February 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 63rd anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbital flight.

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This Day in History - February 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Seven antiwar activists got their verdicts on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - February 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A possible new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History - February 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Thomas Jefferson won a contentious election on this day in 1801.

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This Day in History - February 16, 2025

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An ancient tomb was opened on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - February 15, 2025

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The teddy bear debuted on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - February 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

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This Day in History - February 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A German city was firebombed on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - February 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The NAACP was founded on this day in 1909.

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This Day in History - February 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A celebrity chef made her U.S. debut on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - February 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A computer shocked the world on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - February 9, 2025

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Daylight saving time was instituted on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - February 8, 2025

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The Allies secured Guadalcanal on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - February 7, 2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The Fab Four landed in the U.S. on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - February 6, 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A schoolteacher was sent back to prison on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - February 5, 2025

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

FDR made a controversial announcement on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - February 4, 2025

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. elected its first president on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - February 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Samuel Clemens began using his famous pen name on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. national anthem was designated on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - February 2, 2025

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887.

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This Day in History - February 1, 2025

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - January 31, 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

President Truman announced the world’s first superbomb on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - January 30, 2025

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The president of Germany named a new, notorious chancellor on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - January 29, 2025

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A popular folk trio signed their first record contract on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - January 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Music’s biggest stars gathered for a good cause on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - January 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.

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This Day in History - January 26, 2025

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020.

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This Day in History - January 25, 2025

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The first live televised presidential news conference was held on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - January 24, 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Beer got a whole new look on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - January 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

The Frisbee made its debut on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - January 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A terrorist pleaded guilty on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - January 21, 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Draft dodgers were pardoned on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - January 20, 2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Fifty-two American captives were released from Iran on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - January 19, 2025

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A real—and fictional—birth made headlines on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - January 18, 2025

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

World leaders met to decide Germany’s fate on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - January 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

One of the largest robberies in U.S. history went down on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - January 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - January 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A legendary civil rights figure was born on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - January 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

FDR became the first president to travel by plane on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - January 13, 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An NBA legend announced his retirement on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - January 12, 2025

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An Arkansas woman made history on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - January 11, 2025

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Americans were informed that smoking causes cancer on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - January 10, 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An influential pamphlet was published on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - January 9, 2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Two Apple products made their debut on this day, six years apart.

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This Day in History - January 8, 2025

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Crazy Horse fought his final battle on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - January 7, 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Air travel reached new heights on this day in 1785.

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This Day in History - January 6, 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

One of the world’s most popular TV shows premiered on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - January 5, 2025

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Construction began on a very recognizable bridge on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - January 4, 2025

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A Hawaiian woman made history on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - January 3, 2025

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

An Italian Fascist declared himself dictator on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - January 2, 2025

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

A celebrated soprano walked off stage on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - January 1, 2025

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - December 31, 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The first known cases of COVID-19 were reported on this day in 2019.

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This Day in History - December 30, 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A new nation was born on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - December 29, 2024

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A massacre devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.

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This Day in History - December 28, 2024

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Movie history was made on this day in 1895.

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This Day in History - December 27, 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An iconic NYC building opened on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - December 26, 2024

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - December 25, 2024

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An unlikely truce took place on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - December 24, 2024

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - December 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A now-famous artist did something shocking on this day in 1888.

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This Day in History - December 22, 2024

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - December 21, 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The highest-grossing movie of 1967 opened this day.

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This Day in History - December 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A music icon was drafted into the Army on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - December 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A classic Christmas tale was published on this day in 1843.

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This Day in History - December 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Mayflower arrived in Plymouth Harbor on this day in 1620.

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This Day in History - December 17, 2024

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - December 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773.

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This Day in History - December 15, 2024

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Americans' fundamental rights were established on this day in 1791.

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This Day in History - December 14, 2024

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. said goodbye to its first president on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - December 13, 2024

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A manhunt came to a dramatic end on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - December 12, 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An old notebook sold for a lot of cash on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - December 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

One of the biggest heists in U.S. history took place on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - December 10, 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A prestigious prize was first handed out on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - December 9, 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A deadly virus was declared eradicated on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - December 8, 2024

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - December 7, 2024

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 6, 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - December 5, 2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An aircraft squandron mysteriously disappeared on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - December 4, 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A much-watched court case took a surprising turn on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - December 3, 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A revolutionary operation changed modern medicine on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - December 2, 2024

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A new federal agency opened its doors on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - December 1, 2024

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - November 30, 2024

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Ken Jennings’ “Jeopardy!” hot streak ended on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - November 29, 2024

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

America’s coffee lovers got tough news on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - November 28, 2024

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A Portuguese navigator reached the Pacific Ocean on this day in 1520.

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This Day in History - November 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Two entertainment icons were born on this day.

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This Day in History - November 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An iconic film premiered on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - November 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An Agatha Christie mystery began a historic new life on this day in 1952.

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This Day in History - November 24, 2024

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A plane hijacker mysteriously disappeared on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - November 23, 2024

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

“Life” magazine presented a new way of looking at the world on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - November 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 61st anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination.

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This Day in History - November 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A famous television reveal aired on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - November 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

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This Day in History - November 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President Lincoln delivered one of history’s most famous speeches on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - November 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A mass murder-suicide took place in Jonestown on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - November 17, 2024

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Richard Nixon declared that he was not a crook on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - November 16, 2024

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A great Russian novelist was sentenced to death on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - November 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll made his feature film debut on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - November 14, 2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A famous novel debuted in America on this day in 1851.

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This Day in History - November 13, 2024

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

One of America’s most visited memorials opened to the public on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - November 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A murder trial that saturated headlines came to an end on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - November 11, 2024

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - November 10, 2024

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved children’s program first aired on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - November 9, 2024

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Nazis launched a campaign of terror on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - November 8, 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A German physicist made a shocking discovery on this day in 1895.

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This Day in History - November 7, 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A chance encounter that changed music history happened on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - November 6, 2024

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The first college football game was played on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - November 5, 2024

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A historian won big on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - November 4, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The entrance to King Tut’s tomb was discovered on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - November 3, 2024

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A dog made an unusual journey on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - November 2, 2024

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A major U.S. presidential election upset happened on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - November 1, 2024

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The White House became the official residence of the U.S. president on this day in 1800.

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This Day in History - October 31, 2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A famous escape artist couldn’t escape death on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History - October 30, 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary boxing match was held on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - October 29, 2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

John Glenn became the oldest human to fly to space on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - October 28, 2024

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Lady Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - October 27, 2024

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Getting around NYC became a lot easier on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - October 26, 2024

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous shootout went down on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - October 25, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - October 24, 2024

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A luxurious plane took its final commercial flight on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - October 23, 2024

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

American women took an important step on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - October 22, 2024

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American cyclist fell from grace on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - October 21, 2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A naval legend was born on this day in 1797.

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This Day in History - October 20, 2024

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Sydney Opera House opened on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - October 19, 2024

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The first Blockbuster opened on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - October 18, 2024

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. took possession of the 49th state on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - October 17, 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A notorious gangster finally got his due on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - October 16, 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The entertainment industry was forever changed on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - October 15, 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An exotic dancer and spy was executed on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - October 14, 2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The sound barrier was broken on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - October 13, 2024

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. Navy got its start on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - October 12, 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas on this day in 1492.

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This Day in History - October 11, 2024

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A comedy legend debuted on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - October 10, 2024

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A 17-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - October 9, 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A socialist revolutionary was executed on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - October 8, 2024

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A devastating fire ravaged Chicago on this day in 1871.

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This Day in History - October 7, 2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A famous actor moved on to politics on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - October 6, 2024

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Reno brothers carried out the first train robbery on this day in 1866.

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This Day in History - October 5, 2024

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

How U.S. presidents communicated with the public changed on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - October 4, 2024

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Soviet Union launched a stunning new technology on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - October 3, 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The “trial of the century” came to an end on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - October 2, 2024

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A World War II-era uprising ended on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - October 1, 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The longest-living U.S. president was born on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - September 30, 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A Hollywood legend died in a car crash on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - September 29, 2024

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Dow suffered a record-breaking single-day drop on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - September 28, 2024

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Thirty years ago today, a ferry sank off the coast of Finland, killing more than 800 passengers.

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This Day in History - September 27, 2024

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Sixty-two years ago today, Rachel Carson published an influential book.

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This Day in History - September 26, 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kennedy and Nixon faced off on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - September 25, 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Bill of Rights was approved by Congress on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - September 24, 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A staple of the American media landscape premiered on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - September 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Astronomers made a startling discovery on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - September 22, 2024

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Audiences met six famous friends on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - September 21, 2024

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American general committed treason on this day in 1780.

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This Day in History - September 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Billie Jean King prevailed in the Battle of the Sexes on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - September 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Unabomber manifesto was published on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - September 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A U.S. president laid the cornerstone of the Capitol building on this day in 1793.

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This Day in History - September 17, 2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

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This Day in History - September 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Gandhi began a hunger strike on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - September 15, 2024

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Muhammad Ali proved why he was called “the Greatest” on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - September 14, 2024

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved breakfast pastry debuted on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - September 13, 2024

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Oprah Winfrey shocked her audience with a now-famous giveaway on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - September 12, 2024

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Dr. Mae Jemison broke astronomical color barriers on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - September 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

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This Day in History - September 10, 2024

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - September 9, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Elvis Presley wowed audiences on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - September 8, 2024

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - September 7, 2024

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. got its famous nickname on this day in 1813.

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This Day in History - September 6, 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A tennis star asked for political asylum on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 5, 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Gerald Ford survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 4, 2024

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Arkansas troops blocked the “Little Rock Nine” from entering a segregated high school on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - September 3, 2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - September 2, 2024

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The world celebrated V-J Day on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - September 1, 2024

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Bobby Fischer became a chess world champion on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - August 31, 2024

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The People’s Princess died on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - August 30, 2024

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today marks two milestones in Black history.

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This Day in History - August 29, 2024

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal Louisiana and Mississippi on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - August 28, 2024

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - August 27, 2024

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Guinness Book of Records was created on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - August 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The first MLB game was broadcast on TV on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - August 25, 2024

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

"The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - August 24, 2024

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A volcano erupted, killing thousands, on this day in 79 AD.

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This Day in History - August 23, 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A wealthy widow and Confederate spy was arrested on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - August 22, 2024

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851.

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This Day in History - August 21, 2024

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

America’s 50th state became part of the Union on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - August 20, 2024

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Two brothers brutally murdered their parents on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - August 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909.

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This Day in History - August 18, 2024

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - August 17, 2024

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A sitting president took the stand on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - August 16, 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We said goodbye to two pop culture icons on this day.

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This Day in History - August 15, 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 14, 2024

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Michael Jackson famously outbid Paul McCartney on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - August 13, 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On this day in 1961: Construction began on a wall that divided a nation.

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This Day in History - August 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - August 11, 2024

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Federal prisoners landed on Alcatraz on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - August 10, 2024

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 9, 2024

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Manson Family went on a killing spree on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 8, 2024

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A U.S. president resigned on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 7, 2024

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A French street performer reached new heights on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 6, 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - August 5, 2024

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - August 4, 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Jesse Owens made history—and a statement—on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - August 3, 2024

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The song that sparked a global dance craze hit No. 1 on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - August 2, 2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - August 1, 2024

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Anne Frank wrote her final diary entry on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - July 31, 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American labor leader was reported missing on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - July 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

More than 65 million Americans receive Medicare benefits, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on this day in 1965

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This Day in History - July 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Two royals said “I do” on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - July 28, 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American icon was born on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - July 27, 2024

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - July 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - July 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The world’s first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - July 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A lost city was found on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - July 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The “Magnificent Seven” won gold on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - July 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - July 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American literary icon was born on this day in 1899.

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This Day in History - July 20, 2024

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - July 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - July 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American president received an unprecedented third nomination on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - July 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - July 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Atomic Age launched on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - July 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Ford Motor Company sold its first car on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - July 14, 2024

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - July 13, 2024

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

More than 1 billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - July 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The highest military honor was signed into law on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - July 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Alexander Hamilton died after a duel on this day in 1804.

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This Day in History - July 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

One of the most famous trials in American history began on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - July 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The oldest tennis tournament in history began on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - July 8, 2024

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 7, 2024

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History - July 6, 2024

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A popular, quotable movie opened on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - July 5, 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A popular “everything store” was founded on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - July 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A decisive war battle ended on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - July 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - July 1, 2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - June 30, 2024

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A ballerina broke barriers on this day in 2015.

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This Day in History - June 29, 2024

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - June 28, 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - June 27, 2024

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An iconic movie scene was filmed on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - June 26, 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The United Nations was created on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - June 25, 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The world said goodbye to the King of Pop on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - June 24, 2024

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Air Force answered questions—but not many—about Roswell on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - June 23, 2024

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A mafia boss was sentenced on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - June 22, 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 21, 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The supreme law of the land was established on this day in 1788.

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This Day in History - June 20, 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A summer blockbuster made a splash in theaters on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - June 19, 2024

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - June 18, 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American female astronaut was launched into space on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - June 17, 2024

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An enduring symbol of U.S. freedom arrived in America on this day in 1885.

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This Day in History - June 16, 2024

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

One of America’s first roller coasters debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - June 15, 2024

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An important British document was issued on this day in 1215.

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This Day in History - June 14, 2024

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Dee Dee Blanchard was found dead on this day in 2015.

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This Day in History - June 13, 2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The “Pentagon Papers” were published on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - June 12, 2024

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - June 11, 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved alien made his silver screen debut on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - June 10, 2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A founding father made an electric discovery on this day in 1752.

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This Day in History - June 9, 2024

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - June 8, 2024

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

MLK’s assassin was arrested on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - June 7, 2024

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A reigning British monarch visited the U.S. for the first time on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - June 6, 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 5, 2024

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - June 4, 2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Congress voted to pass the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - June 3, 2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American astronaut walked in space on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - June 2, 2024

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A historic White House wedding took place on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - June 1, 2024

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary rock and roll album was released on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - May 31, 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921.

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This Day in History - May 30, 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A martyr was burned at the stake on this day in 1431.

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This Day in History - May 29, 2024

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Two explorers reached new heights on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - May 28, 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A renowned human rights organization was launched on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - May 27, 2024

Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved water toy was patented on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - May 26, 2024

Sun, 26 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A Western movie star was born on this day in 1907.

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This Day in History - May 25, 2024

Sat, 25 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A movie franchise launched on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - May 24, 2024

Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844.

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This Day in History - May 23, 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Two famous outlaws were killed on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - May 22, 2024

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843.

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This Day in History - May 21, 2024

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A ‘90s tabloid fixture was arrested on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - May 20, 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A pilot set off on a historic flight on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - May 19, 2024

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A famous wife was beheaded on this day in 1536.

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This Day in History - May 18, 2024

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - May 17, 2024

Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - May 16, 2024

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - May 15, 2024

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - May 14, 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

"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 Olympiad, held in Paris in 1900, the St. Louis Games were poorly organized and overshadowed by the World’s Fair.

Surprising fact? There were few entrants other than Americans in the various events—so U.S. athletes won most competitions and the unofficial team championship.

Also on this day in history: In 1804, Lewis and Clark departed to explore the Northwest; in 1973, America’s first space station, Skylab, was launched; and in 1998, Frank Sinatra died."

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This Day in History - May 13, 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2024

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907.

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This Day in History - May 11, 2024

Sat, 11 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - May 10, 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - May 9, 2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - May 8, 2024

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - May 7, 2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - May 6, 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - May 5, 2024

Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A guilty-pleasure ice cream brand debuted on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - May 4, 2024

Sat, 04 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Four students were killed at Kent State on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - May 3, 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - May 2, 2024

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A modern legend was born on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - May 1, 2024

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An iconic New York City building was dedicated on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

America’s first president was sworn in on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A ground-breaking Broadway musical premiered on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2024

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A luxury car magnate was born on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2024

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A historic election took place in South Africa on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A famous space telescope was placed into space on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The largest library in the world was established on this day in 1800.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Bard was born on this day in 1564.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A music icon died on this day in 2016.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2024

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Oklahoma City bombing happened on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An earthquake rattled San Francisco on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2024

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2024

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary war-time president died on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - April 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An infamous space mission was launched on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A Confederate general surrendered on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - April 8, 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A female astronaut made history on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2024

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

President Eisenhower coins a Cold War phrase on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2024

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The modern Olympic Games began on this day in 1896.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A British wartime leader passed away on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A faster way to send mail debuted on this day in 1860.

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This Day in History - April 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Pope John Paul II passed away on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - April 1, 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2024

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2024

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The 15th Amendment was adopted on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A visitor arrived at Mercury on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A much admired American leader died on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A revered actor shocked Hollywood on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A major medical breakthrough was announced on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A devastating industrial accident struck New York City on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A shocking tragedy unfolded on this day in 2015.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2024

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A popular English slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Major women’s rights legislation took an important step forward on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Alcatraz shut its doors on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The state of Nevada made a pivotal decision on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2024

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461.

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This Day in History - March 16, 2024

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An important step toward spaceflight was achieved on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History - March 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An acclaimed film arrived in theaters on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - March 14, 2024

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A surprising crime shocked the country on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - March 13, 2024

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - March 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A historic discovery was made in Alaska on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - March 11, 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

A killer blizzard hit the Northeast on this day in 1888.

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This Day in History - March 10, 2024

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A communications revolution began on this day in 1876.

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This Day in History - March 9. 2024

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The world's most iconic doll turns 65 today.

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This Day in History - March 8, 2024

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on this day since 1909.

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This Day in History - March 7, 2024

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A woman made Hollywood history on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - March 6, 2024

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The art world lost a legend on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - March 5 2024

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A toy craze got its start on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - March 4, 2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Martha Stewart ended a notorious chapter on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2024

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan on this day in 1887.

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This Day in History - March 2, 2024

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A 15-year-old made history on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - March 1, 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President Kennedy signed an executive order that sent thousands of young Americans abroad on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - February 29, 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An iconic relic was discovered on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - February 28, 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A billionaire left a massive bequest on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - February 27, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Gloria Gaynor made history on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A tragic shooting led to nationwide protests on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - February 25, 2024

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A legendary athlete announced his arrival on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - February 24, 2024

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Operation Desert Storm heated up on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - February 23, 2024

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Continental Army got an upgrade on this day in 1778.

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This Day in History - February 22, 2024

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An American hero was born on this day in 1732.

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This Day in History - February 21, 2024

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

NASCAR was born on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - February 20, 2024

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Post Office was established on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History - February 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A milestone for music was achieved on this day in 1878.

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This Day in History - February 18, 2024

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

History was made at the Olympics on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - February 17, 2024

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Thomas Jefferson won a contentious election on this day in 1801.

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This Day in History - February 16, 2024

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An American shocked the world at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

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This Day in History - February 15, 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved animated film hit theaters on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - February 14, 2024

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

California farmers made Valentine’s Day especially sweet in 1886.

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This Day in History - February 13, 2024

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An Irish-born doctor became an American hero on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - February 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Chinese imperial rule came to an end on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - February 11, 2024

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A women's rights activist was arrested for a surprising reason on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - February 10, 2024

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An icon passed away on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - February 9, 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - February 8, 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre.

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This Day in History - February 7, 2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A surprising phenomenon rocked the Mississippi River on this day in 1812.

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This Day in History - February 6, 2024

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. took one step closer to World War I on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - February 5, 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Justice was finally delivered in a decades-old case on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - February 4, 2024

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An animated classic made its debut on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - February 3, 2024

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A new world opened up on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - February 2, 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. got bigger on this day in 1848.

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This Day in History - February 1, 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Harriet Tubman made history again on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - January 31, 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The moon got some American visitors on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - January 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Ireland hit a low point on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Raven was published on this day in 1845.

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This Day in History - January 28, 2024

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Cold War got hot on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - January 27, 2024

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.

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This Day in History - January 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President John F. Kennedy made a historic choice on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - January 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Paul McCartney made some surprising headlines on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - January 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A startling discovery captured the world’s attention on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

History’s deadliest earthquake struck on this day in 1556.

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This Day in History - January 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A terrorist pled guilty on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - January 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

An American made a notorious bit of history on this day in 2020.

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This Day in History - January 20, 2024

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Fifty-two American captives were released from Iran on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - January 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Golf took a step forward on this day in 1952.

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This Day in History - January 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The world met to decide Germany’s fate on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - January 17, 2023

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A queen lost her throne on this day in 1893.

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This Day in History - January 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Benny Goodman played a legendary concert on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - January 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The Democratic donkey made its debut on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History - January 14, 2024

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Franklin D. Roosevelt made a controversial proclamation on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - January 13, 2024

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A Virginian made history on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - January 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A football star’s confident prediction came true on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - January 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Baseball made a controversial rule change on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - January 10, 2023

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The world met in London on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - January 9, 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The circus was born on this day in 1768.

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This Day in History - January 8, 2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The world lost a scientific legend on this day in 1642.

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This Day in History - January 7, 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President Truman made a weighty announcement on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - January 6, 2024

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

One of the world’s most popular TV shows premiered on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - January 5, 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Hip-hop broke the Top 40 on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - January 4, 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

President Johnson laid out some grand plans for the nation on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - January 3, 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

This day in 1959 marked a first for the U.S. Congress.

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This Day in History - January 2, 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

A senator made some ignoble history on this day in 1811.

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This Day in History - January 1, 2024

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Europe debuted a new currency on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - December 31, 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A former intelligence officer became president of Russia on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - December 30, 2023

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Workers demanded action on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - December 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

London endured intense bombing on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - December 28, 2023

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A miracle baby was born on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - December 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Carry Nation made a name for herself on this day in 1900.

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This Day in History - December 26, 2023

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - December 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas night 1776.

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This Day in History - December 24, 2023

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The War of 1812 came to an end on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - December 23, 2023

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A trailblazer was born on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - December 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A great achievement had an inauspicious start on this day in 1808.

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This Day in History - December 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A holiday tragedy unfolded on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - December 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The U.S. invaded Panama on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - December 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The Continental Army arrived in Valley Forge on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - December 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The 13th Amendment became the law of the land on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - December 17, 2023

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

An iconic publication made its debut on this day in 1892.

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This Day in HIstory - December 16, 2023

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Two hundred and fifty years ago, on this day in 1773, Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.

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This Day in History - December 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

America lost a music legend on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - December 14, 2023

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Roald Amundsen achieved a historic feat on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - December 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

An American manhunt came to an end on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History -December 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A groundbreaking film debuted on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - December 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The world made an agreement it found hard to stick to on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - December 10, 2023

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The music world lost a legend on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - December 9, 2023

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A storybook romance called it quits on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - December 8, 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Trade in North America got easier on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - December 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 6, 2023

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The nation’s first president finally received his due on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - December 5, 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Americans celebrated the end of Prohibition on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - December 4, 2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A much-watched court case took a surprising turn on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - December 3, 2023

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A revolutionary new communication tool was unleashed on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - December 2, 2023

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A shocking corporate scandal began to unravel on this day in 2001.

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Shoppers in Texas haven’t been spending like they did last year heading into the holiday season

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An important aspect of Antarctica’s fate was decided on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - November 30, 2023

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The first college Thanksgiving football game was decided on this day in 1876.

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This Day in History - November 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

America’s coffee lovers got disappointing news on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - November 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Wedding bells rang for Shakespeare on this day in 1582.

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This Day in History - November 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - November 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

King Tut’s tomb was revealed on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - November 25, 2023

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Three tragic assassinations unfolded on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

When did the human species start walking upright? Scientists got closer to finding out on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - November 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Life magazine provided a new way of looking at the world on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - November 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination.

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This Day in History - November 21, 2023

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A revolutionary invention was announced on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - November 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A whale got its revenge on this day in 1820.

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This Day in History - November 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

President Lincoln delivered one of history’s most famous speeches on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - November 18, 2023

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A bloody World War I battle came to an end on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - November 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A major shipping lane opened for business on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - November 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Harry Potter fans flocked to theaters on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - November 15, 2023

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Gamers were introduced to a revolutionary new product on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - November 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

One of America’s most visited memorials opened to the public on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - November 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

An astronomer recorded a historic heavenly event on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - November 11, 2023

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A sacred burial site was dedicated three years after World War I ended on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - November 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

A beloved children’s program was born on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - November 9, 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

An important door was opened on this day in 1989. f

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This Day in History - November 8, 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

JFK recorded a historic milestone on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 7, 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Washington was struck by a major engineering failure on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - November 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Theodore Roosevelt achieved a presidential first on this day in 1906

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This Day in History - November 5, 2023

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

George Foreman made history on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - November 4, 2023

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Jane Goodall made an astonishing discovery on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 3, 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A dog made an unusual journey on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - November 2, 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The MLK Holiday became a federal holiday. Truman beat Dewey despite the famous news headline and the ISS welcomed a crew.

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This Day in History - November 1, 2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The European Union became a reality on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - October 31, 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Martin Luther went public with some revolutionary ideas on this day in 1517.

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This Day in History - October 30, 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary boxing match was held on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - October 29, 2023

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A slain leader’s story was published on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 28, 2023

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Congress got serious about Prohibition on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - October 27, 2023

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A farmer applied for a revolutionary patent on this day in 1873.

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This Day in History - October 26, 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A doctor implanted a baboon heart in a human baby on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - October 25, 2023

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A notorious British military disaster unfolded on this day in 1854.

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This Day in History - October 24, 2023

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 92nd birthday of a major American landmark.

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This Day in History - October 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

American women took an important step on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - October 22, 2023

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An exciting new invention was tested on this day in 1791.

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This Day in History - October 21, 2023

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A tragedy hit a small Welsh mining town on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - October 20, 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A dictator met his end on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - October 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The world turned upside down on this day in 1781.

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This Day in History - October 18, 2023

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A famous line was drawn on this day in 1767.

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This Day in History - October 17, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

One of history’s most famous dogs hit the big screen on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - October 16, 2023

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A famed abolitionist led a deadly raid on this day in 1859.

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This Day in History - October 15, 2023

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A sports legend set a record on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - October 14, 2023

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An American spy plane made a dangerous discovery on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - October 13, 2023

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The world breathed a sigh of relief on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - October 12, 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A conscientious objector made World War II history on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - October 11, 2023

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

John Lennon released his most successful solo hit on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - October 10, 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A deadly hurricane charted a devastating path through the Caribbean on this day in 1780.

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This Day in History - October 9, 2023

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The world bid farewell to a hero on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - October 8, 2023

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. reckoned with ebola on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - October 7, 2023

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - October 6, 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A president issued a warning to Americans on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - October 5, 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Harry Truman recorded a presidential first on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - October 4, 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A famous 12-year-long sculpture project began on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - October 3, 2023

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A massively popular podcast debuted on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - October 2, 2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A football coach’s curiosity led to a popular beverage on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 1, 2023

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A comedian began a legendary run on late-night TV on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - September 30, 2023

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A beloved novel was published on this day in 1868.

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This Day in History - September 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An influential inventor died under mysterious circumstances on this day in 1913.

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This Day in History - September 28, 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Hitler may have had a brush with death on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - September 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

“Wild Bill” Hickok lived up to his name on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - September 26, 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An American woman set a record in space on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - September 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - September 24, 2023

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A new museum opened its doors on the National Mall on this day in 2016.

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This Day in History - September 23, 2023

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An epic journey came to an end on this day in 1806.

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This Day in History - September 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary African leader was assassinated on this day in 1827.

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This Day in History - September 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A legendary American plane made its debut flight on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - September 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - September 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Nevada was the site of the world’s first underground nuclear explosion on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - September 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

More than 1 million people gathered in Beijing for Chairman Mao’s funeral on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - September 17, 2023

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

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This Day in History - September 16, 2023

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Congress passed the first peacetime draft in U.S. history on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - September 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A major collapse rocked Wall Street on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - September 14, 2023

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

President William McKinley died after sustaining a gunshot wound on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - September 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Tupac Shakur succumbed to gunshot wounds on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - September 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - September 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

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This Day in History - September 10, 2023

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The U.S. Navy prevailed on Lake Erie on this day in 1813.

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This Day in History - September 9, 2023

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Elvis Presley wowed audiences on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - September 8, 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The world got its first glimpse of a masterpiece on this day in 1504.

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This Day in History - September 7, 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Germany launched the Blitz against London on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - September 6, 2023

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A tennis star asked for political asylum on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 5, 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Gerald Ford survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 4, 2023

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Geronimo surrendered on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - September 3, 2023

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - September 2, 2023

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Great Fire of London broke out on this day in 1666.

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This Day in History - September 1, 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Aaron Burr once again got away with a crime on this day in 1807.

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This Day in History - August 31, 2023

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Jack the Ripper killed his first victim on this day in 1888.

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This Day in History - August 30,2023

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Washington, DC and Moscow got more connected on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - August 29, 2023

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal Louisiana and Mississippi on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - August 28, 2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Sixty years ago today, Martin Luther King, Jr. made a historic speech.

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This Day in History - August 27, 2023

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Patriots fell to the British in Brooklyn on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - August 26, 2023

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The so-called “preppy murder” stunned New York City on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - August 25, 2023

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The American public was hoodwinked on this day in 1835.

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This Day in History - August 24, 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Pluto was demoted on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - August 23, 2023

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

This day in 2021 marked a turning point in the fight against the Covid virus.

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This Day in History - August 22, 2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The International Red Cross was born on this day in 1864.

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This Day in History - August 21, 2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Animals got some fierce advocates on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - August 20, 2023

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began on this day in 1619.

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This Day in History - August 19, 2023

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The Beatles kicked off their first American tour on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - August 18, 2023

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A mighty warrior met his end on this day in 1227.

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This Day in History - August 17, 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A new pageant made headlines on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - August 16, 2023

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The world’s fastest man set a new record on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - August 15, 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 14, 2023

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Social Security was born on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - August 13, 2023

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

A great empire was defeated on this day in 1325.

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This Day in History- August 12, 2023

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Cleopatra died by suicide on this day in 30 B.C.

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This Day in History - August 11, 2023

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Hip hop was born on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - August 10,2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The country’s first PG-13 movie hit theaters on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - August 9, 2023

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

An American classic was published on this day in 1854.

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This Day in History - August 8, 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The lights went on at Wrigley on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - August 7, 2023

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A prestigious military honor was created on this day in 1782.

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This Day in History - August 6, 2023

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - August 5, 2023

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

President Ronald Reagan made a controversial decision on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - August 4, 2023

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Jesse Owens made history and a statement on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - August 3, 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A Vermonter unexpectedly became president on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - August 2, 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Hitler consolidated power on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - August 1, 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:01:00 -0000

World War 1 heated up on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - July 31, 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A fleet of Spanish treasure ships met a disastrous end on this day in 1715.

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This Day in History - July 30, 2023

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The USS Indianapolis sank in shark-infested waters on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - July 29, 2023

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A supposedly invincible fighting force was soundly defeated on this day in 1588.

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This Day in History - July 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A plane crashed into a New York City landmark on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - July 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A fleet of Spanish treasure ships met a disastrous end on this day in 1715.

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This Day in History - July 26, 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A plague descended on the American heartland on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - July 25, 2023

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Rock Hudson shocked Hollywood on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - July 24, 2023

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Nixon and Khrushchev squared off on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - July 23, 2023

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Miss America gave up her crown on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - July 22, 2023

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - July 21, 2023

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A historic era in American spaceflight came to an end on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - July 20, 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Another massive flood hit Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - July 19, 2023

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - July 18, 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Ted Kennedy left the scene of a suspicious crash off Chappaquiddick Island on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - July 17, 2023

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Port Chicago Disaster rocked the California coast on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - July 16, 2023

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Congress chose a new capital on this day in 1790.

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This Day in History - July 15, 2023

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The fashion world lost an icon on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - July 14, 2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - July 13, 2023

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A global movement was born on this day in 2013.

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This Day in History - July 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

President Eisenhower enjoyed a presidential first on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - July 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A space station fell from the sky on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - July 10, 2023

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A life-saving invention was patented on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - July 9, 2023

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Catherine the Great consolidated her power on this day in 1762.

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This Day in History - July 8, 2023

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A German army staffer revealed Hitler’s plans for Russia on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - July 7, 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

U.S. women made sports history on this day in 2019.

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This Day in History - July 6, 2023

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Althea Gibson made sports history on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - July 5, 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A sheep made international news on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - July 4, 2023

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 3, 2023

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Two rock stars met tragic ends on this day in history.

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This Day in History - July 2, 2023

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Amelia Earhart went missing on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - July 1, 2023

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:01:00 -0000

This day in 1997 marked a big change for Hong Kong.

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This Day in History - June 30, 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A French daredevil completed an impressive stunt on this day in 1859.

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This Day in History - June 29, 2023

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The iPhone turns 16 today.

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This Day in History - June 28, 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

There was good news for a national symbol on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - June 27, 2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - June 26, 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Gay marriage bans became history on this day in 2015.

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This Day in History - June 25, 2023

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull triumphed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on this day in 1876.

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This Day in History - June 24, 2023

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

John and Jackie tied the knot on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - June 23, 2023

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A group of Thai children made international headlines on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - June 22, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - June 21, 2023

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Today marks the 234th birthday of the U.S. Constitution.

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This Day in History - June 20, 2023

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A mobster met a violent end on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - June 19, 2023

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - June 18, 2023

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Napoleon met his Waterloo on this day in 1815.

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This Day in History - June 17, 2023

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Battle of Bunker Hill began on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - June 16, 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

America’s first roller coaster debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - June 15, 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

This day in 1877 was a historic day for West Point.

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This Day in History - June 14, 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A miraculous sea voyage came to an end on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - June 13, 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Miranda warning became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - June 12, 2023

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were tragically murdered on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - June 11, 2023

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The University of Alabama was finally desegregated 60 years ago today.

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This Day in History - June 10, 2023

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The first alleged witch was hanged in Salem on this day in 1692.

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This Day in History - June 9, 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - June 8, 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - June 7, 2023

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Grease hit Broadway on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - June 6, 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 5, 2023

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A massive fire engulfed a historic city on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History - June 4, 2023

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Martha Stewart was indicted on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - June 3, 2023

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

John Adams made a surprising move on this day in 1800.

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This Day in History - June 2, 2023

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - June 1, 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:01:00 -0000

One of Hollywood’s biggest stars was born on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History - May 31, 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921.

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This Day in History - May 30, 2023

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A historic space mission was launched on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - May 29, 2023

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

During World War II, the Nazis ramped up their persecution of Parisian Jews on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - May 28, 2023

Sun, 28 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

George Washington kicked off a world war on this day in 1754.

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This Day in History - May 27, 2023

Sat, 27 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - May 26, 2023

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

This day in 1927 was the end of an era for the first mass-marketed American automobile.

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This Day in History - May 25, 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A baseball great set a lasting record on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - May 24, 2023

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844.

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This Day in History - May 23, 2023

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A Medal of Honor winner made history on this day in 1900.

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This Day in History - May 22, 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

One of the world’s favorite writers was born on this day in 1859.

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This Day in History - May 21, 2023

Sun, 21 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A beloved actor got her due on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - May 20, 2023

Sat, 20 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A tragic battle in Vietnam came to an end on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - May 19, 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A dashing British hero died on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - May 18, 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Abraham Lincoln took an important step toward the presidency on this day in 1860.

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This Day in History - May 17, 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A popular 90s TV drama aired its last episode on this day in 2000.

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This Day in History - May 16, 2023

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

One of history’s least popular couples tied the knot on this day in 1770.

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This Day in History - May 15, 2023

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder made music history on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - May 14, 2023

Sun, 14 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

An epic journey began on this day in 1804.

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This Day in History - May 13, 2023

Sat, 13 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2023

Fri, 12 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Lindbergh kidnapping came to a tragic conclusion on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - May 11, 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A massive dust storm swept across the U.S. on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - May 10, 2023

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - May 9, 2023

Tue, 09 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A much-criticized book was published on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - May 8, 2023

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The first James Bond film hit theaters 50 years ago today.

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This Day in History - May 7, 2023

Sun, 07 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - May 6, 2023

Sat, 06 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

England and France got closer on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - May 5, 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

An American astronaut made history on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - May 4, 2023

Thu, 04 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The first lady of song won her first Grammy on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - May 3, 2023

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A mother turned tragedy into activism beginning on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - May 2, 2023

Tue, 02 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Children took to the streets of Alabama in protest on this day in 1963

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This Day in History - May 1, 2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A sports legend won one final tournament on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2023

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Tim Berners-Lee released the world’s first web browser on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2023

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The world tuned in to a royal wedding on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Muhammad Ali took a controversial stand on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

This day in 1994 was a historic day for South Africa.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2023

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began in 1986.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2023

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A massive health crisis began in Flint, Michigan, on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Easter Rebellion rocked Ireland on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2023

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

An assassin was sentenced on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2023

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Red Baron met his match on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2023

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Danica Patrick broke a major sports barrier on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The first-ever Boston Marathon was run on this day in 1897.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2023

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A renowned poet was born on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2023

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

President Kennedy made a miscalculation on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2023

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A Swiss chemist made an accidental discovery on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2023

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The Titanic sank 111 years ago.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Philadelphians took a stand on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2023

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

One of the world’s largest museums was born on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

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This Day in History - April 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

American soldiers liberated Buchenwald on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2023

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2023

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

King Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - April 8, 2023

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Pirates captured the Maersk Alabama on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The internet was born on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The U.S. entered a deadly conflict on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2023

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A rock legend met a tragic end on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

President Harry Truman made an important investment on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - April 2, 2023

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A Montana woman made history on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - April 1, 2023

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:01:00 -0000

Abigail Adams made an unusual plea on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:01:00 -0000

A cinematographer made history on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:01:00 -0000

The president got connected on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:13 -0000

A deadly earthquake rocked Alaska on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 01:03:36 -0000

President Jefferson enjoyed an unusual gift on this day in 1804.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2023

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:14 -0000

The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2023

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:00:17 -0000

A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.

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This Day in History - March 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:14 -0000

An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - March 15, 2023

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:17 -0000

A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - March 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - March 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:14 -0000

The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - March 12, 2023

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:00:16 -0000

Broadway went dark on this day in 2020.

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This Day in History - March 11, 2023

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - March 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - March 9, 2023

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - March 8, 2023

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - March 7, 2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:13 -0000

A communications revolution began on this day 1876.

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This Day in History - March 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:14 -0000

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.

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This Day in History - March 5, 2023

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - March 4, 2023

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:14 -0000

The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:17:38 -0000

John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.

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This Day in History - March 2, 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:15 -0000

The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - March 1, 2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.

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This Day in History - February 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - February 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:17 -0000

Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:17 -0000

Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.

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This Day in History - February 25, 2023

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - February 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.

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This Day in History - February 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - February 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida.

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This Day in History - February 21, 2023

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - February 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - February 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:16 -0000

Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847.

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This Day in History - February 18, 2023

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History - February 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - February 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - February 15, 2023

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:13 -0000

A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - February 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:13 -0000

A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - February 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A basketball legend was born on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - February 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A beloved American president was born on this day in 1809.

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This Day in History - February 11, 2023

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - February 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved children’s author passed away on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - February 9, 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - February 8, 2023

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Eighty years ago today, the Allies secured Guadalcanal.

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This Day in History - February 7, 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

An astronaut performed an astonishing feat on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - February 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

This day in 1952 was a big day for Queen Elizabeth.

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This Day in History - February 5, 2023

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A century of fighting came to an end on this day in 146 BCE.

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This Day in History - February 4, 2023

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A social media revolution began on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - February 3, 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A tragedy on this day in 1972 inspired an iconic song.

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This Day in History - February 2, 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved New York City building opened to the public on this day in 1913.

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This Day in History - February 1, 2023

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - January 31, 2023

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

The Golden Arches opened in a surprising new city on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - January 30, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A globally admired civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - January 29, 2023

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A legendary televisions series premiered on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - January 28, 2023

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A shocking disaster unfolded in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - January 27, 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.

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This Day in History - January 26, 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020.

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This Day in History - January 25, 2023

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:17 -0000

An American athlete achieved a surprising goal on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - January 24, 2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - January 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A Czech immigrant made American history on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - January 22, 2023

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A historic court decision was delivered on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - January 21, 2023

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:55:01 -0000

The first U.S. coronavirus case was reported on this day in 2020.

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This Day in History - January 20, 2023

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:17 -0000

A glass ceiling was broken on this day in 2021.

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This Day in History - January 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

An iconic band reunited on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - January 18, 2023

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A household name scored his first number-one hit on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - January 17, 2023

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A killer earthquake struck Los Angeles on this day in 1994.

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This Day in History - January 16, 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - January 15, 2023

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

A legendary song hit number one on the charts on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 14, 2023

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A historic perfect NFL season was achieved on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 13, 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

The Knights Templar got special recognition on this day in 1128.

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This Day in History - January 12, 2023

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - January 11, 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

A hero passed on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - January 10, 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:13 -0000

The world’s cheapest car debuted on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - January 9, 2023

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:16 -0000

Americans got one step closer to war on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - January 8, 2023

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

Harvey Milk scored a victory for the LGBTQ community on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - January 7, 2023

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A pioneering singer broke a major barrier on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - January 6, 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

This day in 1759 was a happy one for future President George Washington.

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This Day in History - January 5, 2023

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - January 4, 2023

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

A California congresswoman made history on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - January 3, 2023

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

George Steinbrenner made a savvy investment on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 2, 2023

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:15 -0000

President Nixon set a new limit on America’s drivers on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - January 1, 2023

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:14 -0000

Haiti declared independence on this day in 1803.

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This Day in History - December 31, 2022

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

History was made at the Panama Canal on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - December 30, 2022

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A new nation was born on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - December 29, 2022

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A tragedy devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.

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This Day in History - December 28, 2022

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Endangered animals received new protections on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - December 27, 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - December 26, 2022

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A conservationist met an untimely end on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - December 25, 2022

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Football fans witnessed the longest game in history on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - December 24, 2022

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:17 -0000

President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History - December 23, 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A famed artist made a bizarre decision on this day in 1888.

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This Day in History - December 22, 2022

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - December 21, 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A Korean rapper made YouTube history on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - December 20, 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A music icon was drafted on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - December 19, 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Two Apollo 17 astronauts became the last people to walk on the moon on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - December 18, 2022

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:19 -0000

Americans celebrated an important victory on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - December 17, 2022

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - December 16, 2022

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:18 -0000

A tragic mid-air collision rocked New York on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - December 15, 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A world famous landmark reopened on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - December 14, 2022

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Tragedy hit a small Connecticut town on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - December 13, 2022

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A contentious election came to an end on this day in 2000.

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This Day in History - December 12, 2022

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A historic notebook got a new owner on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - December 11, 2022

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A king made a grand gesture on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - December 10, 2022

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Wyoming women made history on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History - December 9, 2022

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A deadly virus was declared eradicated on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - December 8, 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A music legend was murdered on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - December 7, 2022

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The United States endured a devastating surprise attack on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 6, 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - December 5, 2022

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Today marks the 150th anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery.

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This Day in History - December 4, 2022

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

George Washington bid farewell to the Army on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - December 3, 2022

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A controversial president was elected on this day in 1828.

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This Day in History - December 2, 2022

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved film premiered on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - December 1, 2022

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An Alabama seamstress made a fateful decision on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - November 30, 2022

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

An Alabama resident got an unwelcome surprise, from space, on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - November 29, 2022

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A famous actress died under suspicious circumstances on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - November 28, 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A country institution was born on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - November 27, 2022

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A president got some dietary advice on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - November 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An iconic film premiered on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - November 25, 2022

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An Agatha Christie mystery began a historic new life on this day in 1952.

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This Day in History - November 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Charles Darwin published a revolutionary theory on this day in 1859.

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This Day in History - November 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The government put an end to a strange practice among doctors on this day in 1921.

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This Day in History - November 22, 2020

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A popular American president was assassinated on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - November 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The television cliffhanger was born on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - November 20, 2022

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a momentous occasion on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - November 19, 2022

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable speech on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - November 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Time zones streamlined travel on this day in 1883.

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This Day in History - November 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

NBC execs learned a valuable lesson on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - November 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A famed author evaded a grim fate on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History - November 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The U.S. adopted the ill-fated Articles of Confederation on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - November 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Tragedy struck Marshall University on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - November 13, 2022

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Scientists discovered proof of an ancient past time on this day in 2017.

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This Day in History - November 12, 2022

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Ellis Island closed its doors on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - November 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - November 10, 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:17 -0000

Stanley found Livingstone on this day in 1871.

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This Day in History - November 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The Northeast went dark on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - November 8, 2022

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An Old West legend passed away on this day in 1887.

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This Day in History - November 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Jeannette Rankin won an important first for American women on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - November 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:00:13 -0000

Honest Abe won the nation’s highest office on this day in 1860.

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This Day in History - November 5, 2022

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Japan made a fateful decision on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - November 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Barack Obama made history on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - November 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:13:21 -0000

A historic first for Washington, D.C. occurred on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - November 2, 2022

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Chicago Cubs finally broke free of the curse in 2016.

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This Day in History - November 1, 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The White House became the official residence of the U.S. president on this day in 1800.

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This Day in History - October 31, 2022

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A famed escape artist couldn’t escape death on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History - October 30. 2022

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A literary classic was published--anonymously--on this day in 1811.

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This Day in History - October 29, 2022

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Black Tuesday hit Wall Street on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - October 28, 2022

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Lady Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - October 27, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A global crisis was averted on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - October 26, 2022

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A major milestone in transportation was achieved on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - October 25, 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

An artistic genius was born on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - October 24, 2022

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A daredevil made history on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - October 23, 2022.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Apple introduced an iconic product on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - October 22, 2022

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A first lady’s pet project became reality on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 21, 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A naval legend was born on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - October 20, 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Tragedy struck an iconic band on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - October 19, 2022

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Blockbuster was born on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - October 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Congress acted for cleaner water on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - October 17, 2022

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A notorious gangster finally got his due on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - October 16, 2022

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A harrowing rescue riveted the nation on this day in 1987.

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This Day in History - October 15, 2022

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A controversial justice was named to the Supreme Court on t his day in 1991.

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This Day in History - October 14, 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A would-be assassin targeted Theodore Roosevelt on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - October 13, 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The U.S. Navy was born on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - October 12, 2022

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A former U.S. vice president made history on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - October 11, 2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A comedy legend was born on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - October 10, 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A vice presidency ended in disgrace on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - October 9, 2022

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:03:47 -0000

The Hoover Dam lit up Los Angeles on this day in 1936.

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This Day in History - October 8, 2022

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A devastating fire ravaged Wisconsin on this day in 1871.

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This Day in History - October 7, 2022

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:17 -0000

Felines made a splash on Broadway on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - October 6, 2022

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Astronomers made a momentous discovery on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - October 5, 2022

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Ferrari entered his first race on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - October 4, 2022

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Soviet Union unleashed amazing new technology on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - October 3, 2022

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Amanda Knox won her freedom on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - October 2, 2022

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:17 -0000

Thurgood Marshall made history, again, on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - October 1, 2022

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Union’s last leader on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - September 30, 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Wyoming took a stand for women’s rights on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - September 29, 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A voting rights activist was honored by the White House on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - September 28, 2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Professional baseball’s reputation was tarnished on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - September 27, 2022

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Sixty years ago today, Rachel Carson published the influential Silent Spring.

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This Day in History - September 26, 2022

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Kennedy and Nixon faced off on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - September 25, 2022

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine’s integration of Central High School.

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This Day in History - September 24, 2022

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The Supreme Court was created on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - September 23, 2022

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Astronomers made a startling discovery on this day in 1846.

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This Day in History - September 22, 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Musicians took to the stage to benefit farmers on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - September 21, 2022

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

New England suffered a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938.

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This Day in History - September 20, 2022

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Billie Jean King prevailed in the Battle of the Sexes on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - September 19, 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:17 -0000

The Unabomber manifesto was published on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - September 18, 2022

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

An heiress turned fugitive was captured by police on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - September 17, 2022

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Oprah’s famous book club launched on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - September 16, 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Gandhi famously began a hunger strike on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - September 15, 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - September 14, 2022

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Francis Scott Key penned a famous poem on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - September 13, 2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved children’s author was born on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - September 12, 2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Violence erupted in Boston on this day in 1974 over court-ordered school integration.

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This Day in History - September 11, 2022

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The September 11th attacks rocked the nation on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - September 10, 2022

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - September 9, 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

California became a U.S. state on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - September 8, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - September 7, 2022

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - September 6, 2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:14 -0000

President William McKinley was shot by an assassin on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - September 5, 2022

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Crazy Horse was killed by a U.S. soldier on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - September 4, 2022

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Google got its start on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - September 3, 2022

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The world’s oldest republic was founded on this day in 301.

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This Day in History - September 2, 2022

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The world celebrated V-J Day on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - September 1, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:15 -0000

After decades of searching, the wreck of the Titanic was finally located on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - August 31, 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The people’s princess died on this day in 1997..

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This Day in History - August 30, 2022

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Today we celebrate two milestones in Black history.

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This Day in History - August 29, 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:14:39 -0000

The U.S.S.R. exploded its first atomic bomb on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - August 28, 2022

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Martin Luther King addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - August 27, 2022

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Guinness Book of Records was created on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - August 26, 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The 19th Amendment becomes the law of the land on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - August 25, 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The Wizard of Oz opened in theaters on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - August 24, 2022

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

British troops set fire to the White House on this day in 1814.

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This Day in History - August 23, 2022

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A Mexican immigrant became an American hero on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - August 22, 2022

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851.

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This Day in History - August 21, 2022

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Nat Turner’s Rebellion began on this day in 1831.

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This Day in History - August 20, 2022

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

NASA launches Voyager on a historic tour of the outer planets.

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This Day in History - August 19, 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909.

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This Day in History - August 18, 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - August 17, 2022

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Woodstock came to an end on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 16, 2022

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The King of Rock and Roll died on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - August 15, 2022

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Panama Canal opened to shipping on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - August 14, 2022

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:22:51 -0000

A massive blackout hit the eastern U.S. and Canada on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - August 13, 2022

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

An epidemic broke out in Memphis on this day in 1878.

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This Day in History - August 12, 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:16 -0000

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - August 11, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:12 -0000

One of America’s most beloved comedians died on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - August 10, 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Louvre welcomed the public on this day in 1793.

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This Day in History - August 9, 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A JetBlue flight attendant slid into the news on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - August 8, 2022

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Sonia Sotomayor made history on this day in 2009.

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This Day in History - August 7, 2022

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Teddy Roosevelt stepped into the presidential ring for a third time on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - August 6, 2022

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - August 5, 2022

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The federal income tax became law on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - August 4, 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Frank family was captured by Nazis on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - August 3, 2022

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:12 -0000

One of America’s most popular sports leagues was born on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - August 2, 2022

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Americans were counted for the first time on this day in 1790.

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This Day in History - August 1, 2022

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - July 31, 2022

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

America’s favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - July 30, 2022

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A important benefit for older Americans was signed into law on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - July 29, 2022

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:13 -0000

NASA was established on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - July 28, 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Animal House was released in theaters on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - July 27, 2022

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - July 26, 2022

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - July 25, 2022

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - July 24, 2022

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:19:03 -0000

Lance Armstrong won a historic victory, but not for long, on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - July 23, 2022

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:16 -0000

Ice cream made a splash at the World’s Fair on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - July 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Abraham Lincoln made a fateful decision on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - July 21, 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Confederacy bested the Union at Bull Run on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - July 20, 2022

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - July 19, 2022

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A small western New York town hosted history on this day in 1848.

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This Day in History - July 18, 2022

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:12 -0000

An enormous fire ravaged Rome on this day in 64 AD.

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This Day in History - July 17, 2022

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - July 16, 2022

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Shopping changed forever on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - July 15, 2022

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Twitter was born on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - July 14, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - July 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:12 -0000

More than a billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - July 12, 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Geraldine Ferraro made history on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - July 11, 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Alexander Hamilton died on this day in 1804.

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This Day in History - July 10, 2022

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Battle of Britain began on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - July 9, 2022

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

This day in 1947 was a banner day for women in the U.S. military.

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This Day in History - July 8, 2022

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 7, 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History - July 6, 2022

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The MLB All Star Game debuted on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - July 5, 2022

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Arthur Ashe made history on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - July 4, 2022

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 3, 2022

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Americans fell in love with time travel and flux capacitors on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - July 2, 2022

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - July 1, 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:17 -0000

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - June 30, 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A groundbreaking film hit theaters on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - June 29, 2022

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - June 28, 2022

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City--and launched a movement-- on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - June 27, 2022

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Protestors took matters into their own hands on this day in 2015.

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This Day in History - June 26, 2022

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 06:25:15 -0000

The United Nations was created on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - June 25, 2022

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A Venetian woman made history on this day in 1678.

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This Day in History - June 24, 2022

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The Air Force answered questions, but not many, about Roswell on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - June 23, 2022

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Nik Wallenda made history on a tightrope on this day in 2013.

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This Day in History - June 22, 2022

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Galileo clashed with the Catholic Church on this day in 1633.

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This Day in History - June 21, 2022

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Mississippi Burning murders rocked the nation on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - June 20, 2022

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Americans became afraid to go back in the water on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - June 19, 2022

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:25:30 -0000

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that had been abolished on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - June 18, 2022

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812.

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This Day in History - June 17, 2022

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Watergate burglars were busted on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - June 16, 2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - June 15, 2022

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

George Washington came out of retirement on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - June 14, 2022

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Since 1916, June 14th has been celebrated as Flag Day in the United States.

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This Day in History - June 13, 2022

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

One of history’s greatest military minds died on this day in the year 323.

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This Day in History - June 12, 2022

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Ronald Reagan made one of his most famous speeches on this day in 1987.

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This Day in History - June 11, 2022

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Continental Congress made an important decision on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - June 10, 2022

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Alcoholics Anonymous was created on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - June 9, 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A second tragedy at Ford’s Theater left 23 dead on this day in 1893.

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This Day in History - June 6, 2022

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:12:36 -0000

The D-Day invasion began on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 7, 2022

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:12:36 -0000

The U.S. scored an important naval victory on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - June 8, 2022

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:12:36 -0000

Big Brother began watching on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - June 5, 2022

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A big change to U.S. money was made on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - June 4, 2022

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Congress voted to pass the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919.

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This Day in History - June 3, 2022

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Love won out on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - June 2, 2022

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The Bambino retired on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - June 1, 2022

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Helen Keller died on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - May 30, 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:06:53 -0000

The very first Indianapolis 500 was run on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - May 29, 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:06:53 -0000

Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851.

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This Day in History - May 31, 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:06:53 -0000

The city of Johnstown, Pennyslvania, was nearly wiped off the map on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - May 28, 2022

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A beloved comedian met a tragic end on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - May 27, 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

An American hero began a harrowing odyssey on this day in 1943.

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This Day in History - May 26, 2022

Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The first-ever American impeachment trial ended on this day in 1868.

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This Day in History - May 25, 2022

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:15 -0000

A tragic kidnapping inspired a nationwide search on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - May 24, 2022

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Movie history was made on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - May 23, 2022

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The iconic New York Public Library building was dedicated on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - May 22, 2022

Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843.

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This Day in History - May 21, 2022

Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Two historic feats in aviation took place on this day in history.

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This Day in History - May 20, 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A fashion revolution began on this day in 1873.

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This Day in History - May 19, 2022

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Anne Boleyn was beheaded on this day in 1536.

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This Day in History - May 18, 2022

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - May 17, 2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The first legal same-sex marriage in the U.S. was performed on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - May 16, 2022

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - May 15, 2022

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - May 14, 2022

Sat, 14 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

America’s first space station was launched on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - May 13, 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Churchill gave his first speech as prime minister on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907.

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This Day in History - May 11, 2022

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - May 10, 2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The White House got a handy new addition on this day in 1877.

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This Day in History - May 9, 2022

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A revolutionary medication was approved by the FDA on this ay in 1940.

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This Day in History - May 8, 2022

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A beloved comedian wowed late night audiences on this day in 2010.

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This Day in History - May 7, 2022

Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A German U-boat sunk the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915.

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This Day in History - May 6, 2022

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - May 5, 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:13 -0000

World War II came home to the American mainland on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - May 4, 2022

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A screen legend was born on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - May 3, 2022

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - May 2, 2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - May 1, 2022

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Ford workers got good news on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2022

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Ellen DeGeneres made history on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2022

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The greatest generation was remembered on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Mutiny broke out on the HMS Bounty on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2022

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

U.S. Grant was born on this day in 1822.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2022

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A notorious nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2022

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:12 -0000

An unlikely friendship began on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2022

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Jane Fonda started a new career on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2022

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The bard was born on this day in 1564.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2022

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:11 -0000

A national TV audience discovered what was in Al Capone’s vault on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2022

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The shots heard round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2022

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Tragedy hit the world’s tallest mountain on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2022

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2022

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Kendrick Lamar made music history on this day in 2018.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2022

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2022

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:15 -0000

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - April 11, 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:15 -0000

An American Easter tradition was born on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2022

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The ASPCA was founded on this day in 1866.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2022

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

NASA’s first astronauts were announced on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - April 8, 2022

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:57:51 -0000

Hank Aaron made history on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Eisenhower explained an influential theory on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The Battle of Shiloh began on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2022

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

George Washington used the veto for the first time on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2022

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2022

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A romantic comedy beat out Star Wars on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - April 2, 2022

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Wilson asked the US Congress to join World War I on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - April 1, 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2022

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The war in Vietnam came to an end on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:16 -0000

The British parliament responded to the Boston Tea Party on this day in 1774.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2022

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

March got mad on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A mother of 14 committed a surprising crime on this day in 1726.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2022

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A tragic fire burned through a Manhattan factory on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The space station got a historic new resident on this day in 2006.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Patrick Henry made a famous demand on this day in 1775.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The world’s first motion picture made its debut on this day in 1895.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:15 -0000

Jimmy Carter made a tough decision on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2022

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Babe Didrikson made history on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2022

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:11 -0000

The war in Iraq began on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:11 -0000

A deadly tornado tore through three states on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was held for the first time on this day in 1762

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This Day in History - March 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:11 -0000

West Point was founded on this day in 1802.

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This Day in History - March 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:10 -0000

Beware the Ides of March. But, why?

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This Day in History - March 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

One of history’s smartest people was born on this day in 1879.

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This Day in History - March 13, 2022

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:00:12 -0000

An astronomer discovered a new planet on this day in 1781.

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This Day in History - March 12, 2022

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:10 -0000

FDR invited Americans to join him at the fireside on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - March 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Queen Elizabeth knighted a Beatle on this this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - March 10, 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The world’s first phone call was made on this day in 1876.

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This Day in History - March 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Today marks the 25th anniversary of a sad day in music history.

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This Day in History - March 8, 2022

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

International Women’s Day has been celebrated on this day since 1909.

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This Day in History - March 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The first Selma to Montgomery march ended in brutal violence on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - March 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Walter Cronkite gave his final evening news report on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - March 5, 2022

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A massacre stained the streets of Boston on this day 1770.

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This Day in History - March 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

FDR coined a signature phrase on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - March 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan on this day in 1887.

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This Day in History - March 2, 2022

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A successful children's author was born on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - March 1, 2022

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:14 -0000

A notorious crime hit a famous household on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - February 28, 2022

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The final episode of M*A*S*H aired on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - February 27, 2022

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:14 -0000

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras tradition began on this day in 1827.

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This Day in History - February 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Terrorists attacked a New York landmark on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - February 25, 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

The first ever Black U.S. Senator was sworn in on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History - February 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

The Supreme Court made a landmark decision on this day in 1803.

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This Day in History - February 23, 2022

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Pittsburgh schoolchildren made history on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - February 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:10 -0000

A sports legend was made in Lake Placid on this day in 1980.

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This Day in History - February 21, 2022

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Washington, D.C.'s tallest structure was dedicated on this day in 1855.

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This Day in History - February 20, 2022

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Today marks the 60th anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbital flight.

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This Day in History - February 19, 2022

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Betty Friedan published a groundbreaking book on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - February 18, 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The first Academy Awards were announced, with very little fanfare, on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - February 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - February 16, 2022

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:14 -0000

America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - February 15, 2022

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

The teddy bear was born on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - February 14, 2022

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

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This Day in History - February 13, 2022

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The universe's largest diamond was discovered on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - February 12, 2022

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The NAACP was born on this day in 1909.

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This Day in History - February 11, 2022

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A pop diva met a tragic end on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - February 10, 2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

A computer shocked the world on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - February 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Satchel Paige made history on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - February 8, 2022

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:14 -0000

The U.S. Senate began to unravel Watergate on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - February 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Baltimore was ravaged by fire on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - February 6, 2022

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The sports world lost a legend on this day in 1993.

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This Day in History - February 5, 2022

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

FDR made a controversial announcement on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - February 4, 2022

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A famous heiress was kidnapped on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - February 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The USSR achieved a space first on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - February 2, 2022

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:10 -0000

Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day?

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This Day in History - February 1, 2022

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Seven American astronauts met a tragic end on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - January 31, 2022

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:13 -0000

A fateful World War II decision was made on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - January 30, 2022

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

President Andrew Jackson was shot at--twice--on this day in 1835.

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This Day in History - January 29, 2022

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Who was in Major League Baseball’s first Hall of Fame class? Find out.

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This Day in History - January 28, 2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Music’s biggest stars gathered for a special recording session on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - January 27, 2021

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Today, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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This Day in History - January 26, 2022

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

The Chicago Bears shuffled to Super Bowl victory on this day in 1986.

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This Day in History - January 25, 2022

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A massive diamond was uncovered on this day in 1905.

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This Day in History - January 24, 2022

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:44:40 -0000

Beer got a whole new look on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - January 23, 2022

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

The Frisbee made its debut on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - January 22, 2022

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Queen Victoria’s historic reign came to an end on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - January 21, 2022

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

American women made a statement on this day in 2017.

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This Day in History - January 20, 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

FDR began his fourth term on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - January 19, 2022

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:13 -0000

Sandy Koufax made baseball history on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - January 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

A beloved children’s author was born on this day in 1882.

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This Day in History - January 17, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

How did Martin Luther King day become a holiday? Find out.

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This Day in History - January 16, 2022

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Operation Desert Storm began on this day in 1991.

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This Day in History - January 15, 2022

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:14 -0000

Chelsey Sullenberger became a household name on this day in 2009.

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This Day of History - January 14, 2022

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

An all-American romance was made official on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - January 13, 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

Robert Weaver became the first Black cabinet member on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - January 12, 2022

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

An Arkansas woman made history on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - January 11, 2022

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Americans were informed that smoking causes cancer on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - January 10, 2022

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 B.C.

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This Day in History - January 9, 2022

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Steve Jobs announced a revolutionary product on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - January 8, 2022

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:13 -0000

The Mona Lisa visited DC on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - January 7, 2022

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

Bill Clinton faced impeachment on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - January 6, 2022

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:11 -0000

Two American presidents, nearly 150 years apart, tied the knot on this day in history.

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This Day in History - January 5, 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

Boston and New York made a historic trade on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - January 4, 2022

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A Hawaiian woman made history on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - January 3, 2022

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:12 -0000

A historic rebel was excommunicated on this day in 1521.

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This Day in History - January 2, 2022

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:11 -0000

The world got a whole lot cooler on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - January 1, 2022

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:10 -0000

Johnny Cash gave a historic concert on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - December 31, 2021

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Thomas Edison demonstrated the incandescent light bulb on this day in 1879.

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This Day in History - December 30, 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The southern U.S. border was established on this day in 1853.

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This Day in History - December 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

A 17 year old was arrested on an unusual charge on this day in 1852.

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This Day in History - December 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:28 -0000

Did you know? The first Labor Day wasn’t celebrated in September.

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This Day in History - December 27, 2021

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Radio City Music Hall opened its doors on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - December 26, 2021

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - December 25, 2021

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:13 -0000

German and Allied troops enjoyed a brief Christmas truce on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - December 24, 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - December 23, 2021

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:11 -0000

George Washington made a fateful decision on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - December 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A Russian writer faced down a firing squad on this day 1849.

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This Day in History - December 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The first ever crossword was published on this day in 1913.

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This Day in History - December 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Elvis Presley was drafted on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - December 19, 2021

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Scrooge made his debut on this day in 1843.

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This Day in History - December 18, 2021

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A brutal battle came to an end on this day in 1916.

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This Day in History - December 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:14 -0000

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il died on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - December 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773.

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This Day in History - December 15, 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The Bill of Rights became the law of the land on this day in 1791.

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This Day in History - December 14, 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Saturday Night Fever made its debut on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - December 13, 2021

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A 16-year-old was named Time’s Person of the Year on this day in 2019.

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This Day in History - December 12, 2021

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:20:07 -0000

The Mona Lisa was recovered from thieves on this day in 1913.

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This Day in History - December 11, 2021

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Bernie Madoff was arrested on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - December 10, 2021

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The first ever Nobel Prizes were awarded on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History - December 9, 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A holiday classic made its debut on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - December 8, 2021

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Pacifist Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin cast a lonely vote on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 7, 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941.

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This Day in History - December 6, 2021

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The 13th Amendment was ratified on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - December 5, 2021

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle began with the disappearance of the Lost Squadron.

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This Day in History - December 4, 2021

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The Museum of Modern Art corrected an embarrassing mistake on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - December 3, 2021

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A South African man received the world's first human heart transplant on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - December 2, 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:12 -0000

President Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - December 1, 2021

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Rosa Parks made a fateful decision on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - November 30, 2021

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Ken Jennings ended his record-setting Jeopardy winning streak on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - November 29, 2021

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Beatle George Harrison lost his battle with cancer on this day in 2001.

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This Day in History - November 28, 2021

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

America’s first car race was held on this day in 1895..

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This Day in History - November 27, 2021

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Tragedy hit San Francisco on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - November 26, 2021

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A mathematician took the first step toward becoming a world-renowned author on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - November 25, 2021

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Robert E. Lee launched a secret plot against New York City on this day in 1864.

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This Day in History - November 24, 2021

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The DB Cooper mystery began on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - November 23, 2021

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Doug Flutie pulled off the Miracle in Miami on this day in 1984.

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This Day in History - November 22, 2021

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:11 -0000

John F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - November 21, 2021

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Rocky hit theaters on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - November 20, 2021

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:10 -0000

A sperm whale got its revenge on this day in 1820.

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This Day in History - November 19, 2021

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Abraham Lincoln delivered 272 of the most famous words in history on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - November 18, 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Mickey Mouse made his debut on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - November 17, 2021

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Richard Nixon declared his innocence on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - November 16, 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The Sound of Music premiered on Broadway on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - November 15, 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:15 -0000

Ticker tape revolutionized Wall Street on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - November 14, 2021

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A deadly volcano erupted in Colombia on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - November 13, 2021

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:00:12 -0000

An adventure classic was published on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - November 12, 2021

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:15 -0000

A fisherman made astronomy history on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - November 11, 2021

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - November 10, 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:42:37 -0000

An ingenious invention received a patent on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - November 9, 2021

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:15 -0000

The IRS came for Willie Nelson on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - November 8, 2021

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:13 -0000

JFK was elected president on this day in 1960.

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This Day in History - November 7, 2021

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 01:00:12 -0000

Two firsts in Black history occurred on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - November 6, 2021

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 05:42:18 -0000

Teddy Roosevelt made history on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - November 5, 2021

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:14 -0000

A historian won big on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - November 4, 2021

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:15 -0000

A British archaeologist stumbled across King Tut's tomb on this day in 1922.

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This Day in History - November 3, 2021

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:13 -0000

One World Trade Center became America’s tallest building on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History - November 2, 2021

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Chicago Tribune ran an infamous headline on this day in 1948.

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This Day in History - November 1, 2021

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:19:28 -0000

The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster rocked the nation on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - October 31, 2021

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Find out.

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This Day in History - October 30, 2021

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the so-called Perfect Storm of 1991.

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This Day in History - October 29, 2021

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:13 -0000

John Glenn made history, again, on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - October 28, 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A St. Louis landmark was completed on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - October 27, 2021

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The country's largest subway system opened to the public on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History - October 26, 2021

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A shootout at the OK Corral rocked Tombstone, Arizona on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - October 25, 2021

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Halloween hit theaters on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - October 24, 2021

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The United Nations was established on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - October 23, 2021

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The first ship sailed on the Erie Canal on this day in 1819.

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This Day in History - October 22, 2021

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The Cuban Missile Crisis began on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - October 21, 2021

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The Guggenheim Museum opened to the public on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - October 20, 2021

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The United States doubled in size on this day in 1803.

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This Day in History - October 19, 2021

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Investors suffered through Black Monday on this day in 1987.

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This Day in History - October 18, 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Alaska officially became part of the U.S. on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - October 17, 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Continental Army scored a big win against the British on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - October 16, 2021

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Marie-Antoinette lost her head on this day in 1793.

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This Day in History - October 15, 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Mata Hari faced a firing squad on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - October 14, 2021

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A beloved detective story was published on this day in 1892.

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This Day in History - October 13, 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The White House cornerstone was laid on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History - October 12, 2021

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A global tradition got its start on this day in 1810.

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This Day in History - October 11, 2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Bruce Springsteen released a rock classic on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - October 10, 2021

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The U.S. Naval Academy celebrates its 176th birthday today.

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This Day in History - October 9, 2021

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Revolutionary Che Guevara was killed on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - October 8, 2021

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Great Chicago Fire swept through the Windy City on this day in 1871.

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This Day in History - October 7, 2021

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Arnold Schwarzenegger became “The Governator” on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History - October 6, 2021

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The Reno brothers made a name for themselves on this day in 1866.

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This Day in History - October 5, 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:14 -0000

David Kunst completed a historic journey on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - October 4, 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A pop culture sensation was born on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - October 3, 2021

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 06:32:59 -0000

OJ Simpson was acquitted of the double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - October 2, 2021

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Rock Hudson died of complications from AIDS on this day in 1985.

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This Day in History - October 1, 2021

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Yosemite was designated a national park on this day in 1890.

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This Day in History - September 30, 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Hollywood heartthrob James Dean was killed in a car crash on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - September 29, 2021

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A Chicago family found a terrible surprise in a drugstore pill bottle on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - September 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A Philadelphia parade became a super-spreader event on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - September 27, 2021

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Khrushchev ended a dramatic U.S. visit on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - September 26, 2021

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Sharks and the Jets made their Broadway debut on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - September 25, 2021

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Congress passed the Bill of Rights on this day in 1789.

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This Day in History - September 24, 2021

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Warren Commission delivered its report on the Kennedy assassination on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - September 23, 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Billy the Kid committed his first crime on this day in 1875.

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This Day in History - September 22, 2021

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

LA’s notorious “Stack” was unveiled on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - September 21, 2021

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

America’s most famous traitor made a bad bargain on this day in 1780.

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This Day in History - September 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Greg Louganis made an amazing comeback on this day in 1988.

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This Day in History - September 19, 2021

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

New Zealand’s women made history on this day in 1893.

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This Day in History - September 18, 2021

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A future U.S. president made a surprising claim on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - September 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Americans got their first glimpse of the space shuttle on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - September 16, 2021

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The Pilgrims departed England on this day in 1620.

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This Day in History - September 15, 2021

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A boxing legend won his third heavyweight title on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - September 14, 2021

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Princess, actress, and style icon Grace Kelly died on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - September 13, 2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Oprah Winfrey gave away a slew of new cars on this day in 2004.

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This Day in History - September 12, 2021

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:10 -0000

A group of French teenagers stumbled across some priceless art work on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - September 11, 2021

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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This Day in History - September 10, 2021

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The first known drunk driving arrest was made on this day in 1897.

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This Day in History - September 9, 2021

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Counting steps got easier on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History - September 8, 2021

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - September 7, 2021

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The U.S. got a nickname on this day in 1813.

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This Day in History - September 6, 2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Magellan, or at least his ship, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth on this day in 1522.

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This Day in History - September 5, 2021

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Continental Congress met for the first time on this day in 1774.

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This Day in History - September 4, 2021

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Little Rock Nine were barred from Central High school on this day in 1957.

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This Day in History - September 3, 2021

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution on this day in 1783.

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This Day in History - September 2, 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Banking became a lot more convenient on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - September 1, 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The world's last passenger pigeon died on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - August 31, 2021

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Pitcher Sandy Koufax had a historic day on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - August 30, 2021

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:16 -0000

Today, Americans celebrate two milestones in Black history.

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This Day in History - August 29, 2021

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Hurricane Katrina made landfall near New Orleans on this day in 2005.

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This Day in History - August 28, 2021

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his most famous speech on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - August 27, 2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Krakatau volcano erupted on this day in 1883.

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This Day in History - August 26, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

American women finally won the right to vote on this day in 1920.

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This Day in History - August 25, 2021

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Paris was liberated from the Nazis on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - August 24, 2021

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius began to bury Pompeii on this day in 79.

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This Day in History - August 23, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Dolley Madison made a brave choice on this day in 1812.

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This Day in History - August 22, 2021

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Althea Gibson made history on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - August 21, 2021

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - August 20, 2021

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:13:59 -0000

Two and a half centuries of slavery in North America began on this day in 1619.

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This Day in History - August 19, 2021

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1964.

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This Day in History - August 18, 2021

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:09 -0000

The mystery of the Roanoke colony began on this day in 1590.

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This Day in History - August 17, 2021

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:10 -0000

A prolific American inventor made driving a whole lot easier on this day in 1915.

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This Day in History - August 16, 2021

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Gold was discovered in the Yukon on this day in 1896.

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This Day in History - August 15, 2021

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - August 14, 2021

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Social Security was born on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - August 13, 2021

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A city was cut in half on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - August 12, 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:29:29 -0000

The Wizard of Oz premiered in an unusual location on this day in 1939.

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This Day in History - August 11, 2021

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The first prisoners were shipped to Alcatraz on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History - August 10, 2021

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Son of Sam was finally arrested on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - August 9, 2021

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A former underwear model ascended to the U.S. presidency on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 8, 2021

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Richard Nixon made a historic decision on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - August 7, 2021

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Lynne Cox took a historic, and very chilly, swim on this day in 1987.

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This Day in History - August 6, 2021

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - August 5, 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A cultural icon met a sad end on this day in 1962.

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This Day in History - August 4, 2021

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Borden murders rocked Fall River, Massachusetts on this day in 1892.

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This Day in History - August 3, 2021

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The first-ever voyage underneath the North Pole made news on this day in 1958.

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This Day in History - August 2, 2021

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Congress made the Declaration of Independence official on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - August 1, 2021

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The very first Six Flags opened in Texas on this day in 1961.

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This Day in History - July 31, 2021

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on this day in 1975.

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This Day in History - July 30, 2021

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Dwight Eisenhower gave Americans a motto on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - July 29, 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - July 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The 14th Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship to African Americans, was ratified on this day in 1868.

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This Day in History - July 27, 2021

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The first commercial jet flew over England on this day in 1949.

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This Day in History - July 26, 2021

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The FBI was born on this day in 1908.

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This Day in History - July 25, 2021

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The first-ever baby conceived via IVF was born on this day in 1978.

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This Day in History - July 24, 2021

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

An American archeologist came upon an ancient Incan city on this day in 1911.

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This Day in History - July 23, 2021

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:14 -0000

The Magnificent 7 took home the gold on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - July 22, 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The first ever solo flight around the world was completed on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - July 21, 2021

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Americans said goodbye to the space shuttle program on this day in 2011.

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This Day in History - July 20, 2021

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

+ Neil Armstrong took a "giant leap for mankind" on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - July 19, 2021

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799.

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This Day in History - July 18, 2021

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:12:17 -0000

FDR did something no president had done before on this day in 1940.

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This Day in History - July 17, 2021

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:11:17 -0000

TWA Flight 800 exploded over Long Island on this day in 1996.

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This Day in History - July 16, 2021

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

This day in 1999 was another heartbreaking day for a high-profile American family.

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This Day in History - July 15, 2021

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Earthlings got their first look at Mars on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History - July 14, 2021

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:37:01 -0000

A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History - July 13, 2021

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The first-ever men's World Cup began in Uruguay on this day in 1932.

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This Day in History - July 12, 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A prestigious award was established by Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1862.

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This Day in History - July 11, 2021

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Niagara Movement was founded on this day in 1905.

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This Day in History - July 10, 2021

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

One of the most famous trials in U.S. history began on this day in 1925.

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This Day in History - July 9, 2021

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A short-lived presidency came to an end on this day in 1850.

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This Day in History - July 8, 2021

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A famed American author had a brush with death on this day in 1918.

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This Day in History - July 7, 2021

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A Missouri bakery introduced sliced bread on this day in 1928.

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This Day in History - July 6, 2021

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The U.S. Naval Academy opened to women on this day in 1976.

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This Day in History - July 5, 2021

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

beach staple made its debut on this day in 1946.

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This Day in History - July 4, 2021

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776.

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This Day in History - July 3, 2021

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The Battle of Gettsyburg ended in Union victory on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - July 2, 2021

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Famed aviator Amelia Earhart went missing on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - July 1, 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:13 -0000

This day in 1867 marked an important moment for our northern neighbors.

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This Day in History - June 30, 2021

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:13 -0000

A famous dancer made a bold move on this day in 1974.

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This Day in History - June 29, 2021

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The world met the iPhone on this day in 2007.

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This Day in History - June 28, 2021

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

An iconic American car was born on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - June 27, 2021

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Ever wonder how the Smithsonian Institution got its name?

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This Day in History - June 26, 2021

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The American road trip got a new look on this day in 1956.

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This Day in History - June 25, 2021

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:09 -0000

The Korean War broke out on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History - June 24, 2021

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The U.S. Air Forces answered questions about Roswell on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - June 23, 2021

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Title IX, which changed the sports landscape for women, became law on this day in 1972.

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This Day in History - June 22, 2021

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

World War II veterans got a leg up on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - June 21, 2021

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Summer Solstice, and the anniversary of one of America's most important founding documents.

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This Day in History - June 20, 2021

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Cold War warmed up on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History - June 19, 2021

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that had been abolished on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - June 18, 2021

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:19:11 -0000

Sally Ride made history on this day in 1983.

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This Day in History - June 17, 2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A famous American symbol arrived in New York Harbor via ship on this day in 1885.

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This Day in History - June 16, 2021

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

America’s first roller coaster debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884.

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This Day in History - June 15, 2021

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Charles Goodyear made an accidental discovery on this day in 1844.

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This Day in History - June 14, 2021

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

The stars and stripes became the official American flag on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History - June 13, 2021

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Reading the Miranda rights became standard operating procedure on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History - June 12, 2021

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Anne Frank received a diary for her 13th birthday on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - June 11, 2021

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

E.T. hit theaters on this day in 1982.

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This Day in History - June 10, 2021

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:14 -0000

Benjamin Franklin famously flew his kite in a thunderstorm on this day in 1752.

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This Day in History - June 9, 2021

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Secretariat won a stunning victory on this day in 1973.

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This Day in History - 6/8/21

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:10 -0000

James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights on this day in 1791.

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This Day in History - 6/7/21

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:13 -0000

Texas became the first state in the nation to make Juneteenth an official holiday on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - 6/6/21

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The D-Day invasion began on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History - 6/5/21

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - 6/4/21

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A decisive World War II battle began on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History - 6/3/21

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Chinese government authorized a crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests on this day in 1989.

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This Day in History - 6/2/21

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:12 -0000

A president tied the knot at the White House on this day in 1886.

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This Day in History - 6/1/21

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:10 -0000

A Hollywood star was born on this day in 1926.

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This Day in History 5/31/21

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

One of the world’s most famous clocks started keeping time on this day in 1859.

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This Day in History - 5/30/21

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Joan of Arc met a fiery end on this day in 1431.

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This Day in History 5/29/21

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made history on Mount Everest on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - 5/28/21

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:11 -0000

he famed 54th Massachusetts Regiment left Boston for Civil War combat on this day in 1863.

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This Day in History - 5/27/21

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:13 -0000

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - 5/26/21

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A new law barred immigrants from some countries from the U.S. on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - 5/25/21

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Star Wars hit theaters on this day in 1977.

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This Day in History - 5/24/21

Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The Brooklyn Bridge connected Brooklyn and Manhattan on this day in 1883.

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This Day in History 5/23/21

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

Bonnie and Clyde met a violent end on this day in 1934.

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This Day in History 5/22/21

Sat, 22 May 2021 00:00:11 -0000

A bloody attack shocked the U.S. Senate on this day in 1856.

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This Day in History 5/21/21

Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:12 -0000

The American Red Cross was founded on this day in 1881.

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This Day in History 5/20/21

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Charles Lindbergh embarked on a history-making flight on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - May 19, 2021

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:12 -0000

EgyptAir Flight 804 disappeared on this day in 2016.

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This Day in History - May 18, 2021

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:12 -0000

Facebook went public on this day in 2012.

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This Day in History - May 17, 2021

Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:10 -0000

The Supreme Court ruled school segregation illegal on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - May 16, 2021

Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:16 -0000

The very first Academy Awards were handed out on this day in 1929.

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This Day in History - May 15, 2021

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:21 -0000

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937.

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This Day in History - May 14, 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:23 -0000

The final episode of Seinfeld aired on this day in 1998.

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This Day in History - May 13, 2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Pope John Paul II was targeted by an assassin on this day in 1981.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2021

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:27 -0000

Teddy Roosevelt marked a presidential first on this day in 1903.

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This Day in History - May 11, 2021

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:25 -0000

India marked a major milestone on this day in 2000.

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This Day in History - May 10, 2021

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:24 -0000

J. Edgar Hoover took over the FBI on this day in 1924.

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This Day in History - May 9, 2021

Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:24 -0000

Mother’s Day was born on this day in 1914.

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This Day in History - May 8, 2021

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:00:26 -0000

World War II in Europe finally ended on this day in 1945.

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This Day in History - May 7, 2021

Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:26 -0000

A serial killer doctor was put to death on this day in 1896.

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This Day in History - May 6, 2021

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:28 -0000

Roger Bannister ran the first sub four minute mile on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - May 5, 2021

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:27 -0000

What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Find out.

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This Day in History - May 4, 2021

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:17:04 -0000

Ohio college students were gunned down by the National Guard on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - May 3, 2021

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:26 -0000

Machiavelli published The Prince on this day in 1469.

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This Day in History - May 2, 2021

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:23 -0000

The legend of the Loch Ness monster was born on this day in 1933.

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This Day in History - May 1, 2021

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:19 -0000

The Empire State Building was dedicated on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - April 30, 2021

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:20 -0000

The first federal prison for women in the U.S. opened on this day in 1927.

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This Day in History - April 29, 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:23 -0000

A jury acquitted four police officers in the Rodney King case on this day in 1992.

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This Day in History - April 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Muhammad Ali took a controversial stand on this day in 1967.

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This Day in History - April 27, 2021

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:24 -0000

Ferdinand Magellan's historic journey came to an end on this day in 1521.

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This Day in History - April 26, 2021

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Polio vaccine trials began in Virginia on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - April 25, 2021

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:21 -0000

The Hubble Space Telescope began its extraordinary journey on this day in 1990.

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This Day in History - April 24, 2021

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:21 -0000

The world’s largest library got its start on this day in 1800.

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This Day in History - April 23, 2021

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:22:27 -0000

Hank Aaron hit his first Major League homer on this day in 1954.

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This Day in History - April 22, 2021

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:25 -0000

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 21, 2021

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:20 -0000

The musician Prince died on this day in 2016.

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This Day in History - April 20, 2021

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Tragedy unfolded at a Colorado high school on this day in 1999.

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This Day in History - April 19, 2021

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Terrorists attacked Oklahoma City on this day in 1995.

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This Day in History - April 18, 2021

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:13:50 -0000

The biggest earthquake in U.S. history hit San Francisco on this day in 1906.

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This Day in History - April 17, 2021

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:22 -0000

The U.S. bid farewell to its oldest founding father on this day in 1790.

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This Day in History - April 16, 2021

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:24 -0000

A massive explosion rocked a Texas city on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - April 15, 2021

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Jackie Robinson played his first game for the Dodgers on this day in 1947.

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This Day in History - April 14, 2021

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Abraham President Lincoln was assassinated on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History - April 13, 2021

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Golfer Tiger Woods made history on this day in 1997.

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This Day in History - April 12, 2021

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:23 -0000

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired on this day in 1861.

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This Day in History - April 11, 2021

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Apollo 13 launched from Cape Canaveral on this day in 1970.

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This Day in History - April 10, 2021

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:24 -0000

Ping pong played a role in U.S. foreign policy on this day in 1971.

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This Day in History - April 9, 2021

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:22 -0000

The American Civil War came to an end on this day in 1865.

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This Day in History 4/8/21

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:19 -0000

A key New Deal project was passed on this day in 1935.

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This Day in History - April 7, 2021

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:25 -0000

The internet was born on this day in 1969.

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This Day in History - April 6, 2021

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:24 -0000

The U.S. entered one of history’s deadliest conflicts on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - April 5, 2021

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:24 -0000

A controversial Cold War execution was carried out on this day in 1951.

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This Day in History - April 4, 2021

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:18 -0000

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.

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This Day in History - April 3, 2021

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:21 -0000

A notorious outlaw met his end on this day in 1882.

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This Day in History - April 2, 2021

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:23 -0000

A Montana woman made history on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History - April 1, 2021

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day?

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This Day in History - March 31, 2021

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:19 -0000

The Dalai Lama left Tibet for India on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History - March 30, 2021

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:21 -0000

The US paid just two cents an acre for some prime real estate on this day in 1867.

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This Day in History - March 29, 2021

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:21 -0000

The "Mad Bomber" struck New York City on this day in 1951.

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This Day in History - March 28, 2021

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Three Mile Island becomes a household name on this day in 1979.

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This Day in History - March 27, 2021

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Washington, D.C.'s first cherry trees were planted on this day in 1912.

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This Day in History - March 26, 2021

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:19 -0000

A new vaccine that saved thousands from a crippling disease is announced on this day in 1953.

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This Day in History - March 25, 2021

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:17 -0000

U.S. Customs agents act to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.

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This Day in History - March 24, 2021

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0000

The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in history.

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This Day in History - March 23, 2021

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:20 -0000

A popular English phrase makes its national debut thanks to a Boston newspaper.

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This Day in History - March 22, 2021

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

The ERA was passed by Congress on this day 1972, but never became law. Find out why not.

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This Day in History - March 21, 2021

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

TV’s most famous cliffhanger left American wondering who shot the Texas oilman they loved to hate.

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This Day in History - March 20, 2021

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:17 -0000

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852.

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This Day in History - March 19, 2021

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Las Vegas gambled on its future on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History - March 18, 2021

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Parisians welcomed a new way to get around the city on this day in history.

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This Day in History - March 17, 2021

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:20 -0000

What do 33 million Americans have in common? Find out.

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This Day in History 3/16/21

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:23 -0000

A tumultuous day on Wall Street ends in the collapse of a historic company on this day in 2008.

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This Day in History 3/15/21

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:19 -0000

What are the ides of March, and should you really beware?

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This Day in History 3/14/21

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:39:41 -0000

A top-ten list no one wants to make debuted on this day in 1950.

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This Day in History 3/13/21

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:00:24 -0000

The U.S. Army launches the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History 3/12/21

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:23 -0000

A much-publicized manhunt comes to an end on this day in 2003.

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This Day in History 3/11/21

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

One of the world’s most famous monsters made his literary debut on this day in 1818.

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This Day in History 3/10/21

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:24 -0000

Abraham Lincoln does something surprising on this day in 1849.

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This Day in History 3/9/21

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:21 -0000

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History 3/8/21

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:23 -0000

A day to celebrate women was born in 1911.

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This Day in History 3/7/21

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:24 -0000

A communications revolution got its start on this day 1876.

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This Day in History 3/6/21

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

A wonder drug makes its debut on this day in 1899.

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This Day in History 3/5/21

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

One of the trendiest toys of the 1960s was patented on this day in 1963.

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This Day in History 3/4/21

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Revelers made a mess of the White House on this day in 1829.

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This Day in History 3/3/21

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:18 -0000

A familiar tune makes national news on this day in 1931.

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This Day in History 3/2/21

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:18 -0000

The United States welcomes an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.

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This Day in History 3/1/21

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Which national park became the world’s first on this day in 1872? Find out.

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This Day in History 2/28/21

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Watson and Crick make an earth-shattering discovery.

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This Day in History 2/27/21

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:00:17 -0000

A photograph helps propel Abraham Lincoln to the presidency.

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This Day in History 2/26/21

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

The Grand Canyon and the Grand Tetons share a historic anniversary.

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This Day in History 2/25/21

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hiram Rhoads Revels made history as the first Black U.S. congressman on this day in 1870.

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This Day in History 2/24/21

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to face impeachment on this day in 1869.

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This Day in History 2/23/21

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

A group of Pittsburgh schoolchildren received the very first polio vaccinations on this day in 1923.

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This Day in History 2/22/21

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:24 -0000

Drug trafficker El Chapo was finally arrested on this day in 2014.

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This Day in History 2/21/21

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Human rights activist Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.

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This Day in History 2/20/21

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:19 -0000

An American institution got its start on this day in 1792.

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This Day in History 2/19/21

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Benedict Arnold gets passed over for a promotion on this day in 1777.

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This Day in History 2/18/21

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Pluto was discovered by French astronomers on this day in 1930.

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This Day in History 2/17/21

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

The Beach Boys hit Good Vibrations was recorded on this day in 1966.

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This Day in History 2/16/21

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 16th. Like it has so many other events, the Covid 19 pandemic has interrupted a planned four-year-long world tour of treasures from King Tut’s tomb. They’ve been an object of fascination since this day in 1923, when British archaeologist Howard Carter first entered the ancient pharaoh’s sealed burial tomb. Inside lay a sarcophagus with three coffins nested inside one another.

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This Day in History 2/15/21

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 15th. The term “fake news” has been thrown around a lot over the past several years, but the concept isn’t necessarily new. On this day in 1898, the Navy battleship USS Maine exploded and sank in Cuba’s Havana Harbor, killing some 260 crew. Almost immediately, so-called yellow journalists published sensational headlines blaming Spain for the tragedy, and within a couple of months, the Spanish-American War had begun.

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This Day in History 2/14/21

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:19:46 -0000

It’s said that when Roman emperor Claudius the Cruel banned marriage to encourage more men to join the army, Valentine continued to perform weddings. But the illicit ceremonies were discovered, and he was beheaded on this day in the year 278.

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This Day in History 2/13/21

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 13th. Dresden, Germany, was once known as one of the most beautiful cities in Western Europe, full of artistic and architectural treasures, but today it’s better known as the site of a massive Allied bombardment that took place on this day in 1945, as World War II was coming to a close.

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This Day in History 2/12/21

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 12th. Americans consistently rank our 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln, as the greatest in American history, and on this day in 1809, Honest Abe was born in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Lincoln was elected president at age 51, just before the outbreak of the Civil War. By the time Lincoln was inaugurated, seven Southern states had already seceded from the Union.

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This Day in History 2/11/21

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 11th. Thirty-one years ago today, former South African president, Nobel Prize winner, and revered activist Nelson Mandela, the leader of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, was released after 27 years in prison. Mandela spent 18 of those years at the notoriously brutal Robben Island, where he was forced to do hard labor and could receive only one visitor and two letters each year.

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This Day in History 2/10/21

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 10th. “All the News that’s Fit to Print”...If that phrase sounds familiar, it’s because it’s been printed on the front page of one of the country’s largest and most well-respected newspapers, The New York Times, since this day in 1897. The words were written by Adolph Ochs and started appearing in print soon after he bought the paper in 1896.

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This Day in History 2/9/21

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 9th. In just over a month, it will be daylight saving time, that time of year most Americans love to hate. And on this day in 1942, at the suggestion of President Franklin Roosevelt, daylight saving time became the law of the land. It was World War II, and Roosevelt was hoping the move would help conserve energy needed for the war effort.

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This Day in History 2/8/21

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 8th. Winter snowstorms are nothing new to New Englanders, but the one that ended on this day in 1978 was one for the record books, dumping 55 inches of snow on parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island over three days. The blizzard whipped up powerful wind gusts of nearly 100 miles per hour, while 50-foot waves wiped out seaside homes, three Maine lighthouses and an amusement pier.

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This Day in History 2/7/21

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 7th. The British have given America Shakespeare, James Bond and Harry Potter, but none of these imports caused more of a sensation than the Beatles, who arrived in New York on this day in 1964. Three thousand screaming fans caused a near riot when the Fab Four stepped off the plane at JFK, just six days after the release of their first U.S. #1 hit, “I Want to Hold Your Hand.

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This Day in History 2/6/21

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 6th. If British royals are making the news these days, it’s usually Meghan and Harry, but back on this day in 1952, it was 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth, who was crowned Queen Elizabeth I at just 27 years old. Elizabeth never expected to be queen. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, gave up the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, her father George VI unexpectedly became king.

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This Day in History 2/5/21

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 5th. In a case that echoed into the 21st century, Byron De La Beckwith finally was convicted of killing civil rights activist Medgar Evers on this day in 1994, more than 30 years after the tragic murder. Evers was gunned down in the driveway of his home, while his wife and three small children were inside.

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This Day in History 2/4/21

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 4th. On the heels of a contentious election, we look back to this day in 1789, when George Washington won his first election by a unanimous Electoral College vote. He repeated the feat to win a second term in 1792. Washington is the only president ever to have been unanimously elected.

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This Day in History 2/3/21

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 3rd. This day in 1959 is known as the day the music died, the anniversary of the day rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and Ritchie Valens were killed when the small plane Holly chartered to take them to their next tour date crashed during stormy winter weather. The musicians’ deaths inspired Don McLean to write the 1972 hit American Pie.

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This Day in History 2/2/21

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 2nd. Today is Groundhog Day, which was first celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1887. This unusual American holiday grew out of the German tradition of using hedgehogs to help predict the length of the winter. When German immigrants moved to Pennsylvania, they replaced hedgehogs, which are not native to North America, with groundhogs, also known as woodchucks.

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This Day in History 2/1/21

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on February 1st. If you were alive on this day in 2003, then you probably remember where you were when you heard the news that the Space Shuttle Columbia had broken up upon re-entering Earth’s atmosphere over Texas. Tragically, all seven astronauts aboard were killed. Columbia, the first of America’s space shuttles, flew 28 missions and spent more than 300 days in space between 1981 and 2003.

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This Day in History 1/31/21

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 31st. With just days left until the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs face off in Super Bowl 55, we look back to this day in 1988, when quarterback Doug Williams led what is now known as the Washington Football Team to victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 22. Williams, the first-ever Black quarterback to play in a Super Bowl, scored five touchdowns in the upset 42-10 victory.

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This Day in History 1/30/21

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:17 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 30th. Just 12 days after the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Day, we look back to this day in 1956, when the civil rights leader’s Montgomery, Alabama, home was bombed by an unidentified white supremacist terrorist. Although King’s wife Coretta was at home with the couple’s infant daughter Yolanda, neither was harmed.

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This Day in History 1/29/21

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 29th. It’s the state that produces more of the nation’s wheat and wheat flour than any other--on this day in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. Kansas achieved statehood after a bitter--and violent--debate over whether or not slavery would be legal within its borders.

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This Day in History 1/28/21

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 28th. Thirty-five years ago today, the space shuttle Challenger, carrying 6 astronauts and teacher Christa McAuliffe, set to become the first ordinary citizen to travel into space, exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. Hundreds on the ground, including Christa’s family, stared in disbelief as the shuttle broke up in a forking plume of smoke and fire.

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This Day in History 1/27/21

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 27th. On this day in 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camps, finally revealing to the world the depth of the horrors perpetrated there. 1.1 million people were killed at Auschwitz, and thousands were also used for medical experiments under the auspices of the camp doctor, Josef Mengele.

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This Day in History 1/26/21

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 26th. Today it’s home to 25 million mostly law-abiding citizens, but on this day in 1736, Great Britain’s first fleet arrived in Australia carrying 736 convicts that had been banished to Australia. Of course, Australia was already home to an estimated 1 million aboriginal people from 250 nations.

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This Day in History 1/25/21

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 25th. The next Winter Olympic Games are set to be held in Beijing, China, in February 2022. That contest will come 98 years after the very first Winter Olympics began in Chamonix, France, on this day in 1924. Those first games featured many of the same sports fans enjoy today, including hockey, skating, bobsled, skiing and, yes, curling. Norway led the medal count, bringing home 17. The U.S. tied for third.

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This Day in History 1/24/21

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 24th. World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, but that came as news to a Japanese soldier found hiding on Guam on this day in 1972, 28 years after the Japanese surrender. The soldier had no idea the war was over. He had gone into hiding after the U.S. captured Guam from Japan in 1944, and spent the next three decades hiding rather than surrender.

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This Day in History 1/23/21

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:16 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 23rd. Studies show that women are now becoming doctors in greater numbers than men, but that was far from the case on this day in 1849, when Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman physician in the United States. Born in Great Britain, Blackwell attended what is now Hobart College, in New York state, and later became a professor of gynecology, a field of medicine she helped to establish.

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This Day in History 1/22/21

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 22nd. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as England’s monarch for 68 years. That makes her the country’s longest-reigning monarch, having been on the throne about five years longer than her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria II, whose historic 63-year reign came to an end with her death on this day in 1901.

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This Day in History 1/21/21

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 21st. Amid recent news that aviation startup Boom Supersonic will test out its new faster-than-sound jet later this year, we look back to this day in 1976, when the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, the Concorde, took its first public flights. At their cruising speeds, the innovative Concordes flew well over the sound barrier at 1,350 miles an hour, cutting air travel time by more than half.

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This Day in History 1/20/21

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:17 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 20th. Today is Inauguration Day, when Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. January 20th was also Inauguration Day for Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Reagan, Obama, Trump, and Franklin Roosevelt, who began his record fourth term on this day in 1944.

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This Day in History 1/19/21

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 19th. Just one day before Kamala Harris will be sworn in as America’s first woman vice president, we look back to this day in 1966, when Indira Gandhi became India’s first-ever female prime minister.

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This Day in History 1/18/21

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 18th. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday, when millions of Americans have the day off from work and school in honor of the civil rights hero. In 1986, King became the first modern private citizen to be honored with a federal holiday. For the many who admired his leadership of the civil rights movement, it made sense to celebrate him. But not everyone agreed.

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This Day in History 1/17/21

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 17th. It was almost the perfect crime: On this day in 1950, 11 men stole $2.7 million--more than $29 million today--from the Brinks Armored Car Depot in Boston.The men staked out the depot for more than 18 months to determine when it would hold the most money, stole plans for the building’s alarm system, and then entered the building wearing fake uniforms and Halloween masks.

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This Day in History 1/16/21

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 16th. The average American adult consumes more than 500 alcoholic drinks annually. So one can only imagine how we’d feel today about the news that greeted the nation on this day in 1919-- that the 18th amendment, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of “intoxicating liquor” had become the law of the land.

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This Day in History 1/15/21

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 15th. Fiery hot molasses might have been the last thing Bostonians expected to see when they left their homes on this day in 1919. But that’s just what flooded the streets of the city’s North End when a 58-foot-high tank filled with 2.5 million gallons of crude molasses exploded.

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This Day in History 1/14/21

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 14th. These days, American presidents regularly log thousands of flight miles a year on Air Force One, but back on this day in 1943, air travel was still a rarity. That’s when Franklin Roosevelt flew on a Boeing 314 Flying Boat to a World War II strategy session with British prime minister Winston Churchill in Casablanca, becoming the first U.S. president to travel by plane for official business.

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This Day in History 1/13/21

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 13th. Most people only retire once. But basketball legend Michael Jordan is not most people. And on this day in 1999, Jordan announced his retirement from basketball, for the second time. His first retirement had come six years earlier after winning three consecutive NBA championships.

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This Day in History 1/12/21

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 12th. It’s probably the most famous painting in the world, and more than 6 million people visit the Louvre museum each year to see the Mona Lisa for themselves. But for two years between the summer of 1911 and this day in 1913, almost no one saw it all. The painting went missing thanks to a group of thieves posing as museum janitors.

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This Day in History 1/11/21

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 11th. In a typical year, more than 5.5 million people visit the Grand Canyon. The canyon, which is a mile deep and is the only North American site considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, was made a national monument on this day in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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This Day in History 1/10/21

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:17:38 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 10th. Texas is the largest producer of oil in the United States, and it all started on this day in 1901, when a drilling derrick at Beaumont, Texas, produced an enormous gusher of crude oil. The gusher coated everything within hundreds of feet and signaled the advent of the American oil industry. Following the discovery, petroleum, which until that time had been used in the U.S.

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This Day in History 1/9/21

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 9th. When Steve Jobs announced the debut of the iPhone on this day in 2007, few could have predicted the effect it would have on modern life--except maybe Jobs, who called it a “revolutionary and magical product.” When it went on sale in the United States six months later, amid huge hype, thousands of customers lined up at Apple stores across the country to be among the first to purchase an iPhone.

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This Day in History 1/8/21

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 8th. With the U.S. national debt currently at more than $27 trillion and climbing, we look back to this day in 1835, when America's debt was completely paid off, a long-held goal of then-President Andrew Jackson. Jackson called the debt “a moral failing” and vetoed a number of spending bills throughout his tenure, putting an end to projects that would have expanded nationwide infrastructure.

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This Day in History 1/7/21

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 7th. Crowds flock to the Leaning Tower of Pisa precisely because of its famous lean, but on this day in 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed to the public amidst fears it might topple over completely. Experts then spent 11 years and $27 million fortifying the tower without completely eliminating the tilt that made it famous.

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This Day in History 1/6/21

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 6th. These days telegrams are basically obsolete, but when inventor Samuel Morse demonstrated the technology for the first time on this day in 1838, they were revolutionary. The telegraph, which used electric impulses to transmit encoded messages over a wire, completely changed long-distance communication, reaching the height of its popularity in the 1920s and 30s.

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This Day in History 1/5/21

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 5th. Late last year, news broke that the U.S. divorce rate had hit a 50-year low, with only 14.9 marriages out of every 1,000 ending in divorce. But even with this record decline, divorce was a lot more rare way back on this day 1643. That’s when Anne Clarke of the Massachusetts Bay Colony divorced her absent--and adulterous--husband in the very first recorded divorce in the American colonies.

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This Day in History 1/4/21

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 4th. On this day in 1853, Solomon Northup finally legally obtained his freedom after being enslaved for 12 years. Northup was born a free man in 1807 in upstate New York. A talented fiddler, Northup was convinced by two circus performers to join their troupe, but then was drugged and sold into slavery in New Orleans.

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This Day in History 1/3/21

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:16 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 3rd. There have been more than 40 women inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since this day in 1987, when Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, became the very first. Franklin is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million albums while winning 18 Grammy Awards. Franklin’s Hall of Fame class also included Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison and Smokey Robinson.

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This Day in History 1/2/21

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 2nd. With President-elect Joe Biden promising to hire a diverse staff that, as he says, “looks like America,” we look back to this day in 1890, when President Benjamin Harrison hired Alice Sanger as the White House’s first-ever paid female staffer. Sanger, a skilled stenographer, served as presidential secretary to Harrison and also did work for his wife Caroline.

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This Day in History 1/1/21

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:17 -0000

Happy New Year, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on January 1st. More than a century and a half after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of our most admired presidents--thanks in large part to what he did on this day in 1863. That’s when Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation, calling on the Union Army to free all slaves in states still in rebellion.

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This Day in History 12/31/20

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 31st. New Year’s Eve looks a little different this year, but the ball drop in New York City is still on, albeit without an audience. As you say goodbye to 2020 and watch the brightly lit ball descend tonight, you might take a minute to thank Thomas Edison, who made the first public demonstration of his incandescent light bulb on this day in 1879.

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This Day in History 12/30/20

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 30th. Though it lasted less than 70 years, it had an enormous impact on world history: On this day in 1922, the USSR, or Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was established. The new state was the first country in the world to be based on Marxist socialism.

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This Day in History 12/29/20

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 29th. Today marks 130 years since the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry killed 146 Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee on the PIne Ridge reservation in South Dakota. The cavalry initially surrounded a group of Lakota and demanded they surrender their weapons. As this was happening, a fight broke out between one of the Lakota and a U.S. soldier, and a shot was fired, though is unclear which side fired it.

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This Day in History 12/28/20

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 28th. The humpback whale. The bald eagle. The gray wolf. What do all these animals have in common? Their survival was ensured by the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law on this day in 1973. The act, which was championed by President Richard Nixon, is considered one of the most significant and successful environmental laws in American history.

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This Day in History 12/27/20

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 06:57:00 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 27th. If you’ve ever dreamed about life in Neverland with Wendy, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys, then you know the story of Peter Pan by British author JM Barrie. Years before Peter Pan was adapted into a book, it was written as a stage play, which was first performed in London on this day in 1904.

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This Day in History 12/26/20

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 26th. If you’re celebrating Kwanzaa today, you’re taking part in a tradition that dates back to this day in 1966. That’s when the very first Kwanzaa was celebrated in Los Angeles under the direction of Cal State professor Maulana Karenga. The seven-day holiday was designed by Dr. Karenga as a celebration of African American family, community, and culture.

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This Day in History 12/25/20

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:23 -0000

Merry Christmas, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 25th. It’s a reminder that the holiday spirit can persist even in the toughest of times: Just after midnight on Christmas 1914, during World War I, the majority of German troops stopped firing their guns and artillery and began to sing Christmas carols.

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This Day in History 12/24/20

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 24th. It’s become a beloved annual tradition, and it all began on this day in 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree ever to grace the White House grounds. Not only was this the first White House “community” Christmas tree, but it was the first to be decorated with electric lights–a strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs.

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This Day in History 12/23/20

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 23rd. If you know anything about Vincent Van Gogh, you likely know what happened on this day in 1888. That’s when the Dutch painter, suffering from severe depression, cut off the lower part of his ear with a razor. He later documented the event in a painting titled Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

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This Day in History 12/22/20

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 22nd. It was an exciting day for animal lovers around the world: on this day in 1956, the Columbus Zoo in Ohio welcomed Colo, the first-ever gorilla born in captivity. Colo was a western lowland gorilla who weighed just about 4 pounds at birth.

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This Day in History 12/21/20

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 21st. YouTube is the world’s second most popular website, after Google, with more than 2 billion users each month. Most of the site’s most popular videos are music videos, just like the one that became the first video to hit 1 billion views on this day in 2012--Gangnam Style by the Korean rapper Psy. The video’s success made Psy a global sensation.

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This Day in History 12/20/20

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:17 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 20th. Just last month, a lock of Elvis Presley’s hair sold for some four thousand pounds at auction in the UK. Decades after his death, Elvis still has a remarkable fan base, and most people have heard hits like “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Hound Dog.” But they may not know that Elvis was also a U.S. army veteran, who received his draft notice on this day in 1957 during the Korean War.

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This Day in History 12/19/20

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 19th. Most Americans are familiar with the July 1969 footage of the Apollo lunar landing, when NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. But you might not know that the Apollo program continued for another three years. On this day in 1972, Apollo 17 became the last of America’s six crewed lunar landing missions to land safely back on Earth.

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This Day in History 12/18/20

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 18th. Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November since 1941, but it was actually on this day all the way back in 1777 that Americans celebrated the first day of national thanksgiving. That first celebration was held in honor of the American victory over the British at the Battle of Saratoga.

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This Day in History 12/17/20

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 17th. Prior to the pandemic, nearly 3 million people flew in and out of America’s airports each day. That number would likely have astonished Orville and WIlbur Wright, who made their famous first flight on this day in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. That flight--the first made in a self-propelled, heavier-than-air craft--lasted just 12 seconds and covered about 120 feet.

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This Day in History 12/16/20

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 16th. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that just because something seems improbable, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. The same adage would apply to the tragedy that unfolded on this day in 1960 over the skies of New York City.

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This Day in History 12/15/20

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 15th. The leaning tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most famous tourist attractions, but between 1990 and this day in 2001 it was closed to the public, as a team of experts spent 11 years and $27 million to fortify the tower without eliminating its famous lean.

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This Day in History 12/14/20

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:16 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 14th. It was one of the saddest days in modern American history--on this day in 2012, a shooter killed 20 first graders and six school employees before turning the gun on himself at the Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Prior to the massacre, the shooter had killed his own mother, who was the owner of the guns used in the deadly rampage.

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This Day in History 12/13/20

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 13th. On the heels of a tumultuous election, we look back to this day in 2000, when then-Vice President Al Gore conceded the presidential election to Texas governor George W. Bush. Gore had won the national popular vote by more than 500,000 votes, but narrowly lost Florida, giving the Electoral College to Bush, 271 to 266. Gore’s concession followed weeks of legal battles over the recounting of votes in Florida.

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This Day in History 12/12/20

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 12th. Would you spend 5 million dollars on a notebook? That’s just what oil tycoon Armand Hammer paid on this day in 1980 for a notebook filled with drawings and writings from famed artist, architect and engineer Leonardo da Vinci. Written around 1508, the book contained 72 pages featuring 300 notes and detailed drawings relating to his study of water and how it moved. Surprising fact? The $5.

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This Day in History 12/11/20

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 11th. What would you do for love? That’s a question many were asking themselves on this day in 1936, when Great Britain’s King Edward VIII became the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne.

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This Day in History 12/10/20

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 10th. Just one month after the historic election of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first ever woman vice president, we look back to this day in 1869, when Wyoming became the first territory or state in U.S. history to grant women the right to vote.

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This Day in History 12/9/20

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 9th. As the world continues to await a vaccine to help beat back the Covid-19 pandemic, we look back to this day in 1979, when a commission of scientists declared that smallpox had been officially eradicated from the earth. The disease, which ravaged humanity for centuries and killed about 30 percent of those who contracted it, is the only infectious disease afflicting humans that has officially been eradicated.

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This Day in History 12/8/20

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:10:38 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 8th. It’s been 40 years since former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed by an obsessed fan as he returned to his apartment on New York City’s Upper West Side on this day in 1980. As a key member of the most successful band of the 20th century, Lennon’s death was mourned by millions around the world.

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This Day in History 12/7/20

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 7th. President Franklin Roosevelt called it a day “which will live in infamy”--on this day in 1941, a Japanese dive bomber appeared out of the clouds above the island of Oahu, Hawaii. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The surprise attack on the U.S.

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This Day in History 12/6/20

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 6th. On this day in 1865, after 400 years, slavery was finally abolished in America with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. The ratification came eight months after the end of the Civil War. When the war began, some in the North were against fighting what they saw as a crusade to end slavery.

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This Day in History 12/5/20

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 5th. It’s a maritime mystery that’s never been solved: On this day in 1872, a British captain spotted an American ship called the Mary Celeste sailing erratically with its sails fully raised near the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

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This Day in History 12/4/20

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:15 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 4th. So far at least, the historic New York City bar Fraunces Tavern has survived the pandemic. It’s been a beloved watering hole since even before this day in 1783, when it famously became the site of George Washington’s farewell to his Continental Army officers.

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This Day in History 12/3/20

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 3rd. For now at least, the face of Andrew Jackson is front and center on every one of the nearly 9 billion 20-dollar bills in circulation. On this day in 1828, Jackson was elected the seventh U.S. president. His election marked a turning point in American politics, as the center of political power shifted from East to West, and the political party system as we know it today began to form.

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This Day in History 12/2/20

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 2nd. Actor Matt Damon turned 50 this year, some 23 years after his Oscar-nominated performance in Good Will Hunting, which premiered on this day in 1997. The film was a box-office smash and received nine Academy Award nominations, and two wins.

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This Day in History 12/1/20

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on December 1st. Sixty-five years ago today, a 42-year-old African-American seamstress named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus to a white man. Her decision helped spark the civil rights movement in the United States. The local Black community soon organized a bus boycott, led by a young Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—during which Parks not coincidentally lost her job.

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This Day in History 11/30/20

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 30th. It’s a story that would have been right at home in the year 2020--on this day in 1954, the first modern instance of a meteorite hitting a human occurred in Alabama. The meteorite crashed through the roof of a house and into a living room, bounced off a radio and struck a woman on her hip. The victim, Elizabeth Hodges, was sleeping on her couch at the time of impact.

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This Day in History 11/29/20

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 29th. For decades, there has been speculation about what really happened on this day in 1981, when 43-year-old actress Natalie Wood drowned off the coast of California’s Catalina Island. Wood had been boating with her husband, actor Robert Wagner, at the time of her death.

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This Day in History 11/28/20

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 28th. To country music fans, it’s sacred ground--the Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting live from Nashville, Tennessee, on this day in 1925. Originally called Barn Dance, the Saturday-night show featured folk music, fiddling and the relatively new genre of country-western music.

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This Day in History 11/27/20

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:17 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 27th. It’s that time of year when it’s easy for anyone to put on a few extra pounds--even, apparently, the president. On this day in 1911, then-White House housekeeper Elizabeth Jaffrey wrote in her diary about a conversation she’d had with President William Howard Taft and his wife about the president’s ever-expanding waistline.

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This Day in History 11/26/20

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 26th. “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” That iconic line is from one of the most beloved films in Hollywood history, Casablanca, which premiered in New York City on this day in 1942.

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This Day in History 11/25/20

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 25th. London’s famed The Mousetrap is one of the many live events forced to close by the pandemic. But it’s still the longest-running play in history, and it all started on this day in 1952, when the murder-mystery written by novelist and playwright Agatha Christie opened at the Ambassadors Theatre in London.

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This Day in History 11/24/20

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:23 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 24th. It was one of the most groundbreaking scientific works in history: On this day in 1859, “On the Origin of Species” by British naturalist Charles Darwin, was published. In it, Darwin argued that organisms gradually evolve through a process he called “natural selection.

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This Day in History 11/23/20

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 23rd. It’s no secret that Americans like beer. In fact, we drink more than 6 billion gallons of beer each year. But during Prohibition, beer was outlawed.

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This Day in History 11/22/20

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:17 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 22nd. Americans who were alive on this day in 1963 can likely tell you exactly what they were doing when they found out that President John F. Kennedy had been shot while traveling through Dallas in an open convertible. He died 30 minutes later. Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who was three cars behind President Kennedy in the motorcade, was sworn in as the 36th U.S.

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This Day in History 11/21/20

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 21st. Who shot J.R.? Forty years ago today, 350 million people worldwide tuned in to the prime time soap Dallas to find out. J.R. Ewing, the character fans loved to hate, had been shot on the season-ending episode the previous March, in what now stands as one of television’s most famous cliffhangers.

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This Day in History 11/20/20

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:15 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 20th. It was a royal wedding to remember, but it wasn’t Charles and Diana’s or even Harry and Megan’s--on this day in 1947, a 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten. Mountbatten, a dashing prince of Greece and Denmark, renounced his titles in order to marry the English princess, who was heir to the British crown.

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This Day in History 11/19/20

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 19th. It was one of the most famous--and inspiring--speeches in American history: On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of a cemetery for those killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln brilliantly and movingly reminded a war-weary public why it was so important for the Union to fight--and win--the war.

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This Day in History 11/18/20

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 18th. What time is it where you are? Well, before this day in 1883, that question was much more difficult to answer. That’s when American railroads begin using the four continental time zones. Before that most towns in the U.S. had their own local time, generally based on “high noon,” or the time when the sun was at its highest point in the sky.

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This Day in History 11/17/20

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 17th. If you tune in to watch NFL football, you can usually rest assured that the game will be broadcast in its entirety, all thanks to what happened on this day in 1968. That night, the Oakland Raiders scored two touchdowns in nine seconds to beat the New York Jets—but no one saw it, because they were watching the movie Heidi instead.

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This Day in History 11/16/20

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 16th. Climb ev’ry mountain. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Do-re-mi. If these lyrics sound familiar, then you’re one of the millions of Americans who’s seen--or heard--The Sound of Music, which premiered on Broadway on this day in 1959.

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This Day in History 11/15/20

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 15th. For nearly a decade after declaring independence from Great Britain, the United States wasn’t governed by the Constitution, but by a vastly different document that was adopted on this day in 1777--the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.

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This Day in History 11/14/20

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 14th. If you’ve seen the film “We Are Marshall,” then you’re familiar with the tragic event that devastated the Marshall University community 50 years ago today.

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This Day in History 11/13/20

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 13th. Studies show consumption of wine, beer, and liquor has risen as much as 30 percent during the pandemic, but we know wine making and drinking dates back at least 8,000 years. That’s what scientists discovered on this day in 2017, when earthenware jars holding residual wine compounds were found at two archaeological sites south of Tbilisi, Georgia.

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This Day in History 11/12/20

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:22 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 12th. Today, nearly 40 percent of all Americans can trace their roots through Ellis Island. The immigration gateway processed more than 12 million immigrants between its opening in 1892 and this day in 1954, when it finally shut its doors. The first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island was a 15-year-old Irish girl named Annie Moore; the last was a 48-year-old Norwegian merchant seaman named Arne Patterson.

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This Day in History 11/11/20

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 11th. Today, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marks the 102nd anniversary of the end of one of the most devastating conflicts in human history--World War I. That's when Germany signed an armistice with the Allies in a railroad car in northern France.

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This Day in History 11/10/20

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 10th. “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Those were the famous words uttered by New York journalist Henry Morton Stanley on this day in 1871 upon finding Socttish explorer David Livingstone in Ujiji, in present day Tanzania, after a nearly 8 month long search.

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This Day in History 11/9/20

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 9th. It was the biggest power failure in U.S. history: On this day in 1965, the Great Northeast Blackout began when a power surge overwhelmed the transmission lines in western New York, which resulted in the eventual breakup of the entire Northeastern transmission network. All together, 30 million people in eight U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec were affected by the blackout.

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This Day in History 11/8/20

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 8th. He was one of the Old West’s most colorful, and dangerous, figures: on this day in 1887, gunslinger, gambler, and occasional dentist Doc Holliday died of tuberculosis. Holliday left a successful dental practice in Dallas and drifted between the wild towns of the Old West, making his living at card tables and aggravating his tuberculosis with heavy drinking and late nights.

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This Day in History 11/7/20

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:16 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 7th. This year we’re celebrating 100 years of U.S. women voting, but even before the 19th amendment was passed, Jeannette Rankin of Wyoming became the first woman ever to win a seat in Congress on this day in 2016. A dedicated pacifist, Rankin’s first vote as a U.S. congresswoman was against U.S. entry into World War I.

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This Day in History 11/6/20

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 6th. He remains one of America’s most admired presidents, and on this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th U.S. president on the eve of the Civil War. Though he received only 40 percent of the popular vote, he handily defeated the three other candidates in the race.

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This Day in History 11/5/20

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:16 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 5th. It was one of the most fateful decisions in military history: On this day in 1941, the Combined Japanese Fleet received Top-Secret Order No. 1, which called for the bombing of the U.S. navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, along with Malaya, the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines.

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This Day in History 11/4/20

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:18 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day In History. Here’s what happened on November 4th. Did you stay up late last night watching election returns? That’s just what millions around the country were doing on this day in 2008, when then-Senator Barack Obama from Illinois defeated Senator John McCain of Arizona to become the 44th U.S. president, and America’s first Black commander-in-chief.

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This Day in History 11/3/20

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 3rd. Today is Election Day, and like many Americans, residents of Washington, D.C. will be headed to the polls. And although D.C. residents can only elect non-voting members of the House and Senate, they have been casting votes in U.S. presidential elections since this day in 1964. That’s when capital dwellers helped elect Democrat Lyndon Johnson over Republican Barry Goldwater. Surprising fact? Washington, D.C.

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This Day in History 11/2/20

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:19 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 2nd. Tomorrow is Election Day, the last day to vote in this year’s presidential election. And with many pundits predicting a close race, we look back to one of the most surprising upsets in presidential history. On this day in 1948, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeated his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, by just over two million popular votes. The result shocked Americans.

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This Day in History 11/1/20

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 01:00:20 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on November 1st. George Washington was our first president, but he wasn’t our first president to live in the White House. That was president number two, John Adams, who moved into the executive mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on this day in 1800. Although Adams was initially enthusiastic about their new digs, he and first lady Abigail soon found it to be cold and damp during the winter.

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This Day in History 10/31/20

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:21 -0000

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on October 31st. Today is Halloween, but what happened way back on this day in 1926 was neither trick nor treat. That’s when Harry Houdini, the most celebrated magician and escape artist of the 20th century, died in a Detroit hospital. Twelve days earlier, Houdini had been telling a group of students in Montreal about the strength of his stomach muscles and their ability to withstand hard blows.

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