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History Daily
On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will...
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Charlie Chaplin Premieres The Great Dictator
October 15, 1940. Charlie Chaplin premieres The Great Dictator in New York City, a satirical film that mocks Adolf Hitler and becomes the comedian’s g...
The Battle of Old Byland
October 14, 1322. During the first war of Scottish independence, the Scots win a decisive victory over the English at the Battle of Old Byland. This e...
The Miracle of the Andes
October 13, 1972. An airplane carrying members of a rugby team crashes in the Andes mountains on a routine flight from Uruguay to Chile; survivors fig...
Saturday Matinee: Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unspool our red string and head to the corkboard to attempt to make sense of the convoluted conspiracy surrounding the...
Malala’s Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2014. Two years after being shot by a gunman, 17-year-old education activist Malala Yousafzai wins the Nobel Peace Prize. This episode ori...
The Vajont Dam Disaster
October 9, 1963. A long-predicted landslide in northern Italy triggers a tsunami-like wave to spill over the Vajont Dam, killing over 2,000 people and...
Chicago’s Days of Rage
October 8, 1969. The streets of Chicago are turned into a battleground as extreme left-wing student group the Weathermen begins a series of violent pr...
The Battle of Lepanto
October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail.
Opening Night at the Moulin Rouge
October 6, 1889. For the first time, the now world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris opens its doors. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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Saturday Matinee: American Shrapnel
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are told the story of Eric Robert Rudolph, a serial bomber who set off the largest pipe bomb in American history at th...
The Execution of the Last Prince of Wales
October 3, 1283. Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales, is executed after being the first person known to be tried for high treason agai...
The End of the Warsaw Uprising
October 2, 1944. After two months of fighting, the Warsaw Uprising ends when the surviving Polish rebels surrender to German forces. This episode orig...
The First Bullet Train
October 1, 1964. The first Shinkansen high-speed train enters service between the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka. This episode originally aired in...
Mozart’s Last Opera
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna.
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The Battle of New Market Heights
September 29, 1864. During the American Civil War, the Battle of New Market Heights sees 14 African American soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for t...
Saturday Matinee: The Curious History of Your Home
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the kitchen to investigate the history of the coolest home appliance: the refrigerator.
Daniel Shays Leads a Rebellion
September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Jud...
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York.
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Ben Johnson’s Olympic Gold
September 24, 1988. Ben Johnson wins the men’s 100 meters final at the Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal three days later. This episode...
The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast...
Abraham Lincoln’s Duel
September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets his rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel. This episode originally aired in 202...
Saturday Matinee: Art of Crime
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we find out how actress Mae West's original play took her from the Broadway stage to her own jail cell.
The Camilla Massacre
September 19, 1868. White supremacists attack a peaceful march protesting the expulsion of Black legislators from the Georgia state legislature. This...
The Battle of Chrysopolis
September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire.
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Harriet Tubman Escapes From Slavery
September 17, 1849. Harriet Tubman escapes slavery with her two brothers. She will go on to become a leader in the abolitionist and suffragist movemen...
The Mayflower Sets Sail
September 16, 1620. The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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The Most Iconic Marilyn Monroe Photograph
September 15, 1954. Marilyn Monroe films the now famous “subway grate” scene from The Seven Year Itch in New York City.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unpack one of the most infamous atrocities of the Vietnam War: the massacre at My Lai.
The Battle of Marathon
September 12, 490 BCE. A greatly outnumbered Greek force defeats the Persian Army in the Battle of Marathon, preserving Greek independence from the mi...
General Pinochet’s Chilean Coup
September 11, 1973. Chile’s democratically elected president is deposed in a coup, ushering in the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. This epis...
John Smith Saves Jamestown
September 10, 1608. John Smith is elected president of the troubled English colony of Jamestown, Virginia. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Boston Police Strike
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions.
Nathan Hale Spies for America
September 8, 1776. Captain Nathan Hale volunteers to spy behind British lines, becoming one of the first known American double agents of the Revolutio...
Saturday Matinee: Historically Speaking Sports
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hit the basketball court to speculate about one of the NBA's brightest and most influential eras.
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The First Continental Congress
September 5, 1774. Amid growing tensions over taxation, delegates from the American colonies unite in Philadelphia to coordinate resistance to the Bri...
Peter Rabbit’s First Tale
September 4, 1893. Beatrix Potter writes her first story about Peter Rabbit for a 5-year-old boy.
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The Battle of Ain Jalut
September 3, 1260. An Egyptian Mamluk army wins a pivotal battle, halting the Mongol Empire’s westward expansion. This episode originally aired in 202...
Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam
September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspire...
Bobby Fischer Wins Chess's 'Match of the Century'
September 1, 1972. Bobby Fischer becomes the first American to win the World Chess Championship, ending 24 years of Soviet dominance. This episode ori...
Saturday Matinee: The History of Fresh Produce
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head to the garden to dig into the surprising history of one of the most fascinating vegetables: asparagus.