This Day in History

An accused murderess was acquitted on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An aerialist reached new heights on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American institution was established on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Miranda rights became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Frank received a special birthday gift on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A royal married his first of six wives on this day in 1509. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A TV finale left viewers questioning on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Alaskan missionary reached new heights on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hot air balloon was launched on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Zoot Suit Riots began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A life-saving technique was first published on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mystery surrounding the Watergate Scandal was solved on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How presidents addressed the public changed on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first quintuplets to survive infancy were born on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous vampire novel hit the shelves on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stringent U.S. immigration policy was signed into law on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A baseball great set a lasting record on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The way we see things forever changed on this day in 1785. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A late-night legend bid farewell on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two historic feats in aviation took place on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fashion revolution began on this day in 1873. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A royal couple said, “I do,” on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope John Paul II was born on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first legal same-sex marriage in the U.S. was performed on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of history's least popular couples tied the knot on this day in 1770. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous cartoon character made his debut on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's first space station was launched on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lindbergh kidnapping reached its tragic conclusion on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive dust storm swept across the U.S. on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winston Churchill was appointed as prime minister on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolutionary medication was approved by the FDA on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Germans surrendered on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the history of Cinco de Mayo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A screen legend was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mother turned tragedy into activism beginning on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular magazine went on sale for the first time on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A feminist attack on “Playboy” was published on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices