This Day in History

Today marks the 153rd anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dapper mob boss was murdered on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Broadway show shocked audiences on its opening night on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A midwife saved George Washington on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Paris nightlife venue began turning heads on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular video game was released on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A country institution was born on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first manuscript of a beloved children's book was gifted on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragic assassination occurred on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK's assassin was shot and killed on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Life” magazine introduced a new perspective on the world on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 62nd anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Titanic's sister ship met a similar fate on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The way we drive was improved on this day in 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Lincoln delivered one of history's most famous speeches on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time zones made travel easier on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC executives learned a valuable lesson on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers attempted to message extraterrestrials on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first stock ticker was unveiled on this day in 1867. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six-year-old Ruby Bridges made history on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A gruesome murder took place on Long Island on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellis Island closed its doors on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World War I finally came to an end on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A standard car feature was patented on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular country singer had his assets seized on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Theodore Roosevelt achieved a presidential first on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A presidential election resulted in a tie on this day in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honest Abe was elected to the nation's highest office on this day in 1860. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Susan B. Anthony tried to prove the government wrong on this day in 1872. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane Goodall made a remarkable discovery on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chicago newspaper made a history-making mistake on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Spruce Goose took flight on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two men tried to assassinate the president of the United States on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Luther made his revolutionary ideas public on this day in 1517. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A radio broadcast had listeners shaking in their boots on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A precursor to email was born on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A St. Louis landmark was completed on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three people who made a significant impact on culture were born on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An infamous shootout took place on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tragedy struck the Greek monarchy on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new method of communication was established on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A flying elephant enamored audiences on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first lady's pet project became reality on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York City institution opened on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A “graveyard smash" hit No. 1 on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Monday caused major turmoil in the stock markets in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Beatle was arrested on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A notorious gangster finally faced justice on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A French queen was beheaded on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices