This Day in History

The War of 1812 ended on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Washington bid farewell on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great artistic achievement had an unpromising start on this day in 1808. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A doctor was found guilty of murder on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Berlin Wall was briefly opened on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. president was impeached on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major environmental law was signed on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York City landmark opened on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roald Amundsen achieved a historic feat on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A celebrated actor is celebrating his 100th birthday today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first trans-Atlantic radio transmission was sent on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Sinatra's nightmare ended on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A married couple received a Nobel Prize on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved holiday classic premiered on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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