This Day in History

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

A controversial justice was appointed to the Supreme Court on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” debuted on this day in 1892. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Construction started on a famous American building on this day in 1792. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Columbus sparked a new era of European exploration on this day in 1492. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boss scored his first Top 40 hit on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. border was established on this day in 1767. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chevy Malibu met an otherworldly fate on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A kitchen staple was patented on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president of Egypt was assassinated on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first movie with a new rating opened on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous 12-year-long sculpture project started on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American holiday was established on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood icon died from AIDS on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular credit card was launched on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's first nuclear submarine was commissioned on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation began panicking over the safety of nonprescription pills on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional baseball's reputation was damaged on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three nations formed the Axis powers on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quirky movie premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A TV show about a musical family premiered on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pioneering cook made big moves on this day in 1902. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An epic journey ended on this day in 1806. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous “four-level” interchange opened in Los Angeles on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New England experienced a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A prestigious international film festival debuted on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An underground nuclear explosion occurred in Nevada on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A future president claimed he encountered a UFO on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A British rock band ended a performance with a literal bang on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous ship departed for America on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis Scott Key penned a famous poem on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A cosmetic empire was created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ancient cave paintings were discovered on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first drunk driving arrest was made on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California became a U.S. state on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two great loves met on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tupac Shakur was shot on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices