This Day in History

A popular American slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today was a notable day for sports in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Carter made a tough decision on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major force in American politics began to take shape on this day in 1854. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viewers could finally watch this award show from their homes starting on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major investment bank collapsed on this day in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beware the Ides of March. But why? And what are 'ides?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK's grave found a new home on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A czar was assassinated on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elizabeth Smart was rescued on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A television staple debuted on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first words ever transmitted over a telephone were spoken on this day 150 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two boxers faced off in NYC on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A communications revolution started on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An espionage trial began on this day in 1951. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winston Churchill popularized a term that helped define the Cold War on this in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved Hollywood couple called it quits on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress overrode a presidential veto for the first time on this day in 1845. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The body of a famous actor was snatched from his grave on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A milestone for African Americans occurred on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head of the Catholic Church made a surprising move on this day in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three notable cultural figures were born on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nike patented its first major shoe design on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress authorized paper money on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on this day in 1803. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American anthem was written on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sports legend was made in Lake Placid on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An influential pamphlet was published on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 24-year-old made Academy Awards history on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Twain published his most controversial novel in the United States on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A president-elect narrowly escaped an assassination on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A philosopher arrived for his trial on this day in 1633. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. president was acquitted on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A musical spaceman made his debut on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernard Harris made NASA history on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Construction began on a Los Angeles tourist attraction on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baltimore was devastated by fire on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freed people returned to Africa on this day in 1820. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice was finally served in a decades-old case on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three world leaders met on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragedy on this day in 1959 inspired an iconic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A book containing 59 million words was first published on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices