This Day in History

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

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