This Day in History

In 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed, acquiescing to Adolf Hitler's demands to annex the Sudetenland in Western Czechoslovakia.  In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson spoke to congress supporting women's suffrage. In 1955, actor James Dean died in a car accident in California. In 2005, a Danish newspaper printed a series of satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, provoking violent protests by Muslims worldwide. In 1927, Babe Ruth became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season. In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente picked up his 3000th career hit in his final at-bat of the season. In 2024, Pete Rose died at the age of 83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A decisive Revolutionary War battle began on this day in 1781. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The writings on the Rosetta Stone were revealed on this day in 1822. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved sitcom premiered on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A controversial trial opened on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American outlaw was arrested for the first time on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A president survived a second assassination attempt on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK Jr. said “I do” on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This country granted women the right to vote on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A prolific musician died at age 27 on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Black Miss America was crowned on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greenpeace was born on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world mourned a beloved princess on this day in 1982. 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

A future president and first lady married on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous painting was returned to its country on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sitting president welcomed a child on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Althea Gibson made tennis history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An influential rock ‘n' roller would have turned 90 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two and a half billion people tuned in to watch Princess Diana's funeral on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIDS activists made quite a statement on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The modern roll-film camera was patented on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stars and Stripes is said to have flown in battle for the first time on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ATM debuted in America on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Japanese player made his MLB debut on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Edison received a patent for an early movie camera on this day in 1897. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guion S. Bluford became the first African American to travel into space on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary actress died on her birthday on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A powerful volcano erupted on this day in 1883. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The so-called “preppy murder” stunned New York City on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first known person to swim the English Channel ended the journey on this day in 1875. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Lennon's killer was sentenced on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Rose was booted from baseball on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first balloon bombs were launched on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic series of debates began on this day in 1858. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A blazingly fast telegram was sent on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Living animals were launched into space on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An outlaw killed his first victim on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A newsstand staple debuted on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of Shakespeare's muses was killed on this day in 1057. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Henry Ford introduced a unique car on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Armistice ended a war on this day in 1898. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of America's most beloved comedians died on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices