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This Day in History - August 6, 2025

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The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - August 5, 2025

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A beloved comic strip debuted on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - August 4, 2025

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The Frank family was captured by the Nazis on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - August 3, 2025

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The Nautilus submarine traveled under the North Pole on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - August 2, 2025

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A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - August 1, 2025

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The world's largest regional theme park company launched on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 31, 2025

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America's favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 30, 2025

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America's official motto was signed into law on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 29, 2025

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A serial killer began his spree on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 28, 2025

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A plane crashed into a New York City landmark on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 27, 2025

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The tragic crime that led to the creation of a long-running TV show happened on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 26, 2025

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A federal agency was born on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 25, 2025

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A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 24, 2025

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A religious leader established a new homeland on this day in 1847. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 23, 2025

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An infamous music festival took over upstate New York on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 22, 2025

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Abraham Lincoln made a fateful decision on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 21, 2025

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A historic era in American spaceflight ended on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 20, 2025

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A beloved Hollywood star unexpectedly passed away on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 19, 2025

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A small town in western New York hosted a historic event on this day in 1848. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 18, 2025

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A Romanian gymnast achieved the unachievable on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 17, 2025

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The Spanish Civil War began on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 16, 2025

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Tragedy struck an American dynasty on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 15, 2025

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A key to understanding ancient Egypt was discovered on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 14, 2025

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A notorious Wild West outlaw met a violent end on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 13, 2025

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The highest-grossing movie of 1990 opened on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 12, 2025

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Disco was dealt a death blow on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 11, 2025

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A popular American novel was published on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 10, 2025

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A life-saving surgery was performed on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 9, 2025

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A U.S. president died suddenly on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 8, 2025

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A German army staffer revealed Hitler's plans for Russia on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 7, 2025

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President Reagan made an unlikely Supreme Court nominee choice this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 6, 2025

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One of music's most famous partnerships began on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 5, 2025

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A staple piece of swimwear was unveiled on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 4, 2025

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The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 3, 2025

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Americans fell in love with flying cars and flux capacitors on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 2, 2025

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A well-known charity was founded on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - July 1, 2025

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The way we send mail was improved on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 30, 2025

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The foundation of physics was forever changed on this day in 1905. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 29, 2025

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A Hollywood bombshell's life was tragically cut short on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 28, 2025

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The Stonewall Riots shook New York City on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 27, 2025

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Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 26, 2025

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The U.S. began sending aid to Berlin on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 25, 2025

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A war that lasted three years began on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 24, 2025

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An unlikely group stormed the streets of New York City on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 23, 2025

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A gender equality law was enacted on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 22, 2025

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An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 21, 2025

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Two presidents married their first ladies on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 20, 2025

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An accused murderess was acquitted on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 19, 2025

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Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - June 18, 2025

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

This Day in History - June 17, 2025

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A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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