This Day in History

The shots heard 'round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An earthquake shook San Francisco on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Kennedy made a serious misjudgment on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This man broke the MLB color barrier on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A book we still reference today was published on this day in 1828. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fate of a space mission was compromised on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A civil rights activist was arrested on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An emperor abdicated the throne on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beatles officially broke up—kinda—on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A future U.S. president was pulled over on this day in 1866. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic first was stamped on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joseph Smith established a new religion on this day in 1830. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic debut horror novel was published on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unfortunate U.S. presidential record was set on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An important call was made on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mob boss was found guilty on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Abigail Adams made a passionate plea on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular coffee chain got its start on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scientist started measuring climate change on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oval Office received a significant technological upgrade on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Jefferson received an unusual gift on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragic industrial disaster occurred in New York City on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elvis began his civic duty on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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