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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in i...
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Nazis in New York
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 pe...
The Feminine Mystique
February 19, 1963. The publication of The Feminine Mystique, widely seen as the beginning of second-wave feminism.
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The Execution of Dedan Kimathi
February 18, 1957. At the height of the Mau Mau Rebellion, British colonial authorities execute the leader of Kenya’s independence movement.
James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
February 17, 1815. Future President James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812. This episo...
Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the fir...
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow a young Al Capone as he arrives in Chicago looking for a fresh start. However, over the next few years tensions...
Baseball’s Negro National League is Formed
February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. T...
Dior Unveils the New Look
February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.
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The Egyptian Revolution
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro...
David Bowie Becomes Ziggy Stardust
February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. This episo...
The Simpsons Makes Television History
February 9, 1997. The Simpsons makes television history with their 167th episode, surpassing The Flintstones as the longest-running primetime animated...
Saturday Matinee: Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go under the knife to uncover the history and mechanisms of general anesthesia.
The Munich Air Disaster
February 6, 1958. Twenty-three people die, including eight members of Manchester United’s football team, when an airplane crashes on take-off at Munic...
The Official End of The Third Punic War
February 5, 1985. The mayor of Rome and the mayor of Carthage sign a treaty of friendship officially ending the Third Punic War after 2,131 years.
The 47 Ronin
February 4, 1703. A group of Japanese samurai are punished for avenging their master's death.
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1311: The Battle for the Fifteenth Amendment
February 3, 1870. The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing the right of black men to vote. This episode originally a...
1310: The Real-Life Robinson Crusoe is Rescued
February 2, 1709. British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being marooned on a Pacific island for more than four years, an ordeal that will i...
1309: Saturday Matinee: Business History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a ride in the classic Volkswagen Beetle and learn the surprising history behind this iconic German car.
1308: The Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson
January 30, 1835. House painter Richard Lawrence shoots twice at Andrew Jackson, becoming the first person to attempt to assassinate a US president. T...
1307: Birth Control Activist Margaret Sanger Stands Trial
January 29, 1917. American activist Margaret Sanger stands trial after opening two birth control clinics in New York.
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1306: The Challenger Disaster
January 28, 1986. A routine shuttle launch turns into national tragedy when the Challenger spacecraft explodes live on television, killing all seven o...
1305: The End of the Siege of Leningrad
January 27, 1944. Soviet forces defeat the German army outside Leningrad, ending an 872-day siege. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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1304: The First Television
January 26, 1926. John Logie Baird invites members of the Royal Institution to his Soho Laboratory and demonstrates his new invention: television.
1303: Saturday Matinee: Forgotten Australia
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we highlight the story of an oft forgotten Titanic hero- Australian bosun Michael Adams.
1302: The Television Premiere of Roots
January 23, 1977. Television drama Roots focuses attention on America’s history of slavery when it debuts on ABC. This episode originally aired in 202...
1301: The Portuguese Royal Family Flees to Brazil
January 22, 1808. After fleeing a French invasion, the Portuguese royal family sets up court in exile on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
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1300: Concorde Takes Flight
January 21, 1976. After a long and troubled development, the first commercial Concorde flights take off from London and Paris.
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1299: An Inauguration to Remember
January 20, 2009. After a bitter presidential contest, two campaign rivals put country over politics. This episode originally aired in 2022.
1298: The First Zeppelin Raid on Britain
January 19, 1915. in Norfolk, England, four people are killed by German bombs during the first ever zeppelin raid of World War One. This episode origi...
1297: Saturday Matinee: The History Bureau
On today’s Saturday Matinee, presenter Helena Merriman returns to one of the most contested- and consequential- stories in modern Russia.
1296: The End of the Roman Republic
January 16, 27 BCE. Octavian is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This episode originally air...
1295: The Boston Molasses Disaster
January 15, 1919. 21 people die in Boston, Massachusetts, when a storage tank bursts, triggering a killer wave of sticky molasses.
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1294: The Evacuation of Guadalcanal
January 14, 1943. In a turning point in World War II, the Japanese begin their retreat from the Pacific island of Guadalcanal.
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1293: The Sole Survivor of the Retreat from Kabul
January 13, 1842. Assistant Surgeon William Brydon is the last man standing after a disastrous British army retreat during the First Anglo-Afghan War....
1292: The New York Jets Win Super Bowl III
January 12, 1969. Quarterback Joe Namath fulfills his unlikely prediction when he leads the New York Jets to victory against the Baltimore Colts in Su...
1291: Saturday Matinee: True Life Spy Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we peer into the hidden world of espionage and investigate the story of Christopher John Boyce & Andrew Daulton Lee, whos...
1290: The Resignation of Sir Anthony Eden
January 9, 1957. British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns following the nation’s humiliation in the Suez Crisis. This episode originally aired...
1289: The Capture of Drug Lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán
January 8, 2016. After decades of evading the authorities, drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is arrested for the third and final time. This episode...
1288: The Last English City in France
January 7, 1558. A French army captures Calais after two centuries of English rule. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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1287: Mother Teresa Arrives in India
January 6, 1929. Future saint Mother Teresa travels to India where she dedicates her life to helping the country’s sick and poor.
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