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History Daily
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 infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a…
Episodes
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The Crash of Indonesian Air Flight 610
October 29, 2018. A 737 MAX plane crashes in Indonesia, killing 189 people on board and kicking off a crisis at the American aerospace company Boeing. This…
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The Siege of La Rochelle
October 28, 1628. After 14 months, French Huguenot rebels open the gates of La Rochelle and surrender to King Louis XIII. This episode originally aired in…
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Ronald Reagan’s Political Breakthrough
October 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process. Support the show! Join Into…
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The Gift of Stonehenge
October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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Saturday Matinee: Freaky Folklore
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the…
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Boris Pasternak Wins The Nobel Prize
October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. This…
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The Great Disappointment
October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War
October 21, 1854. Florence Nightingale departs Britain on a mercy mission to help soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. This episode originally aired in 2024…
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The Death of Colonel Gaddafi
October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support…
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The First Blockbuster Video Store
October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History…
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Saturday Matinee: This American President
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Link to This…
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The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant
October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. This episode originally aired in…
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The Torsåker Witch Trials
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode originally…
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The Sobibor Uprising
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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The Chilean Mining Accident
October 13, 2010. A mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. This episode…
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The Birth of Oktoberfest
October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer. Support the show! Join Into History…
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Saturday Matinee: Short History Of…
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem. Link to Short History Of…
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The Execution of Che Guevara
October 9, 1967. After being captured by Special Forces in the mountains of Bolivia, the iconic Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed. This episode…
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The Great Chicago Fire
October 8, 1871. A barn fire in Chicago, Illinois, sparks a conflagration that burns for more than a day and devastates the city. This episode originally aired…
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The Battle of Lepanto
October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail. This episode originally aired in 2025…
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The Thammasat University Massacre
October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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The Disastrous Flight of R101
October 5, 1930. British airship R101 crashes in France on its first overseas flight, killing 48 people. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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Saturday Matinee: The Untitled History Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a look at the history and cultural impact of the second best selling comic series: Asterix the Gaul. Link to The Untitled…
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The Premiere of The Bridge on the River Kwai
October 2, 1957. After a hot debate between filmmakers and the British military, the film The Bridge on the River Kwai makes waves. Based on the construction…
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The Nuremberg Trial Verdicts
October 1, 1946. In the aftermath of World War Two, Nazi leaders are found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Support the show! Join Into…
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Mozart’s Last Opera
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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London’s New Police Force
September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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The Black Sox Scandal
September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball’s biggest scandals. This episode…
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Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge. Link to Old Gossip…
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show!…
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The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal
September 24, 1869. A conspiracy between two investors to force up the price of gold triggers a financial crisis in America known as Black Friday. Support the…
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The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts…
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Iraq Invades Iran
September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more…
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Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. Astronomers photograph a total solar eclipse from a barren tract of land along the west coast of Australia, proving that space is curved…
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Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we enjoy the legendary return of Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" as narrated by British actor Hugh Bonneville…
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The Battle of Chrysopolis
September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the…
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The Signing of the Camp David Accords
September 17, 1978. The leaders of Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords, the first step toward a permanent peace treaty between their countries…
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The Wall Street Bombing
September 16, 1920. A horse-drawn wagon explodes in the middle of New York’s financial district, killing 30 people. This episode originally aired in 2024…
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The Tank’s Battlefield Debut
September 15, 1916. In an attempt to break the brutal stalemate at the Battle of the Somme, tanks are deployed in action for the first time. Support the show!…
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The Great Fire of Moscow
September 14, 1812. The French army led by Napoleon watches as a fire burns Moscow, destroying two-thirds of the city. This episode originally aired in 2023…
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Saturday Matinee: The Long Rewind
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the rise and cultural impact of the video store during the 1980s, a place that was far more than just a way to rent…
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The Theft of the French Crown Jewels
September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening…
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The End of the Great Northern War
September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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The Boston Police Strike
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. This episode…
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Star Trek Debuts on US Television
September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens. This…
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Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid
September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!…
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Saturday Matinee: Eating History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we treat ourselves to a slice of history behind arguably the world's favorite food: pizza. Link to Eating History…
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The End of the Roman Empire
September 4, 476 CE. Eleven-year-old emperor Romulus Augustulus is deposed by a barbarian chieftain, ending the Roman Empire in the west forever. This episode…
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Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery
September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and…
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Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam
September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his…
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The Deepest Underwater Rescue
September 1, 1973. After a three-day rescue operation, two submersible pilots are rescued from the bottom of the Celtic Sea. Support the show! Join Into…
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Princess Diana Dies in a Car Crash
August 31, 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash after a tumultuous and highly publicized marriage and divorce. This episode originally aired in…
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Saturday Matinee: Jane Austen Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we experience one of Britain's most beloved voices tell a story from one of Britain's greatest writers. Dame Julie Andrews brings…
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The Origins of Stockholm Syndrome
August 28, 1973. The end of a five-day hostage crisis that followed a bank raid in Sweden originates the term “Stockholm Syndrome". This episode originally…
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The Shortest War in History
August 27, 1896. The Anglo-Zanzibar War begins and ends in just 38 minutes. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily…
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Harry Houdini’s Underwater Escape
August 26, 1907. Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds in San Francisco Bay, California. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support…
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Captain Matthew Webb Swims Across the English Channel
August 25, 1875. Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim unaided across the English Channel. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the…
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The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
August 24, 1572. Catholics kill thousands of Protestants in Paris in one of the most notorious religious massacres in European history. Support the show! Join…
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Saturday Matinee: Government that Doesn't Suck
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we travel back over 200 years to examine the United States Constitution and learn why all of us are considered founders. Link to…
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The Lake Nyos Disaster
August 21, 1986. A rare eruption of carbon dioxide from a mountain lake in Cameroon kills 1,746 people in a single night. Support the show! Join Into History…