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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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Theodore Roosevelt Splits the Republican Party
June 18, 1912. After an acrimonious fight for the presidential nomination, Theodore Roosevelt separates from the Republican Party. Support the show! Join Into…
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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. This episode…
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The Founding of Ford Motor Company
June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers. This…
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The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy
June 15, 1873. Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,” which he says is proof…
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Saturday Matinee: What We Did Before
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dig into an archaeological discovery of human remains that left experts wondering why ancient people collected the bones of…
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Retreat from Cold Harbor
June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the…
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Margaret Thatcher’s Last Election Victory
June 11, 1987. Britain’s Conservative Party wins a third successive general election that ensures that Margaret Thatcher remains Prime Minister. Support the…
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Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment
June 10, 1752. Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. This episode originally…
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Britain Leases Hong Kong
June 9, 1898. Following the Opium Wars, Britain signs an agreement to lease Hong Kong from China for 99 years. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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George Orwell’s 1984 Becomes a Literary Sensation
June 8, 1949. George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984, hits bookshelves for the first time, causing an immediate sensation with the novel’s chilling…
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Saturday Matinee: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we climb aboard the Mary Celeste- the infamous “ghost ship” found drifting in the Atlantic in 1872 with its entire crew…
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The First Scientific Report on the AIDS Epidemic
June 5, 1981. The Centers for Disease Control identifies five cases of a rare infection striking gay men in California—a disease that will become known as…
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The Ten-Cent Beer Night Riot
June 4, 1974. A Major League Baseball game is abandoned after an ill-conceived promotion ends in a boozy stadium riot. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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The Extinction of the Great Auk
June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. This episode originally aired in…
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Billy Bishop’s Victoria Cross
June 2, 1917. Canadian fighter ace Billy Bishop launches a daring solo raid on a German airfield, an act of bravery that wins him the Victoria Cross. Support…
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The Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
June 1, 1967. The Beatles’ eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, is released, topping the charts and forever changing the world of music…
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Saturday Matinee: History of the Second World War
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we delve into the pivotal moments of the Battle of Britain- the war in the skies that kept Nazi Germany from invading the UK by…
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The Arrest of an Art Forger
May 29, 1945. Dutch authorities arrest art dealer Han Van Meegeren for selling priceless paintings to the Nazis, not knowing that his collection is actually…
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Jell-O’s Trademark
May 28, 1897. New York inventor Pearle Bixby Wait trademarks a new gelatin dessert. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History…
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A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival
May 27, 1943. A B-24 bomber crashes in the Pacific Ocean, beginning a two year ordeal at sea and in Japanese captivity for former Olympic athlete Louis…
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America’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park
May 26, 1978. “Action Park” opens in New Jersey and quickly earns a reputation as an amusement park like no other. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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The Edict of Worms
May 25, 1521. The Edict of Worms marks the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join…
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Saturday Matinee: Medal of Honor
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we honor the those in service to our country by sharing the story of just one of them- James Fleming, a Vietnam helicopter pilot…
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The Disappearance of the USS Scorpion
May 22, 1968. The nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion disappears in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with 99 men on board. This episode originally aired in…
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Paris’s Bloody Week
May 21, 1871. An assault by French troops to retake Paris from revolutionaries leaves the city in ruins. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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The Meter Convention
May 20, 1875. The Meter Convention is signed by 17 nations, establishing a system for standardizing measurements worldwide. This episode originally aired in…
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The Invention of the Rubik’s Cube
May 19, 1974. Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik creates the prototype for his famous cube. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more…
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The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
May 18, 1980. After a century of silence, Mount St. Helens, a dormant volcano in the scenic Washington countryside comes to life. This episode originally aired…
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Saturday Matinee: Anthology of Heroes
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the final days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, and his…
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The Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister
May 15, 1932. The Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi, is assassinated in an attempted coup d’état. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the…
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The Second Salem Witch Trial
May 14, 1878. America’s last witchcraft trial begins after faith healer Daniel Spofford is accused of “malicious animal magnetism.” Support the show! Join Into…
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The Escape of Robert Smalls
May 13, 1862. During the American Civil War, a slave absconds with a Confederate ship and flees to the north with his family. This episode originally aired in…
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The End of the British General Strike
May 12, 1926. After nine days of protest and division, the United Kingdom’s first general strike comes to an end. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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The Creation of Comedy Troupe Monty Python
May 11, 1969. Six Monty Python writers and actors meet in an Indian Restaurant to officially form their troupe. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support…
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Saturday Matinee: History Analyzed
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we consider the Louisiana Purchase- how it occurred and what would have happened if this significant deal never took place. Link…
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The Release of The Beatles' Final Album
May 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening…
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William of Rubruck’s Mongol Mission
May 7, 1253. Flemish friar William of Rubruck sets off on a two-year expedition with hopes of converting the Mongol Empire to Christianity. Support the show!…
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The Hitler Diaries Hoax
May 6, 1983. What was thought to be Adolf Hitler’s long-lost diaries are exposed as forgeries, sparking one of the greatest scandals in modern journalism. This…
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The Battle for Castle Itter
May 5, 1945. An unlikely group of enemies-turned-allies defends an Austrian castle against Nazi attack. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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Execution of the Carthusian Monks
May 4, 1535. Carthusian monks are hanged, drawn, and quartered for their refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England…
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Saturday Matinee: American Hysteria
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we confront a problem that sounds sci-fi, but modern-day experts are actually trying to solve. How do we communicate with Earth…
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Henry Ford’s Five-Day Week
May 1, 1926. Henry Ford implements the five-day week at his car factory in Detroit, Michigan, kickstarting a workplace reform that’ll be adopted across the…
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The Bristol Bus Boycott
April 30, 1963. A boycott protesting a bus company’s hiring policies draws national attention to racial discrimination in the United Kingdom. This episode…
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The Frank Rockslide
April 29, 1903. 120 million tons of rock breaks off a mountain and crushes the small mining town underneath. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…
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Billy the Kid Escapes
April 28, 1881. The condemned outlaw, Billy the Kid, makes a daring escape from the Lincoln County Courthouse Jail. This episode originally aired in 2022…
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The Publication of Paradise Lost
April 27, 1667. Blind and impoverished poet John Milton sells Paradise Lost to a printer for £10. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and…
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Saturday Matinee: Legends of the Old West
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we join the stampede of thousands of dreamers headed North to Yukon Territory, in hopes of striking rich from the Klondike Gold…
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The First Solo Voyage Around The World
April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. This…
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The New Coke Blunder
April 23, 1985. Coca-Cola relaunches with a new recipe, sparking an outcry that becomes a public relations fiasco. Support the show! Join Into History for…
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The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
April 22, 1993. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in London, England. This episode…
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The Death of the Red Baron
April 21, 1918. Manfred von Richthofen, the World War One fighter pilot better known as the Red Baron, is shot down and killed. This episode originally aired…
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Baldwin III Overthrows His Mother
April 20, 1152. After eight years of joint rule, Baldwin III seizes sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. Support the show! Join…
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Saturday Matinee: European Christmas Markets Tour!
On today’s Saturday Matinee, it's Christmas in April! Host Lindsay Graham discusses the history behind his European Christmas Market Tour with fellow…
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The First World Championship Fight
April 17, 1860. Englishman Tom Sayers and American John Heenan clash in a brutal and chaotic 2-hour boxing match—now regarded as the world’s first world…
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The Texas City Disaster
April 16, 1947. Two enormous explosions rip through the Port of Texas City in the deadliest industrial accident in American history. Support the show! Join…
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The Hillsborough Stadium Disaster
April 15, 1989. A crowd crush at a soccer game at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England leads to the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans. This episode originally…
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The Black Sunday Dust Storm
April 14, 1935. Enormous clouds of dust and dirt sweep across Oklahoma and Texas in the worst storm of the Dust Bowl. This episode originally aired in 2025…
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The Flight of Apollo 13
April 13, 1970. An oxygen tank explodes on Apollo 13 leaving the spacecraft crippled, and the lives of the crew in peril. This episode originally aired in…
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Saturday Matinee: Etymoleon
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace back the history of words that are derived from surprising figures of the past. Link to Etymoleon…
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Mount Tambora Erupts in Indonesia
April 10, 1815. The eruption of Mount Tambora in present-day Indonesia lowers temperatures around the globe, creating what became known as “the year without…