This Day in History
This Day in History is a daily podcast from The HISTORY Channel that highlights a significant historical event that occurred on that day in past years. Each episode provides a concise and engaging look at a moment from history, making it easy to learn something new every day. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from politics and war to culture and science.
Episodes
This Day in History - June 12, 2026
A civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1963.
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This Day in History - June 11, 2026
JFK was awarded a medal on this day in 1944.
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This Day in History - June 10, 2026
An MLB record was set on this day in 1944.
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This Day in History - June 9, 2026
An irascible cartoon character debuted on this day in 1934.
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This Day in History - June 8, 2026
A Kennedy was laid to rest on this day in 1968.
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This Day in History - June 7, 2026
Gandhi performed his first act of civil disobedience on this day in 1893.
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This Day in History - June 6, 2026
The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944.
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This Day in History - June 5, 2026
The first mention of the AIDS crisis came on this day in 1981.
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This Day in History - June 4, 2026
A decisive World War II battle began on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - June 3, 2026
A California city banned rock ‘n’ roll on this day in 1956.
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This Day in History - June 2, 2026
All eyes were on the president of FIFA on this day in 2015.
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This Day in History - June 1, 2026
A groundbreaking TV network launched on this day in 1980.
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This Day in History - May 31, 2026
A famous clock began ticking on this day in 1859.
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This Day in History - May 30, 2026
A seminal book was published on this day in 1967.
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This Day in History - May 29, 2026
A holiday classic was recorded on this day in 1936.
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This Day in History - May 28, 2026
A single hair helped solve a murder on this day in 1936.
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This Day in History - May 27, 2026
A famous photograph was taken on this day in 1949.
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This Day in History - May 26, 2026
A history-making astronaut was born on this day in 1951.
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This Day in History - May 25, 2026
JFK asked Congress to support a new endeavor on this day in 1961.
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This Day in History - May 24, 2026
A Founding Father was elected president of the Continental Congress on this day in 1775.
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This Day in History - May 23, 2026
A scary prediction came true on this day in 1783.
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This Day in History - May 22, 2026
A barrier-breaking politician was born on this day in 1930.
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This Day in History - May 21, 2026
The state became the first to regulate this driving law on this day in 1901.
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This Day in History - May 20, 2026
A boundary-breaking entertainer was born on this day in 1946.
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This Day in History - May 19, 2026
A plane vanished over the Mediterranean Sea on this day in 2016.
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This Day in History - May 18, 2026
“Separate but equal” was ruled constitutional on this day in 1896.
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This Day in History - May 17, 2026
A song was declared “unintelligible” on this day in 1965.
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This Day in History - May 16, 2026
The first of these awards was presented on this day in 1929.
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This Day in History - May 15, 2026
Several states began rationing gasoline on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - May 14, 2026
An epic journey began on this day in 1804.
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This Day in History - May 13, 2026
A world leader survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1981.
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This Day in History - May 12, 2026
Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896.
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This Day in History - May 11, 2026
A bloody 10-day battle began on this day in 1969.
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This Day in History - May 10, 2026
A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924.
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This Day in History - May 9, 2026
An American holiday was established on this day in 1914.
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This Day in History - May 8, 2026
A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010.
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This Day in History - May 7, 2026
A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915.
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This Day in History - May 6, 2026
A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937.
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This Day in History - May 5, 2026
A famous fragrance debuted on this day in 1921.
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This Day in History - May 4, 2026
A popular pun was introduced on this day in 1994.
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This Day in History - May 3, 2026
A much-debated amendment was clarified on this day in 1954.
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This Day in History - May 2, 2026
A play currently on Broadway won an esteemed prize on this day in 1949.
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This Day in History - May 1, 2026
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967.
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This Day in History - April 30, 2026
A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997.
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This Day in History - April 29, 2026
A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992.
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This Day in History - April 28, 2026
A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988.
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This Day in History - April 27, 2026
Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - April 26, 2026
A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977.
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This Day in History - April 25, 2026
President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945.
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This Day in History - April 24, 2026
The Easter Rebellion shook Ireland on this day in 1916.
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This Day in History - April 23, 2026
One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985.
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This Day in History - April 22, 2026
The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 21, 2026
A music icon died on this day in 2016.
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This Day in History - April 20, 2026
Michael Jordan set another NBA record on this day in 1986.
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This Day in History - April 19, 2026
The shots heard 'round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775.
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This Day in History - April 18, 2026
An earthquake shook San Francisco on this day in 1906.
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This Day in History - April 17, 2026
President Kennedy made a serious misjudgment on this day in 1961.
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This Day in History - April 16, 2026
A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889.
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This Day in History - April 15, 2026
This man broke the MLB color barrier on this day in 1947.
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This Day in History - April 14, 2026
A book we still reference today was published on this day in 1828.
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This Day in History - April 13, 2026
The fate of a space mission was compromised on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 12, 2026
A civil rights activist was arrested on this day in 1963.
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This Day in History - April 11, 2026
An emperor abdicated the throne on this day in 1814.
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This Day in History - April 10, 2026
The Beatles officially broke up—kinda—on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 9, 2026
A future U.S. president was pulled over on this day in 1866.
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This Day in History - April 8, 2026
The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983.
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This Day in History - April 7, 2026
A historic first was stamped on this day in 1940.
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This Day in History - April 6, 2026
Joseph Smith established a new religion on this day in 1830.
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This Day in History - April 5, 2026
An iconic debut horror novel was published on this day in 1974.
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This Day in History - April 4, 2026
An unfortunate U.S. presidential record was set on this day in 1841.
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This Day in History - April 3, 2026
An important call was made on this day in 1973.
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This Day in History - April 2 2026
A mob boss was found guilty on this day in 1992.
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This Day in History - April 1 2026
Why do we celebrate April Fools' Day?
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This Day in History - March 31, 2026
Abigail Adams made a passionate plea on this day in 1776.
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This Day in History - March 30, 2026
A popular coffee chain got its start on this day in 1971.
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This Day in History - March 29, 2026
A scientist started measuring climate change on this day in 1958.
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This Day in History - March 28, 2026
Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979.
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This Day in History - March 27, 2026
The Oval Office received a significant technological upgrade on this day in 1929.
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This Day in History - March 26, 2026
President Jefferson received an unusual gift on this day in 1804.
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This Day in History - March 25, 2026
A tragic industrial disaster occurred in New York City on this day in 1911.
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