History Today

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History Today - Oct. 5

History Today ·

2026/10/05

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot. In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record. Learn

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4:51

History Today - Oct. 4

History Today ·

2026/10/04

In 1582, the Gregorian calendar went into effect.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik. In 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the faces of four presidents into the side of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest. In 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose. In 1955, the underdog Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4:41

History Today - Oct. 3

History Today ·

2026/10/03

In 1995, the eight-month long OJ Simpson trial ended with his acquittal. In 1990, East and West Germany reunified. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln decreed the last Thursday of November would be a holiday called Thanksgiving. In 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records was published for the first time In 1951, New York Giant Bobby Thomson hit a three-run home run to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers to advance to the World Series. In 1920, the first NFL game was played. The Dayton Triangles beat the Columbus

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4:45

History Today - Oct. 2

History Today ·

2026/10/02

In 1836, the HMS Beagle returned to England with naturalist Charles Darwin on board. In 1944, the Warsaw Uprising ended, with the surrender of the surviving Polish resistance fighters to German forces. In 1965, Gatorade was used for the first time in a game. The Florida Gators beat LSU 14-7. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as America’s first African American Supreme Court justice. In 1985, actor Rock Hudson died of AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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4:27

History Today - Oct. 1

History Today ·

2026/10/01

In 1553, Mary I became the first queen to ascend to the throne as ruler of England.In 1908, Ford’s first Model T rolled off the line in Detroit, Michigan. In 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show. In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn-in as president of Mexico In sports, in 1932, it was Babe Ruth’s called shot during game three of the World Series against Chicago. In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season. In 1977, Brazilian soccer legend

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4:21

History Today - Sept. 30

History Today ·

2026/09/30

In 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed, acquiescing to Adolf Hitler’s demands to annex the Sudetenland in Western Czechoslovakia.In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson spoke to congress supporting women’s suffrage. In 1955, actor James Dean died in a car accident in California. In 2005, a Danish newspaper printed a series of satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, provoking violent protests by Muslims worldwide. In 1927, Babe Ruth became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 60 home

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4:22

History Today - Sept. 29

History Today ·

2026/09/29

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2:41

This Day in History - September 28, 2026

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2026/09/28

A decisive Revolutionary War battle began on this day in 1781.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2:57

This Day in History - September 27, 2026

History Today ·

2026/09/27

The writings on the Rosetta Stone were revealed on this day in 1822.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 26, 2026

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2026/09/26

A beloved sitcom premiered on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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2:27

This Day in History - September 25, 2026

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2026/09/25

The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 24, 2026

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2026/09/24

A controversial trial opened on this day in 1969.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 23, 2026

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2026/09/23

An American outlaw was arrested for the first time on this day in 1875.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:53

This Day in History - September 22, 2026

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2026/09/22

A president survived a second assassination attempt on this day in 1975.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:56

This Day in History - September 21, 2026

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2026/09/21

JFK Jr. said “I do” on this day in 1996.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 20, 2026

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2026/09/20

Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 19, 2026

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2026/09/19

This country granted women the right to vote on this day in 1893.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 18, 2026

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2026/09/18

A prolific musician died at age 27 on this day in 1970.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 17, 2026

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2026/09/17

The first Black Miss America was crowned on this day in 1983.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 16, 2026

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2026/09/16

A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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