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    History

    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 time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

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    The Lumière Brothers Screen The First Motion Picture Mar 22, 2023

    March 22, 1895. In Paris, brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière demonstrate motion picture technology for the first time.


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    The March from Selma Mar 21, 2023

    March 21, 1965. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a march against laws repressing the voting rights of African Americans in Alabama.


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    General MacArthur Vows to Return to the Philippines Mar 20, 2023

    March 20, 1942. During World War II, US General Douglas MacArthur escapes the Japanese-occupied Philippines, and makes his famous vow to return.


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    Montreal’s Hockey Riot Mar 17, 2023

    March 17, 1955. The suspension of hockey player Maurice “Rocket” Richard sends the city of Montreal into uproar, sparking the Richard Riot.


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    The My Lai Massacre Mar 16, 2023

    March 16th, 1968. After witnessing the massacre of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians by American troops, an American helicopter pilot fights to expose a cover-up and reveal the truth of what happened in the village of My Lai.


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    The Assassination of Julius Caesar Mar 15, 2023

    March 15th, 44 BCE. A plot to assassinate Julius Caesar is carried out by Brutus, Cassius and dozens more Roman senators on the Ides of March.


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    The Execution of A Scapegoated Admiral Mar 14, 2023

    March 14, 1757. British Admiral John Byng is executed on board HMS Monarch for “failing to do his utmost” in battle.


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    The Assassination of Czar Alexander II Mar 13, 2023

    March 13, 1881. Czar Alexander II of Russia is assassinated by members of the terror group People’s Will in St Petersburg.

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    Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers Mar 11, 2023

    After sitting US vice president Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, his political career was over. Or was it? Today’s Saturday Matinee features an episode from American History Tellers from their series on Aaron Burr—war hero, statesman, killer, and accused traitor.


    Link to American History Tellers: http://wondery.fm/AHT_HD


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    Alexander Graham Bell Makes the First Telephone Call Mar 10, 2023

    March 10, 1876. Inventor Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call in history, revolutionizing human communication.


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    Edward R. Murrow Attacks McCarthyism Mar 09, 2023

    March 9, 1954. American journalist Edward R. Murrow makes television and journalism history when he takes on Senator Joseph McCarthy.


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    The Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Mar 08, 2023

    March 8, 2014. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying hundreds of passengers and crew, loses contact with air traffic control, veers off course and mysteriously disappears, prompting the most expensive search in aviation history.


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    Daniel Webster Endorses the Compromise of 1850 Mar 07, 2023

    March 7, 1850. US Senator Daniel Webster delivers a famous speech endorsing the 1850 Compromise to calm the nation’s growing conflict over slavery.


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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s Dred Scott Decision Mar 06, 2023

    March 6, 1857. In the landmark case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, the US Supreme Court rules that African Americans, free or enslaved, are not entitled to citizenship.


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    Saturday Matinee: History Tea Time Mar 04, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee: some of the most shocking incestuous relationships and tragically inbred individuals in royal history. King Tut, Queen Juana the Mad of Castile, King Charles II of Spain, Queen Victoria and more.


    Link to History Tea Time: https://podfollow.com/1619978406


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    Rockefeller Donates His Fortune to Charity Mar 03, 2023

    March 3, 1910. John D. Rockefeller commits to donating the bulk of his fortune to charity, leading to the creation of the Rockefeller Foundation and turning the oil tycoon into one of the biggest philanthropists in American history.


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    The Eighth Attempt to Assassinate Queen Victoria Mar 02, 2023

    March 2, 1882. At a train station in Windsor, England, Queen Victoria narrowly escapes the eighth and final attempt on her life.


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    Yellowstone Becomes the World’s First National Park Mar 01, 2023

    March 1, 1872. President Ulysses S. Grant signs the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, making Yellowstone the world’s first national park.


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    Britain’s Working Class Finds Victory in the 1972 UK Miners’ Strike Feb 28, 2023

    February 28, 1972. After six weeks of struggle, the 1972 UK Miners’ Strike ends in victory for Britain’s working class.


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    The Reichstag Fire Expands Nazi Power Feb 27, 2023

    February 27, 1933. Exactly eight years after he relaunched the Nazis as a political party, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler uses an arson attack on Berlin’s parliamentary building to seize power and purge his political opponents.


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    Saturday Matinee: 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Feb 25, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we try to pick fact from fiction with an episode on the pirate Blackbeard from the podcast 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries.


    Link to 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: https://podfollow.com/956154836


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    The Zimmerman Telegram Pushes America into World War I Feb 24, 2023

    February 24th, 1917. The British present the Zimmermann Telegram to US President Woodrow Wilson, an intercepted message that reveals new threats against the United States and persuades the nation to enter World War I.


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    The Cato Street Conspiracy Feb 23, 2023

    February 23, 1820. An agent provocateur helps British police foil a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and his entire cabinet.


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    “Moose Murders” Becomes the Biggest Flop in Broadway History Feb 22, 2023

    February 22, 1983. After opening and closing on the same night, the play "Moose Murders" becomes the most catastrophic flop in Broadway history.


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    The Assassination of Malcolm X Feb 21, 2023

    February 21, 1965. Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated while giving a speech in New York.


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    The Storm that Saves Japan Feb 20, 2023

    February 20, 1281. The Japanese Imperial Court orders all temples and shrines to pray for victory in the face of a Mongol invasion and, in an unlikely twist, a massive typhoon saves the country.


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    Saturday Matinee: Infamous America Feb 18, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, Chris Wimmer and the podcast Infamous America tells the story of the largest hotel robbery in American history, netting the thieves an estimated 28-million dollars worth of stolen jewelry and cash.


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    The Rise of the Volkswagen Beetle Feb 17, 2023

    February 17, 1972. The Volkswagen Beetle becomes the world's best-selling car, breaking a record held for decades by the Ford Model T.


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    The Antwerp Diamond Heist Feb 16, 2023

    February 16, 2003. The Antwerp World Diamond Centre is robbed of over $100 million in loose diamonds, gold and jewelry in what is considered the biggest heist of all time.


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    Socrates Goes on Trial Feb 15, 2023

    February 15, 399 BC. Athenian philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death for impiety and corrupting the city’s youth.


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    The Strasbourg Massacre Feb 14, 2023

    February 14, 1349. After being blamed for the spread of the Black Death, hundreds of Jews are executed in the Strasbourg Massacre.


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    The Lindbergh Baby’s Killer is Convicted Feb 13, 2023

    February 13, 1935. Carpenter Bruno Hauptmann is convicted of the abduction and murder of the 20-month old son of famous American aviator, Charles Lindbergh – a case that will make kidnapping a federal crime.


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    Saturday Matinee: The Road to Now Feb 11, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, Bob & Ben speak with Author Amy Argetsinger about Miss America’s origins, how the pageant both shaped and was shaped by American society, and why it might be okay that the pageant’s significance in American culture has faded.

    Link to The Road to Now: www.theroadtonow.com/


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    The Cold War Spy Swap Feb 10, 2023

    February 10, 1962. At the height of the Cold War, America and the Soviet Union agree a spy exchange.


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    The Benin Punitive Expedition Feb 09, 2023

    February 9, 1897. In response to the massacre of a trade delegation, a British army invades Benin in a campaign known as the Punitive Expedition, overthrowing Oba Ovonramwen and marking the end of his independent kingdom.


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    Black Nationalist Marcus Garvey Goes To Prison Feb 08, 2023

    February 8, 1925. Leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, Marcus Garvey, enters federal prison for mail fraud, initiating a steep decline in his influence.


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    Ellen MacArthur Is the Fastest to Sail Around the World Feb 07, 2023

    February 7th, 2005: British sailing sensation Ellen MacArthur smashes the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe.


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    The Munich Air Disaster Feb 06, 2023

    February 6, 1958. Twenty-three people die, including eight members of Manchester United's championship-winning football team, when an airplane crashes on take-off in Munich.


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    Saturday Matinee: The Past and the Curious Feb 04, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, Bears! Telling the story of two such animals and how they changed the life of one president, and the course of history of a nation.


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    An Assassin’s Brother Opens Booth’s Theatre Feb 03, 2023

    February 3, 1869. Famous actor Edwin Booth, the brother of President Lincoln’s assassin, fights to reclaim his tarnished family name by opening the original Booth’s Theatre at 23rd & 6th in New York City.


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    The German Defeat at Stalingrad Feb 02, 2023

    February 2, 1943. The Battle of Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest of WWII, ends in defeat for Nazi Germany.


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    The Nome Serum Run Feb 01, 2023

    February 1, 1925. After a diphtheria outbreak threatens to decimate the entire icebound community of Nome, Alaska, a five-day dog sled relay to carry life-saving medicine finally arrives in the isolated town.


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    Leon Trotsky is Forced Into Exile Jan 31, 2023

    January 31, 1928. Leon Trotsky, one of the architects of the Russian Revolution, is exiled to Kazakhstan by his longtime rival, Joseph Stalin.


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    Oliver Cromwell’s Posthumous Execution Jan 30, 2023

    January 30, 1661. On the 12th anniversary of the beheading of King Charles I, the controversial politician Oliver Cromwell faces the same grisly fate, even though he’s already been dead for two and a half years.


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    Saturday Matinee: Cold War Conversations Jan 28, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, host Ian Sanders talks with Brian Morra, the Chief of Intelligence Analysis for US Forces Japan at Yakota airbase when on September 1st, 1983, an unarmed Korean airliner was shot down by a Soviet fighter causing the deaths of 269 people.


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    The Liberation of Auschwitz Jan 27, 2023

    January 27, 1945. In the midst of World War Two, Soviet forces liberate the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.


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    The Rum Rebellion Jan 26, 2023

    January 26, 1808. British Officer William Bligh is deposed as Governor of New South Wales, Australia in a coup called the Rum Rebellion.


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    The Founding of Nike Jan 25, 2023

    January 25, 1964. A young entrepreneur founds Blue Ribbon Sports, a company that will one day be better known as Nike.


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    The Assassination of Emperor Caligula Jan 24, 2023

    January 24, 41 CE. The notorious Roman emperor Caligula is assassinated at the hands of his own bodyguards.


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    Elizabeth Blackwell Becomes America’s First Woman Doctor Jan 23, 2023

    January 23, 1849. British physician Elizabeth Blackwell graduates from Geneva Medical College in New York, becoming the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.


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    Saturday Matinee: The Ancient World Jan 21, 2023

    On today's Saturday Matinee, we focus on the last days of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, as seen through the eyes of their daughter, Cleopatra Selene the Second.

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    Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fourth Inauguration Jan 20, 2023

    January 20, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in for an unprecedented and never to be repeated fourth term as US President.


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    The First Zeppelin Raid on Britain Jan 19, 2023

    January 19, 1915. In Norfolk, England, four people are killed by German bombs during the first ever Zeppelin raid of World War One.


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    The British Colonization of Australia Begins Jan 18, 2023

    January 18, 1788. Britain’s First Fleet begins to arrive in Botany Bay, sparking the British colonization of Australia.


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    The Start of Prohibition Jan 17, 2023

    January 17, 1920. Prohibition officially goes into effect in the United States, after the passage of the Volstead Act.


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    Iran’s Last Shah Flees the Revolution Jan 16, 2023

    January 16, 1979. Iran’s powerful Shah abandons his throne, and flees his nation, setting the stage for the country’s Islamic Revolution.


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    Saturday Matinee: Today in History Jan 14, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, host Lindsay Graham goes mad with envy and prepares a poison apple after hearing “Today In History with The Retrospectors.”


    Link to Today In History with The Retrospectors: https://theretrospectors.com/


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    Johnny Cash Plays Folsom Prison Jan 13, 2023

    January 13, 1968. American singer and songwriter Johnny Cash records his best selling live album in front of an audience of convicts.


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    The Fortuitous Arrests of the Great Brink’s Robbers Jan 12, 2023

    January 12, 1956. After years of dead ends, the FBI solves one of the largest heists in US history, arresting the perpetrators of the Great Brink's Robbery just five days before the statute of limitations runs out.


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    The Invasion of Zululand Jan 11, 2023

    January 11, 1879. The Anglo-Zulu War begins when a British army invades Zululand in modern-day South Africa.


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    The First Underground Train Jan 10, 2023

    January 10, 1863. After a long campaign by a British lawyer, the world’s first passenger underground railway opens in London.


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    The Resignation of Sir Anthony Eden Jan 09, 2023

    January 9, 1957. Sir Anthony Eden resigns as Britain’s Prime Minister following the nation’s humiliation in the Suez Crisis.


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    Saturday Matinee: Art of History Jan 07, 2023

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, a Nazi exhibition of dangerous “degenerate art.”


    Link to Art of History: https://pod.link/1584348990


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    The Attack on Nancy Kerrigan Jan 06, 2023

    January 6, 1994. US figure skating champion, Nancy Kerrigan, is assaulted by an accomplice of fellow skater, Tonya Harding, at the US Championships in Detroit.


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    Davy Crockett Volunteers in the Texas Revolution Jan 05, 2023

    January 5th, 1836. The legendary frontiersman Davy Crocket arrives in Nacogdoches to fight in the revolution for Texas’ independence from Mexico.


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    Solomon Northup Regains his Freedom Jan 04, 2023

    January 4, 1853. After being kidnapped and sold into slavery in the American South, Solomon Northup regains his freedom.


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    The Siege of Sidney Street Jan 03, 2023

    January 3, 1911. After three London policemen are killed trying to stop a robbery, their murderers are tracked down to an East London slum where a dramatic and deadly armed siege begins.


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    The Arrest of the Yorkshire Ripper Jan 02, 2023

    January 2, 1981. Britsh police arrest a man named Peter Sutcliffe for a routine traffic violation, but they soon realize that he is a mass murderer known as the Yorkshire Ripper.


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    Winston Churchill’s Famous “Some Chicken” Speech Dec 30, 2022

    December 30, 1941. In a rousing speech to the Canadian Parliament, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his success in holding off Nazi Germany in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.

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    The Wounded Knee Massacre Dec 29, 2022

    December 29, 1890. The United States Army massacres hundreds of Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota.

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    The Resignation of Vice President Calhoun Dec 28, 2022

    December 28, 1832. John C. Calhoun resigns as Vice President of the United States after clashing with President Andrew Jackson.

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    The Flushing Remonstrance Establishes Religious Tolerance in America Dec 27, 2022

    December 27, 1657. Settlers in what is today Queens, New York write “The Flushing Remonstrance,” a petition that, for the first time in North American history, articulates that freedom of religion is a fundamental right.



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    Babe Ruth Joins the New York Yankees Dec 26, 2022

    December 26, 1919. Baseball’s so-called Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, is sold to the world-famous New York Yankees.

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    George Washington Resigns Dec 23, 2022

    December 23, 1783. American General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

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    The Mock Execution of Dostoevsky Dec 22, 2022

    December 22, 1849. Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky is saved from execution by a last-minute reprieve, an event that shapes the novelist’s greatest works.

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    Apollo 8 Goes to the Moon Dec 21, 2022

    December 21, 1968. Apollo 8, the first crewed spacecraft to successfully orbit the Moon and return to Earth, launches from the Kennedy Space Center.

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    The US Invades Panama Dec 20, 2022

    December 20, 1989. President George H.W. Bush launches a US invasion of Panama to depose the country's dictator, and former CIA informant, Manuel Noriega.

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    The Great Swamp Fight Dec 19, 2022

    December 19, 1675. During King Philip's War, colonial militias wage a devastating attack against the Narragansett tribe in Rhode Island.

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    Saturday Matinee: Based On A True Story Dec 17, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the Podcast “Based On A True Story” focuses on James Cameron’s Titanic. How much of Jack and Rose’s story from the movie was based on real history, and how much of it was fiction?

    Link to Based On A True Story: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/

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    Rugby Union’s “Match of the Century” Dec 16, 2022

    December 16, 1905. Rugby Union’s "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park.

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    The Death of Sitting Bull Dec 15, 2022

    December 15, 1890. Native American chief Sitting Bull is killed by Indian police on the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota.

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    The Mystery Disappearance of Agatha Christie Dec 14, 2022

    December 14, 1926. An 11-day nationwide search ends when crime novelist Agatha Christie is discovered living under a false identity at a hotel in Harrogate, England after disappearing from her home.

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    The Battle of Alton Dec 13, 2022

    December 13th, 1643. The tide of the English Civil War turns against King Charles I at the Battle of Alton.

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    The Xi'an Incident Dec 12, 2022

    December 12, 1936. During the Chinese Civil War, Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek is kidnapped, sparking a political reckoning that unites the Chinese against a common enemy: Japan.

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    Saturday Matinee: Where There’s A Will Dec 10, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, a rivalry between two Shakespearian actors triggers a deadly riot in the streets of Manhattan.

    Link to Where There’s A Will: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/where-theres-a-will-finding-shakespeare

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    Jim Morrison’s On-Stage Arrest Dec 09, 2022

    December 9, 1967. The Doors singer Jim Morrison is arrested in the middle of a performance in New Haven, Connecticut.

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    Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” Speech Dec 08, 2022

    December 8, 1953. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his famous "Atoms for Peace" speech amid the escalating nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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    The Attack on Pearl Harbor Dec 07, 2022

    December 7th, 1941. The Imperial Japanese Navy launches its attack on Pearl Harbor.

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    The Arrest of Nazi War Criminal Pieter Menten Dec 06, 2022

    December 6, 1976. After evading punishment for decades, Pieter Menten, one of the Netherlands' most notorious Nazi war criminals, is arrested in Switzerland.

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    President Polk Triggers the California Gold Rush Dec 05, 2022

    December 5th, 1848: US President James K. Polk triggers the California Gold Rush by confirming discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill.

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    Puyi Becomes the Last Emperor of China Dec 02, 2022

    December 2, 1908: In a lavish enthronement ceremony, two-year-old Puyi becomes the Emperor of China, a title he will subsequently abdicate on three separate occasions.

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    The Assassination of Sergei Kirov Dec 01, 2022

    December 1, 1934. Leningrad mayor Sergei Kirov is assassinated by a lone gunman, prompting Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin to purge the Communist Party of his rivals.

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    Bonnie & Clyde’s First Robbery Nov 30, 2022

    November 30, 1932. The infamous outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde, rob their first bank.

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    The Zong Massacre Nov 29, 2022

    November 29, 1781. The crew of a British slave ship murders 54 Africans by dumping them into the sea to claim insurance, beginning the Zong massacre.

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    The Grand Ole Opry Goes Live on the Radio Nov 28, 2022

    November 28, 1925. A radio station in Nashville, Tennessee launches the first live broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, popularizing country and western music across the United States, and turning Nashville into the country music capital of the world.

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    Saturday Matinee: Redacted History Nov 26, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the first episode from a two-part series from the podcast Redacted History on Mary Bowser, an enslaved Black woman from Virginia who was granted her freedom. But instead of taking that freedom, she decided to fight back against slavery by becoming a spy for the Union Army. Link to Redacted History: https://pod.link/1609909822

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    The Civil War Battle of Missionary Ridge Nov 25, 2022

    November 25, 1863. During the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant defeats General Braxton Bragg's Confederate forces at the Battle of Missionary Ridge.

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    The Mystery of D.B. Cooper Nov 24, 2022

    November 24, 1971. An unidentified man, known only as DB Cooper, hijacks a Boeing 727, extorts $200,000 in ransom money, and parachutes to an uncertain fate.

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    Freddie Mercury Reveals He Has AIDS Nov 23, 2022

    November 23, 1991. On the day before his death, rock music legend, and lead singer of the band Queen, Freddie Mercury, informs the world he has AIDS.

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    Blackbeard’s Final Battle Nov 22, 2022

    November 22, 1718. A British Royal Navy Lieutenant attacks and boards a pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina, killing the vessel’s captain, Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard."

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    Judas Maccabeus Recaptures Jerusalem Nov 21, 2022

    November 21, 164 BCE. Judas Maccabeus recaptures Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt and rededicates the Second Temple, since commemorated in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

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    Saturday Matinee: Historical Blindness Nov 19, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the first installment of a 4-part series. Historical Blindness tackles the granddaddy of all conspiracy theories: the JFK assassination. Link to Historical Blindness: https://www.historicalblindness.com/

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    The Jonestown Massacre Nov 18, 2022

    November 18, 1978. Cult leader Jim Jones leads 918 members of the Peoples Temple in a mass suicide.

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    Catching America’s First Serial Killer Nov 17, 2022

    November 17, 1894. The decades-long crime spree of H. H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, is brought to an end when he is arrested by law enforcement in Boston.

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    Ivan the Terrible Murders His Son Nov 16, 2022

    November 16th, 1581. Towards the end of a notorious reign characterized by cruelty and widespread abuse, Russian ruler Ivan the Terrible murders his own son in a fit of rage.

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    The Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam Nov 15, 2022

    November 15th, 1969. Millions of people participate in the Vietnam War Moratorium, one of the largest demonstrations in US History.

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    Nellie Bly Races Around the World Nov 14, 2022

    November 14, 1889. Reporters Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland begin a race to beat Phileas Fogg’s fictional journey around the world in 80 days.

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    Saturday Matinee: Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! Nov 12, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we try to cheat death with an episode from “Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!” on Orpheus and his journey to the Underworld. Link to Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!”: https://www.mythsbaby.com/

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    The Death of Ned Kelly Nov 11, 2022

    November 11th, 1880. After years on the run from the police, the famous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is executed.

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    Dr. Livingstone Is Found Alive in Africa Nov 10, 2022

    November 10th, 1871. After going missing, Scottish physician Dr. David Livingstone is found in the jungles of Tanzania.

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    Jack the Ripper’s Last Victim Nov 09, 2022

    November 9th, 1888. A London landlord finds the body of Jack the Ripper's final victim: the mysterious Mary Jane Kelly.

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    The Disappearance of Lord Lucan Nov 08, 2022

    November 8th, 1974. Infamous British Aristocrat the Earl of Lucan disappears and is never seen again after his nanny is found murdered in London.

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    Anne Hutchinson on Trial Nov 07, 2022

    November 7th, 1637. Puritan reformer Anne Hutchinson stands trial in Massachusetts Bay Colony for heresy.

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    Saturday Matinee: Ancient History Fangirl Nov 05, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we learn the history of Skeleton Lake, as told by the podcast Ancient History Fangirl. Link to Ancient History Fangirl: https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/

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    The Iran Hostage Crisis Nov 04, 2022

    November 4th, 1979. United States diplomats and citizens are held hostage after a group of militant Iranian college students take over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

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    Laika, the Space Dog Nov 03, 2022

    November 3, 1957. In the midst of the Space Race, a stray Russian mutt named Laika rides a rocket into history.

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    The Siege of Ladysmith Nov 02, 2022

    November 2, 1899: The Boers begin a 118-day siege of British-held Ladysmith during the Second Boer War.

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    The Great Lisbon Earthquake Nov 01, 2022

    November 1st, 1755. A massive earthquake hits Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, reducing half the city to rubble and killing over 50,000 people.

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    The Assassination of Indira Gandhi Oct 31, 2022

    October 31st, 1984: Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her bodyguards at her home in New Delhi.

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    Saturday Matinee: They Did That Oct 29, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee: a clip from an episode that covers Alice Ball - a woman who developed the earliest long term treatment for leprosy in the early 1900s, from the new podcast "They Did That." Link to They Did That: https://pod.link/1649798627

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    The Dedication of the Statue of Liberty Oct 28, 2022

    October 28, 1886: American President Grover Cleveland attends a grand ceremony in New York to dedicate the Statue of Liberty.

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    The Height of the Cuban Missile Crisis Oct 27, 2022

    October 27th 1962: Major Rudolf Anderson of the United States Air Force becomes the only direct human casualty of the Cuban Missile Crisis when his U-2 spy plane is shot down over Cuba by a Soviet-supplied surface-to-air missile.

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    Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Oct 26, 2022

    October 26th, 1881: The Earp Brothers and Doc Holliday face off against the Clanton-McLaury gang in a legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.

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    The Battle of Agincourt Oct 25, 2022

    October 25, 1415: English King Henry V defeats a larger French army with the help of longbow archers at the Battle of Agincourt.

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    The 1929 Wall Street Crash Oct 24, 2022

    October 24th 1929. An unprecedented day of plummeting prices at the New York Stock Exchange becomes known as “Black Thursday” and heralds the start of the 1929 Wall Street Crash.

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    Saturday Matinee: History On Fire Oct 22, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the real story about a real monster’s reign of terror, from the podcast History On Fire. Link to History On Fire: http://historyonfirepodcast.com/

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    The Battle of Trafalgar Oct 21, 2022

    October 21, 1805: British naval hero Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson is mortally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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    The Death of Colonel Gaddafi Oct 20, 2022

    October 20th 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end when rebels capture and execute him.

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    The End of the American Revolution Oct 19, 2022

    October 19, 1781. After a French naval victory over the British, George Washington and the Continental Army win the American Revolution with the siege of Yorktown.

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    The United States Takes Control of Alaska Oct 18, 2022

    October 18, 1867. The United States formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia.

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    Einstein’s Escape from Nazi Germany Oct 17, 2022

    October 17, 1933. Albert Einstein arrives in the United States after fleeing antisemitic persecution in Nazi Germany.

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    Saturday Matinee: Bad Women Oct 15, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, season two of Bad Women from Pushkin covers the women who fell victim to another murderous “Ripper” you’ve likely not heard about. Link to the Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/bad-women-the-ripper-retold

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    The Battle of Old Byland Oct 14, 2022

    October 14, 1322. During the first war of Scottish independence, the Scots win a decisive victory over the English at the Battle of Old Byland.

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    The Chilean Mining Accident Oct 13, 2022

    October 13, 2010. After a record 69 days underground, 33 trapped miners are saved by a rescue team in Copiapó, Chile, concluding the worst mining accident in Chilean history.

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    Inejiro Asanuma is Assassinated Oct 12, 2022

    October 12, 1960. Inejiro Asanuma, leader of the Japan Socialist Party, is assassinated by a far-right extremist while speaking in a televised political debate in Tokyo.

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    The AIDS Memorial Quilt Oct 11, 2022

    October 11, 1987. During a national march on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, demonstrators unveil the AIDS Memorial Quilt, drawing national attention to the epidemic’s growing death toll.

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    Canada's October Crisis Oct 10, 2022

    October 10, 1970. In their fight for Quebec’s independence from Canada, members of a radical separatist group spark national panic when they kidnap a government official in Montreal.

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    Saturday Matinee: History of Everything Oct 08, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the salacious but true story of Operation Salon Kitty and the Nazi sex spies, from the podcast History of Everything. Link to the History of Everything Podcast: https://historyofeverythingpodcast.com/

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    Edith Cavell is Tried for Treason Oct 07, 2022

    October 7, 1915. During World War One, British nurse Edith Cavell is put on trial for treason for helping hundreds of wounded Allied soldiers escape German territory.

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    Opening Night at the Moulin Rouge Oct 06, 2022

    October 6, 1889. The now world-famous Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge, opens its doors for the first time.

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    The First James Bond Film Premieres Oct 05, 2022

    October 5, 1962. Dr No, the first film in the James Bond series, premieres in London after a long and troubled journey to the screen.

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    Sputnik 1 Becomes the First Satellite in Space Oct 04, 2022

    October 4, 1957. The Soviet Union launches the first satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit, sparking the Space Race with the United States.

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    Operation Hurricane Oct 03, 2022

    October 3, 1952. Britain successfully conducts its first atomic weapons test at the Montebello Islands in Western Australia.

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    Saturday Matinee: The Constant Oct 01, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we make mistakes with The Constant: a History of Getting Things Wrong Link to The Constant: https://www.constantpodcast.com/

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    Suleiman the Magnificent Sep 30, 2022

    September 30, 1520. Suleiman the Magnificent becomes Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and sets his sights on conquering Europe.

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    The Battle of New Market Heights Sep 29, 2022

    September 29, 1864. During the American Civil War, the Battle of New Market Heights sees 14 African American soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for their gallantry under fire.

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    William the Conqueror Arrives in Britain Sep 28, 2022

    September 28, 1066. William, Duke of Normandy, lands with his fleet on the English coast, marking the start of the Norman Invasion of Britain.

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    The End of the Mexican War of Independence Sep 27, 2022

    September 27th 1821. After a long and bitter war, Mexican revolutionary Agustin de Iturbide leads his army into Mexico City, setting the stage for Mexican Independence.

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    Daniel Shays Shuts Down the Courts Sep 26, 2022

    September 26, 1786. American farmer Daniel Shays leads a militia of debt-ridden citizens to protest high taxes and shut down Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in what will come to be known as Shays’ Rebellion.

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    Saturday Matinee: Addressing Gettysburg Podcast Sep 24, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the turning point of the American Civil War gets its own podcast with Addressing Gettysburg. Link to Addressing Gettysburg: https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/

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    The Little Rock Nine Take on School Segregation Sep 23, 2022

    September 23, 1957. Three years after the United States Supreme Court abolishes segregation in public schools, nine African American students attempt to attend Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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    Abraham Lincoln’s Duel Sep 22, 2022

    September 22, 1842. A young Abraham Lincoln meets a political rival on Bloody Island to face off in a life-or-death duel.

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    Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor Sep 21, 2022

    September 21, 1780. American General Benedict Arnold meets with a British spy to discuss handing over West Point, a major American stronghold, in exchange for money and a position in the British Army.

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    Billie Jean King Wins the “Battle of the Sexes” Sep 20, 2022

    September 20, 1973. In a widely-publicized exhibition match, tennis champion Billie Jean King defeats former player Bobby Riggs in what becomes known as the "Battle of the Sexes.”

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    Women Win the Right to Vote In New Zealand Sep 19, 2022

    September 19, 1893. New Zealand becomes the first self-governing nation in the world to grant women the right to vote.

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    Saturday Matinee: Elizabeth II Regina, Part Two Sep 17, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, Part Two from the Short History Of podcast series on Queen Elizabeth II. Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of/

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    The Mayflower Sets Sail Sep 16, 2022

    September 16, 1620. The Mayflower sets sail for the New World, carrying the first Pilgrim settlers to America.

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    The Battle of Signal Hill Sep 15, 2022

    September 15, 1762. The Battle of Signal Hill ends the French and Indian War and establishes Britain as the dominant power in North America.

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    Francis Scott Key Writes “The Star Spangled Banner” Sep 14, 2022

    September 14, 1814. After the British attack Fort McHenry in the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key writes the poem that will become the “Star Spangled Banner.”

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    The Union Raid of the William H Judah Sep 13, 2022

    September 13th, 1861. During the American Civil War, Union officers, sailors and marines of the USS Colorado launch a daring expedition to torch and sink a rebel schooner, the William H Judah.

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    The Battle of Marathon Sep 12, 2022

    September 12, 490 BC. A greatly outnumbered Greek force defeats the Persian Army in the Battle of Marathon, preserving Greek independence from the mighty Persian Empire.

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    Saturday Matinee: The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King Sep 10, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we reflect on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of/

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    The Attica Prison Riot Sep 09, 2022

    September 9, 1971. Prisoners seize control of the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York, sparking the bloodiest prison uprising in US history.

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    The Magellan Expedition Returns Home Sep 08, 2022

    September 8, 1522. Spanish navigator Juan de Elcano returns to Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the globe.

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    Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid Sep 07, 2022

    September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota sparks the downfall of outlaw Jesse James.

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    President McKinley is Shot Sep 06, 2022

    September 6th, 1901. After being elected for a second term, President William McKinley is shot at the World’s Fair in Buffalo, New York.

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    The First Continental Congress Sep 05, 2022

    September 5, 1774. Amid growing tensions over taxation, delegates from the American colonies unite in Philadelphia to coordinate resistance to the British Crown.

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    The Great Fire of London Begins Sep 02, 2022

    September 2, 1666. The Great Fire of London begins in a bakery, before quickly spreading and reducing one third of London to ashes.

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    Aaron Burr is Acquitted of Treason Sep 01, 2022

    September 1, 1807. Former Vice President Aaron Burr is acquitted on charges of treason against the United States Government.

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    Princess Diana Dies in a Car Crash Aug 31, 2022

    August 31, 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash after a tumultuous and highly publicized marriage and divorce.

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    The Failed Assassination of Vladimir Lenin Aug 30, 2022

    August 30, 1918. Socialist revolutionary Fanya Kaplan sets off the Red Terror when she tries, and fails, to assassinate the new leader of Soviet Russia, Vladimir Lenin.

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    Hurricane Katrina Floods New Orleans Aug 29, 2022

    August 29, 2005. Hurricane Katrina hits southeastern Louisiana, sparking one of the worst humanitarian disasters in U.S. history.

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    Saturday Matinee: The American Revolution Podcast Aug 27, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, revolution at sea, with General Benedict Arnold making a name for himself (that isn't "turncoat").

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    Harry Houdini’s Underwater Escape Aug 26, 2022

    August 26, 1907. In a death-defying stunt, Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds in San Francisco Bay, California.

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    The Liberation of Paris Aug 25, 2022

    August 25, 1944. After four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is finally liberated by an Allied force of British, French and American troops during World War II.

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    Mount Vesuvius Erupts Aug 24, 2022

    August 24, 79 AD. Mount Vesuvius erupts in southern Italy, burying the thriving Roman city of Pompeii in volcanic ash.

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    William Wallace is Executed Aug 23, 2022

    August 23, 1305. Scottish rebel leader William Wallace is executed in London.

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    Fannie Lou Hamer Testifies at the Democratic National Convention Aug 22, 2022

    August 22, 1964, Activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivers one of the most important speeches in civil rights history at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

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    Saturday Matinee: Grey History Aug 20, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we look into the space between black and white with Grey History. Link to Grey History: https://greyhistory.com/

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    A Failed Coup in Moscow Aug 19, 2022

    August 19, 1991. A group of Communist Party hardliners attempt to save the collapsing Soviet Union by staging a coup against party leader, Mikhail Gorbachev.

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    The 19th Amendment Gives Women the Right to Vote Aug 18, 2022

    August 18, 1920. The United States Congress ratifies the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

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    The United States Annexes California Aug 17, 2022

    August 17, 1846. Commodore Robert F. Stockton of the US Navy annexes California during the Mexican-American War.

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    Michelangelo Begins the Statue of David Aug 16, 2022

    August 16, 1501. The famed Italian artist Michelangelo Buonarroti is awarded a contract to create the statue of David at Florence Cathedral.

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    Woodstock Begins Aug 15, 2022

    August 15, 1969. Over 400,000 people attend one of the most pivotal events in popular music history: the first day of Woodstock.

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    The End of the Spanish-American War Aug 12, 2022

    August 12, 1898. The signing of a peace pact in Washington brings an end to the fighting in the Spanish-American War.

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    The Arrest of Ethel Rosenberg Aug 11, 2022

    August 11, 1950. The alleged traitor Ethel Rosenberg is arrested on allegations of spying for the Soviet Union.

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    Ruth Bader Ginsburg Joins the Supreme Court Aug 10, 2022

    August 10, 1993. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court’s 107th justice, becoming only the second woman in history to serve on the country’s highest court.

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    The Bombing of Nagasaki Aug 09, 2022

    August 9, 1945. Three days after the first atomic bomb falls on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the U.S. drops a second bomb on Nagasaki.

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    The Great Train Robbery Aug 08, 2022

    August 8, 1963. A gang of 15 criminals steal nearly 50 million dollars from a Royal Mail train in Buckinghamshire, England, carrying out the largest train robbery in British history.

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    Saturday Matinee Takes a Break Aug 06, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, there is no Saturday Matinee.

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    The Lonesome Cowboys Raid Aug 05, 2022

    August 5,1969. Police in Atlanta, Georgia raid a screening of Andy Warhol’s underground film, Lonesome Cowboys, triggering a wave of protests that sparks the gay rights movement in the Deep South.

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    The Capture of Anne Frank Aug 04, 2022

    August 4, 1944. Jewish teen Anne Frank and her family are discovered by the Gestapo after two years of hiding in a secret annex behind her father’s business in Amsterdam.

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    The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World Aug 03, 2022

    August 3, 1492. Christopher Columbus sets out on his first voyage to what will come to be known as the New World.

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    The Murder of Wild Bill Hickock Aug 02, 2022

    August 2, 1876. At a poker table in the town of Deadwood, a buffalo hunter turned prospector named Jack McCall murders the legendary gunslinger, frontiersman, and folk hero, Wild Bill Hickock.

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    Joseph Priestley Discovers Oxygen Aug 01, 2022

    August 1, 1774. English chemist Joseph Priestley changes the world forever when he isolates a mysterious new gas: oxygen.

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    Saturday Matinee: The Pirate History Podcast Jul 30, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we raise the Jolly Roger, unfurl the sails, prime our cannon and hit the seas searching for plunder with The Pirate History Podcast. Link to The Pirate History Podcast: https://piratehistorypodcast.com/

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    The Publication of The Lord of the Rings Jul 29, 2022

    July 29, 1954. After years of struggle, JRR Tolkien publishes the first installment of The Lord of the Rings.

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    San Martín Liberates Peru Jul 28, 2022

    July 28, 1821, The Legendary Military Commander, José de San Martín, liberates Peru and proclaims its independence from Spain.

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    The Death of Vincent van Gogh Jul 27, 2022

    July 27, 1890. Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh shoots himself in the chest, a tragic end to a complicated life that will make him one of the most important painters in Western art.

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    The Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act Jul 26, 2022

    July 26, 1990. Disability rights activists’ achieve a major victory for equality when President George HW Bush signs into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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    Mata Hari is Sentenced to Death Jul 25, 2022

    July 25, 1917, Exotic dancer Mata Hari is convicted of spying for Germany in World War I and sentenced to die in Paris.

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    Saturday Matinee: Wild West Extravaganza Jul 23, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we head West to explore how Annie Oakley was *not* a thieving cocaine addict, no matter what publisher William Randolph Hearst said. Link to Wild West Extravaganza: www.wildwestextra.com/

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    The End of the Warsaw Ghetto Jul 22, 2022

    July 22, 1942, The Nazis begin the evacuation of the Warsaw Ghetto, transporting hundreds of thousands of Jews to their deaths at the Treblinka Extermination Camp.

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    Neil Armstrong Walks On the Moon Jul 21, 2022

    July 21, 1969. American astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon.

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    The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus Jul 20, 2022

    July 20, 1974. After a coup d'etat by the Greek military, Turkish forces launch an invasion of Cyprus, dividing the country in two.

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    The Birth of the Tuskegee Airmen Jul 19, 2022

    July 19, 1941. The Tuskegee Airmen begin their training as the first class of Black pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces.

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    The Great Fire of Rome Jul 18, 2022

    July 18, 64 AD. When the Great Fire of Rome reduces two-thirds of the city to ashes, Emperor Nero uses the catastrophe as an excuse to persecute a new religious group: the Christians.

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    Saturday Matinee: Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis Jul 16, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the pandemic that changed the world forever, with season five of Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis Link to Fiasco: The AIDS Crisis: https://www.audible.com/pd/Fiasco-The-AIDS-Crisis-Podcast/B09SVPH27K

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    Napoleon Bonaparte Surrenders Jul 15, 2022

    July 15, 1815. After suffering a crushing defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders to the British.

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    The Darien Scheme Jul 14, 2022

    July 14, 1698. An ambitious plan by Scotland to found a colony in Panama goes disastrously wrong.

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    The Dedication of the Hollywood Sign Jul 13, 2022

    July 13, 1923. Real estate developers dedicate the Hollywood sign to advertise a new housing devleopment, inadvertently creating an iconic American landmark.

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    The Death of Alexander Hamilton Jul 12, 2022

    July 12, 1804. American founding father, Alexander Hamilton, dies from a fatal wound he suffered during a duel with his longtime adversary, Aaron Burr.

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    The Murder of Yagan, Australian Aboriginal Freedom Fighter Jul 11, 2022

    July 11, 1833. An Australian Aboriginal warrior named Yagan is murdered by colonists after leading a war of resistance against British settlers.

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    Saturday Matinee: It’s a Continent Jul 09, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we discover the startling truth about Africa: It’s a Continent. Link to the It's a Continent podcast: https://www.itsacontinent.com

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    The First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Jul 08, 2022

    July 8, 1776. Colonel John Nixon gives the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, spreading word that the American colonies have declared themselves free from British rule.

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    The Roswell UFO Incident Jul 07, 2022

    July 7, 1947. The discovery of mysterious debris on a sheep ranch near Roswell, New Mexico sparks a national obsession with UFOs.

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    Captain Kidd Gets Arrested Jul 06, 2022

    July 6, 1699. The arrest of Captain William Kidd ends the reign of plunder of one of history's most infamous pirates and sparks rumors of buried treasure.

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    Elvis Presley’s First Single Jul 05, 2022

    July 5, 1954. Elvis Presley records his first single "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis, introducing rock and roll to mainstream America.

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    The Huskar Pit Mining Disaster Jul 04, 2022

    July 4, 1838. The Huskar Pit mine in northern England floods, drowning 26 children, and leading to significant changes in labor laws.

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    Saturday Matinee: The History of The Netherlands Podcast Jul 02, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we investigate how and why a small nation that shouldn’t really exist keeps punching above its weight throughout history. Link to the History of the Netherlands podcast: http://www.historyofthenetherlands.com/

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    The Battle of Gettysburg Begins Jul 01, 2022

    July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War.

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    The Night of the Long Knives Jun 30, 2022

    June 30, 1934. Adolf Hitler orchestrates the mass assassination of his political enemies, consolidating power at the helm of the Nazi Party.

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    The Globe Theatre Burns Down Jun 29, 2022

    June 29, 1613. During a performance of William Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII, the famous Globe Theatre burns to the ground.

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    The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Jun 28, 2022

    June 28, 1914. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, puts Europe on the path to war. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily

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    The Murder of Joseph Smith Jun 27, 2022

    June 27, 1844. Self-styled prophet and founder of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith, is murdered by an angry mob. *** Get an exclusive NordPass deal plus 1 additional month for FREE at nordpass.com/historydaily

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    Saturday Matinee: The Industry Jun 25, 2022

    During the 1970s the cold war began to thaw a bit with the policy of detente. It's also when the first US-USSR co-production happened. The idea was to make a non-political children's musical that could appeal to audiences in both countries. The US side would provide the talent with stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, and Ava Gardner. While the USSR would provide the set, locations, and crew. However the Americans sorely underestimated the situation in the Soviet Union and the cold winter, outdated equipment, and translations issues would cause the production to lag way behind schedule and even temporarily shut down. Interviews include Blue Bird producer Paul Maslansky, and Blue Bird star Todd Lookinland. About The Industry: The Industry is a documentary podcast that examines forgotten movie history. Each episode host Dan Delgado looks at a movie, an event, or a movement in cinema history and attempts to answer the question, 'how did this happen?' The Industry website is IndustryPodcast.org.

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    Australia’s First Woman Prime Minister Jun 24, 2022

    June 24, 2010. After an internal party struggle, Labor politician Julia Gillard becomes the first woman to be Prime Minister of Australia.

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    The Monuments Men Jun 23, 2022

    June 23, 1943. To recover artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War II, the US Government establishes a special army unit known as the Monuments Men.

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    The Trial of Galileo Jun 22, 2022

    June 22, 1633. The Inquisition forces Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican system, which argues that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the solar system

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    The First Lady of Parachuting Jun 21, 2022

    June 21, 1913. 20 year-old daredevil Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane.

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    Jaws Hits Theaters Jun 20, 2022

    June 20, 1975. Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws is released in theaters and becomes the highest grossing movie of all time, creating the genre of the “summer blockbuster”.

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    Saturday Matinee: Explorers Podcast Jun 18, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee: The Explorers Podcast is a historical narrative podcast about famous explorers and explorations from throughout history. The show takes listeners across oceans, into deep jungles, to the top of mountains, on to the polar ice caps, into outer space, and along the world’s greatest rivers. The show does deep dives into the lives of the most famous - and not so famous - explorers. This includes Shackleton, Lewis and Clark, Magellan, and many, many more. Link to the Explorers Podcast: www.explorerspodcast.com

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    The Watergate Break In Jun 17, 2022

    June 17, 1972. A break-in at the Democratic National Committee's headquarters in Washington D.C. leads to an investigation that eventually ensnares President Richard Nixon and sparks one of the biggest political scandals in American history.

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    The First Woman In Space Jun 16, 2022

    June 16, 1963. After months of rigorous training, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space, orbiting the Earth for just under three days.

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    King John Signs the Magna Carta Jun 15, 2022

    June 15, 1215. Amid growing opposition to his tyrannical rule, King John I of England adds his royal seal to the Magna Carta, the first written constitution in European history.

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    The First President to Speak on the Radio Jun 14, 2022

    June 14, 1922. Warren G. Harding becomes the first US President to have his voice transmitted live over the radio, forever altering the way politicians interact with the American people.

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    The Peasants’ Revolt Jun 13, 2022

    June 13, 1381. After years of political unrest in England, the people rise up against the ruling classes and storm the gates of London in the Peasants’ Revolt.

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    Saturday Matinee: My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Jun 11, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, it’s infrastructure week with “My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.”

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    The First Execution of the Salem Witch Trials Jun 10, 2022

    June 10, 1692. Accusations of witchcraft spark hysteria in a Massachusetts town, leading to the execution of Bridget Bishop – the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials.

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    Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown Jun 09, 2022

    June 9, 1973. Secretariat makes horse racing history by winning the Belmont Stakes by an unprecedented 31 lengths, capturing the highly coveted Triple Crown.

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    James Madison Proposes the Bill of Rights Jun 08, 2022

    June 8, 1789. American politician James Madison proposes to Congress the Bill of Rights, establishing what will become the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

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    The Siege of Jerusalem Jun 07, 2022

    June 7, 1099.​​ After a long journey and many bloody battles, the first Crusaders finally reach the Holy City, beginning a siege that will lead to the formation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

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    D-Day Jun 06, 2022

    June 6, 1944. On D-Day, over 150,000 Allied troops storm the beach at Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany.

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    Saturday Matinee: Obscure History Jun 04, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, let’s (not) go for a nice 26.2 mile run with the podcast Obscure History. Link to Obscure History: https://obscurehistorypod.com/

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    The Tiananmen Square Massacre Jun 03, 2022

    June 3, 1989. In a bloody government crackdown on dissent, Chinese troops storm Beijing's Tiananmen Square and open fire on a pro-democracy demonstration, killing hundreds of unarmed civilians.

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    The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Jun 02, 2022

    June 2, 1953. Following the unexpected death of her father, twenty-five-year-old Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is crowned Queen Elizabeth II.

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    The Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Jun 01, 2022

    June 1, 1967. The Beatles release their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, topping the charts and forever changing the world of music and pop culture.

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    The Tulsa Race Massacre May 31, 2022

    May 31, 1921. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Black teenager is accused of assaulting a white woman, setting off one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history.

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    Joan of Arc is Burned at the Stake May 30, 2022

    May 30, 1431. In Rouen, France, 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake.

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    Saturday Matinee: Car Show May 28, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the venerable, beloved, quirky Jeep, the original SUV, as explored on a new show from Pushkin, “Car Show! with Eddie Alterman” Link to Car Show! with Eddie Alterman: https://www.pushkin.fm/show/car-show-with-eddie-alterman/

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    The Evacuation of Dunkirk May 27, 2022

    May 27, 1940. During World War Two, the British Military launches Operation Dynamo, pulling out hundreds of thousands of allied soldiers from the French port city of Dunkirk.

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    The First-Ever Dow Jones Industrial Average May 26, 2022

    May 26, 1896. In the aftermath of a financial crisis, the Wall Street Journal begins printing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the nation’s oldest market index still in use today.

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    The First Star Wars Movie Hits Theaters May 25, 2022

    May 25, 1977. After a production plagued by mishap and doubt, the first Star Wars film is released and becomes a global sensation.

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    Andrew Jackson Conquers Spanish Florida May 24, 2022

    May 24, 1818. Determined to expand the US empire by any means necessary, Andrew Jackson invades Pensacola to complete his conquest of Spanish Florida.

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    The Death of Bonnie and Clyde May 23, 2022

    May 23, 1934. Notorious American outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde, are killed in a police shoot-out in Louisiana.

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    Saturday Matinee: Real Outlaws May 21, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, Billy the Kid and a new show from Noiser, “Real Outlaws.”

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    Explorer Ernest Shackleton Escapes the Antarctic May 20, 2022

    May 20, 1916. Freezing, exhausted and starving, Ernest Shackleton stumbles back to civilization after a grueling escape from the punishing Antarctic conditions that crushed and sank his ship, the Endurance.

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    Anne Boleyn’s Execution May 19, 2022

    May 19, 1536. After being accused of treason, adultery, and incest, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, is publicly executed.

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    Napoleon Becomes Emperor of the French May 18, 2022

    May 18, 1804. Rising from obscurity to become a national hero, Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in France and declares himself Emperor.

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    Pirates Sack Veracruz May 17, 2022

    May 17, 1638. Pirates sack the city of Veracruz in New Spain, taking a large group of hostages, and holding them for ransom.

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    The First Woman to Climb Mount Everest May 16, 2022

    May 16, 1975. Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer, author and teacher, becomes the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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    Saturday Matinee: History of the Second World War May 14, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the impenetrable Maginot Line, 280-mile-long defensive border the French erected to keep Germany out. It didn’t work. Link to the History of the Second World War podcast: http://historyofthesecondworldwar.com/

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    Robert Smalls Sails a Stolen Ship to Freedom May 13, 2022

    May 13,1862. During the American Civil War, a slave steals a Confederate ship and flees with his family to freedom.

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    Jimmy Carter Visits Cuba May 12, 2022

    May 12, 2002. Former President Jimmy Carter goes to Cuba, becoming the first American president to visit the country since Castro's revolution in 1959.

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    The Assassination of the British Prime Minister May 11, 2022

    May 11, 1812. A disgruntled former merchant named John Bellingham shoots and kills Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime Minister assassinated in history.

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    Nelson Mandela Becomes President May 10, 2022

    May 10, 1994. Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South Africa’s first Black president, marking an end to the nation’s oppressive and segregationist Apartheid laws.

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    The Soviets Celebrate Victory Day May 09, 2022

    May 9, 1945. The Soviet Union celebrates Victory Day after Germany’s surrender brings an end to World War II in Europe.

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    Saturday Matinee: We Interrupt This Broadcast May 07, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, before it was history, it was news. But one news event made history: the Hindenburg disaster, one of the earliest examples of new electronic media that would routinely report shocking events in the moment that they occurred. Link to We Interrupt This Broadcast: https://weinterruptthisbroadcast.org

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    The Hindenburg Disaster May 06, 2022

    May 6, 1937. The Hindenburg, the largest rigid airship ever built, and the pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames, killing 36 people.

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    The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo - Original May 05, 2022

    May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo.

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    The Execution of the Carthusian Monks May 04, 2022

    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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    The Partition of Ireland May 03, 2022

    May 3, 1921. The Government of Ireland Act comes into force, officially partitioning Ireland into two separate countries.

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    Ella Fitzgerald Records ‘A-Tisket, A-Tasket’ May 02, 2022

    May 2, 1938. Ella Fitzgerald begins her rise to fame when she records “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” with Chick Webb and His Orchestra.

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    Saturday Matinee: Twenty Thousand Hertz Apr 30, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, the most iconic voice of the Twentieth Century, and that’s not all, folks. Link to Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/

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    The 1992 Los Angeles Riots Apr 29, 2022

    April 29, 1992. A jury acquits four police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King, sparking six days of violence and unrest in Los Angeles.

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    Billy the Kid Escapes Apr 28, 2022

    April 28, 1881. The condemned outlaw, Billy the Kid, makes a daring escape from the Lincoln County Courthouse Jail.

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    The Capture of Benito Mussolini Apr 27, 2022

    April 27, 1945. Benito Mussolini is captured by Italian resistance fighters, marking the end of his twenty-three year Fascist regime.

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    The Chernobyl Disaster - Original Apr 26, 2022

    April 26, 1986. A safety test goes wrong at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, causing the worst nuclear disaster in history.

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    Anzac Day Apr 25, 2022

    April 25, 1915. During WW1, Australian and New Zealand soldiers land on the Gallipoli Peninsula for a heroic military campaign that will lead to the creation of Anzac day.

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    Saturday Matinee: Everything Everywhere Apr 23, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, another daily deluge of delightful discovery from the podcast “Everything Everywhere.” Link to Everything Everywhere: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

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    Earth Day Apr 22, 2022

    April 22, 1970. Millions of Americans celebrate the nation’s first Earth Day, launching a grassroots movement that transforms environmental protection laws in America.

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    The Loch Ness Photograph Apr 21, 2022

    April 21, 1934. The Daily Mail publishes an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster, sparking an international sensation around one of the world’s most enduring modern legends.

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    Louis Pasteur Invents Pasteurization - Original Apr 20, 2022

    April 20,1862. French biologist Louis Pasteur invents a process of heating a liquid to kill potentially harmful bacteria and names it after himself: pasteurization.

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    The Oklahoma City Bombing Apr 19, 2022

    April 19, 1995. Timothy McVeigh bombs the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

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    The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Apr 18, 2022

    April 18, 1775. Paul Revere rides from Boston to Concord, warning pro-independence colonists in Massachusetts that “the British are coming!”

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    Saturday Matinee: Rex Factor Apr 16, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, discover why Spiderman thinks King Henry V is overrated. Link to Rex Factor: https://rexfactor.wordpress.com/

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    The Titanic Sinks Apr 15, 2022

    April 15, 1912. After hitting an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, the RMS Titanic sinks, killing over 1,500 people.

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    The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln - Original Apr 14, 2022

    April 14, 1865. The actor John Wilkes Booth assassinates U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

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    Tiger Woods Wins the 1997 Masters Apr 13, 2022

    April 13, 1997. Tiger Woods wins the Masters Tournament by 12 strokes, marking Woods’ first major championship victory and the start of an unprecedented career.

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    The Battle of Vimy Ridge Apr 12, 2022

    April 12, 1917. In one of the defining moments of World War One, the Canadian Corps triumphs over the Germans at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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    The Brixton Riots Apr 11, 2022

    April 11, 1981. Following police brutality towards black people in London, the Brixton Riots break out, heralding a watershed moment for race relations in the UK.

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    Saturday Matinee: The Bowery Boys Podcast Apr 09, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, an audacious Gilded Age heist is pulled off by the “King of Bank Robbers.” Link ot the The Bowery Boys: https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/

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    The Maiden Voyage of the Great Western Apr 08, 2022

    April 8, 1838. The Great Western, the earliest regular transatlantic steamer, embarks on its maiden voyage from Bristol, England, to New York City.

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    The Execution of Dick Turpin Apr 07, 2022

    April 7, 1739. In York, England, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin is hanged for stealing horses.

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    The Start of the Rwandan Genocide Apr 06, 2022

    April 6, 1994. The plane carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana is shot down, sparking the Rwandan Genocide.

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    The Downfall of Oscar Wilde Apr 05, 2022

    April 5th, 1895. Oscar Wilde loses a libel case that leads to his arrest and imprisonment, instigating the downfall of one of Victorian England’s most celebrated writers.

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    The Birth of Microsoft - Original Apr 04, 2022

    April 4, 1975. Bill Gates and Paul Allen formalize their partnership with the creation of Microsoft, ushering in the era of the personal computer.

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    Saturday Matinee: Russian Rulers History Podcast Apr 02, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, once an autocratic dictator seizes power, how do they retain it? Enablers.

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    Plato's Secret Apr 01, 2022

    April 1, 355 BC. The cryptic writings of Plato send generations of seekers on a quest for the truth.

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    The Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower Mar 31, 2022

    March 31, 1889. After four years of planning and construction, the Eiffel Tower is completed and inaugurated on the anniversary of the French Revolution.

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    The Crimean War Comes to an End Mar 30, 2022

    March 30, 1856. The Russian Empire signs the Treaty of Paris, bringing an end to the Crimean War.

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    General Grant Launches the Appomattox Campaign - Original Mar 29, 2022

    March 29, 1865. Lieutenant General Ulysses S Grant launches the Appomattox Campaign, which will ultimately force the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.

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    Barnum & Bailey Launch "The Greatest Show on Earth" Mar 28, 2022

    March 28, 1881. Rival showmen P.T. Barnum and James Anthony Bailey merge their circuses to create "The Greatest Show on Earth" This episode is brought to you by Wine 52. Claim 3X free bottles of wine using code ‘DAILY’ at www.wine52.com

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    Saturday Matinee: Histories of the Unexpected Mar 26, 2022

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, don't be afraid of making connections. Link to Histories of the Unexpected: https://historiesoftheunexpected.com

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    The Abolition of the British Slave Trade Mar 25, 2022

    March 25, 1807. The British Parliament abolishes the slave trade in the British West Indies.

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    The Death of Queen Elizabeth I Mar 24, 2022

    March 24, 1603. After a reign of 44 years, Queen Elizabeth I of England dies, bringing an end to the Tudor Dynasty.

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    The Return of Lewis and Clark - Original Mar 23, 2022

    March 23, 1806. After completing the first U.S. overland expedition to the Pacific Ocean, Lewis and Clark begin their return to St. Louis, Missouri.

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    History Daily Trailer Sep 11, 2021

    On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st—the same day President John Adams first moved into the White House—we’ll bring you a slice of the history that happened that day. 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 time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic. History Daily premiers November 1st. Search for and subscribe to History Daily wherever you get your podcasts.

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