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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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Theodore Roosevelt Splits the Republican Party Jun 18, 2026

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June 18, 1912. After an acrimonious fight for the presidential nomination, Theodore Roosevelt separates from the Republican Party.

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History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Jun 17, 2026

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June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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The Founding of Ford Motor Company Jun 16, 2026

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June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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The Fraudulent Discovery of Troy Jun 15, 2026

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June 15, 1873. Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,” which he says is proof he’s found the lost city of Troy.

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Saturday Matinee: What We Did Before Jun 13, 2026

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dig into an archaeological discovery of human remains that left experts wondering why ancient people collected the bones of their dead.

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History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

Retreat from Cold Harbor Jun 12, 2026

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June 12, 1864.Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring theBattle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the American Civil War. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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Margaret Thatcher’s Last Election Victory Jun 11, 2026

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June 11, 1987.Britain’s Conservative Party wins a third successive general election that ensures that Margaret Thatcher remains Prime Minister.

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Benjamin Franklin’s Kite Experiment Jun 10, 2026

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June 10, 1752. Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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Britain Leases Hong Kong Jun 09, 2026

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June 9, 1898. Following the Opium Wars, Britain signs an agreement to lease Hong Kong from China for 99 years.

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George Orwell’s 1984 Becomes a Literary Sensation Jun 08, 2026

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June 8, 1949. George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984, hits bookshelves for the first time, causing an immediate sensation with the novel’s chilling depiction of life under authoritarianism. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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