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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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The Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson Jan 30, 2026

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January 30, 1835. House painter Richard Lawrence shoots twice at Andrew Jackson, becoming the first person to attempt to assassinate a US president. This episode originally aired in 2024.

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

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Birth Control Activist Margaret Sanger Stands Trial Jan 29, 2026

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January 29, 1917. American activist Margaret Sanger stands trial after opening two birth control clinics in New York.

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The Challenger Disaster Jan 28, 2026

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January 28, 1986. A routine shuttle launch turns into national tragedy when the Challenger spacecraft explodes live on television, killing all seven onboard. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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The End of the Siege of Leningrad Jan 27, 2026

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January 27, 1944. Soviet forces defeat the German army outside Leningrad, ending an 872-day siege. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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The First Television Jan 26, 2026

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January 26, 1926. John Logie Baird invites members of the Royal Institution to his Soho Laboratory and demonstrates his new invention: television.

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Saturday Matinee: Forgotten Australia Jan 24, 2026

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we highlight the story of an oft forgotten Titanic hero- Australian bosun Michael Adams.

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

The Television Premiere of Roots Jan 23, 2026

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January 23, 1977. Television drama Roots focuses attention on America’s history of slavery when it debuts on ABC. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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The Portuguese Royal Family Flees to Brazil Jan 22, 2026

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January 22, 1808. After fleeing a French invasion, the Portuguese royal family sets up court in exile on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Concorde Takes Flight Jan 21, 2026

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January 21, 1976. After a long and troubled development, the first commercial Concorde flights take off from London and Paris.

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An Inauguration to Remember Jan 20, 2026

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January 20, 2009. After a bitter presidential contest, two campaign rivals put country over politics. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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