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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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Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar Aug 04, 2026

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August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony and a symbol of British naval strength. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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

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Jesse Owens Wins Gold in Nazi Germany Aug 03, 2026

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August 3, 1936. Jesse Owens wins the 100-meter race at the Berlin Olympics, embarrassing the Nazis on their own patch.

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Saturday Matinee: American Criminal Aug 01, 2026

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we cover the life and crimes of Boss Tweed- one of America's most famously corrupt politicians in history.

Link to American Criminal: https://www.americancriminal.com/
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The Arrest of the Murderous Dr. Crippen Jul 31, 2026

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July 31, 1910. Following a transatlantic manhunt, Hawley Harvey Crippen is arrested in Canada for a murder he committed in London. This episode originally aired in 2024.

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Penguin’s First Paperbacks Jul 30, 2026

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July 30, 1935. The first Penguin books are published, kickstarting the paperback revolution.

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Confederate Spy Belle Boyd is Captured Jul 29, 2026

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July 29, 1862. One of the most famous Confederate spies of the American Civil War is finally arrested. This episode originally aired in 2024.

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The United States Occupies Haiti Jul 28, 2026

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July 28, 1915. President Wilson orders U.S. Marines ashore in Haiti, beginning an almost 20-year occupation of the country.

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The Death of Vincent van Gogh Jul 27, 2026

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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. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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Saturday Matinee: Biography Jul 25, 2026

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are transported into the life of the powerful figure who- for better or for worse- helped shape Britain in the 16th Century: Henry VIII.

Link to Biography: https://www.noiser.com/biography
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Sri Lanka’s Black July Jul 24, 2026

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July 24, 1983. Anti-Tamil pogroms in Sri Lanka kill between 400 and 3,000 and spark a civil war.

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