This Day in History

A baseball legend made his MLB debut on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This man was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This civil rights anthem was first recorded on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American novelist was injured during WWI on this day in 1918. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Female cadets could finally enroll here on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Frank and her family sought refuge on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A baseball scandal was brought to trial on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy 250th birthday, America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A future president took command of the Continental Army on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A president was shot on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movie ratings were changed on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This iconic car rolled off the assembly line on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood couple wed on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helen Keller graduated college on this day in 1904. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first recorded Ebola virus epidemic began on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pack of gum became the first grocery item scanned with a Universal Product Code on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pride flag was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A soccer star was born on this day in 1987. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something you use daily was patented on this day in 1868. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronald Reagan’s shooter met his fate on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An oath was taken on a tennis court on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Union soldiers arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous golfer won the U.S. Open on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The inspiration for the Taj Mahal passed away on this day in 1631. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices