This Day in History

The first of these awards was presented on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several states began rationing gasoline on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An epic journey began on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A world leader survived an assassination attempt on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bloody 10-day battle began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous fragrance debuted on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular pun was introduced on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A much-debated amendment was clarified on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A play currently on Broadway won an esteemed prize on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Easter Rebellion shook Ireland on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices