This Day in History

A wealthy widow and Confederate spy was arrested on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s 50th state became part of the Union on this day in 1959. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two brothers brutally murdered their parents on this day in 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sitting president took the stand on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We said goodbye to two pop culture icons on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Jackson famously outbid Paul McCartney on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this day in 1961: Construction began on a wall that divided a nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal prisoners landed on Alcatraz on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manson Family went on a killing spree on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. president resigned on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A French street performer reached new heights on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Owens made history—and a statement—on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The song that sparked a global dance craze hit No. 1 on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Frank wrote her final diary entry on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American labor leader was reported missing on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 65 million Americans receive Medicare benefits, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on this day in 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices