This Day in History

Two royals said “I do” on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American icon was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lost city was found on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “Magnificent Seven” won gold on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American literary icon was born on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American president received an unprecedented third nomination on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atomic Age launched on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford Motor Company sold its first car on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 1 billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highest military honor was signed into law on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Hamilton died after a duel on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most famous trials in American history began on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The oldest tennis tournament in history began on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular, quotable movie opened on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular “everything store” was founded on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices