This Day in History

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on May 14th. As we count down to this summer’s Olympics, we look back on this day 120 years ago, when the first Olympic Games held in the United States, opened in St. Louis, Missouri. The 1904 Games were actually initially awarded to Chicago, Illinois, but were later given to St. Louis to be staged in connection with the St. Louis Wo...

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869. 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

An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A guilty-pleasure ice cream brand debuted on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four students were killed at Kent State on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A modern legend was born on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic New York City building was dedicated on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s first president was sworn in on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ground-breaking Broadway musical premiered on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A luxury car magnate was born on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic election took place in South Africa on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous space telescope was placed into space on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The largest library in the world was established on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bard was born on this day in 1564. 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