This Day in History

A holiday classic was recorded on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A single hair helped solve a murder on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous photograph was taken on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A history-making astronaut was born on this day in 1951. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK asked Congress to support a new endeavor on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Founding Father was elected president of the Continental Congress on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scary prediction came true on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A barrier-breaking politician was born on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state became the first to regulate this driving law on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A boundary-breaking entertainer was born on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A plane vanished over the Mediterranean Sea on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Separate but equal” was ruled constitutional on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A song was declared “unintelligible” on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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