KZYX This Day In History

January 7, 2022-- For this week's two minutes, Pol Pot's brutal leadership is explained, how he came to power, as well as why he was toppled.

December 31, 2021-- He led the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, so why did he resign in disgrace, and how did he become president in the first place? Listen to the final This Day in History episode of 2021 to find out.

December 24, 2021-- On December 24, Christmas eve 1865 six Confederate veterans founded the Ku Klux Klan, this Klan would become one of the most murderous and hateful terrorist groups in the United States.

December 17, 2021-- The launch of the Flyer I on December 17, 1903 ushered in a new era of flight, but did the Wright Brothers know what would happen, or did they just slap together a bunch of junk and hope that it would fly? Listen to this episode of This Day in History to find out.

December 10, 2021-- What was really so important about the War of 1898, also known as the Spanish-American-Cuban war, and why was it the catalyst for some of the most significant events of the 20th century, find out in this week's episode of This Day in History.

November 19, 2021-- On This Day in History, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech, that, although only two minutes long would become one of the most iconic in history.

November 12, 2021-- On November 12, 1941, This Day in History, the ground froze for one of the first times in a Russian winter that would throw back the Nazi invaders and help turn the tide in the East.

November 5, 2021--On This Day in History, an English Catholic named Guy Fawkes was captured beneath the House of Parliament with multiple barrels full of gunpowder, and the intention to blow up the House.