This Day in History

A Chevy Malibu met an otherworldly fate on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A kitchen staple was patented on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. went to war in Afghanistan on this day in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president of Egypt was assassinated on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first movie with a new rating opened on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous 12-year-long sculpture project started on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American holiday was established on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood icon died from AIDS on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular credit card was launched on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s first nuclear submarine was commissioned on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation began panicking over the safety of nonprescription pills on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional baseball’s reputation was damaged on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three nations formed the Axis powers on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quirky movie premiered on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A TV show about a musical family premiered on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pioneering cook made big moves on this day in 1902. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An epic journey ended on this day in 1806. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous “four-level” interchange opened in Los Angeles on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New England experienced a damaging hurricane on this day in 1938. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A prestigious international film festival debuted on this day in 1946. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An underground nuclear explosion occurred in Nevada on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A future president claimed he encountered a UFO on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A British rock band ended a performance with a literal bang on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous ship departed for America on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marilyn Monroe made Hollywood history with a subway grate on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices