The HISTORY Channel

This Day in History

History EN ↓ 2081 episodes

Check in every day to hear the top historical event for this day in past years.

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This Day in History - May 12, 2025 12.05.2025 2:01

The Lindbergh kidnapping reached its tragic conclusion on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 11, 2025 11.05.2025 2:09

A massive dust storm swept across the U.S. on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 10, 2025 10.05.2025 1:57

Winston Churchill was appointed as prime minister on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 9, 2025 09.05.2025 2:03

A revolutionary medication was approved by the FDA on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 8, 2025 08.05.2025 1:53

The Germans surrendered on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 7, 2025 07.05.2025 1:57

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

This Day in History - May 6, 2025 06.05.2025 2:02

A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 5, 2025 05.05.2025 2:11

What is the history of Cinco de Mayo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 4, 2025 04.05.2025 2:08

A screen legend was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 3, 2025 03.05.2025 2:11

A mother turned tragedy into activism beginning on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 2, 2025 02.05.2025 2:18

A popular magazine went on sale for the first time on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - May 1, 2025 01.05.2025 2:17

A feminist attack on “Playboy” was published on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 30, 2025 30.04.2025 1:56

Adolf Hitler ended his life on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 29, 2025 29.04.2025 2:05

One of America’s oldest cars ceased production on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 28, 2025 28.04.2025 2:25

Mutiny broke out on the HMS Bounty on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 27, 2025 27.04.2025 2:15

An American inventor who changed how we communicate was born on this day in 1791. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 26, 2025 26.04.2025 2:07

The German military tested its powerful new air force on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 25, 2025 25.04.2025 1:55

The NBA was integrated on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 24, 2025 24.04.2025 1:44

Jane Fonda embarked on a new career venture on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 23, 2025 23.04.2025 2:07

The “greatest night in showbiz history” took place on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 22, 2025 22.04.2025 1:49

The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 21, 2025 21.04.2025 2:03

A national TV audience learned what was in Al Capone’s vault on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 20, 2025 20.04.2025 2:14

FDR suspended the gold standard on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 19, 2025 19.04.2025 2:10

Thirty million viewers tuned in to watch the “wedding of the century” on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - April 18, 2025 18.04.2025 2:10

Tragedy struck the world’s tallest mountain on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices