This Day in History

Patrick Henry made a famous demand on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDR took a significant step toward the end of Prohibition on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge cliffhanger had TV fans on the edge of their seats on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A novel that fueled the anti-slavery movement was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A novel that fueled the anti-slavery movement was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Point was founded on this day in 1802. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LBJ made a powerful statement to Congress on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of history’s most brilliant minds was born on this day in 1879. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gandhi began a 241-mile civil disobedience march on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragedy struck Madrid on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abraham Lincoln did something unexpected on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rapper was mysteriously shot to death on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution began in Russia on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Selma to Montgomery march ended in brutal violence on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most widely used drug in the world was patented on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most iconic photos in the world was captured on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDR coined a memorable phrase on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. national anthem was designated on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 15-year-old made history on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s first national park was established on this day in 1872. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The structure of DNA was explained on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras tradition began on this day in 1827. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices