This Day in History

Federal prisoners landed on Alcatraz on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manson Family went on a killing spree on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. president resigned on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A French street performer reached new heights on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Owens made history—and a statement—on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The song that sparked a global dance craze hit No. 1 on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Frank wrote her final diary entry on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American labor leader was reported missing on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 65 million Americans receive Medicare benefits, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on this day in 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two royals said “I do” on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American icon was born on this day in 1929. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lost city was found on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “Magnificent Seven” won gold on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American literary icon was born on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American president received an unprecedented third nomination on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices