This Day in History

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atomic Age launched on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford Motor Company sold its first car on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 1 billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highest military honor was signed into law on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Hamilton died after a duel on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most famous trials in American history began on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The oldest tennis tournament in history began on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular, quotable movie opened on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular “everything store” was founded on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decisive war battle ended on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ballerina broke barriers on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic movie scene was filmed on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Nations was created on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world said goodbye to the King of Pop on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Air Force answered questions—but not many—about Roswell on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mafia boss was sentenced on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices