This Day in History

A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A modern legend was born on this day in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic New York City building was dedicated on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s first president was sworn in on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ground-breaking Broadway musical premiered on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A luxury car magnate was born on this day in 1916. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic election took place in South Africa on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous space telescope was placed into space on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The largest library in the world was established on this day in 1800. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bard was born on this day in 1564. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

A music icon died on this day in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City bombing happened on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An earthquake rattled San Francisco on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary war-time president died on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An infamous space mission was launched on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Confederate general surrendered on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices