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Today In History

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An automated daily podcast that covers an event from today in history.

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Today In History - Eight MLB players indicted in "Black Sox Scandal"

September 28, 2022 11:01 - 1.18 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/black-sox-scandal-mlb-white-soxSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" is published

September 27, 2022 11:01 - 1.5 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rachel-carson-silent-spring-publishedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Francis Drake circumnavigates the globe

September 26, 2022 11:01 - 1.23 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/drake-circumnavigates-the-globeSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Bill of Rights passes Congress

September 25, 2022 11:01 - 1.19 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bill-of-rights-passes-congressSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens

September 24, 2022 11:01 - 1.61 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/national-museum-of-african-american-history-opensSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - "The Prophet," by Lebanese-American poet-philosopher Kahlil Gibran, is published

September 23, 2022 11:01 - 1.47 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-prophet-kahlil-gibran-publishedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 begins

September 22, 2022 11:01 - 1.88 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atlanta-race-riot-of-1906-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Last baseball game played at historic Yankee Stadium

September 21, 2022 11:01 - 1.39 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/yankee-stadium-final-baseball-gameSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" is repealed

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 1.04 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dont-ask-dont-tell-repealedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel debuts

September 19, 2022 11:00 - 886 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/michael-chabons-pulitzer-prize-winning-novel-debutsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - One million people attend funeral of Mao Zedong

September 18, 2022 11:01 - 1.18 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/funeral-of-mao-zedongSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Occupy Wall Street begins

September 17, 2022 11:01 - 1.27 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/occupy-wall-street-begins-zuccotti-parkSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Suspected Christian spy is murdered

September 16, 2022 11:01 - 1.17 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/murder-in-illinoisSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy

September 15, 2022 11:02 - 3.13 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lehman-brothers-collapsesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - MLB cancels playoffs, World Series

September 14, 2022 11:01 - 1.31 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mlb-cancels-world-seriesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Mary Kay launches her namesake company

September 13, 2022 11:01 - 1.09 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mary-kay-launches-namesake-makeup-companySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Tea Party protest draws thousands to Washington, D.C.

September 12, 2022 11:01 - 1.24 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tea-party-taxpayer-march-on-washington-protestSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The Christiana Riot

September 11, 2022 11:01 - 1.43 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-christiana-riotSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - CERN Large Hadron Collider is powered up

September 10, 2022 11:01 - 1.29 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cern-large-hadron-launchesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - NFL nabs New England Patriots in "Spygate" scandal

September 09, 2022 11:01 - 1.2 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/spygate-nfl-scandals-patriotsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Althea Gibson becomes first African American to win U.S. Open tennis title

September 08, 2022 11:01 - 1.37 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-first-african-american-us-open-tennisSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Protesters disrupt the Miss America Pageant

September 07, 2022 11:01 - 1.74 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/protests-at-the-1968-miss-america-pageantSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Teen tennis star Navratilova seeks political asylum in U.S.

September 06, 2022 11:01 - 1.15 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martina-navratilova-tennis-political-asylumSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - AIDS activists unfurl a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ home

September 05, 2022 11:01 - 1.58 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aids-activists-unfurl-giant-condom-senator-jesse-helms-home-act-upSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Comedy legend Joan Rivers dies

September 04, 2022 11:01 - 2.13 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/comedy-legend-joan-rivers-diesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The Stars and Stripes flies in battle for the first time

September 03, 2022 11:01 - 1.32 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-stars-and-stripes-fliesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Diana Nyad, 64, makes record swim from Cuba to Florida

September 02, 2022 11:01 - 1.59 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/diana-nyad-64-makes-record-swim-from-cuba-to-floridaSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - First Muslim holiday U.S. postage stamp is issued

September 01, 2022 11:01 - 1.25 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-muslim-holiday-postage-stamp-issuedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Princess Diana dies in a car crash

August 31, 2022 11:01 - 1.37 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/princess-diana-dies-in-car-crash-parisSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Christopher Cross has his first of two #1 hits with “Sailing”

August 30, 2022 11:01 - 1.54 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/christopher-cross-has-his-first-of-two-1-hits-with-sailingSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Native American group occupies Mount Rushmore to protest broken Treaty of Fort Laramie

August 29, 2022 11:01 - 1.97 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/native-americans-occupy-protest-mount-rushmoreSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Protests at Democratic National Convention in Chicago

August 28, 2022 11:01 - 1.62 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/protests-at-democratic-national-convention-in-chicagoSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Transgender athlete Renée Richards barred from U.S. Open

August 27, 2022 11:01 - 1.23 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/renee-richards-us-open-tennis-barredSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sits during national anthem, gives interview about it for the first time

August 26, 2022 11:01 - 2.48 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/colin-kaepernick-kneels-during-national-anthemSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Ted Kennedy, “liberal lion of the Senate,” dies at 77

August 25, 2022 11:01 - 2.57 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ted-kennedy-liberal-lion-of-the-senate-dies-at-77Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - Pluto is demoted

August 24, 2022 11:01 - 1.22 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pluto-demoted-dwarf-planetSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - FDA fully approves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

August 23, 2022 11:01 - 1.28 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fda-fully-approves-pfizer-covid-19-vaccineSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Juan Marichal hits catcher with bat, instigating epic MLB brawl

August 22, 2022 11:01 - 1.61 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/juan-marichal-john-roseboro-mlb-brawl-1965Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is founded

August 21, 2022 11:01 - 1.63 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/peta-is-foundedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - 17-year-old becomes youngest to hit MLB home run

August 20, 2022 11:01 - 1.46 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mlb-home-run-youngest-player-tommy-brownSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson, urging justice for African Americans

August 19, 2022 11:01 - 1.98 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/benjamin-banneker-writes-letter-to-thomas-jefferson-slaverySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - 19th Amendment ratified thanks to one vote

August 18, 2022 11:01 - 2.25 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/19th-amendment-ratified-tennessee-thanks-to-one-voteSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Foul balls batter unlucky Philadelphia Phillies fan

August 17, 2022 11:01 - 1.22 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/philadelphia-phillies-fan-hit-foul-balls-1957Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - Usain Bolt sets 100-meter dash world record

August 16, 2022 11:01 - 1.3 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/usain-bolt-100-meter-run-world-recordSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - “Swamp Fox” routs loyalists while Gates’ men fall ill

August 15, 2022 11:00 - 1.22 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/swamp-fox-routs-loyalists-while-gates-men-fall-illSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Russians settle Alaska

August 14, 2022 11:01 - 1.67 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaskaSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Reagan signs Economic Recovery Tax Act (ERTA)

August 13, 2022 11:01 - 1.74 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-signs-economic-recovery-tax-act-ertaSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall dies

August 12, 2022 11:01 - 1.86 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hollywood-icon-lauren-bacall-diesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams dies at 63

August 11, 2022 11:01 - 1.38 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/oscar-winning-actor-robin-williams-dies-at-63Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - Temperatures in UK top 100 F for first time during European heat wave

August 10, 2022 11:01 - 1.32 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/temperatures-in-uk-top-100-f-for-first-time-during-european-heat-waveSupport the show on Patreon