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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 - Michael Brown is killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri

August 09, 2022 11:01 - 1.4 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/michael-brown-killed-by-police-ferguson-moSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The term “global warming” appears for the first time

August 08, 2022 11:01 - 1.39 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/global-warming-appears-first-time-paper-scienceSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Philippe Petit walks on a tightrope between the Twin Towers

August 07, 2022 11:01 - 1.74 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/philippe-petit-tightrope-walk-twin-towers-world-trade-center-1974Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - Researchers claim to have found signs of Martian life in Antarctic meteorite

August 06, 2022 11:01 - 1.22 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/alh84001-antarctic-meteorite-martian-life-annoucement-nasaSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Divers recover U.S.S. Monitor turret

August 05, 2022 11:01 - 1.8 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/divers-recover-u-s-s-monitor-turretSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Dayton, Ohio shooting becomes second mass shooting in 24-hour period

August 04, 2022 11:01 - 1.2 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dayton-ohio-shooting-el-paso-texas-two-mass-shootings-24-hoursSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Calvin Coolidge takes oath of office after Warren G. Harding’s death

August 03, 2022 11:01 - 1.74 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/calvin-coolidge-takes-oath-of-office-after-hardings-deathSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Hitler becomes dictator of Germany

August 02, 2022 11:02 - 3.58 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hitler-becomes-fuhrerSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The Harlem Riot of 1943 begins

August 01, 2022 11:01 - 1.64 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/harlem-riot-of-1943-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Ranger 7 photographs moon

July 31, 2022 11:00 - 958 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ranger-7-photographs-moonSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The Troggs take their signature hit, “Wild Thing,” to #1

July 30, 2022 11:01 - 1.56 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-troggs-take-their-signature-hit-wild-thing-to-1Support the show on Patreon

Today In History - Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of the Nazi Party

July 29, 2022 11:01 - 1.86 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hitler-becomes-nazi-party-leaderSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for president, becoming first woman to lead a major U.S. political party

July 28, 2022 11:01 - 1.11 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hillary-clinton-accepts-democratic-nomination-first-woman-major-partySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - First commercial jet makes test flight

July 27, 2022 11:01 - 1.62 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-jet-makes-test-flightSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - President Truman ends discrimination in the military

July 26, 2022 11:01 - 1.68 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-truman-ends-discrimination-in-militarySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - The first railroad accident

July 25, 2022 11:00 - 841 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-first-railroad-accidentSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Religious pioneers settle Salt Lake Valley

July 24, 2022 11:01 - 2.31 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mormons-settle-salt-lake-valleySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Military seizes power in Egypt

July 23, 2022 11:00 - 944 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/military-seizes-power-in-egyptSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Prince George, first child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, is born

July 22, 2022 11:01 - 1.53 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/prince-george-child-of-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-bornSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - NASA’s final space shuttle mission comes to an end

July 21, 2022 11:01 - 2.25 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nasas-final-space-shuttle-mission-comes-to-an-endSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Pierre Lallement, inventor of the bicycle, arrives in the U.S.

July 20, 2022 11:01 - 1.45 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pierre-lallement-inventor-of-the-bicycle-arrives-in-usSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Seneca Falls Convention begins

July 19, 2022 11:01 - 1.92 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/seneca-falls-convention-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Barack Obama’s “Dreams from My Father” is published

July 18, 2022 11:01 - 1.71 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/barack-obamas-dreams-from-my-father-is-publishedSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis dies

July 17, 2022 11:01 - 2.09 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congressman-john-lewis-diesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Amazon opens for business

July 16, 2022 11:01 - 2.15 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/amazon-opens-for-businessSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - 2,800 mile-long walk for Native American justice concludes in Washington, D.C.

July 15, 2022 11:01 - 1.31 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-longest-walk-1978-end-washington-dcSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Terrorist drives truck through a Bastille Day celebration

July 14, 2022 11:01 - 1.85 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/2016-nice-terrorist-attacksSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Sandra Bland dies in jail after traffic stop confrontation

July 13, 2022 11:01 - 1.41 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sandra-bland-dies-in-jailSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Medal of Honor created

July 12, 2022 11:00 - 906 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/medal-of-honor-createdSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Members of the Niagara Movement meet for the first time

July 11, 2022 11:01 - 1.26 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/members-of-the-niagara-movement-meet-for-first-timeSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Last of Thai soccer team rescued from cave

July 10, 2022 11:01 - 1.27 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thai-soccer-team-rescued-from-caveSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time

July 09, 2022 11:01 - 1.45 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/venus-williams-wins-wimbledonSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence

July 08, 2022 11:01 - 1.68 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberty-bell-tolls-to-announce-declaration-of-independenceSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - U.S. women's soccer team wins record 4th World Cup title

July 07, 2022 11:01 - 1.19 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/us-womens-soccer-team-wins-fourth-world-cup-titleSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Major League Baseball’s first All-Star Game is held

July 06, 2022 11:01 - 2.16 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/major-league-baseballs-first-all-star-game-is-heldSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - "Gang of 19" activists occupy Denver intersection to protest inaccessibility on the city’s bus system

July 05, 2022 11:01 - 1.72 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gang-of-19-disability-activists-protest-denver-bus-systemSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - LGBTQ activists hold the first Annual Reminder demonstration in Philadelphia

July 04, 2022 11:01 - 1.29 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-annual-reminder-demonstration-philadelphia-gay-rights-lgbtSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - U.S. warship downs Iranian passenger jet

July 03, 2022 11:00 - 989 KB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-warship-downs-iranian-passenger-jetSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - “Gonna Fly Now (Theme From ‘Rocky’)” is the #1 song on the U.S. pop charts

July 02, 2022 11:00 - 1.19 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gonna-fly-now-theme-from-rocky-is-the-1-song-on-the-u-s-pop-chartsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Battle of the Somme begins

July 01, 2022 11:01 - 2.24 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-the-somme-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Wounded soldiers evacuated from the Little Big Horn by steamboat

June 30, 2022 11:01 - 1.47 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soldiers-are-evacuated-from-the-little-big-horn-by-steamboatSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Harlem Cultural Festival begins

June 29, 2022 11:01 - 2.53 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/harlem-cultural-festival-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Bald Eagle removed from list of threatened species

June 28, 2022 11:01 - 1.2 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bald-eagle-removed-from-list-of-threatened-speciesSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Activist Bree Newsome removes Confederate flag from South Carolina State House

June 27, 2022 11:01 - 1.57 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bree-newsome-removes-confederate-flag-south-carolina-state-houseSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Lawrence v. Texas is decided

June 26, 2022 11:01 - 1.28 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lawrence-v-texas-decided-sex-privacySupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - First rainbow Pride flag premieres at San Francisco parade

June 25, 2022 11:01 - 1.45 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-rainbow-flag-san-fransisco-prideSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - UpStairs Lounge arson attack

June 24, 2022 11:01 - 1.14 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/upstairs-lounge-arson-new-orleansSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Thai soccer team becomes trapped in cave

June 23, 2022 11:01 - 1.27 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thai-soccer-team-becomes-trapped-in-caveSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - Zong slave ship trial

June 22, 2022 11:01 - 1.52 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/zong-slave-ship-trialSupport the show on Patreon

Today In History - French defeated in Spain, ending the Peninsular War

June 21, 2022 11:01 - 1.28 MB

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/french-defeated-in-spainSupport the show on Patreon