History Daily
On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to Histo...
The Great Disappointment
October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ.
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Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War
October 21, 1854. Florence Nightingale departs Britain on a mercy mission to help soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Death of Colonel Gaddafi
October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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The First Blockbuster Video Store
October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas.
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Saturday Matinee: This American President
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
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The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant
October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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The Torsåker Witch Trials
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Sobibor Uprising
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland.
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The Chilean Mining Accident
October 13, 2010. A mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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The Birth of Oktoberfest
October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer.
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Saturday Matinee: Short History Of…
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem.
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The Execution of Che Guevara
October 9, 1967. After being captured by Special Forces in the mountains of Bolivia, the iconic Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Great Chicago Fire
October 8, 1871. A barn fire in Chicago, Illinois, sparks a conflagration that burns for more than a day and devastates the city. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Battle of Lepanto
October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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The Thammasat University Massacre
October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university.
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The Disastrous Flight of R101
October 5, 1930. British airship R101 crashes in France on its first overseas flight, killing 48 people.
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Saturday Matinee: The Untitled History Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a look at the history and cultural impact of the second best selling comic series: Asterix the Gaul.
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The Premiere of The Bridge on the River Kwai
October 2, 1957. After a hot debate between filmmakers and the British military, the film The Bridge on the River Kwai makes waves. Based on the construction of the Burma Railway, former POWs and war artists lament the film’s inaccurate portrayal of events. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Nuremberg Trial Verdicts
October 1, 1946. In the aftermath of World War Two, Nazi leaders are found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Mozart’s Last Opera
September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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London’s New Police Force
September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force.
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The Black Sox Scandal
September 28, 1920. Members of the Chicago White Sox admit to throwing the 1919 World Series, exposing one of baseball’s biggest scandals. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal
September 24, 1869. A conspiracy between two investors to force up the price of gold triggers a financial crisis in America known as Black Friday.
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The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resource and change the fortunes of Saudi Arabia forever. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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Iraq Invades Iran
September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East.
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Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. Astronomers photograph a total solar eclipse from a barren tract of land along the west coast of Australia, proving that space is curved and confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we enjoy the legendary return of Sherlock Holmes in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" as narrated by British actor Hugh Bonneville.
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The Battle of Chrysopolis
September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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The Signing of the Camp David Accords
September 17, 1978. The leaders of Egypt and Israel sign the Camp David Accords, the first step toward a permanent peace treaty between their countries.
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The Wall Street Bombing
September 16, 1920. A horse-drawn wagon explodes in the middle of New York’s financial district, killing 30 people. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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The Tank’s Battlefield Debut
September 15, 1916. In an attempt to break the brutal stalemate at the Battle of the Somme, tanks are deployed in action for the first time.
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The Great Fire of Moscow
September 14, 1812. The French army led by Napoleon watches as a fire burns Moscow, destroying two-thirds of the city. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Saturday Matinee: The Long Rewind
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the rise and cultural impact of the video store during the 1980s, a place that was far more than just a way to rent movies.
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The Theft of the French Crown Jewels
September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution.
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The End of the Great Northern War
September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia.
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The Boston Police Strike
September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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Star Trek Debuts on US Television
September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid
September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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