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History Daily

History Daily

300 episodes

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 History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

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  1. Ronald Reagan’s Political Breakthrough

    · 16 min · Episode 1539

    October 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily…

  2. The Gift of Stonehenge

    · 16 min · Episode 1538

    October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship…

  3. Saturday Matinee: Freaky Folklore

    · 26 min · Episode 1537

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the Loch Ness Monster. • Link to Freaky Folklore:…

  4. Boris Pasternak Wins The Nobel Prize

    · 18 min · Episode 1536

    October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. This episode originally aired in 2025. • Support the show! Join Into…

  5. The Great Disappointment

    · 16 min · Episode 1535

    October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…

  6. Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War

    · 17 min · Episode 1534

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening…

  7. The Death of Colonel Gaddafi

    · 18 min · Episode 1533

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and…

  8. The First Blockbuster Video Store

    · 16 min · Episode 1532

    October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to…

  9. Saturday Matinee: This American President

    · 48 min · Episode 1531

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. • Link to This American President: https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/ •…

  10. The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant

    · 16 min · Episode 1530

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…

  11. The Torsåker Witch Trials

    · 16 min · Episode 1529

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for…

  12. The Sobibor Uprising

    · 17 min · Episode 1528

    October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production…

  13. The Chilean Mining Accident

    · 19 min · Episode 1527

    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. • Support the show! Join Into…

  14. The Birth of Oktoberfest

    · 16 min · Episode 1526

    October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…

  15. Saturday Matinee: Short History Of…

    · 52 min · Episode 1525

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem. • Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of • Support the show! Join…

  16. The Execution of Che Guevara

    · 17 min · Episode 1524

    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. • Support the show! Join Into…

  17. The Great Chicago Fire

    · 17 min · Episode 1523

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for…

  18. The Battle of Lepanto

    · 16 min · Episode 1522

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…

  19. The Thammasat University Massacre

    · 18 min · Episode 1521

    October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of…

  20. The Disastrous Flight of R101

    · 17 min · Episode 1520

    October 5, 1930. British airship R101 crashes in France on its first overseas flight, killing 48 people. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of…

  21. Saturday Matinee: The Untitled History Podcast

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 1519

    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. • Link to The Untitled History Podcast:…

  22. The Premiere of The Bridge on the River Kwai

    · 17 min · Episode 1518

    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…

  23. The Nuremberg Trial Verdicts

    · 18 min · Episode 1517

    October 1, 1946. In the aftermath of World War Two, Nazi leaders are found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…

  24. Mozart’s Last Opera

    · 15 min · Episode 1516

    September 30, 1791. Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute, opens in Vienna. This episode originally aired in 2025. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…

  25. London’s New Police Force

    · 17 min · Episode 1515

    September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of…

  26. The Black Sox Scandal

    · 16 min · Episode 1514

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History…

  27. Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip

    · 51 min · Episode 1513

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge. • Link to Old Gossip: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FQjH4M4yG9wAtDWwsBqBY • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…

  28. The Battle of Stamford Bridge

    · 15 min · Episode 1512

    September 25, 1066. King Harold of England defeats a Viking invasion at a tumultuous battle near York. This episode originally aired in 2025. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.…

  29. The Black Friday Gold Market Scandal

    · 17 min · Episode 1511

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.…

  30. The Search for Saudi Oil Begins

    · 16 min · Episode 1510

    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…

  31. Iraq Invades Iran

    · 16 min · Episode 1509

    September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.…

  32. Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

    · 17 min · Episode 1508

    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…

  33. Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles

    · 46 min · Episode 1507

    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. • Link to The Hound of the Baskervilles:…

  34. The Battle of Chrysopolis

    · 16 min · Episode 1506

    September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.…

  35. The Signing of the Camp David Accords

    · 17 min · Episode 1505

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and…

  36. The Wall Street Bombing

    · 17 min · Episode 1504

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening…

  37. The Tank’s Battlefield Debut

    · 17 min · Episode 1503

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.…

  38. The Great Fire of Moscow

    · 18 min · Episode 1502

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening…

  39. Saturday Matinee: The Long Rewind

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 1501

    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. • Link to The Long Rewind:…

  40. The Theft of the French Crown Jewels

    · 16 min · Episode 1500

    September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship…

  41. The End of the Great Northern War

    · 17 min · Episode 1499

    September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of…

  42. The Boston Police Strike

    · 17 min · Episode 1498

    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. • Support the show! Join Into History…

  43. Star Trek Debuts on US Television

    · 17 min · Episode 1497

    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. • Support the show! Join Into…

  44. Jesse James and the Northfield Bank Raid

    · 16 min · Episode 1496

    September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.…

  45. Saturday Matinee: Eating History

    · 24 min · Episode 1495

    On today’s Saturday Matinee, we treat ourselves to a slice of history behind arguably the world's favorite food: pizza. • Link to Eating History: https://eatinghistorypodcast.com/ • Support the show! Join Into History…

  46. The End of the Roman Empire

    · 17 min · Episode 1494

    September 4, 476 CE. Eleven-year-old emperor Romulus Augustulus is deposed by a barbarian chieftain, ending the Roman Empire in the west forever. This episode originally aired in 2024. • Support the show! Join Into…

  47. Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery

    · 16 min · Episode 1493

    September 3, 1838. Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery in Baltimore disguised as a sailor. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and…

  48. Ho Chi Minh Declares Independence for Vietnam

    · 16 min · Episode 1492

    September 2, 1945. Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence, setting the country on a collision course with America, the very country that inspired his speech. This episode originally aired in 2025. • Support the…

  49. The Deepest Underwater Rescue

    · 17 min · Episode 1491

    September 1, 1973. After a three-day rescue operation, two submersible pilots are rescued from the bottom of the Celtic Sea. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…

  50. Princess Diana Dies in a Car Crash

    · 17 min · Episode 1490

    August 31, 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash after a tumultuous and highly publicized marriage and divorce. This episode originally aired in 2022. • Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free…

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