This Day in History - June 27, 2025
Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Route 66 met its end on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The U.S. began sending aid to Berlin on this day in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A war that lasted three years began on this day in 1950. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An unlikely group stormed the streets of New York City on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A gender equality law was enacted on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An infamous criminal was finally brought to justice on this day in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two presidents married their first ladies on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An accused murderess was acquitted on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The War of 1812 pitted neighbors against neighbors on this day in 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A low-speed chase captivated TV viewers on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first woman traveled to space on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An aerialist reached new heights on this day in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An American institution was established on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Miranda rights became a part of police procedure on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anne Frank received a special birthday gift on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A royal married his first of six wives on this day in 1509. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A TV finale left viewers questioning on this day in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A classic movie comedy premiered on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Alaskan missionary reached new heights on this day in 1913. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The hot air balloon was launched on this day in 1783. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Zoot Suit Riots began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Queen Elizabeth II began her reign on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A life-saving technique was first published on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A mystery surrounding the Watergate Scandal was solved on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How presidents addressed the public changed on this day in 1922. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sojourner Truth gave a momentous speech on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices