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History Daily

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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.

Episodes

The Soviets Celebrate Victory Day

May 9, 1945. The Soviet Union celebrates Victory Day after Germany’s unconditional surrender brings an end to World War II in Europe. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

May 09, 202518 minEp. 1080

The Release of The Beatles' Final Album

May 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 08, 202514 minEp. 1079

The Return of The Scream

May 7, 1994. Edvard Munch's painting The Scream is recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 07, 202516 minEp. 1078

The Hitler Diaries Hoax

May 6, 1983. What was thought to be Adolf Hitler’s long-lost diaries are exposed as forgeries, sparking one of the greatest scandals in modern journalism. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 06, 202517 minEp. 1077

The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

May 05, 202519 minEp. 1076

Saturday Matinee: War Movie Theatre

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VHS tape to rewatch the 1962 D-Day mega-epic "The Longest Day". Its star-studded cast cements this film as a classic war movie, but how historically accurate is it? Link to War Movie Theatre: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/war-movie-theatre Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Pr...

May 03, 202546 minEp. 1075

Osama Bin Laden Is Killed By U.S. Navy SEALs

May 2, 2011 . Osama bin Laden is killed by US Navy SEALs in Pakistan. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 02, 202517 minEp. 1074

Henry Ford’s Five-Day Week

May 1, 1926. Henry Ford implements the five-day week at his car factory in Detroit, Michigan, kickstarting a workplace reform that’ll be adopted across the country. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 01, 202515 minEp. 1073

Operation Mincemeat

April 30, 1943. A British submarine dumps a dead body carrying false invasion plans off the coast of Spain as part of Operation Mincemeat. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 30, 202516 minEp. 1072

The 1992 Los Angeles Riots

April 29, 1992. A jury acquits four police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King, sparking six days of violence and unrest in Los Angeles. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Apr 29, 202518 minEp. 1071

Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into the US Army

April 28, 1967. Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US army, leading to his arrest, trial and conviction for draft evasion, and the stripping of his boxing titles. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Apr 28, 202516 minEp. 1070

Saturday Matinee: Business Movers

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go back to Richard Branson's beginnings to see just how he became a billionaire with his iconic Virgin brand. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Apr 26, 202535 minEp. 1069

Samantha Smith Becomes ‘America’s Youngest Ambassador’

April 25, 1983. The leader of the Soviet Union replies to a letter written to him by an American school girl in the thick of the Cold War between the two countries.This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Apr 25, 202516 minEp. 1068

The First Solo Voyage Around The World

April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 24, 202515 minEp. 1067

The Battle of Clontarf

April 23, 1014. King Brian of Ireland is killed by Vikings during the Battle of Clontarf, leading Ireland to fall into anarchy. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 23, 202516 minEp. 1066

The Murder of Stephen Lawrence

April 22, 1993. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in London, England. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 22, 202517 minEp. 1065

The Loch Ness Photograph

April 21, 1934. The Daily Mail publishes an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster, sparking an international sensation around one of the world’s most enduring modern legends. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Apr 21, 202515 minEp. 1064

Saturday Matinee: Titanic: Ship of Dreams

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we set out to sea to explore the life and death of the most infamous ship in history, Link to Titanic: Ship of Dreams: https://www.noiser.com/titanic-ship-of-dreams Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Apr 19, 202552 minEp. 1063

The Great San Francisco Earthquake

April 18, 1906. San Francisco begins a rapid rebuild after an earthquake and fire destroys over 80% of the city’s buildings. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 18, 202515 minEp. 1062

Henri Giraud’s Second Prison Break

April 17, 1942. A French Army General escapes German captivity – for the second time. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 17, 202516 minEp. 1061

The Fall of the Fortress of Masada

April 16, 73 CE. The fall of the fortress of Masada brings an end to the First Jewish-Roman War. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 16, 202516 minEp. 1060

The Titanic Sinks

April 15, 1912. After hitting an iceberg, the RMS Titanic sinks in the Atlantic Ocean, killing over 1,500 people. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 15, 202516 minEp. 1059

The Black Sunday Dust Storm

April 14, 1935. Enormous clouds of dust and dirt sweep across Oklahoma and Texas in the worst storm of the Dust Bowl. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 14, 202515 minEp. 1058

Saturday Matinee: Unsolved Histories

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we share a clip from an investigative series that dives into the mysterious disappearance of Flight 293. Link to Unsolved Histories: unsolvedhistoriespod.com Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Apr 12, 202514 minEp. 1057

The Fall of Idi Amin

April 11, 1979. Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is overthrown by Tanzanian troops and forces from the Uganda National Liberation Front. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 11, 202517 minEp. 1056

Delphine LaLaurie’s Torture Chamber

April 10, 1834. In the aftermath of a house fire in New Orleans, investigators uncover evidence of horrific treatment meted out to the household’s enslaved servants. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 10, 202514 minEp. 1055

Marian Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial Protest Concert

April 9, 1939. After racial segregation laws block her from performing at Constitution Hall, Black opera star Marian Anderson performs an outdoor concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.   This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Apr 09, 202517 minEp. 1054

The Maiden Voyage of the Great Western

April 8, 1838. The Great Western, designed to be the first ever steam ship built to cross the Atlantic Ocean, embarks on its maiden voyage from Bristol, England, to New York City. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Apr 08, 202517 minEp. 1053

The Execution of Dick Turpin

April 7, 1739. In York, England, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin is hanged for stealing horses. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 07, 202516 minEp. 1052

Saturday Matinee: ArtMuse

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we appreciate Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus to learn about the woman depicted standing in the clamshell. Link to ArtMuse: https://www.artmusepodcast.com/ Support the show!  Join  Into History  for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to  HistoryDaily.com  for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Apr 05, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 1051
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