Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 20, 2026

A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 16, 2026

Althea Gibson made tennis history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 8, 2026

The modern roll-film camera was patented on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - September 4, 2026

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. 
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot. In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry &amp; June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC.&nbsp;
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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History Today - Oct. 5

A senator made some ignoble history on this day in 1811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - January 2, 2024

Europe debuted a new currency on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - January 1, 2024

A former intelligence officer became president of Russia on this day in 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 31, 2023

Workers demanded action on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 30, 2023

London endured intense bombing on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 29, 2023

A miracle baby was born on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 28, 2023

Carry Nation made a name for herself on this day in 1900. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 27, 2023

The first Kwanzaa was celebrated on this day in 1966. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 26, 2023

Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas night 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 25, 2023

The War of 1812 came to an end on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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This Day in History - December 24, 2023

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