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

Three days of peace and music began on this day in 1969. 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 - August 15, 2023

Social Security was born on this day in 1935. 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 - August 14, 2023

A great empire was defeated on this day in 1325. 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 - August 13, 2023

Cleopatra died by suicide on this day in 30 B.C. 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- August 12, 2023

Hip hop was born on this day in 1973. 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 - August 11, 2023

The country’s first PG-13 movie hit theaters on this day in 1984. 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 - August 10,2023

An American classic was published on this day in 1854. 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 - August 9, 2023

The lights went on at Wrigley on this day in 1988. 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 - August 8, 2023

A prestigious military honor was created on this day in 1782.  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 - August 7, 2023

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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