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

George Washington kicked off a world war on this day in 1754. 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 - May 28, 2023

The Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public on this day in 1937. 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 - May 27, 2023

This day in 1927 was the end of an era for the first mass-marketed American automobile.  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 - May 26, 2023

A baseball great set a lasting record 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 - May 25, 2023

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. 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 - May 24, 2023

A Medal of Honor winner made history 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 - May 23, 2023

One of the world’s favorite writers was born on this day in 1859.  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 - May 22, 2023

A beloved actor got her due 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 - May 21, 2023

A tragic battle in Vietnam came to an end 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 - May 20, 2023

A dashing British hero died 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 - May 19, 2023

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