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>

Althea Gibson made tennis history on this day in 1957. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 1582, the Gregorian calendar went into effect.
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik.
In 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the faces of four presidents into the side of Mount Rushmore  in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest.
In 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose.
In 1955, the underdog Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

In 1582, the Gregorian calendar went into effect. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik. In 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the faces of four presidents into the side of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest. In 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose. In 1955, the underdog Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1582, the Gregorian calendar went into effect.
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik.
In 1927, Gutzon Borglum began carving the faces of four presidents into the side of Mount Rushmore&nbsp; in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest.
In 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose.
In 1955, the underdog Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

History Today - Oct. 4

A song was declared “unintelligible” on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A song was declared “unintelligible” on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - May 17, 2026

The first of these awards was presented on this day in 1929. 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 16, 2026

Several states began rationing gasoline on this day in 1942. 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 15, 2026

An epic journey began on this day in 1804. 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 14, 2026

A world leader survived an assassination attempt 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 - May 13, 2026

Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - May 12, 2026

A bloody 10-day battle 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 - May 11, 2026

A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - May 10, 2026

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - May 9, 2026

A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010. 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 8, 2026

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