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>

Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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>

A famous automotive company was created on this day in 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

This Day in History - September 16, 2026

In 2023, the Hamas-Israel War began when Hamas militants launched an early morning attack. 
In 1985, the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by four Palestinian militants. 
In 1780, a group of American militiamen defeated the British and a group of loyalists in the Battle of Kings Mountain. 
In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

In 2023, the Hamas-Israel War began when Hamas militants launched an early morning attack. In 1985, the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by four Palestinian militants. In 1780, a group of American militiamen defeated the British and a group of loyalists in the Battle of Kings Mountain. In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2023, the Hamas-Israel War began when Hamas militants launched an early morning attack. 
In 1985, the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by four Palestinian militants. 
In 1780, a group of American militiamen defeated the British and a group of loyalists in the Battle of Kings Mountain. 
In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

History Today - Oct. 7

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

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

On this day in History: WWII Memorial opened, Watergate tapes released, and L.A officers acquitted.

This Day in History 4/29/19

On this day in History: Muhammad Ali refused draft, Mutiny on the Bounty, and Mussolini executed.

This Day in History 4/28/19

On this day in History: Magellan killed by poison arrow, Tea Act passed, and South Africa held first multiracial elections.

This Day in History 4/27/19

On this day in History: Studio 54 opened, Booth died, and Chernobyl accident happened.

This Day in History 4/26/19

On this day in History: Hubble telescope put into orbit, White House bowling alley opened, and Flint water crisis began.

This Day in History 4/25/19

On this day in History: Jane Fonda's first exercise video released, Library of Congress established, and Manhattan Project revealed to Truman.

This Day in History 4/24/19

On this day in History: Happy Birthday Shakespeare, Hammerin' Hank hit his first homer, and Sirhan Sirhan sentenced to die.

This Day in History 4/23/19

On this day in History: Earth Day anniversary, chemical weapons used in WWI for first time, former NFL player Pat Tillman killed in Afghanistan.

This Day in History 4/22/19

On this day in History: Al Capone's vault opened, The Red Baron shot down, and Tiananmen Square protests began.

This Day in History 4/21/19

On this day in History: 13 students killed at Columbine, Fidel Castro announced boatlift, and Deepwater Horizon exploded.

This Day in History 4/20/19

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