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>

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

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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 1553, Mary I became the first queen to ascend to the throne as ruler of England.
In 1908, Ford’s first Model T rolled off the line in Detroit, Michigan.
In 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show.
In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn-in as president of Mexico
In sports, in 1932, it was Babe Ruth’s called shot during game three of the World Series against Chicago. 
In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season.
In 1977, Brazilian soccer legend Pele played the final game of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

In 1553, Mary I became the first queen to ascend to the throne as ruler of England. In 1908, Ford’s first Model T rolled off the line in Detroit, Michigan. In 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show. In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn-in as president of Mexico In sports, in 1932, it was Babe Ruth’s called shot during game three of the World Series against Chicago. In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season. In 1977, Brazilian soccer legend Pele played the final game of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1553, Mary I became the first queen to ascend to the throne as ruler of England.
In 1908, Ford’s first Model T rolled off the line in Detroit, Michigan.
In 1962, Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show.
In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn-in as president of Mexico
In sports, in 1932, it was Babe Ruth’s called shot during game three of the World Series against Chicago. 
In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season.
In 1977, Brazilian soccer legend Pele played the final game of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

History Today - Oct. 1

The world mourned a beloved princess on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The world mourned a beloved princess on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 14, 2026

A cosmetic empire was created. 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 13, 2026

A future president and first lady married on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A future president and first lady married on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 12, 2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 11, 2026

A famous painting was returned to its country on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A famous painting was returned to its country on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 10, 2026

A sitting president welcomed a child on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A sitting president welcomed a child on this day in 1893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - September 9, 2026

An influential rock ‘n’ roller would have turned 90 today. 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 7, 2026

Two and a half billion people tuned in to watch Princess Diana's funeral on this day in 1997. 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 6, 2026

AIDS activists made quite a statement on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

AIDS activists made quite a statement on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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