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 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 historian won big on this day in 1912. 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 - November 5, 2024

The entrance to King Tut’s tomb was discovered on this day in 1922. 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 - November 4, 2024

A dog made an unusual journey 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 - November 3, 2024

A major U.S. presidential election upset happened on this day in 1948. 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 - November 2, 2024

The White House became the official residence of the U.S. president on this day in 1800. 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 - November 1, 2024

A famous escape artist couldn’t escape death on this day in 1926. 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 - October 31, 2024

A legendary boxing match was held on this day in 1974. 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 - October 30, 2024

John Glenn became the oldest human to fly to space on this day in 1998. 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 - October 29, 2024

Lady Liberty was dedicated on this day in 1886. 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 - October 28, 2024

Getting around NYC became a lot easier on this day in 1904. 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 - October 27, 2024

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