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 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

President Bush signed an important bill into law on this day in 1990. 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 - July 26, 2026

Henry Ford wrote a fan letter to this world leader on this day in 1941. 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 - July 25, 2026

A summertime sentiment was first celebrated on this day in 1933. 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 - July 24, 2026

The Detroit Riots started on this day in 1967. 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 - July 23, 2026

A POW returned home on this day in 2003. 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 - July 22, 2026

Seven words changed the history of entertainment on this day in 1972. 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 - July 21, 2026

President Truman reinstated the draft 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 - July 20, 2026

The Great Fire of Rome broke out on this day in A.D. 64. 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 - July 19, 2026

Volume One of Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was published on this day in 1925. 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 - July 18, 2026

The British royal family adopted a new surname on this day in 1917. 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 - July 17, 2026

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