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 race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921. 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 31, 2024

A martyr was burned at the stake on this day in 1431. 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 30, 2024

Two explorers reached new heights on this day in 1953. 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 29, 2024

A renowned human rights organization was launched on this day in 1961. 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 28, 2024

A beloved water toy was patented on this day in 1986. 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 27, 2024

A Western movie star was born on this day in 1907. 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 26, 2024

A movie franchise launched on this day in 1977. 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 25, 2024

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. 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 24, 2024

Two famous outlaws were killed on this day in 1934. 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 23, 2024

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843. 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 22, 2024

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