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

A popular American novel was published on this day in 1951. 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 16, 2026

Mariner 4 captured the first close-up images of this planet on this day in 1965. 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 15, 2026

A controversial parenting book was published on this day in 1946. 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 14, 2026

A global sports tournament began on this day in 1930. 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 13, 2026

A royal married his sixth and final wife on this day in 1543. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A royal married his sixth and final wife on this day in 1543. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Day in History - July 12, 2026

A baseball legend made his MLB debut on this day in 1914. 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 11, 2026

This man was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1850. 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 10, 2026

This civil rights anthem was first recorded on this day in 1962. 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 9, 2026

An American novelist was injured during WWI on this day in 1918. 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 8, 2026

Female cadets could finally enroll here on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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