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

Major women’s rights legislation took an important step forward 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 - March 22, 2024

Alcatraz shut its doors on this day in 1963. 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 - March 21, 2024

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852. 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 - March 20, 2024

The state of Nevada made a pivotal decision on this day in 1931. 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 - March 19, 2024

Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911. 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 - March 18, 2024

The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461. 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 - March 17, 2024

An important step toward spaceflight was achieved 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 - March 16, 2024

An acclaimed film arrived in theaters 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 - March 15, 2024

A surprising crime shocked the country on this day in 1964. 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 - March 14, 2024

The U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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