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 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. 
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot. In 1990, the movie Henry & June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC. In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1813, William Henry Harrison defeated the combined forces of British and Native American forces in the 'Battle of the Thames.' 
In 1974, adventurer David Kunst finished his around the world journey on foot.
In 1990, the movie Henry &amp; June opened in theaters as the first film with an NC-17 rating. 
In 1969, Monty Python debuted on the BBC.&nbsp;
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari made his debut as a race car driver. 
In 2001, the Seattle Mariners won their 115th game to set the American League record.
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History Today - Oct. 5

NASCAR was born 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 - February 21, 2024

The Post Office was established on this day in 1792. 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 - February 20, 2024

A milestone for music was achieved on this day in 1878. 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 - February 19, 2024

History was made at the Olympics on this day in 2006. 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 - February 18, 2024

Thomas Jefferson won a contentious election on this day in 1801. 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 - February 17, 2024

An American shocked the world at the 1984 Winter Olympics. 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 - February 16, 2024

A beloved animated film hit theaters on this day in 1950. 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 - February 15, 2024

California farmers made Valentine’s Day especially sweet 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 - February 14, 2024

An Irish-born doctor became an American hero on this day in 1861. 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 - February 13, 2024

Chinese imperial rule came to an end 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 - February 12, 2024

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