The first settlers arrive in Maryland, a devastating factory fire reshapes workplace safety laws in America, and NASA prepares the first space shuttle for launch. Plus a birthday nod to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

The first settlers arrive in Maryland, a devastating factory fire reshapes workplace safety laws in America, and NASA prepares the first space shuttle for launch. Plus a birthday nod to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

March 25 — Colonies, Fire, and Orbit

Wait, That’s Random: This Day in History is a daily podcast that explores the strange, unexpected, and often overlooked moments from this day in history.

Each episode takes a closer look at a few real events—some well-known, others completely forgotten—and breaks them down in a way that’s easy to follow, thoughtful, and a little bit different from the usual history format.

From inventions and accidents to turning points and unusual stories, every day has something worth discovering.

New episodes daily.

More “Wait, That’s Random” stories beyond history may be added in the future.

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Wait, That’s Random: This Day in History is a daily podcast that explores the strange, unexpected, and often overlooked moments from this day in history. Each episode takes a closer look at a few real events—some well-known, others completely forgotten—and breaks them down in a way that’s easy to follow, thoughtful, and a little bit different from the usual history format. From inventions and accidents to turning points and unusual stories, every day has something worth discovering. New episodes daily. More “Wait, That’s Random” stories beyond history may be added in the future.

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March 25 — Colonies, Fire, and Orbit

March 25 — Colonies, Fire, and Orbit