This Day In History

Franz Ferdinand’s assassination is known as the event that started World War I. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg. In 1914, three members of the clandestine shot and killed the Archduke and his wife while...

256 of the 260 hostages survived the hijacking of Air France Flight 139.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the hijacking of a French flight under the orders of Wadie Haddad. In 1976, Air France Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) was hijacked during a flight to Paris...

John F. Kennedy never said he was a jelly donut.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about John F. Kennedy’s “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech. In 1963, Kennedy gave his speech to show support for West Germany after Soviet-supported East Germany constructed the Berlin Wall. Plus, Pope John...

A Japanese submarine surfaces near Oregon… On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss a Japanese attack on the Pacific Coast during World War II. In 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced near the Columbia River in Oregon, firing 17 shells at Fort Stevens in one of the few attacks by Japan...

Errol Flynn, born in Vancouver, British Columbia, acquired dual citizenship in 1942. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand wish a happy birthday to the dashing leading man of the silver screen in the 30’s and 40’s, Errol Flynn. Flynn was born on this day in 1909 and met an early...

The first ever NASCAR race is held on This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the first ever NASCAR race.  In 1959, Charlotte Motor Speedway played host to NASCAR’s Strictly Stock race and Bob Flock won the pole after Glenn Dunaway was disqualified...

Donald Trump came through with his promise by announcing his candidacy for President in 2015. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about Donald Trump announcing his candidacy for the President of the United States. In 2015, Trump appeared at Trump Tower in New York City to announce he was for President in...

Charles Manson’s trial ended with a death sentence that was eventually vacated by the U.S. Supreme Court. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the beginnings of the Charles Manson murder trial in 1970. Manson, head of the infamous “Manson Family,” is charged in connection with the 1969 Tate/LaBianca murders, and...

The Marihuana Tax Act was deemed unconstitutional in 1969 by the United State Supreme Court. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the U.S. House of Representatives passing of the Marihuana Tax Act. In 1937, this act stopped the use of the plant as a recreational drug until...

Did you ever wonder why they call them Miranda rights? On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about a United States Supreme Court case which changed the rights of all suspects in police custody. In 1966, the ruling handed down in the case of Miranda v. Arizona required the police...