This Day In History

Take a look back at the history of the solar eclipse on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the history of the solar eclipse. Today, the guys look back at some of the most famous eclipses in the history...

The Salem Witch Trials   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss the execution of 4 men and 1 woman in 1692 in Salam Massachusetts. The event would become known as the Salam Witch Trials. They also discuss the first Sioux War beginning, the liberation of Paris during WW2, and...

Genghis Khan meets his demise on this episode of This Day In History. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss the founder of the Mongolian Empire and brutal genocidal ruler, Genghis Khan. In 1227, Genghis Khan passed away at age 65 due to what many believe were sustained injuries from falling...

Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky make headlines on this episode of This Day In History. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand relive a pivotal blow to Bill Clinton’s Presidency during the Lewinsky scandal. In 1998, President Bill Clinton admits to an “improper physical relationship” with intern Monica Lewinsky after previously telling...

Sports Illustrated becomes a part of Americana on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the first issue of the most celebrated sports magazine in America's history, Sports Illustrated. In 1954, Time Inc. launched Sports Illustrated to a nationwide audience...

The Beatles give birth to stadium rock on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand recall The Beatles landmark concert at Shea Stadium in New York. In 1965, The Beatles kick off their tour of the United States with a gig at New...

The Social Security Act helps you collect your pension on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand recount Franklin D. Roosevelt's signing of the Social Security Act. In 1935, President Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act, allowing the United States to...

Norway and Sweden split, Eros is discovered, and Women join the Marines! On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand dive into history on August 13th. They talk about the first patent for the coin-operated phone, the first near-Earth asteroid is discovered and the first woman joins the Marines. Take a trip back...

Columbus sales to the new world on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss Christopher Columbus arriving at the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the new world. Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine. Also, the IBM...

Babe Ruth continues his assault on the record books on this episode of This Day In History. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about another milestone moment in the career of New York Yankees Hall of Famer, Babe Ruth. In 1929, Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player...