This Day In History

New York police bring an end to a year of terror with the capture of the “Son of Sam” on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the capture of David Berkowitz, a.k.a. “Son of Sam“. In 1977, New York...

The murder of Sharon Tate rocks Hollywood on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the grizzly “Manson Family” murders of Sharon Tate and four others at Tate’s home in Hollywood. In 1969, followers of Charles Manson entered the home...

President Richard Nixon resigns amid certain impeachment on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the resignation of the 37th President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon. In 1974, Richard Nixon addressed the nation on radio and television with...

We celebrate the life of Oliver Hardy on this episode of This Day In History. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the life and death of American actor and comedy legend, Oliver Hardy. In 1957, Hardy passed away at the age of 65 due to complications from...

Barack Obama turns 56 years young on this episode of This Day In History. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the birthday of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. In 1961, Barack Obama at Kapiʻolani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his mother, Ann...

The “Black Sox Scandal” casts a pall over Major League Baseball on this episode of This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the ban of eight Chicago White Sox players after the “Black Sox Scandal” of 1919. In 1921, Major League Baseball Commissioner...

The Declaration of Independence frees the United States on this episode of This Day In History!   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence is signed by all parties concerned, justifying the independence of...

“Video Killed the Radio Star” airs at 12:01 AM on August 1, 1981, to become the first music video shown on MTV. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about the very first music video to be shown on MTV on this day in 1981. The Buggles hit single, “Video Killed the Radio Star“, was...

The “Final Solution” gives a blueprint for Hitler’s plan to exterminate all Jewish people on This Day In History.   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about Nazi official Hermann Göring’s orders to carry out the “Final Solution.” In 1941, under the orders of Adolf Hitler, Göring orders...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration   On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss the inauguration of the Arc de Triumph, the Tipperary Revolt, and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Plus, the wedding of...