Today In History

Today In History episodes:

• 09.28.2022

  Today In History - Eight MLB players indicted in "Black Sox Scandal"

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/black-sox-scandal-mlb-white-soxSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.27.2022

  Today In History - Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring" is published

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rachel-carson-silent-spring-publishedSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.26.2022

  Today In History - Francis Drake circumnavigates the globe

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/drake-circumnavigates-the-globeSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.25.2022

  Today In History - Bill of Rights passes Congress

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bill-of-rights-passes-congressSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.24.2022

  Today In History - The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/national-museum-of-african-american-history-opensSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.23.2022

  Today In History - "The Prophet," by Lebanese-American poet-philosopher Kahlil Gibran, is published

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-prophet-kahlil-gibran-publishedSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.22.2022

  Today In History - Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 begins

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atlanta-race-riot-of-1906-beginsSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.21.2022

  Today In History - Last baseball game played at historic Yankee Stadium

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/yankee-stadium-final-baseball-gameSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.20.2022

  Today In History - "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" is repealed

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dont-ask-dont-tell-repealedSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.19.2022

  Today In History - Michael Chabon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel debuts

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/michael-chabons-pulitzer-prize-winning-novel-debutsSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.18.2022

  Today In History - One million people attend funeral of Mao Zedong

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/funeral-of-mao-zedongSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.17.2022

  Today In History - Occupy Wall Street begins

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/occupy-wall-street-begins-zuccotti-parkSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.16.2022

  Today In History - Suspected Christian spy is murdered

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/murder-in-illinoisSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.15.2022

  Today In History - Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lehman-brothers-collapsesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.14.2022

  Today In History - MLB cancels playoffs, World Series

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mlb-cancels-world-seriesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.13.2022

  Today In History - Mary Kay launches her namesake company

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mary-kay-launches-namesake-makeup-companySupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.12.2022

  Today In History - Tea Party protest draws thousands to Washington, D.C.

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tea-party-taxpayer-march-on-washington-protestSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.11.2022

  Today In History - The Christiana Riot

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-christiana-riotSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.10.2022

  Today In History - CERN Large Hadron Collider is powered up

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cern-large-hadron-launchesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.09.2022

  Today In History - NFL nabs New England Patriots in "Spygate" scandal

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/spygate-nfl-scandals-patriotsSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.08.2022

  Today In History - Althea Gibson becomes first African American to win U.S. Open tennis title

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-first-african-american-us-open-tennisSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.07.2022

  Today In History - Protesters disrupt the Miss America Pageant

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/protests-at-the-1968-miss-america-pageantSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.06.2022

  Today In History - Teen tennis star Navratilova seeks political asylum in U.S.

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martina-navratilova-tennis-political-asylumSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.05.2022

  Today In History - AIDS activists unfurl a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ home

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aids-activists-unfurl-giant-condom-senator-jesse-helms-home-act-upSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.04.2022

  Today In History - Comedy legend Joan Rivers dies

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/comedy-legend-joan-rivers-diesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.03.2022

  Today In History - The Stars and Stripes flies in battle for the first time

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-stars-and-stripes-fliesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.02.2022

  Today In History - Diana Nyad, 64, makes record swim from Cuba to Florida

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/diana-nyad-64-makes-record-swim-from-cuba-to-floridaSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 09.01.2022

  Today In History - First Muslim holiday U.S. postage stamp is issued

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-muslim-holiday-postage-stamp-issuedSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.31.2022

  Today In History - Princess Diana dies in a car crash

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/princess-diana-dies-in-car-crash-parisSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.30.2022

  Today In History - Christopher Cross has his first of two #1 hits with “Sailing”

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/christopher-cross-has-his-first-of-two-1-hits-with-sailingSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.29.2022

  Today In History - Native American group occupies Mount Rushmore to protest broken Treaty of Fort Laramie

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/native-americans-occupy-protest-mount-rushmoreSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.28.2022

  Today In History - Protests at Democratic National Convention in Chicago

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/protests-at-democratic-national-convention-in-chicagoSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.27.2022

  Today In History - Transgender athlete Renée Richards barred from U.S. Open

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/renee-richards-us-open-tennis-barredSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.26.2022

  Today In History - Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sits during national anthem, gives interview about it for the first time

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/colin-kaepernick-kneels-during-national-anthemSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.25.2022

  Today In History - Ted Kennedy, “liberal lion of the Senate,” dies at 77

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ted-kennedy-liberal-lion-of-the-senate-dies-at-77Support the show on Patreon

  
• 08.24.2022

  Today In History - Pluto is demoted

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pluto-demoted-dwarf-planetSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.23.2022

  Today In History - FDA fully approves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fda-fully-approves-pfizer-covid-19-vaccineSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.22.2022

  Today In History - Juan Marichal hits catcher with bat, instigating epic MLB brawl

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/juan-marichal-john-roseboro-mlb-brawl-1965Support the show on Patreon

  
• 08.21.2022

  Today In History - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is founded

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/peta-is-foundedSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.20.2022

  Today In History - 17-year-old becomes youngest to hit MLB home run

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mlb-home-run-youngest-player-tommy-brownSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.19.2022

  Today In History - Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson, urging justice for African Americans

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/benjamin-banneker-writes-letter-to-thomas-jefferson-slaverySupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.18.2022

  Today In History - 19th Amendment ratified thanks to one vote

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/19th-amendment-ratified-tennessee-thanks-to-one-voteSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.17.2022

  Today In History - Foul balls batter unlucky Philadelphia Phillies fan

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/philadelphia-phillies-fan-hit-foul-balls-1957Support the show on Patreon

  
• 08.16.2022

  Today In History - Usain Bolt sets 100-meter dash world record

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/usain-bolt-100-meter-run-world-recordSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.15.2022

  Today In History - “Swamp Fox” routs loyalists while Gates’ men fall ill

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/swamp-fox-routs-loyalists-while-gates-men-fall-illSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.14.2022

  Today In History - Russians settle Alaska

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaskaSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.13.2022

  Today In History - Reagan signs Economic Recovery Tax Act (ERTA)

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-signs-economic-recovery-tax-act-ertaSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.12.2022

  Today In History - Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall dies

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hollywood-icon-lauren-bacall-diesSupport the show on Patreon

  
• 08.11.2022

  Today In History - Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams dies at 63

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/oscar-winning-actor-robin-williams-dies-at-63Support the show on Patreon

  
• 08.10.2022

  Today In History - Temperatures in UK top 100 F for first time during European heat wave

  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/temperatures-in-uk-top-100-f-for-first-time-during-european-heat-waveSupport the show on Patreon