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History Daily

History Daily

History Daily

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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

Episodes

The Assassination of King George I of Greece

The Assassination of King George I of Greece

March 18, 1913. After a tumultuous 50-year reign, King George I of Greece is shot and killed in Thessaloniki.
16min•Mar 18, 2026
The Fight for the Unification of Italy

The Fight for the Unification of Italy

March 17, 1861. After more than 10 years of revolution led by such figures as Giuseppe Garibaldi, a parliament assembled and officially proclaimed the unified Kingdom of Italy. This episode originally aired in 2022.
18min•Mar 17, 2026
The First F.A. Cup Final

The First F.A. Cup Final

March 16, 1872. After years of wrangling over the rules of football, the first F.A. Cup final is held in London.
16min•Mar 16, 2026
Saturday Matinee: Past Lives

Saturday Matinee: Past Lives

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear about the surprising childhood of the "Apostle of Ireland" Saint Patrick. Link to Past Lives: www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
28min•Mar 14, 2026
The Dunblane Massacre

The Dunblane Massacre

March 13, 1996. The worst mass shooting in British history leads to the private ownership of most handguns being banned. This episode originally aired in 2024.
15min•Mar 13, 2026
Gandhi’s Salt March

Gandhi’s Salt March

March 12, 1930. Mahatma Gandhi begins the Salt March, a 200-mile march to the sea to undermine British authority in India.
15min•Mar 12, 2026
A Mother’s Pride: The Founding of PFLAG

A Mother’s Pride: The Founding of PFLAG

March 11, 1973. Around 20 men and women gather in Greenwich Village, New York to form PFLAG, a new gay rights activism group. This episode originally aired in 2025.
16min•Mar 11, 2026
Dr. King’s Assassin Pleads Guilty

Dr. King’s Assassin Pleads Guilty

March 10, 1969. James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode originally aired in 2022.
16min•Mar 10, 2026
The First Barbie

The First Barbie

March 9, 1959. An iconic toy makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
15min•Mar 9, 2026
Saturday Matinee: Hit Parade

Saturday Matinee: Hit Parade

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we shine a spotlight on the dazzling career of pop music's shapeshifting extraterrestrial: David Bowie. Link to Hit Parade: https://slate.com/podcasts/hit-parade Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
1h 5min•Mar 7, 2026
The First Lady’s First Press Conference

The First Lady’s First Press Conference

March 6, 1933. Eleanor Roosevelt is the first First Lady to hold her own press conference. The event becomes a weekly tradition for over a decade. This episode originally aired in 2025.
16min•Mar 6, 2026
The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre

March 5, 1770. A street fight between British soldiers and American colonists turns into a bloodbath, escalating a conflict that will lead to the War of Independence. This episode originally aired in 2024.
16min•Mar 5, 2026
The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

March 4, 1801. After a tempestuous and bitterly fought election, Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States.
18min•Mar 4, 2026
John Dillinger’s Jailbreak

John Dillinger’s Jailbreak

March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger stages a daring escape from an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun. This episode originally aired in 2022.
14min•Mar 3, 2026
The Election of Pope Pius XII

The Election of Pope Pius XII

March 2, 1939. Shortly before World War II, a new pope is elected in Rome and must find a way to protect the Church during the most violent conflict in history.
15min•Mar 2, 2026
Saturday Matinee: Ladies of Lore

Saturday Matinee: Ladies of Lore

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the lasting impact of one of Ireland's most tragic mythological heroines- Deirdre of the Sorrows. Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
59min•Feb 28, 2026
The Rosenstrasse Protests

The Rosenstrasse Protests

February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin. This episode originally aired in 2025.
16min•Feb 27, 2026
The Birth of Radar

The Birth of Radar

February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two.
17min•Feb 26, 2026
The Execution of France’s “Lonely Hearts Killer”

The Execution of France’s “Lonely Hearts Killer”

February 25, 1925. French serial killer Henri Landru is executed after being convicted of killing 11 people.
18min•Feb 25, 2026
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history. This episode originally aired in 2022.
16min•Feb 24, 2026
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