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This Day in History
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This Day in History - March 25, 2023
U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.
This Day in History - March 25, 2023
U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.
01:15
25 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 24, 2023
The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.
This Day in History - March 24, 2023
The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.
01:21
24 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 23, 2023
A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.
This Day in History - March 23, 2023
A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.
02:21
23 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 22, 2023
The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.
This Day in History - March 22, 2023
The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.
03:05
22 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 21, 2023
The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.
This Day in History - March 21, 2023
The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.
02:29
21 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 20, 2023
A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.
This Day in History - March 20, 2023
A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.
01:11
20 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 19, 2023
Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.
This Day in History - March 19, 2023
Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.
01:11
19 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 18, 2023
A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.
This Day in History - March 18, 2023
A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.
01:24
18 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 17, 2023
New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.
This Day in History - March 17, 2023
New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.
01:18
17 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 16, 2023
An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.
This Day in History - March 16, 2023
An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.
01:24
16 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 15, 2023
A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.
This Day in History - March 15, 2023
A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.
02:22
15 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 14, 2023
The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.
This Day in History - March 14, 2023
The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.
01:20
14 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 13, 2023
The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.
This Day in History - March 13, 2023
The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.
01:14
13 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 12, 2023
Broadway went dark on this day in 2020.
This Day in History - March 12, 2023
Broadway went dark on this day in 2020.
01:22
12 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 11, 2023
A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.
This Day in History - March 11, 2023
A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.
01:18
11 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 10, 2023
Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.
This Day in History - March 10, 2023
Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.
01:11
10 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 9, 2023
The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.
This Day in History - March 9, 2023
The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.
01:07
9 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 8, 2023
Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.
This Day in History - March 8, 2023
Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.
01:58
8 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 7, 2023
A communications revolution began on this day 1876.
This Day in History - March 7, 2023
A communications revolution began on this day 1876.
01:11
7 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 6, 2023
An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.
This Day in History - March 6, 2023
An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.
01:20
6 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 5, 2023
Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.
This Day in History - March 5, 2023
Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.
01:09
5 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 4, 2023
The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.
This Day in History - March 4, 2023
The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.
01:23
4 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 3, 2023
John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.
This Day in History - March 3, 2023
John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.
01:32
3 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 2, 2023
The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.
This Day in History - March 2, 2023
The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.
01:16
2 Mar 23
This Day in History - March 1, 2023
A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.
This Day in History - March 1, 2023
A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.
02:34
1 Mar 23
This Day in History - February 28, 2023
A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.
This Day in History - February 28, 2023
A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.
01:36
28 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 27, 2023
Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.
This Day in History - February 27, 2023
Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.
01:23
27 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 26, 2023
Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.
This Day in History - February 26, 2023
Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.
01:12
26 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 25, 2023
Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.
This Day in History - February 25, 2023
Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.
01:15
25 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 24, 2023
The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.
This Day in History - February 24, 2023
The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.
01:23
24 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 23, 2023
An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014.
This Day in History - February 23, 2023
An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014.
01:18
23 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 22, 2023
This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida.
This Day in History - February 22, 2023
This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida.
02:14
22 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 21, 2023
Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.
This Day in History - February 21, 2023
Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.
01:13
21 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 20, 2023
A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.
This Day in History - February 20, 2023
A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.
01:26
20 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 19, 2023
Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847.
This Day in History - February 19, 2023
Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847.
01:26
19 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 18, 2023
A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.
This Day in History - February 18, 2023
A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.
01:27
18 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 17, 2023
Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966.
This Day in History - February 17, 2023
Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966.
01:12
17 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 16, 2023
Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959.
This Day in History - February 16, 2023
Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959.
01:18
16 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 15, 2023
A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965.
This Day in History - February 15, 2023
A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965.
02:35
15 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 14, 2023
A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884.
This Day in History - February 14, 2023
A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884.
01:53
14 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 13, 2023
A basketball legend was born on this day in 1923.
This Day in History - February 13, 2023
A basketball legend was born on this day in 1923.
01:47
13 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 12, 2023
A beloved American president was born on this day in 1809.
This Day in History - February 12, 2023
A beloved American president was born on this day in 1809.
01:33
12 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 11, 2023
Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.
This Day in History - February 11, 2023
Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.
01:50
11 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 10, 2023
A beloved children’s author passed away on this day in 1957.
This Day in History - February 10, 2023
A beloved children’s author passed away on this day in 1957.
01:41
10 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 9, 2023
The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964.
This Day in History - February 9, 2023
The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964.
01:23
9 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 8, 2023
Eighty years ago today, the Allies secured Guadalcanal.
This Day in History - February 8, 2023
Eighty years ago today, the Allies secured Guadalcanal.
02:24
8 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 7, 2023
An astronaut performed an astonishing feat on this day in 1984.
This Day in History - February 7, 2023
An astronaut performed an astonishing feat on this day in 1984.
01:17
7 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 6, 2023
This day in 1952 was a big day for Queen Elizabeth.
This Day in History - February 6, 2023
This day in 1952 was a big day for Queen Elizabeth.
01:25
6 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 5, 2023
A century of fighting came to an end on this day in 146 BCE.
This Day in History - February 5, 2023
A century of fighting came to an end on this day in 146 BCE.
01:11
5 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 4, 2023
A social media revolution began on this day in 2004.
This Day in History - February 4, 2023
A social media revolution began on this day in 2004.
01:24
4 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 3, 2023
A tragedy on this day in 1972 inspired an iconic song.
This Day in History - February 3, 2023
A tragedy on this day in 1972 inspired an iconic song.
01:16
3 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 2, 2023
A beloved New York City building opened to the public on this day in 1913.
This Day in History - February 2, 2023
A beloved New York City building opened to the public on this day in 1913.
01:14
2 Feb 23
This Day in History - February 1, 2023
Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960.
This Day in History - February 1, 2023
Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960.
02:30
1 Feb 23
This Day in History - January 31, 2023
The Golden Arches opened in a surprising new city on this day in 1990.
This Day in History - January 31, 2023
The Golden Arches opened in a surprising new city on this day in 1990.
01:13
31 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 30, 2023
A globally admired civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1948.
This Day in History - January 30, 2023
A globally admired civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1948.
01:19
30 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 29, 2023
A legendary televisions series premiered on this day in 1977.
This Day in History - January 29, 2023
A legendary televisions series premiered on this day in 1977.
01:32
29 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 28, 2023
A shocking disaster unfolded in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986.
This Day in History - January 28, 2023
A shocking disaster unfolded in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986.
01:21
28 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 27, 2023
Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.
This Day in History - January 27, 2023
Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.
01:16
27 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 26, 2023
A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020.
This Day in History - January 26, 2023
A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020.
01:11
26 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 25, 2023
An American athlete achieved a surprising goal on this day in 1993.
This Day in History - January 25, 2023
An American athlete achieved a surprising goal on this day in 1993.
02:21
25 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 24, 2023
A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018.
This Day in History - January 24, 2023
A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018.
01:40
24 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 23, 2023
A Czech immigrant made American history on this day in 1997.
This Day in History - January 23, 2023
A Czech immigrant made American history on this day in 1997.
01:17
23 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 22, 2023
A historic court decision was delivered on this day in 1973.
This Day in History - January 22, 2023
A historic court decision was delivered on this day in 1973.
01:00
22 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 21, 2023
The first U.S. coronavirus case was reported on this day in 2020.
This Day in History - January 21, 2023
The first U.S. coronavirus case was reported on this day in 2020.
01:11
21 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 20, 2023
A glass ceiling was broken on this day in 2021.
This Day in History - January 20, 2023
A glass ceiling was broken on this day in 2021.
01:13
20 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 19, 2023
An iconic band reunited on this day in 1993.
This Day in History - January 19, 2023
An iconic band reunited on this day in 1993.
01:13
19 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 18, 2023
A household name scored his first number-one hit on this day in 1975.
This Day in History - January 18, 2023
A household name scored his first number-one hit on this day in 1975.
01:09
18 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 17, 2023
A killer earthquake struck Los Angeles on this day in 1994.
This Day in History - January 17, 2023
A killer earthquake struck Los Angeles on this day in 1994.
01:12
17 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 16, 2023
Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919.
This Day in History - January 16, 2023
Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919.
01:23
16 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 15, 2023
A legendary song hit number one on the charts on this day in 1972.
This Day in History - January 15, 2023
A legendary song hit number one on the charts on this day in 1972.
01:14
15 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 14, 2023
A historic perfect NFL season was achieved on this day in 1972.
This Day in History - January 14, 2023
A historic perfect NFL season was achieved on this day in 1972.
01:07
14 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 13, 2023
The Knights Templar got special recognition on this day in 1128.
This Day in History - January 13, 2023
The Knights Templar got special recognition on this day in 1128.
01:19
13 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 12, 2023
Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake on this day in 2010.
This Day in History - January 12, 2023
Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake on this day in 2010.
01:18
12 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 11, 2023
A hero passed on this day in 2010.
This Day in History - January 11, 2023
A hero passed on this day in 2010.
01:19
11 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 10, 2023
The world’s cheapest car debuted on this day in 2008.
This Day in History - January 10, 2023
The world’s cheapest car debuted on this day in 2008.
01:11
10 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 9, 2023
Americans got one step closer to war on this day in 1776.
This Day in History - January 9, 2023
Americans got one step closer to war on this day in 1776.
01:04
9 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 8, 2023
Harvey Milk scored a victory for the LGBTQ community on this day in 1978.
This Day in History - January 8, 2023
Harvey Milk scored a victory for the LGBTQ community on this day in 1978.
01:15
8 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 7, 2023
A pioneering singer broke a major barrier on this day in 1955.
This Day in History - January 7, 2023
A pioneering singer broke a major barrier on this day in 1955.
01:20
7 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 6, 2023
This day in 1759 was a happy one for future President George Washington.
This Day in History - January 6, 2023
This day in 1759 was a happy one for future President George Washington.
01:07
6 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 5, 2023
Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1933.
This Day in History - January 5, 2023
Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1933.
01:10
5 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 4, 2023
A California congresswoman made history on this day in 2007.
This Day in History - January 4, 2023
A California congresswoman made history on this day in 2007.
01:17
4 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 3, 2023
George Steinbrenner made a savvy investment on this day in 1972.
This Day in History - January 3, 2023
George Steinbrenner made a savvy investment on this day in 1972.
01:16
3 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 2, 2023
President Nixon set a new limit on America’s drivers on this day in 1974.
This Day in History - January 2, 2023
President Nixon set a new limit on America’s drivers on this day in 1974.
01:12
2 Jan 23
This Day in History - January 1, 2023
Haiti declared independence on this day in 1803.
This Day in History - January 1, 2023
Haiti declared independence on this day in 1803.
01:19
1 Jan 23
This Day in History - December 31, 2022
History was made at the Panama Canal on this day in 1999.
This Day in History - December 31, 2022
History was made at the Panama Canal on this day in 1999.
01:26
31 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 30, 2022
A new nation was born on this day in 1922.
This Day in History - December 30, 2022
A new nation was born on this day in 1922.
01:44
30 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 29, 2022
A tragedy devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.
This Day in History - December 29, 2022
A tragedy devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.
01:43
29 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 28, 2022
Endangered animals received new protections on this day in 1973.
This Day in History - December 28, 2022
Endangered animals received new protections on this day in 1973.
02:08
28 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 27, 2022
A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904.
This Day in History - December 27, 2022
A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904.
01:30
27 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 26, 2022
A conservationist met an untimely end on this day in 1985.
This Day in History - December 26, 2022
A conservationist met an untimely end on this day in 1985.
01:39
26 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 25, 2022
Football fans witnessed the longest game in history on this day in 1971.
This Day in History - December 25, 2022
Football fans witnessed the longest game in history on this day in 1971.
01:39
25 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 24, 2022
President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923.
This Day in History - December 24, 2022
President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923.
01:35
24 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 23, 2022
A famed artist made a bizarre decision on this day in 1888.
This Day in History - December 23, 2022
A famed artist made a bizarre decision on this day in 1888.
01:40
23 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 22, 2022
The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956.
This Day in History - December 22, 2022
The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956.
01:42
22 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 21, 2022
A Korean rapper made YouTube history on this day in 2012.
This Day in History - December 21, 2022
A Korean rapper made YouTube history on this day in 2012.
02:13
21 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 20, 2022
A music icon was drafted on this day in 1957.
This Day in History - December 20, 2022
A music icon was drafted on this day in 1957.
01:35
20 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 19, 2022
Two Apollo 17 astronauts became the last people to walk on the moon on this day in 1972.
This Day in History - December 19, 2022
Two Apollo 17 astronauts became the last people to walk on the moon on this day in 1972.
01:39
19 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 18, 2022
Americans celebrated an important victory on this day in 1777.
This Day in History - December 18, 2022
Americans celebrated an important victory on this day in 1777.
01:30
18 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 17, 2022
The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903.
This Day in History - December 17, 2022
The Wright Brothers made history on this day in 1903.
01:30
17 Dec 22
This Day in History - December 16, 2022
A tragic mid-air collision rocked New York on this day in 1960.
This Day in History - December 16, 2022
A tragic mid-air collision rocked New York on this day in 1960.
01:39
16 Dec 22
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