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