This Day in History
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This Day in History
Check in every day to hear the top historical event for this day in past years.
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This Day in History - May 12, 2026
Doing this in NYC could get you a ticket starting on this day in 1896.
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This Day in History - May 11, 2026
A bloody 10-day battle began on this day in 1969.
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This Day in History - May 10, 2026
A government official began his long reign on this day in 1924.
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This Day in History - May 9, 2026
An American holiday was established on this day in 1914.
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This Day in History - May 8, 2026
A beloved comedian wowed late-night audiences on this day in 2010.
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This Day in History - May 7, 2026
A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915.
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This Day in History - May 6, 2026
A passenger airship exploded on this day in 1937.
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This Day in History - May 5, 2026
A famous fragrance debuted on this day in 1921.
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This Day in History - May 4, 2026
A popular pun was introduced on this day in 1994.
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This Day in History - May 3, 2026
A much-debated amendment was clarified on this day in 1954.
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This Day in History - May 2, 2026
A play currently on Broadway won an esteemed prize on this day in 1949.
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This Day in History - May 1, 2026
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said “I do” on this day in 1967.
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This Day in History - April 30, 2026
A famous clock stopped ticking on this day in 1997.
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This Day in History - April 29, 2026
A verdict sparked civil unrest in Los Angeles on this day in 1992.
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This Day in History - April 28, 2026
A routine flight went awry on this day in 1988.
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This Day in History - April 27, 2026
Americans had to start rationing this kitchen staple on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - April 26, 2026
A famous nightclub opened in New York City on this day in 1977.
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This Day in History - April 25, 2026
President Truman learned a big secret on this day in 1945.
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This Day in History - April 24, 2026
The Easter Rebellion shook Ireland on this day in 1916.
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This Day in History - April 23, 2026
One of the biggest product flops in history debuted on this day in 1985.
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This Day in History - April 22, 2026
The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 21, 2026
A music icon died on this day in 2016.
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This Day in History - April 20, 2026
Michael Jordan set another NBA record on this day in 1986.
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This Day in History - April 19, 2026
The shots heard 'round the world rang out in Massachusetts on this day in 1775.
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This Day in History - April 18, 2026
An earthquake shook San Francisco on this day in 1906.
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This Day in History - April 17, 2026
President Kennedy made a serious misjudgment on this day in 1961.
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This Day in History - April 16, 2026
A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889.
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This Day in History - April 15, 2026
This man broke the MLB color barrier on this day in 1947.
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This Day in History - April 14, 2026
A book we still reference today was published on this day in 1828.
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This Day in History - April 13, 2026
The fate of a space mission was compromised on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 12, 2026
A civil rights activist was arrested on this day in 1963.
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This Day in History - April 11, 2026
An emperor abdicated the throne on this day in 1814.
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This Day in History - April 10, 2026
The Beatles officially broke up—kinda—on this day in 1970.
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This Day in History - April 9, 2026
A future U.S. president was pulled over on this day in 1866.
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This Day in History - April 8, 2026
The Statue of Liberty “disappeared” on this day in 1983.
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This Day in History - April 7, 2026
A historic first was stamped on this day in 1940.
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This Day in History - April 6, 2026
Joseph Smith established a new religion on this day in 1830.
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This Day in History - April 5, 2026
An iconic debut horror novel was published on this day in 1974.
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This Day in History - April 4, 2026
An unfortunate U.S. presidential record was set on this day in 1841.
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This Day in History - April 3, 2026
An important call was made on this day in 1973.
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