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 - March 24, 2026
Elvis began his civic duty on this day in 1958.
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This Day in History - March 23, 2026
A popular American slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839.
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This Day in History - March 22, 2026
Today was a notable day for sports in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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This Day in History - March 21, 2026
President Carter made a tough decision on this day in 1980.
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This Day in History - March 20, 2026
A major force in American politics began to take shape on this day in 1854.
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This Day in History - March 19, 2026
Viewers could finally watch this award show from their homes starting on this day in 1953.
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This Day in History - March 18, 2026
Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911.
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This Day in History - March 17, 2026
The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461.
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This Day in History - March 16, 2026
A major investment bank collapsed on this day in 2008.
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This Day in History - March 15, 2026
Beware the Ides of March. But why? And what are 'ides?'
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This Day in History - March 14, 2026
JFK’s grave found a new home on this day in 1967.
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This Day in History - March 13, 2026
A czar was assassinated on this day in 1881.
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This Day in History - March 12, 2026
Elizabeth Smart was rescued on this day in 2003.
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This Day in History - March 11, 2026
A television staple debuted on this day in 1989.
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This Day in History - March 10, 2026
The first words ever transmitted over a telephone were spoken on this day 150 years ago.
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This Day in History - March 9, 2026
The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.
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This Day in History - March 8, 2026
Two boxers faced off in NYC on this day in 1971.
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This Day in History - March 7, 2026
A communications revolution started on this day in 1876.
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This Day in History - March 6, 2026
An espionage trial began on this day in 1951.
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This Day in History - March 5, 2026
Winston Churchill popularized a term that helped define the Cold War on this in 1946.
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This Day in History - March 4, 2026
A beloved Hollywood couple called it quits on this day in 1960.
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This Day in History - March 3, 2026
Congress overrode a presidential veto for the first time on this day in 1845.
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This Day in History - March 2, 2026
The body of a famous actor was snatched from his grave on this day in 1978.
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This Day in History - March 1, 2026
A milestone for African Americans occurred on this day in 1864.
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This Day in History - February 28, 2026
The head of the Catholic Church made a surprising move on this day in 2013.
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This Day in History - February 27, 2026
Three notable cultural figures were born on this day.
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This Day in History - February 26, 2026
Nike patented its first major shoe design on this day in 1974.
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This Day in History - February 25, 2026
Congress authorized paper money on this day in 1862.
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This Day in History - February 24, 2026
The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling on this day in 1803.
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This Day in History - February 23, 2026
An American anthem was written on this day in 1940.
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This Day in History - February 22, 2026
A sports legend was made in Lake Placid on this day in 1980.
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This Day in History - February 21, 2026
An influential pamphlet was published on this day in 1848.
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This Day in History - February 20, 2026
A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - February 19, 2026
A 24-year-old made Academy Awards history on this day in 1992.
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This Day in History - February 18, 2026
Mark Twain published his most controversial novel in the United States on this day in 1885.
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This Day in History - February 17, 2026
Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972.
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This Day in History - February 16, 2026
America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968.
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This Day in History - February 15, 2026
A president-elect narrowly escaped an assassination on this day in 1933.
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This Day in History - February 14, 2026
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
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This Day in History - February 13, 2026
A philosopher arrived for his trial on this day in 1633.
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