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April 25, 2025

Samantha Smith Becomes ‘America’s Youngest Ambassador’

April 25, 1983. The leader of the Soviet Union replies to a letter written to him by an American school girl in the thick of the Cold War between the two countries.This episode originally aired in 2023.
April 24, 2025

The First Solo Voyage Around The World

April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly.
April 23, 2025

The Battle of Clontarf

April 23, 1014. King Brian of Ireland is killed by Vikings during the Battle of Clontarf, leading Ireland to fall into anarchy. This episode originally aired in 2024.
April 22, 2025

The Murder of Stephen Lawrence

April 22, 1993. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in London, England.
April 21, 2025

The Loch Ness Photograph

April 21, 1934. The Daily Mail publishes an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster, sparking an international sensation around one of the world’s most enduring modern legends. This episode originally aired in 2022.
April 19, 2025

Saturday Matinee: Titanic: Ship of Dreams

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we set out to sea to explore the life and death of the most infamous ship in history, Link to Titanic: Ship of Dreams: https://www.noiser.com/titanic-ship-of-dreamsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production o…