Episodes
The Watergate Break In
June 17, 1972. A break-in at the Watergate complex in Washington DC sparks the biggest political scandal in American history. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Art of History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we gain a new appreciation for fine art- specifically the 1833 oil painting by Paul Delaroche "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey". Art of History: https://podfollow.com/1584348990/viewSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is…
The Hijacking of TWA Flight 847
June 14, 1985. TWA Flight 847 is hijacked en route from Athens to Rome.
The Origin of “Miranda Rights”
June 13, 1966. The United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment rights before questioning them, and thus the “Miranda Rights” are established.
Reagan’s “Tear down this wall!” Speech
June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan delivers his famous "Tear down this wall!" speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to dismantle the Berlin Wall. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest
June 11, 1963. Protesting the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc sets himself on fire in a busy Saigon intersection.
The First Execution of the Salem Witch Trials
June 10, 1692. Accusations of witchcraft spark hysteria in a town in Massachusetts, leading to the execution of Bridget Bishop – the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: D-Day: The Tide Turns
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history: D-Day. Link to D-Day: The Tide Turns: https://podfollow.com/d-day-the-tide-turnsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of A…
The Siege of Jerusalem
June 7, 1099. after a long journey and many bloody battles, Christian crusaders from Western Europe finally reach the Holy City of Jerusalem. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The First Concrete is Poured at the Hoover Dam
June 6, 1933. The first bucketful of concrete is poured in the construction of The Hoover Dam.
The First Scientific Report on the AIDS Epidemic
June 5, 1981. The Centers for Disease Control identifies five cases of a rare infection striking gay men in California—a disease that will become known as AIDS.
The Hot-Air Balloon’s First Flight
June 4, 1783. The Montgolfier Brothers hold the first public demonstration of their new invention: the hot-air balloon.
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
June 3, 1989. The Chinese government calls in the military to put down a student-led pro-democracy demonstration in Tiananmen Square, killing hundreds of people. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: The Industry
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are grabbing our popcorn to hear about the filmmaker whose iconic career helped shape early Hollywood. Alfred Hitchcock was a powerhouse in the industry and his films captivated audiences everywhere, and yet many of his projects faced roadblocks. Link to The Indust…
The Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31, 1921. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Black teenager is accused of assaulting a white woman, setting off the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and mor…
The Killing of Shakespeare’s Rival
May 30, 1593. Enigmatic playwright Christopher Marlowe is stabbed to death during a bar-room brawl in a London lodging house.
The First Ever Successful Summit of Mount Everest
May 29, 1953. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay become the first explorers to reach the top of Mount Everest. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Birth of the Miracle Quintuplets
May 28, 1934. The Dionne quintuplets are born. The identical sisters are the first quintuplets to survive infancy, but the girls will face a childhood of exploitation as a tourist attraction.
A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival
May 27, 1943. A B-24 bomber crashes in the Pacific Ocean, beginning a two year ordeal at sea and in Japanese captivity for former Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini.
Saturday Matinee: Cold War Conversations
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are told the thrilling tale of how a group of POWs almost escaped East Germany in the 1980's and the harsh consequences that followed. Link to Cold War Conversations: https://coldwarconversations.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and mor…
The Brooklyn Bridge is Opened to the Public
May 24, 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge is opened to the public, becoming the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of completion. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Premiere of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining
May 23, 1980. Critics are left underwhelmed by the release of a new psychological horror movie: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
The Disappearance of the USS Scorpion
May 22, 1968. The nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion disappears in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with 99 men on board.
The Murder of Bobby Franks
May 21, 1924: In an effort to commit what they consider to be the “perfect crime,” Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder 14-year-old Bobby Franks.