Episodes
Louis XIV Becomes King of France
May 14, 1643. A four-year-old prince ascends to the throne of France, beginning a decades-long reign that will change the country forever.
The Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
May 13, 1981. Pope John Paul II is shot in a mysterious assassination plot with potential ties to the KGB.
Saturday Matinee: Warlords of History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we travel back to the fourth century BCE, and explore the path blazed by military genius Philip II of Macedon. Link to Warlords of History: https://warlordsofhistory.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-produc…
The First Phone Call from the White House
May 10, 1877. Rutherford B. Hayes becomes the first U.S. President to use a world-changing new technology at the White House: the telephone.
Dana International Wins the Eurovision Song Contest
May 9, 1998. Israeli singer Dana International becomes the first transgender performer and winner at the Eurovision Song Contest.
John S. Pemberton Sells the First Glass of Coca-Cola
May 8, 1886. American pharmacist John S. Pemberton sells the first glass of Coca-Cola at a pharmacy in downtown Atlanta, a drink he originally bills as a cure-all tonic. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Return of The Scream
May 7, 1994. Edvard Munch's painting The Scream is recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway.
The Hindenburg Disaster
May 6, 1937. The Hindenburg, the largest rigid airship ever built, and the pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames, killing 36 people. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Rex Factor
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we review the reign of Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife and consort of King George III. We take a look at how she compares to other monarchs given the challenges she faced during her rule- including her husband slowly going mad. Link to Rex Factor: ht…
The Partition of Ireland
May 3rd 1921: the Government of Ireland Act comes into force, officially partitioning Ireland into two separate countries: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Osama Bin Laden Is Killed By U.S. Special Forces
May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden is killed by US special forces in Pakistan.
The Suppression of Citizen Kane
May 1, 1941. Orson Welles’ revolutionary debut “Citizen Kane” premieres in New York after a bitter battle to suppress the film. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Bristol Bus Boycott
April 30, 1963: A boycott protesting a bus company’s hiring policies draws national attention to racial discrimination in the United Kingdom.
Rock Musical Rent Debuts on Broadway
April 29, 1996. New musical Rent premieres on Broadway, only a few months after the death of the show’s creator.
Saturday Matinee: The Burden
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we get the scoop on "disgraced detective" Louis N. Scarcella who helped incarcerate over twenty people that ended up walking free. Was Scarcella a crooked cop, or is there more to this story? Link to The Burden: https://link.chtbl.com/H-8BwRkXSupport the show! Join In…
The Bombing of Guernica
April 26, 1937. During the Spanish Civil War, the town of Guernica is bombed by Fascist forces, heralding a dark new era of warfare in which civilians are targeted in air raids.
Construction Begins on the Suez Canal
April 25, 1859. A ground-breaking ceremony marks the official beginning of the Suez Canal in Egypt.
The Armenian Genocide
April 24, 1915. Police in Constantinople seize hundreds of Armenian leaders and intellectuals, beginning the Armenian Genocide. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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.
Earth Day
April 22, 1970. Earth Day helps spark the environmental movement and quickly grows into an international event. This episode was originally aired on April 22, 2022.
Saturday Matinee: The Curious History of Your Home
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we learn about the surprisingly fascinating history of wallpaper. Link to The Curious History of Your Home: https://www.noiser.com/the-curious-history-of-your-homeSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of…
The First Space Station
April 19, 1971. The Soviet Union launches Salyut 1, the first space station to orbit the Earth.
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
April 18, 1775. Paul Revere rides from Boston to Concord, warning pro-independence colonists in Massachusetts that “the British are coming!” This episode originally aired in 2022.
Cambodia Falls to the Khmer Rouge
April 17, 1975. Cambodia falls to the Khmer Rouge after the radical communist insurgency captures the nation’s capital. This episode originally aired in 2023.