Episodes
The Trial of Galileo
June 22, 1633. The Inquisition forces Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican system, which argues that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the solar system
The First Lady of Parachuting
June 21, 1913. 20 year-old daredevil Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane.
Jaws Hits Theaters
June 20, 1975. Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws is released in theaters and becomes the highest grossing movie of all time, creating the genre of the “summer blockbuster”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
Saturday Matinee: Explorers Podcast
On today’s Saturday Matinee: The Explorers Podcast is a historical narrative podcast about famous explorers and explorations from throughout history. The show takes listeners across oceans, into deep jungles, to the top of mountains, on to the polar ice caps, into outer space, and along the world’s…
The Watergate Break In
June 17, 1972. A break-in at the Democratic National Committee's headquarters in Washington D.C. leads to an investigation that eventually ensnares President Richard Nixon and sparks one of the biggest political scandals in American history.
The First Woman In Space
June 16, 1963. After months of rigorous training, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space, orbiting the Earth for just under three days.
King John Signs the Magna Carta
June 15, 1215. Amid growing opposition to his tyrannical rule, King John I of England adds his royal seal to the Magna Carta, the first written constitution in European history.
The First President to Speak on the Radio
June 14, 1922. Warren G. Harding becomes the first US President to have his voice transmitted live over the radio, forever altering the way politicians interact with the American people.
The Peasants’ Revolt
June 13, 1381. After years of political unrest in England, the people rise up against the ruling classes and storm the gates of London in the Peasants’ Revolt.
Saturday Matinee: My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
On today’s Saturday Matinee, it’s infrastructure week with “My History Can Beat Up Your Politics.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The First Execution of the Salem Witch Trials
June 10, 1692. Accusations of witchcraft spark hysteria in a Massachusetts town, leading to the execution of Bridget Bishop – the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials.
Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown
June 9, 1973. Secretariat makes horse racing history by winning the Belmont Stakes by an unprecedented 31 lengths, capturing the highly coveted Triple Crown.
James Madison Proposes the Bill of Rights
June 8, 1789. American politician James Madison proposes to Congress the Bill of Rights, establishing what will become the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
The Siege of Jerusalem
June 7, 1099. After a long journey and many bloody battles, the first Crusaders finally reach the Holy City, beginning a siege that will lead to the formation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
D-Day
June 6, 1944. On D-Day, over 150,000 Allied troops storm the beach at Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany.
Saturday Matinee: Obscure History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, let’s (not) go for a nice 26.2 mile run with the podcast Obscure History. Link to Obscure History: https://obscurehistorypod.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
June 3, 1989. In a bloody government crackdown on dissent, Chinese troops storm Beijing's Tiananmen Square and open fire on a pro-democracy demonstration, killing hundreds of unarmed civilians.
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
June 2, 1953. Following the unexpected death of her father, twenty-five-year-old Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is crowned Queen Elizabeth II.
The Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
June 1, 1967. The Beatles release their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, topping the charts and forever changing the world of music and pop culture.
The Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31, 1921. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Black teenager is accused of assaulting a white woman, setting off one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history.
Joan of Arc is Burned at the Stake
May 30, 1431. In Rouen, France, 19-year-old Joan of Arc is burned at the stake.
Saturday Matinee: Car Show
On today’s Saturday Matinee, the venerable, beloved, quirky Jeep, the original SUV, as explored on a new show from Pushkin, “Car Show! with Eddie Alterman” Link to Car Show! with Eddie Alterman: https://www.pushkin.fm/show/car-show-with-eddie-alterman/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…
The Evacuation of Dunkirk
May 27, 1940. During World War Two, the British Military launches Operation Dynamo, pulling out hundreds of thousands of allied soldiers from the French port city of Dunkirk.
The First-Ever Dow Jones Industrial Average
May 26, 1896. In the aftermath of a financial crisis, the Wall Street Journal begins printing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the nation’s oldest market index still in use today.