On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
479 episodes transcribedOctober 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process. Support the show! J...
October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free...
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creature...
October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ. Support the show! Join Into Hist...
October 21, 1854. Florence Nightingale departs Britain on a mercy mission to help soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. This episode originally aired i...
October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. This episode originally aired in 2022...
October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more...
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Link to T...
October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. This episode originally...
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode orig...
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland. Support the show! Join Into History f...
October 13, 2010. A mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. This epi...
October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer. Support the show! Join Into...
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem. Link to Short History Of: h...
October 9, 1967. After being captured by Special Forces in the mountains of Bolivia, the iconic Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed. This ep...
October 8, 1871. A barn fire in Chicago, Illinois, sparks a conflagration that burns for more than a day and devastates the city. This episode origina...
October 6, 1976. Thai police and right-wing mobs violently suppress student protests at a Bangkok university. Support the show! Join Into History for...
October 5, 1930. British airship R101 crashes in France on its first overseas flight, killing 48 people. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-fr...
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we take a look at the history and cultural impact of the second best selling comic series: Asterix the Gaul. Link to The...
October 2, 1957. After a hot debate between filmmakers and the British military, the film The Bridge on the River Kwai makes waves. Based on the const...
