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History Today - November 14
In 1889, Nellie Bly began her 25,000 mile journey around the world in an effort to better the fictional Phileas Fogg's journey in 80 days. In 1960, six-year old Ruby Bridges became the first black student to …
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In 1889, Nellie Bly began her 25,000 mile journey around the world in an effort to better the fictional Phileas Fogg's journey in 80 days.
In 1960, six-year old Ruby Bridges became the first black student to attend a previously all-white school in New Orleans.
In 1970, the plane carrying the Marshall University Football Team crashed in West Virginia, killing all 75 people aboard.
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History Today - November 13
In 1985, Columbia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted twice causing large-scale destruction. In 1002, English King Aethelred’s order to kill Danish settlers resulted in what became known as the St. Brice’s Day …
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In 1985, Columbia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted twice causing large-scale destruction.
In 1002, English King Aethelred’s order to kill Danish settlers resulted in what became known as the St. Brice’s Day Massacre.
In 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated after a march to its site by thousands of Vietnam veterans.
In 1974, Ronald DeFeo shot and killed his entire family at home in Amityville, New York.
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History Today - November 12
In 1892, William ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger became the first professional football player. In 1970, Tropical Cyclone Bhola hit East Pakistan becoming the deadliest natural disaster in human history. In 1859, Jules …
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In 1892, William ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger became the first professional football player.
In 1970, Tropical Cyclone Bhola hit East Pakistan becoming the deadliest natural disaster in human history.
In 1859, Jules Léotard became the first flying trapeze artist.
In 1799, astronomer Andrew Ellicott became the first North American to write about a meteor shower.
In 2025, the Philadelphia mint pressed the final US pennies. It was the first time since 1857 that a coin had been discontinued.
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History Today - November 11
In 1918, the armistice was signed, officially ending World War I. In 1920, Britain buried an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey and France buried an unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe. In 1921, an …
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In 1918, the armistice was signed, officially ending World War I.
In 1920, Britain buried an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey and France buried an unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe.
In 1921, an American unknown soldier was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In 1865, Mary Edwards Walker became the first woman to be granted the U.S. Medal of Honor for her work as a surgeon during the US Civil War.
In 1880, Australian outlaw Ned Kelly was executed.
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History Today - November 10
In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. All 29 men on board died. In 1928, Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech. In 1957, golfer Charlie Sifford …
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In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. All 29 men on board died.
In 1928, Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech.
In 1957, golfer Charlie Sifford became the first black golfer to win a professional golf tournament.
In 1969, Sesame Street debuted on television.
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History Today - November 9
In 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone was published. In 1989, East German officials opened the Berlin Wall to allow East Germans to cross over to West Berlin. In 1990, he US federal government seized all of …
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In 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone was published.
In 1989, East German officials opened the Berlin Wall to allow East Germans to cross over to West Berlin.
In 1990, he US federal government seized all of country singer Willie Nelson's assets for failing to pay taxes.
In 1965, the Great Northeast Blackout plunged 8 states and portions of Ontario into darkness.
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History Today - November 8
In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays. In 1923, Adolf Hitler attempted to overthrow the Weimar Republic in what became known as the 'Beer Hall Putsch.' In 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth …
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In 1895, physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays.
In 1923, Adolf Hitler attempted to overthrow the Weimar Republic in what became known as the 'Beer Hall Putsch.'
In 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth album commonly called Runes, Led Zeppelin IV, or simply 'the fourth one.'
In 1975, Daniel ‘Rudy’ Reutiger made his appearance for Notre Dame that would later be immortalized in the film ‘Rudy.’
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History Today - November 7
In 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed. In 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had HIV and retired from the NBA. In 1966, John Lennon had a chance encounter with Yoko Ono. In 2000, the US Presidential race …
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In 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed.
In 1991, Magic Johnson announced he had HIV and retired from the NBA.
In 1966, John Lennon had a chance encounter with Yoko Ono.
In 2000, the US Presidential race turned into a long waiting game and introduced the term ‘hanging chad’ into our national lexicon.
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History Today - November 6
In 1869, Rutgers and the school that would become known as Princeton played what is recognized as the first collegiate football game. In 1906, US President Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to make …
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In 1869, Rutgers and the school that would become known as Princeton played what is recognized as the first collegiate football game.
In 1906, US President Theodore Roosevelt became the first president to make an official diplomatic tour outside of the continental United States.
In 1995, Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell stunned the city of Cleveland when he announced he had reached an agreement to move the team to Baltimore.
In 1993, Fan Man crashed the party during the Evander Holyfield / Riddick Bowe Heavyweight Title fight in Las Vegas
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History Today - November 5
In 1605, the Gunpowder Plot was discovered. In 1998, the journal Nature published a report that DNA testing had confirmed that a member of Thomas Jefferson’s family had fathered a child with Sally Hemings. In …
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In 1605, the Gunpowder Plot was discovered.
In 1998, the journal Nature published a report that DNA testing had confirmed that a member of Thomas Jefferson’s family had fathered a child with Sally Hemings.
In 1994, George Foreman won the heavyweight title at age 45.
In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted.
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History Today - November 4
In 1922, the steps to the burial room for King Tutankhamun were uncovered by a team of Egyptian excavators led by British archaeologist Howard Carter. In 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was …
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In 1922, the steps to the burial room for King Tutankhamun were uncovered by a team of Egyptian excavators led by British archaeologist Howard Carter.
In 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated following a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
In 1979, the US Iranian Hostage Crisis began when 66 American men and women were taken hostage in Tehran.
In 1960, primatologist Jane Goodall witnessed a chimpanzee strip leaves from a straw stick and then insert it into a termite mound to extract the insects inside.
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History Today - November 3
In 1957, Laika became the first living creature In 1962, a meeting in a New York hotel bar set in motion what would become Fantasy Football. In 1948, the Chicago Tribune misprinted 'Dewey defeats Truman' in …
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In 1957, Laika became the first living creature
In 1962, a meeting in a New York hotel bar set in motion what would become Fantasy Football.
In 1948, the Chicago Tribune misprinted 'Dewey defeats Truman' in their morning edition.
In 2024, music producer Quincy Jones died at the age of 91.
In 1993, inventor Leon Theremin died at the age of 97.
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History Today - November 2
In 1988, the first computer worm was released into a computer system at M.I.T. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill, creating a federal holiday recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1963, the term …
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In 1988, the first computer worm was released into a computer system at M.I.T.
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill, creating a federal holiday recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1963, the term 'Beatlemania!' was introduced into the lexicon after a Daily Mail headline blared it.
In 1972, Carly Simon released 'You're So Vain.'
In 2016, the Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year championship curse, beating Cleveland to win the World Series.
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History Today - November 1
In 1938, War Admiral and Seabiscuit faced off against each other in 'The Matchrace of the Century.' In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into effect, formally establishing the European Union. In 1800, the second …
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In 1938, War Admiral and Seabiscuit faced off against each other in 'The Matchrace of the Century.'
In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into effect, formally establishing the European Union.
In 1800, the second US President John Adams and First Lady Abigail became the first residents of the White House.
In 1950, two members of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party attempted to assassinate President Harry S Truman.
In 1980, Bruce Springsteen's album 'The River' reached #1 on the US Billboard Album chart.
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History Today - Oct. 31
Happy Halloween! We start with a brief history of Samhain. In 1517, priest and scholar Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper containing 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. In 1926, escape …
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Happy Halloween! We start with a brief history of Samhain.
In 1517, priest and scholar Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper containing 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany.
In 1926, escape artist and illusionist Harry Houdini died.
In 1950, Earl "Big Cat" Lloyd became the first black player to play in the NBA.
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History Today - Oct. 30
In 1961, the Soviet Union dropped Tsar Bomba and its detonation was the largest in human history. In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought in Kinshasa, Zaire in the 'Rumble in the Jungle.' In 1938, Orson …
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In 1961, the Soviet Union dropped Tsar Bomba and its detonation was the largest in human history.
In 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman fought in Kinshasa, Zaire in the 'Rumble in the Jungle.'
In 1938, Orson Welles scared a lot of folks with his radio dramatization of H.G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds.'
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History Today - Oct. 29
In 1929, Black Tuesday saw 16 million shares sold and a 12% plummet in market value. In 1998, Hurricane Mitch made landfall in Honduras. There were 11,374 fatalities in Central America. In 1998, 77-year old …
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In 1929, Black Tuesday saw 16 million shares sold and a 12% plummet in market value.
In 1998, Hurricane Mitch made landfall in Honduras. There were 11,374 fatalities in Central America.
In 1998, 77-year old John Glenn was launched back into space.
In 1969, a message was sent over ARPANET from UCLA to Stanford.
In 1974, musician Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident.
In 1983, Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon celebrated its 491st week on the Billboard 200 album chart in the US, surpassing Johnny Mathis' Greatest Hits album as the longest charting album.
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History Today - Oct. 28
In 1726, Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' was published. In 2023, actor Matthew Perry died. In 1919, the Volstead Act was passed to provide enforcement for the 18th amendment. In 1886, the Statue of …
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In 1726, Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' was published.
In 2023, actor Matthew Perry died.
In 1919, the Volstead Act was passed to provide enforcement for the 18th amendment.
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
In 1965, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed.
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History Today - Oct. 27
In 1961, it was the first successful test of a Saturn rocket. In 1795, Pinckney’s Treaty was signed, giving Americans access to the Mississippi River. In 1873, Joseph Glidden received a patent for 'barbed …
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In 1961, it was the first successful test of a Saturn rocket.
In 1795, Pinckney’s Treaty was signed, giving Americans access to the Mississippi River.
In 1873, Joseph Glidden received a patent for 'barbed wire.'
In 1904, the New York subway opened.
In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918.
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History Today - Oct. 26
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened. In 1984, the first cross species heart transplant on an infant was performed. In 1881, the Earp brothers faced off against the Clanton-McLaury gang in a legendary shootout at the …
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In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
In 1984, the first cross species heart transplant on an infant was performed.
In 1881, the Earp brothers faced off against the Clanton-McLaury gang in a legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after his 3 ½ year exile.
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History Today - Oct. 25
In 1415, the English, led by Henry V, defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt. In 1854, the charge of the Light Brigade led to significant loss of life by the British in the Crimean War. In 1983, the US …
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In 1415, the English, led by Henry V, defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
In 1854, the charge of the Light Brigade led to significant loss of life by the British in the Crimean War.
In 1983, the US invaded the tiny Caribbean island nation of Grenada.
In 1920, King Alexander of Greece died from wounds suffered during a monkey attacked him.
In 1964, Minnesota Viking Jim Marshall became the 'Wrong Way' man.
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History Today - Oct. 24
In 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive. In 1945, the United Nations was formally established. In 2003, the Concorde made its final flight. In 1962 …
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In 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive.
In 1945, the United Nations was formally established.
In 2003, the Concorde made its final flight.
In 1962, the Manchurian Candidate debuted in theaters.
In 1884, it was the first inter-league championship played in professional baseball. It would not be known as the World Series until 1903.
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History Today - Oct. 23
In 42 B.C., Octavian and Marc Antony defeated Brutus in the Second Battle of Philippi, avenging the assassination of Julius Caesar 2.5 years prior. In 1983, the military barracks housing US Marines and French …
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In 42 B.C., Octavian and Marc Antony defeated Brutus in the Second Battle of Philippi, avenging the assassination of Julius Caesar 2.5 years prior.
In 1983, the military barracks housing US Marines and French Paratroopers in Beirut were bombed.
In 1850, suffragettes held the National Women’s Rights Convention in Worcester, Mass.
In 2015, Adele released her single, 'Hello.'
In 1993, Toronto's Joe Carter blasted a 3-run home run to end the World Series.
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History Today - Oct. 22
In 1910, American physician Hawley Harvey Crippen was found guilty in the murder of his wife Cora. In 1791, André-Jacques Garnerin became the first parachutist in history. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson …
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In 1910, American physician Hawley Harvey Crippen was found guilty in the murder of his wife Cora.
In 1791, André-Jacques Garnerin became the first parachutist in history.
In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act into law.
In 2012, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned from cycling for life.
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History Today - Oct. 21
In 1966, a landslide of coal waste crashed into the Welsh village of Aberfan. In 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin …
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In 1966, a landslide of coal waste crashed into the Welsh village of Aberfan.
In 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin discharged during rehearsal for a scene in the movie 'Rust.'
In 1797, the USS Constitution, aka 'Old Ironsides,' was launched into Boston Harbor.
In 1976, Julius Erving became a Philadelphia 76er.
In 1973, LA Ram defensive end Fred Dryer recorded two safeties in a game.
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History Today - Oct. 20
In 1977, the plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in Mississippi, killing six including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. In 2011, Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi was captured and killed by rebel …
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In 1977, the plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in Mississippi, killing six including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant.
In 2011, Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi was captured and killed by rebel forces.
In 1973, the Sydney Opera House opened.
In 1962, Bobby Pickett's 'Monster Mash' hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1968, high jumper Dick Fosbury won the gold medal and set a new Olympic record with his revolutionary technique, the 'Fosbury Flop.'
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History Today - Oct. 19
In 1864, twenty Confederate soldiers raided the village of St. Albans, Vermont, robbing three banks in the process. In 1781, surrendered his 8,000 British soldiers at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively bringing an …
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In 1864, twenty Confederate soldiers raided the village of St. Albans, Vermont, robbing three banks in the process.
In 1781, surrendered his 8,000 British soldiers at Yorktown, Virginia, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution.
In 1987, 'Black Monday' rocked the financial markets.
In 2025, four thieves broke into the Louvre in a daring daylight jewel heist.
In 1972, the first eSports tournament was held in Palo Alto, CA.
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History Today - Oct. 17
In 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered 5000 British and Hessian troops in a turning point in the Revolutionary War. In 1974, Gerald Ford addressed congress as to why he decided to pardon Richard …
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In 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered 5000 British and Hessian troops in a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
In 1974, Gerald Ford addressed congress as to why he decided to pardon Richard Nixon instead of allow congress to prosecute him.
In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake hit San Francisco.
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History Today - Oct. 16
In 1968, US track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists in the air in protest of mistreatment of African American people in the US. In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on a …
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In 1968, US track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists in the air in protest of mistreatment of African American people in the US.
In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, VA.
In 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed in France.
1961, country singer Patsy Cline released 'Crazy', a song written by Willie Nelson.
In 2024, Liam Payne, a member of One Direction, died after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Series.
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