Episodes
Operation Mincemeat
April 30, 1943. A British submarine dumps a dead body carrying false invasion plans off the coast of Spain as part of Operation Mincemeat.
The 1992 Los Angeles Riots
April 29, 1992. A jury acquits four police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King, sparking six days of violence and unrest in Los Angeles. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into the US Army
April 28, 1967. Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US army, leading to his arrest, trial and conviction for draft evasion, and the stripping of his boxing titles. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go back to Richard Branson's beginnings to see just how he became a billionaire with his iconic Virgin brand. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…
Samantha Smith Becomes ‘America’s Youngest Ambassador’
April 25, 1983. The leader of the Soviet Union replies to a letter written to him by an American school girl in the thick of the Cold War between the two countries.This episode originally aired in 2023.
The First Solo Voyage Around The World
April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly.
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. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
April 22, 1993. Eighteen-year-old Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racially motivated attack while waiting for a bus in London, England.
The Loch Ness Photograph
April 21, 1934. The Daily Mail publishes an alleged photo of the Loch Ness Monster, sparking an international sensation around one of the world’s most enduring modern legends. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Titanic: Ship of Dreams
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we set out to sea to explore the life and death of the most infamous ship in history, Link to Titanic: Ship of Dreams: https://www.noiser.com/titanic-ship-of-dreamsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production o…
The Great San Francisco Earthquake
April 18, 1906. San Francisco begins a rapid rebuild after an earthquake and fire destroys over 80% of the city’s buildings. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Henri Giraud’s Second Prison Break
April 17, 1942. A French Army General escapes German captivity – for the second time.
The Fall of the Fortress of Masada
April 16, 73 CE: The fall of the fortress of Masada brings an end to the First Jewish-Roman War.
The Titanic Sinks
April 15, 1912. After hitting an iceberg, the RMS Titanic sinks in the Atlantic Ocean, killing over 1,500 people. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Black Sunday Dust Storm
April 14, 1935. Enormous clouds of dust and dirt sweep across Oklahoma and Texas in the worst storm of the Dust Bowl.
Saturday Matinee: Unsolved Histories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we share a clip from an investigative series that dives into the mysterious disappearance of Flight 293. Link to Unsolved Histories: unsolvedhistoriespod.comSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airsh…
The Fall of Idi Amin
April 11, 1979. Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is overthrown by Tanzanian troops and forces from the Uganda National Liberation Front.
Marian Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial Protest Concert
April 9, 1939. After racial segregation laws block her from performing at Constitution Hall, Black opera star Marian Anderson performs an outdoor concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This episode originally aired in 2024.t-sell-my-info.
The Maiden Voyage of the Great Western
April 8, 1838. The Great Western, designed to be the first ever steam ship built to cross the Atlantic Ocean, embarks on its maiden voyage from Bristol, England, to New York City. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Execution of Dick Turpin
April 7, 1739. In York, England, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin is hanged for stealing horses. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: ArtMuse
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we appreciate Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus to learn about the woman depicted standing in the clamshell. Link to ArtMuse: https://www.artmusepodcast.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-pr…
The Birth of the SS
April 4, 1925. Paranoid about rivals within the Nazi Party, Adolf Hitler establishes a personal bodyguard that answers to him alone.
The Pony Express
April 3, 1860. The Pony Express begins when the first letter is carried from Missouri to California on horseback.