Episodes
The First UPC Barcode
June 26, 1974. After decades of research and development, the first UPC barcode is successfully scanned at a grocery store in Ohio.
The Korean War Begins
June 25th 1950. The Korean War begins as North Korea sends troops below the 38th parallel invading South Korea.
The End of the Münster Rebellion
June 24, 1535. A radical political uprising comes to an end when the city of Münster falls to an Bishop’s army.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we receive the gospel taught by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker- the husband and wife whose corrupt televangelist empire led to financial fraud, a sex scandal, and ultimately jail time. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/Support the show! J…
The Honno-ji Incident
June 21, 1582. A Japanese warlord’s hopes of ruling the nation are brought to an end when he is betrayed by one of his closest allies.
Wernher von Braun’s Secret Defection
June 20, 1945. In a top-secret operation, the US Secretary of State approves the transfer of Nazi rocket scientist Wernher von Braun to America.
Solidarity Day
June 19, 1968. Over 50,000 people march on Washington D.C. to protest economic injustice in the climax of Martin Luther King and the SCLC’s “Poor People’s Campaign,” an event coined “Solidarity Day.” This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Mysterious Death of “God’s Banker”
June 18, 1982. The body of Italian banker and convicted fraudster Roberto Calvi is discovered hanging from a bridge in London, England.
The Watergate Break In
June 17, 1972. A break-in at the Watergate complex in Washington DC sparks the biggest political scandal in American history. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Art of History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we gain a new appreciation for fine art- specifically the 1833 oil painting by Paul Delaroche "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey". Art of History: https://podfollow.com/1584348990/viewSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is…
The Hijacking of TWA Flight 847
June 14, 1985. TWA Flight 847 is hijacked en route from Athens to Rome.
The Origin of “Miranda Rights”
June 13, 1966. The United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment rights before questioning them, and thus the “Miranda Rights” are established.
Reagan’s “Tear down this wall!” Speech
June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan delivers his famous "Tear down this wall!" speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, challenging Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to dismantle the Berlin Wall. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest
June 11, 1963. Protesting the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc sets himself on fire in a busy Saigon intersection.
The First Execution of the Salem Witch Trials
June 10, 1692. Accusations of witchcraft spark hysteria in a town in Massachusetts, leading to the execution of Bridget Bishop – the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: D-Day: The Tide Turns
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the largest seaborne invasion in history: D-Day. Link to D-Day: The Tide Turns: https://podfollow.com/d-day-the-tide-turnsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of A…
The Siege of Jerusalem
June 7, 1099. after a long journey and many bloody battles, Christian crusaders from Western Europe finally reach the Holy City of Jerusalem. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The First Concrete is Poured at the Hoover Dam
June 6, 1933. The first bucketful of concrete is poured in the construction of The Hoover Dam.
The First Scientific Report on the AIDS Epidemic
June 5, 1981. The Centers for Disease Control identifies five cases of a rare infection striking gay men in California—a disease that will become known as AIDS.
The Hot-Air Balloon’s First Flight
June 4, 1783. The Montgolfier Brothers hold the first public demonstration of their new invention: the hot-air balloon.
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
June 3, 1989. The Chinese government calls in the military to put down a student-led pro-democracy demonstration in Tiananmen Square, killing hundreds of people. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: The Industry
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we are grabbing our popcorn to hear about the filmmaker whose iconic career helped shape early Hollywood. Alfred Hitchcock was a powerhouse in the industry and his films captivated audiences everywhere, and yet many of his projects faced roadblocks. Link to The Indust…
The Tulsa Race Massacre
May 31, 1921. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Black teenager is accused of assaulting a white woman, setting off the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Killing of Shakespeare’s Rival
May 30, 1593. Enigmatic playwright Christopher Marlowe is stabbed to death during a bar-room brawl in a London lodging house.