Episodes
Geraldine Ferraro Becomes the First Woman to Run for US Vice President
July 12, 1984. US Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale puts forward Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, making her the nation’s first woman to run on a major party national ticket.
The Rise and Fall of Napster
July 11, 2001. After being sued by the music industry, the popular file-sharing service, Napster, closes down. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
France Sinks Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior
July 10, 1985. While berthed in New Zealand, a Greenpeace protest ship is sunk by French intelligence agents.
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you part one of a four part series that looks at the story of OxyContin—a painkiller that helped spur an epidemic of opioid abuse and drug addiction. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/ Go to HistoryDaily.com…
News of the World Shuts Down
July 7, 2011. A phone hacking scandal forces Rupert Murdoch to shut down his long-running News of the World.
The Execution of Thomas More
July 6, 1535. English statesman Thomas More is beheaded for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England.
The Cloning of Dolly the Sheep
July 5, 1996. Dolly the sheep is born in Scotland, becoming the first successfully cloned mammal from an adult cell.
The Huskar Pit Mining Disaster
July 4, 1838. The Huskar Pit mine in northern England floods, drowning 26 children, and leading to significant changes in labor laws.
A Military Coup Crushes Egyptian Democracy
July 3, 2013. Following major demonstrations against his rule, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, is ousted by the nation’s military.
Saturday Matinee: Into History
On today's Saturday Matinee, Lindsay announces something that’s been occupying him for over a year. Link to Into History: https://intohistory.com Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…
The Tunguska Event
June 30, 1908. A massive and mysterious explosion occurs near Siberia’s Tunguska River, puzzling scientists and sparking a search for answers.
The Globe Theatre Burns Down
June 29, 1613. During a performance of William Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII, the famous Globe Theatre burns to the ground.
The Stonewall Uprising
June 28, 1969. A police raid on a gay bar in New York City ignites the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
The CIA Overthrows the Guatemalan Government
June 27, 1954. The CIA deposes one of Guatemala’s first democratically elected presidents, upending the nation’s government and ushering in decades of instability.
The Downfall of Stalin’s Right-Hand Man
June 26, 1953. Lavrentiy Beria, the most influential of Joseph Stalin's secret police chiefs, is arrested and ousted from power.
Saturday Matinee: Southern Gothic
On today’s Saturday Matinee, join us in the shadowed realm of Southern Gothic as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ancient Baynard Mausoleum. Link to Southern Gothic: https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Poli…
The Brexit Referendum
June 23, 2016. The United Kingdom votes to withdraw from the European Union, sending shockwaves through Europe and transforming British politics.
The Cuyahoga River Fire Fuels America’s Environmental Movement
June 22, 1969. The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio catches fire, sparking a movement to clean up the United States’ polluted waterways.
The German Navy Sinks its Own Fleet
June 21, 1919. Rather than surrendering their fleet to the British following Germany’s defeat in WWI, German sailors deliberately sink their own ships while being interned off the coast of Scotland.
Jaws Hits U.S. Movie Theaters
June 20, 1975. Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws is released in theaters and becomes the highest grossing movie of all time, essentially creating the genre of the “summer blockbuster". Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
'Solidarity Day' Caps American Protest Against Poverty
June 19, 1968. In an event coined “Solidarity Day,” over 50,000 people march on Washington D.C. to protest economic injustice, marking the climax of Martin Luther King’s “Poor People’s Campaign.”
Saturday Matinee: Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
On today's Saturday Matinee: Wondery and Bloomberg bring a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad. When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good cause…
The Founding of Ford Motor Company
June 16, 1903. Henry Ford incorporates the Ford Motor Company, marking the beginning of one of the world's most influential automobile manufacturers.
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.