Episodes
Captain Matthew Webb Swims the English Channel
August 25, 1875. Captain Matthew Webb becomes the first person to swim unaided across the English Channel. .
Mount Vesuvius Erupts
August 24, 79 AD. Mount Vesuvius erupts in southern Italy, burying the thriving Roman city of Pompeii in volcanic ash.
Romania Joins The Allies
August 23, 1944. A coup in Romania moves its allegiance from the Axis powers to the Allies during the Second World War.
The Failed Assassination of French President Charles de Gaulle
August 22, 1962. An officer in the French Air Force leads an assassination attempt on President Charles de Gaulle.
The Mona Lisa is Stolen
August 21, 1911. An Italian handyman steals Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre, turning what was once a little-known painting into one of the most famous artworks in the world.
Saturday Matinee: Her Half of History
On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore this history of the "most trying department of housekeeping" - laundry. Link to Her Half of History: herhalfofhistory.com Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and …
The Disaster at Dieppe
August 18, 1942. During the Second World War, Allied forces depart England for an ill-fated assault on the French town of Dieppe that will result in carnage and catastrophe.
President Clinton Confesses to the Lewinsky Scandal
August 17, 1998. US President Bill Clinton admits to having had an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.
The Klondike Gold Rush
August 16, 1896. During the middle of an economic depression, gold is discovered in Canada's Yukon Territory, inspiring tens of thousands of struggling Americans to flock north in hopes of striking it rich.
Woodstock Begins
August 15, 1969. Over 400,000 people attend one of the most pivotal events in popular music history: the first day of Woodstock.
Carlos the Jackal is Captured
August 14, 1994. After years searching, French agents finally capture Venezuelan militant, and one of the world’s most wanted terrorists, Carlos the Jackal.
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today's Saturday Matinee, we bring you part one of a four-part series that tells the story of how little plastic bricks set the foundation for a business that eventually became the global leader in the toy industry: Lego. Link to Business Movers: wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ …
The Watts Rebellion Takes Over Los Angeles
August 11, 1965. Sparked by allegations of police brutality, racial tensions boil over in Los Angeles, igniting the Watts Rebellion.
The Murder of Adam Walsh
August 10, 1981. Authorities discover the remains of 6 year old Adam Walsh, whose high-profile disappearance and murder case will fuel a national panic and spark reform in America’s child protection laws.
The US Drops a Second Atomic Bomb
August 9, 1945. Three days after the first atomic bomb falls on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, a second bomb hits the city of Nagasaki.
Burma’s Pro-Democracy Uprising
August 8, 1988. A wave of nationwide student-led protests against Myanmar’s socialist dictator leads to a ruthless military crackdown.
Philippe Petit Walks Between The Twin Towers
August 7, 1974. Philippe Petit walks on a high wire between the newly built twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
Saturday Matinee: Real Survival Stories
On today's Saturday Matinee, a picturesque paragliding flight becomes a terrifying nightmare when a massive storm rolls in...how on earth does she make it down in one piece? Noiser's new weekly show “Real Survival Stories,” puts you in the shoes of ordinary people confronted with extraord…
Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar
August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony and a symbol of British naval strength.
The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World
August 3, 1492. Christopher Columbus sets out on his first voyage to what will come to be known as the New World.
Hannibal Defeats the Romans at Cannae
August 2, 216 BCE. The Battle of Cannae: During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian army, led by Hannibal, defeats the Roman army, resulting in one of the deadliest battles in history.
F1 Driver Niki Lauda Narrowly Avoids Death
August 1, 1976. Austrian Formula 1 driver, Nikki Lauda, is nearly killed in a crash during the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring.
The Disappearance of Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa
July 31, 1975. Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, is reported missing and never seen again.
Saturday Matinee: The Art of Crime
On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore an unlikely collision between true crime and the arts. Link to The Art of Crime: www.artofcrimepodcast.com Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…