Episodes
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.
Beethoven’s First Symphony Premieres
April 2, 1800. Prussian composer Ludwig van Beethoven leads the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna, Austria. This episode originally aired in 2024.
John Cage’s Experimental Music
April 1, 1978. Avant-garde musician John Cage gives an impromptu performance of his most famous work.
The Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower
March 31, 1889. After four years of planning and construction, the Eiffel Tower is completed in Paris and inaugurated on the anniversary of the French Revolution. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Ancient Civilisations
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we travel back to ancient Rome to witness how it transformed from a small town into a fierce superpower. Link to Ancient Civilisations: https://www.noiser.com/ancient-civilisationsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…
The Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident Begins
March 28, 1979. The worst Nuclear accident in American history begins when Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island power plant experiences a partial meltdown. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Friendship Blooms Between Japan and America
March 27, 1912. Japan gifts the United States 3,000 cherry trees, in a gesture of friendship between two nations once at odds.
Funny Girl Opens on Broadway
March 26, 1964. New musical Funny Girl opens on Broadway, confirming leading lady Barbra Streisand as a superstar of stage and screen.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
March 25, 1911. A fire breaks out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, killing 146 garment workers trapped inside. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
March 24, 1603. After a reign of 44 years, Queen Elizabeth I of England dies, bringing the Tudor dynasty to an end. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we see how Ted Turner changed the cable news industry with his creation of CNN- a TV channel dedicated to broadcasting news 24/7. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. …
The End of Alcatraz
March 21, 1963. The U.S. federal prison on San Francisco Bay's Alcatraz Island is closed. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Babe Didrikson’s Hitless Inning
March 20, 1934. Sportswoman Babe Didrikson pitches a hitless inning in an exhibition match between the Philadelphia A’s and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The First International Women’s Day
March 19, 1911. The first International Women’s Day is observed, marked by over a million people participating in hundreds of demonstrations across Europe.
The Execution of the Last Grand Master of the Knights Templar
March 18, 1314. Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Montreal’s Hockey Riot
March 17, 1955. The suspension of hockey player Maurice “Rocket” Richard sends the city of Montreal into uproar, sparking the Richard Riot. This episode originally aired in 2023.