Episodes
Madeleine Albright Becomes the First Woman US Secretary of State
January 23, 1997. US Ambassador Madeleine Albright is sworn in as the first woman US Secretary of State.
The Northern Cheyenne Face Off Against the US Army
January 22, 1879. After years of displacement, the northern Cheyenne, led by Chief Morning Star, face off against the U.S. Army in an attempt to return to their ancestral lands.
Saturday Matinee: What’s Ray Saying?
On today's Saturday Matinee, we hear from Dr. Ray Christian: storyteller, veteran, and Source of All Black Knowledge, as he discusses Black medicine and the experience of receiving medical treatment as a Black American. Link to What’s Ray Saying?: https://drraychristian.com/the-podcastSupport …
John Wilkes is Expelled from British Parliament
January 19, 1764. British Member of Parliament, John Wilkes, is expelled from the British House of Commons for seditious libel.
Captain Cook Comes to Hawaii
January 18, 1778. Captain James Cook becomes the first European to travel to the Hawaiian Islands, but Cook’s journey will lead to his brutal killing. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Hits Bookshelves
January 17th, 1964. Classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is published for the first time.
Iran’s Last Shah Flees the Revolution
January 16, 1979. Faced with mutiny in the army and violent demonstrations against his rule, the Shah of Iran is forced to flee the country, leaving the path clear for revolution. This episode originally aired in 2023.
The Miracle On The Hudson
January 15, 2009. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger performs the “Miracle on the Hudson”
Saturday Matinee: Even the Royals
On today's Saturday Matinee, we forget everything we thought we knew about Marie Antoinette as we learn the complicated truth about one of the most infamous royals in history. Link to Even the Royals: https://wondery.com/shows/even-the-royals/Support the show! Join Into History …
The New York Jets Win Super Bowl III
January 12th, 1969: Football’s New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III, fulfilling an unlikely prediction made by Jets quarterback Joe Namath.
The First Killing of a U.S. Marshal
January 11, 1794. In Georgia, a man named Robert Forsyth becomes the first United States Marshal killed in the line of duty.
Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
January 10, 49 BC. A provincial governor named Julius Caesar marches his army across the Rubicon river, invading Italy and plunging the Roman Republic into Civil War.
Steve Jobs Unveils the iPhone
January 9, 2007. Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone at the MacWorld conference, paving the way for a new era of technology.
The Capture of Drug Lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán
January 8th, 2016. After decades of evading the authorities, drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is arrested for the third and final time.
Saturday Matinee: Warriors in Their Own Words
On today's Saturday Matinee, we hear from Captain Meshad, who served in Vietnam on a psychiatric team where he evaluated and assisted soldiers dealing with mental health issues. Link to Warriors in Their Own Words: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/warriors-in-their-own-wordsSupport the show! Join Into …
Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge
January 5, 1933. After years of planning, construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, a process that proves to be challenging in its own right.
Lyndon B. Johnson Delivers His “Great Society” Speech
January 4th, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson outlines his plan for a “Great Society” in his State of the Union address.
The Siege of Sidney Street
January 3rd, 1911. After three London policemen are killed trying to stop a robbery, the murderers are tracked down to East London where a deadly armed siege begins.
The Arrest of the Yorkshire Ripper
January 2, 1981: Police arrest a man named Peter Sutcliffe for a routine traffic violation in Sheffield, England. But they soon realize that he is a mass murderer known as the Yorkshire Ripper.
Ellis Island Opens Its Doors to the World’s Immigrants
January 1, 1892: 17-year-old Annie Malone becomes the first immigrant to enter the United States through a new immigration station on Ellis Island.
Saturday Matinee: Closing Night
On today's Saturday Matinee, we go to the theater to learn why Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, The Woman in White, was one of the legendary composer's least successful productions. Link to Closing Night: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/closing-night/Support the show! Join Into History for …
The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England
December 29th, 1170: Archbishop Thomas Becket becomes a martyr after he is brutally killed by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral.
The Resignation of Vice President Calhoun
December 28, 1832. John C. Calhoun resigns as Vice President of the United States after clashing with President Andrew Jackson.
J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” Premieres in London
December 27, 1904 - J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan opens at the Duke of York’s Theater in London. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to …