Episodes

August 17, 1998. US President Bill Clinton admits to having had an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.

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.

August 15, 1969. Over 400,000 people attend one of the most pivotal events in popular music history: the first day of Woodstock.

August 14, 1994. After years searching, French agents finally capture Venezuelan militant, and one of the world’s most wanted terrorists, Carlos the Jackal.

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/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. 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.

August 11, 1965. Sparked by allegations of police brutality, racial tensions boil over in Los Angeles, igniting the Watts Rebellion.

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.

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.

August 8, 1988. A wave of nationwide student-led protests against Myanmar’s socialist dictator leads to a ruthless military crackdown.

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.

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 extraordinary circumstances—and not giving in. Link to Real Survival Stories: noiser.com/real-survival-stories 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.

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.

August 3, 1492. Christopher Columbus sets out on his first voyage to what will come to be known as the New World.

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.

August 1, 1976. Austrian Formula 1 driver, Nikki Lauda, is nearly killed in a crash during the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring.

July 31, 1975. Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, is reported missing and never seen again.

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 28, 1794. After overseeing countless executions during France’s Reign of Terror, statesman Maximilien Robespierre finds himself on the chopping block.

July 27, 1996. A pipe bomb explodes during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, launching a yearslong hunt for the perpetrator.

July 26, 1990. Disability rights activists’ achieve a major victory for equality when President George HW Bush signs into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.

July 25, 1965. At the Newport Folk Festival, American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan eschews his acoustic guitar to go electric in one of the most pivotal moments in the history of rock and roll. 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.

July 24, 1911. After being lost to the outside world for centuries, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is rediscovered by an American explorer.

On today's Saturday Matinee: the captivating tale of Egypt's first pharaoh, a semi-legendary figure who “unified” the disparate lands and established the kingdom as we know it. Link to The History of Egypt Podcast: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com 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.

July 21, 1925. American high school teacher John T. Scopes is convicted and fined for teaching evolution in a landmark legal case representing the dramatic clash between the nation’s traditional and modern values.