Episodes
The Final Conviction in Birmingham’s Baptist Church Bombing
May 22, 2002. A jury in Birmingham, Alabama convicts former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of bombing the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963, resolving one of the most shocking cases of the civil rights era. This epis...
The Murder of Bobby Franks
May 21, 1924. In an effort to commit what they consider to be the “perfect crime,” Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder 14-year-old Bobby Franks. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Meter Convention
May 20, 1875. The Meter Convention is signed by 17 nations, establishing a system for standardizing measurements worldwide.
England Becomes a Republic
May 19, 1649. After the English Civil War, an Act of Parliament makes England a Republic.
Saturday Matinee: Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we batten down the hatches aboard the Princess Sophia- the doomed Canadian steamship that got caught up in a severe snowstorm and became the worst maritime disaster in the Pacific Northwest. Link ...
President Clinton Apologizes for the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
May 16, 1997. Bill Clinton officially apologizes for the Tuskegee Experiment, in which the US government funded research into the effects of untreated syphilis on African American men between 1932 and 1972. This episode origi...
Listen Now: Death County, PA
Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued D...
The Assassination of Japan's Prime Minister
May 15, 1932. The Prime Minister of Japan, Inukai Tsuyoshi, is assassinated in an attempted coup d’état.
Louis XIV Becomes King of France
May 14, 1643. A four-year-old prince ascends to the throne of France, beginning a decades-long reign that will change the country forever. This episode originally aired in 2024.
The Philadelphia MOVE Bombing
May 13, 1985. Philadelphia Police bomb MOVE, a radical Black liberation, back-to-nature organization, killing 11 people including 5 children.
President Jimmy Carter Visits Cuba
May 12, 2002. Jimmy Carter becomes the first current or former U.S. President to visit Cuba since 1959. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hone in on a transformative period in American history. After emerging as a hero from Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt begins his leadership through political ranks, defining a new era ...
The Soviets Celebrate Victory Day
May 9, 1945. The Soviet Union celebrates Victory Day after Germany’s unconditional surrender brings an end to World War II in Europe. This episode originally aired in 2022.
The Release of The Beatles' Final Album
May 8, 1970. The Beatles release their final album: Let It Be.
The Return of The Scream
May 7, 1994. Edvard Munch's painting The Scream is recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway. This episode was originally aired in 2024.
The Hitler Diaries Hoax
May 6, 1983. What was thought to be Adolf Hitler’s long-lost diaries are exposed as forgeries, sparking one of the greatest scandals in modern journalism.
The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Saturday Matinee: War Movie Theatre
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we dust off our VHS tape to rewatch the 1962 D-Day mega-epic "The Longest Day". Its star-studded cast cements this film as a classic war movie, but how historically accurate is it?Link to War Movie Theatre: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/war-movie-theatreSupport t…
Osama Bin Laden Is Killed By U.S. Navy SEALs
May 2, 2011. Osama bin Laden is killed by US Navy SEALs in Pakistan. This episode originally aired in 2024.
Henry Ford’s Five-Day Week
May 1, 1926. Henry Ford implements the five-day week at his car factory in Detroit, Michigan, kickstarting a workplace reform that’ll be adopted across the country.
Operation Mincemeat
April 30, 1943. A British submarine dumps a dead body carrying false invasion plans off the coast of Spain as part of Operation Mincemeat.
The 1992 Los Angeles Riots
April 29, 1992. A jury acquits four police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King, sparking six days of violence and unrest in Los Angeles. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into the US Army
April 28, 1967. Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US army, leading to his arrest, trial and conviction for draft evasion, and the stripping of his boxing titles. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go back to Richard Branson's beginnings to see just how he became a billionaire with his iconic Virgin brand. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a…