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History Daily
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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
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Saturday Matinee: History Snacks
Jul 1100:19:20Summary readyOn today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore what's left of the city of Pompeii after it's buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Link to History Snacks: www.historysnackspodcast.com Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
SummaryTelstar Reaches Orbit
Jul 1000:14:37Summary readyJuly 10, 1962. The world’s first active communications satellite is launched into space. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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.
SummaryThe First Convicted Train Murderer
Jul 900:16:25Summary readyJuly 9, 1864. Elderly bank clerk Thomas Briggs is robbed and fatally wounded on a London commuter train, becoming the victim of Britain’s first railway murder. 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.
SummaryThe Death of Kim Il-Sung
Jul 800:16:31Summary readyJuly 8, 1994. At a time when communist regimes around the world are collapsing, North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung suffers a fatal heart attack. 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.
SummaryThe Roswell UFO Incident
Jul 700:17:48Summary readyJuly 7, 1947. America becomes obsessed with UFOs following the discovery of mysterious debris on a sheep ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. This episode originally aired in 2022. 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.
SummaryThe Execution of Thomas More
Jul 600:15:40Summary readyJuly 6, 1535. English statesman Thomas More is beheaded for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 2023. 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.
SummaryWhat Does the Declaration of Independence Mean, 250 Years Later?
Jul 400:56:00Summary readyLindsay invites his friends and fellow history podcasters Professor Greg Jackson (History That Doesn't Suck) and Dr. Benjamin Sawyer (The Road to Now) to discuss what the Declaration of Independence means today, what it meant 250 years ago, and how it's been celebrated throughout the years. Link to Greg Jackson's podcast History That Doesn't Suck: https://www.htdspodcast.com/podcast Link to Benjamin Sawyer's podcast The Road to Now: https://theroadtonow.com/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
SummaryThe Downing of Iran Air Flight 655
Jul 300:16:44Summary readyJuly 3, 1988. The US Navy shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 after mistaking it for a military aircraft, killing all 290 people on board. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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.
SummaryAmerica’s True Independence Day
Jul 200:16:05Summary readyJuly 2, 1776. The Continental Congress passes the Lee Resolution, declaring the American colonies’ intention to break away from Britain. 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.
SummaryThe Creation of the Congo Free State
Jul 100:16:07Summary readyJuly 1, 1885. King Leopold II of Belgium founds the Congo Free State and installs a regime that will become infamous for its brutality. This episode originally aired in 2024. 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.
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