History Daily

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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#1543
Yesterday · 31 min
Saturday Matinee: Haunted American History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear the ghost stories from one of the most haunted places in America: Gettysburg- a small Pennsylvania town where more than 50,000 men were killed, captured, or went missing over three days during the Civil War. Link to Haunted American History: https://www.eeriecast.com/ 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.
#1542
Friday · 16 min
Joseph Stalin’s Reburial
October 30, 1961. On the same day that the USSR detonates the largest bomb in history, the Communist Party quietly passes an order to remove Stalin’s body from Lenin’s mausoleum and bury it in Red Square. 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.
#1541
Thursday · 16 min
The Crash of Indonesian Air Flight 610
October 29, 2018. A 737 MAX plane crashes in Indonesia, killing 189 people on board and kicking off a crisis at the American aerospace company Boeing. 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.
#1540
Wednesday · 14 min
The Siege of La Rochelle
October 28, 1628. After 14 months, French Huguenot rebels open the gates of La Rochelle and surrender to King Louis XIII. 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.
#1539
Tuesday · 16 min
Ronald Reagan’s Political Breakthrough
October 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process. 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.
#1538
Monday · 15 min
The Gift of Stonehenge
October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people. 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.
#1537
October 24 · 26 min
Saturday Matinee: Freaky Folklore
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the Loch Ness Monster. Link to Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/ 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.
#1536
October 23 · 17 min
Boris Pasternak Wins The Nobel Prize
October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. 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.
#1535
October 22 · 16 min
The Great Disappointment
October 22, 1844. Followers of an American preacher gather to welcome the apocalypse and the Second Coming of Christ. 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.
#1534
October 21 · 16 min
Florence Nightingale’s Crimean War
October 21, 1854. Florence Nightingale departs Britain on a mercy mission to help soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. 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.
#1533
October 20 · 17 min
The Death of Colonel Gaddafi
October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. 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.
#1532
October 19 · 16 min
The First Blockbuster Video Store
October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas. 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.
#1531
October 17 · 48 min
Saturday Matinee: This American President
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Link to This American President: https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/ Link to Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World: https://www.amazon.com/Refusing-Crown-George-Washington-Changed/dp/1645721280 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.
#1530
October 16 · 15 min
The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant
October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. 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.
#1529
October 15 · 15 min
The Torsåker Witch Trials
October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. 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.
#1528
October 14 · 16 min
The Sobibor Uprising
October 14, 1943. Jewish prisoners attempt a mass breakout from an extermination camp in German-occupied Poland. 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.
#1527
October 13 · 18 min
The Chilean Mining Accident
October 13, 2010. A mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. 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.
#1526
October 12 · 16 min
The Birth of Oktoberfest
October 12, 1810. Bavaria celebrates the wedding of its Crown Prince with a five-day festival of games, parades—and beer. 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.
#1525
October 10 · 51 min
Saturday Matinee: Short History Of…
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hash out one of the greatest conundrums of the early modern world: the longitude problem. Link to Short History Of: https://www.noiser.com/short-history-of 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.
#1524
October 9 · 16 min
The Execution of Che Guevara
October 9, 1967. After being captured by Special Forces in the mountains of Bolivia, the iconic Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara is executed. 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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