History Daily
By Airship | Noiser | Wondery
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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The End of Islamic Spain
January 2, 1492. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella complete the reconquest of Spain with the capture of Granada, the final Muslim stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. Histo… -
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. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and… -
Winning Monopoly
December 31, 1935. An unemployed salesman registers a new board game at the US Patent Office without mentioning he stole the idea from someone else. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-product… -
Winston Churchill’s Famous “Some Chicken” Speech
December 30, 1941. In a rousing speech to the Canadian Parliament, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrates his success in holding off Nazi Germany in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support th… -
Saturday Matinee: Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he unravels the mystery of the speckled band. Link to Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: https://podfollow.com/sherlock-holmes-short-stories-1Support the sho… -
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. 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 … -
The Murder of Dian Fossey
December 26, 1985. World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr Dian Fossey is killed in her cabin in Rwanda. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go t… -
The First Performance of “White Christmas”
December 25, 1941. Irving Berlin’s classic song “White Christmas” is premiered by Bing Crosby on his weekly radio show. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. G… -
The Christmas Truce
December 24, 1914. In the trenches of World War One, British and German troops call a truce to celebrate Christmas together. This episode originally aired in 2021. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily … -
George Washington Resigns
December 23, 1783: American General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army to Congress. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and mo…
