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.
Latest episode
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The Miracle On The Hudson
January 15, 2009. Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger performs the “Miracle on the Hudson”. 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 … -
The Beginning of the Summer of Love
January 14, 1967. a gathering of tens of thousands of people in San Francisco kicks off the Summer of Love, and introduces “hippies” to the mainstream media. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free lis… -
The Sole Survivor of the Retreat from Kabul
January 13, 1842. William Brydon is the last man standing after a disastrous British army retreat during the First Anglo-Afghan War. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship a… -
Saturday Matinee: Avenger
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow the daring investigation of Argentinian journalist, Miriam Lewin, who survived torture as a teenager and now wants to bring her tormentors to justice. Link to Avenger: https://omny.fm/shows/the-burden/avenger-… -
The First Underground Train
January 10, 1863. After a long campaign by a British lawyer, the world’s first passenger underground railway opens in London. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily… -
Steve Jobs Unveils the iPhone
January 9, 2007. Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone at the MacWorld conference, paving the way for a new era of technology. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a c… -
The Wolf Boy of Aveyron
January 8, 1800. A child is discovered in the woods of southern France, having lived alone in the wild for around seven years. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noi… -
The Last English City in France
January 7, 1558. A French army captures Calais after two centuries of English rule. 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 histo… -
The Attack on Nancy Kerrigan
January 6, 1994. US figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan is assaulted by an accomplice of Tonya Harding at the US Championships in Detroit. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.… -
Saturday Matinee: Who Smarted?
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we ring in the new year with some silly trivia and fascinating facts all about why we celebrate New Year's Eve. Link to Who Smarted?: https://whosmarted.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and …
