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This Day in History - April 4, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.
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This Day in History - April 3, 2023
President Harry Truman made an important investment on this day in 1948.
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01:4803/04/2023
This Day in History - April 2, 2023
A Montana woman made history on this day in 1917.
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01:4602/04/2023
This Day in History - April 1, 2023
Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day?
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01:5101/04/2023
This Day in History - March 31, 2023
Abigail Adams made an unusual plea on this day in 1776.
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01:5131/03/2023
This Day in History - March 30, 2023
A cinematographer made history on this day in 1955.
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01:5930/03/2023
This Day in History - March 29, 2023
The president got connected on this day in 1929.
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01:4529/03/2023
This Day in History - March 28, 2023
Three Mile Island became a household name on this day in 1979.
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01:5728/03/2023
This Day in History - March 27, 2023
A deadly earthquake rocked Alaska on this day in 1964.
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02:1127/03/2023
This Day in History - March 26, 2023
President Jefferson enjoyed an unusual gift on this day in 1804.
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02:1026/03/2023
This Day in History - March 25, 2023
U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.
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This Day in History - March 24, 2023
The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.
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02:0624/03/2023
This Day in History - March 23, 2023
A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.
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02:0323/03/2023
This Day in History - March 22, 2023
The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.
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02:1522/03/2023
This Day in History - March 21, 2023
The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.
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02:1221/03/2023
This Day in History - March 20, 2023
A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.
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This Day in History - March 19, 2023
Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.
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This Day in History - March 18, 2023
A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.
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02:0918/03/2023
This Day in History - March 17, 2023
New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.
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02:0317/03/2023
This Day in History - March 16, 2023
An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.
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02:0916/03/2023
This Day in History - March 15, 2023
A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.
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02:0815/03/2023
This Day in History - March 14, 2023
The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.
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02:0514/03/2023
This Day in History - March 13, 2023
The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.
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01:5913/03/2023
This Day in History - March 12, 2023
Broadway went dark on this day in 2020.
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02:0711/03/2023
This Day in History - March 11, 2023
A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.
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02:0311/03/2023
This Day in History - March 10, 2023
Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.
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01:5610/03/2023
This Day in History - March 9, 2023
The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.
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01:5209/03/2023
This Day in History - March 8, 2023
Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.
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01:4808/03/2023
This Day in History - March 7, 2023
A communications revolution began on this day 1876.
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01:5607/03/2023
This Day in History - March 6, 2023
An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.
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02:0506/03/2023
This Day in History - March 5, 2023
Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.
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01:5405/03/2023
This Day in History - March 4, 2023
The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.
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02:0804/03/2023
This Day in History - March 3, 2023
John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.
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02:1703/03/2023
This Day in History - March 2, 2023
The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.
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02:0102/03/2023
This Day in History - March 1, 2023
A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.
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02:2501/03/2023
This Day in History - February 28, 2023
A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.
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02:2128/02/2023
This Day in History - February 27, 2023
Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.
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02:0827/02/2023
This Day in History - February 26, 2023
Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.
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01:5726/02/2023
This Day in History - February 25, 2023
Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.
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02:0025/02/2023
This Day in History - February 24, 2023
The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.
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02:0824/02/2023
This Day in History - February 23, 2023
An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014.
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02:0323/02/2023
This Day in History - February 22, 2023
This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida.
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02:0622/02/2023
This Day in History - February 21, 2023
Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.
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01:5821/02/2023
This Day in History - February 20, 2023
A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.
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This Day in History - February 19, 2023
Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847.
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02:1219/02/2023
This Day in History - February 18, 2023
A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.
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02:1218/02/2023
This Day in History - February 17, 2023
Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966.
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01:5717/02/2023
This Day in History - February 16, 2023
Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959.
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02:0316/02/2023
This Day in History - February 15, 2023
A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965.
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01:5815/02/2023
This Day in History - February 14, 2023
A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884.
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02:0914/02/2023