The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California became a U.S. state on this day in 1850. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President William McKinley was shot by an assassin on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crazy Horse was killed by a U.S. soldier on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google got its start on this day in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s oldest republic was founded on this day in 301. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world celebrated V-J Day on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After decades of searching, the wreck of the Titanic was finally located on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The people’s princess died on this day in 1997.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we celebrate two milestones in Black history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S.S.R. exploded its first atomic bomb on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Luther King addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guinness Book of Records was created on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 19th Amendment becomes the law of the land on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wizard of Oz opened in theaters on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British troops set fire to the White House on this day in 1814. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Mexican immigrant became an American hero on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first America’s Cup race was held on this day in 1851. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nat Turner’s Rebellion began on this day in 1831. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA launches Voyager on a historic tour of the outer planets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indianapolis Speedway hosted its first race on this day in 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment on this day in 1920. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woodstock came to an end on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The King of Rock and Roll died on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Panama Canal opened to shipping on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive blackout hit the eastern U.S. and Canada on this day in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An epidemic broke out in Memphis on this day in 1878. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major discovery was made in South Dakota on this day in 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of America’s most beloved comedians died on this day in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Louvre welcomed the public on this day in 1793. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A JetBlue flight attendant slid into the news on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonia Sotomayor made history on this day in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teddy Roosevelt stepped into the presidential ring for a third time on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Voting Rights Act was signed into law on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal income tax became law on this day in 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Frank family was captured by Nazis on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of America’s most popular sports leagues was born on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans were counted for the first time on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A harrowing experience for future President Kennedy began on this day in 1943. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s favorite Frenchman joined the Continental Army on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A important benefit for older Americans was signed into law on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA was established on this day in 1958. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Animal House was released in theaters on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Judiciary Committee took the first step toward impeaching Nixon on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An essential government service was created on this day in 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous spy was sentenced to death on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices