On this day in 1961: Construction began on a wall that divided a nation. 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

Federal prisoners landed on Alcatraz on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manson Family went on a killing spree on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. president resigned on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A French street performer reached new heights on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Owens made history—and a statement—on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The song that sparked a global dance craze hit No. 1 on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved blonde bombshell was found dead on this day in 1962. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anne Frank wrote her final diary entry on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American labor leader was reported missing on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 65 million Americans receive Medicare benefits, thanks to a bill signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on this day in 1965 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two royals said “I do” on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American icon was born on this day in 1929. 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

The world’s first “test tube” baby was born on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lost city was found on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “Magnificent Seven” won gold on this day in 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee police caught a notorious killer on this day in 1991. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American literary icon was born on this day in 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Armstrong made a giant leap for mankind on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French soldiers made a startling discovery on this day in 1799. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American president received an unprecedented third nomination on this day in 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disneyland debuted on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atomic Age launched on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford Motor Company sold its first car on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French rebels stormed the Bastille on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 1 billion people watched Live Aid on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highest military honor was signed into law on this day in 1862. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Hamilton died after a duel on this day in 1804. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most famous trials in American history began on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The oldest tennis tournament in history began on this day in 1877. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Liberty Bell tolled to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular, quotable movie opened on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular “everything store” was founded on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on this day in 1776. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decisive war battle ended on this day in 1863. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landmark legislation was signed into law on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution in music began on this day in 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ballerina broke barriers on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russians and Americans met in space on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stonewall Riots rocked New York City on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An iconic movie scene was filmed on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices