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America’s first president was sworn in on this day in 1789. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Chernobyl nuclear disaster began on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The world’s first detective story was published on this day in 1841. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City bombing happened on this day in 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An earthquake rattled San Francisco on this day in 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An automotive icon was born on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Hollywood legend was born on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on this day in 1912. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive dust storm enveloped four states on this day in 1935. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s third president was born on this day in 1743. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary war-time president died on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A barrier was broken in golf on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Confederate general surrendered on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A female astronaut made history on this day in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Eisenhower coins a Cold War phrase on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The modern Olympic Games began on this day in 1896. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A British wartime leader passed away on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pope John Paul II passed away on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 15th Amendment was adopted on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A visitor arrived at Mercury on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A much admired American leader died on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A major medical breakthrough was announced on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A devastating industrial accident struck New York City on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A popular English slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major women’s rights legislation took an important step forward on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alcatraz shut its doors on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state of Nevada made a pivotal decision on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices