History Daily
History Daily
<p>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.</p>
Recent Episodes
20 episodesThe Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
March 4, 1801. After a tempestuous and bitterly fought election, Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States. 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 history, daily.
John Dillinger’s Jailbreak
March 3, 1934. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger stages a daring escape from an “escape proof” jail in Crown Point, Indiana with the help of a wooden gun. This episode originally aired in 2022. 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 history, daily.
The Election of Pope Pius XII
March 2, 1939. Shortly before World War II, a new pope is elected in Rome and must find a way to protect the Church during the most violent conflict in history. 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 history, daily.
Saturday Matinee: Ladies of Lore
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we trace the lasting impact of one of Ireland's most tragic mythological heroines- Deirdre of the Sorrows. Link to Ladies of Lore: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CdzKaXJcKvfmc5yfMdBXY?si=d1c5919c33e748e1 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
The Rosenstrasse Protests
February 27, 1943. During the darkest days of World War Two, more than a thousand Jews are released from Nazi detention after their non-Jewish wives and family-members stage a protest on the streets of Berlin. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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 history, daily.
The Birth of Radar
February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two. 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 history, daily.
The Execution of France’s “Lonely Hearts Killer”
February 25, 1925. French serial killer Henri Landru is executed after being convicted of killing 11 people. 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 history, daily.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history. This episode originally aired in 2022. 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 history, daily.
The Cato Street Conspiracy
February 23, 1820. An agent provocateur helps British police foil a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and his cabinet. This episode originally aired in 2023. 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 history, daily.
Saturday Matinee: The Secret World of Roald Dahl
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we read up on one of the most beloved children's authors Roald Dahl, and flip through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. Link to The Secret World of Roald Dahl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-world-of-roald-dahl/id1868436905 Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
Nazis in New York
February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 people cheer the rise of Adolf Hitler and spout anti-Semitic rhetoric. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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 history, daily.
The Feminine Mystique
February 19, 1963. The publication of The Feminine Mystique, widely seen as the beginning of second-wave feminism. 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 history, daily.
The Execution of Dedan Kimathi
February 18, 1957. At the height of the Mau Mau Rebellion, British colonial authorities execute the leader of Kenya’s independence movement. 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 history, daily.
James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
February 17, 1815. Future President James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812. This episode originally aired in 2022. 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 history, daily.
Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the first news stories brought to radio airwaves. 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 history, daily.
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow a young Al Capone as he arrives in Chicago looking for a fresh start. However, over the next few years tensions in the city's crowded criminal underworld will boil over, leading to a violent turf war known as the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. Link to American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/ Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.
Baseball’s Negro National League is Formed
February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. 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 Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
Dior Unveils the New Look
February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world. 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 history, daily.
The Egyptian Revolution
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pro-democracy uprisings known as the Arab Spring. This episode originally aired in 2022. 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 history, daily.
David Bowie Becomes Ziggy Stardust
February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. This episode originally aired in 2025. 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 history, daily.