History Daily
By Airship | Noiser | Wondery
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.
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Oliver Cromwell’s Posthumous Execution
January 30, 1661. On the 12th anniversary of the beheading of King Charles I, the controversial politician Oliver Cromwell faces the same grisly fate, even though he’s already been dead for two and a half years. This episode originally aired in 2023.… -
Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” Opens at the Box Office
January 29, 1959. Disney's Sleeping Beauty bombs at the box office, leading the studio not to make another animated princess movie for 30 years. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and mo… -
The Harrying of the North
January 28, 1069. The killing of the Earl of Northumbria leads William the Conqueror to unleash a terrible vengeance on the people of northern England. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-prod… -
The End of the Siege of Leningrad
January 27, 1944. Soviet forces defeat the German army outside Leningrad, ending an 872-day siege. 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… -
Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we prepare for takeoff with the Wright Brothers and hear their story about how they created the first airplane to take flight. Link to American History Tellers: https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/Support… -
The Birth of the Boy Scouts
January 24, 1908. The Boy Scout movement begins with the publication of the first installment of Scouting for Boys in Britain. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noi… -
The Television Premiere of Roots
January 23, 1977. Television drama Roots focuses attention on America’s history of slavery when it debuts on ABC. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to H… -
The Northern Cheyenne Face Off Against the US Army
January 22, 1879. After years of displacement, the northern Cheyenne, led by Chief Morning Star, face off against the U.S. Army in an attempt to return to their ancestral lands. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into His… -
The Execution of King Louis XVI
January 21, 1793. The King of France, Louis XVI, is executed on the guillotine during the French Revolution. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-producti… -
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fourth Inauguration
January 20, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn in for an unprecedented and never to be repeated fourth term as US President. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Dail…