History Daily

July 16, 1945. An atomic bomb is detonated in New Mexico, marking success in the Manhattan Project. 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.

July 15, 1983. Nintendo hits new heights with the release of the Famicom video game console in Japan. If you want to find out more about Nintendo’s rise to the top of the gaming industry, listen to Season 37 of Business Movers: Leveling Up Nintendo: https://wondery.com/shows/business-movers/season/37/ 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.

July 14, 1970. A group of Puerto Rican activists stage an occupation demanding better health care at the Lincoln Hospital in South Bronx, New York City. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we examine the Scopes Monkey Trial- the 1925 legal case that put a spotlight on the controversy of teaching evolution in US public schools. 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.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

July 11, 1833. Australian Aboriginal warrior, Yagan, is murdered by colonists, after leading a war of resistance against the British settlers.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.

July 10, 1962. The world’s first active communications satellite is launched into space. 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.

July 9, 1877. Spectators gather at the All England Club for the first Wimbledon Championship, marking the beginning of an annual sporting tradition. 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.

July 8, 1898. Notorious confidence man Jefferson “Soapy” Smith is killed in a gunfight with a vigilante in the Alaskan boomtown of Skagway. 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.

July 7, 2011. A phone hacking scandal forces the closure of Rupert Murdoch’s long-running News of the World. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we put on our aprons and open our cookbooks to learn about one of the best culinary personalities in recent history: Julia Child. Link to Famous & Gravy: https://www.famousandgravy.com/ 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.

July 4, 1862. An Oxford professor takes a boat ride and tells a fantastical story that he’ll eventually publish under his pen name, Lewis Carroll. 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.

July 3, 1988. The US Navy shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 after mistaking it for a military aircraft, killing all 290 people on board. 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.

July 2, 1881. President James A. Garfield is fatally wounded in a shooting at a Washington train station. 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.

July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War. 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.

June 30, 1908. A massive and mysterious explosion occurs near the Tunguska River in Siberia, Russia that will puzzle scientists and researchers for over a century. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spotlight Bessie Coleman- a pioneer in aviation who persevered during an era of racial prejudice and violence. Link to History Dispatches: https://historydispatches.com/ 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.

June 27, 1890. Boxer George Dixon becomes the first Black athlete to win a world sporting championship. 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.

​​June 26, 1977. Elvis delivers an emotional final public performance at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. 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.

June 25, 1950. The Korean War begins as North Korea sends troops below the 38th parallel invading South Korea. 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.

June 24, 2010. After an internal party struggle, Labor politician Julia Gillard becomes the first woman to be Prime Minister of Australia. 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.

June 23, 2016. The United Kingdom votes to withdraw from the European Union, the first time a country has decided to leave the organization. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we cover the political assassinations of San Francisco Mayor, George Moscone, and Harvey Milk who would go on to become a martyr in the LGBTQ+ community. Link to American Criminal: https://www.americancriminal.com/ 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.

June 20, 1975. Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws is released in theaters and becomes the highest grossing movie of all time, essentially creating the genre of the “summer blockbuster”. 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.

June 19, 1865. Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Texas are officially informed of their freedom. 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.

June 18, 1982. The body of Italian banker and convicted fraudster Roberto Calvi is discovered hanging from a bridge in London, England. 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.

June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. 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.

June 16, 1963. After months of rigorous training, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space, orbiting the Earth for just under three days. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we recount the crimes of Georgia Tann- the operator of the Tennessee Children's Home Society in Memphis who used the organization as a cover for child trafficking. Link to American Scandal: https://wondery.com/shows/american-scandal/ 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.

June 13, 1886. after being declared medically insane and forcefully deposed, the eccentric king of Bavaria, Ludwig II, drowns in a lake under mysterious circumstances. 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.

June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the American Civil War. 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.

June 11, 1963. Protesting the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc sets himself on fire in a busy Saigon intersection. 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.

June 10, 1752. Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm to demonstrate a connection between lightning and electricity. 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.

June 9, 1973. Secretariat makes horse racing history by winning the Belmont Stakes by an unprecedented 31 lengths and capturing the Triple Crown. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we acknowledge the 81st anniversary of D-Day with a story of the espionage that kept the entire operation secret, kept Hitler fooled, and kept the Allies' hope alive. Link to D-Day: The Tide Turns: https://www.noiser.com/d-day-the-tide-turns 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.

June 6, 1933. The first bucketful of concrete is poured in the construction of The Hoover Dam. 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.

June 5, 1968. Senator Robert F Kennedy is assassinated a few months into his controversial bid for president, changing the course of American politics forever. 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.

June 4, 1783. The Montgolfier Brothers hold the first public demonstration of their new invention: the hot-air balloon. 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.

June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. 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.

June 2, 1967. Benno Ohnesorg, a West German student, is killed by a police officer while attending a protest in West Berlin. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we unspool the history of childrenswear in the 16th-19th centuries to learn how safety features first started to be developed in toddler clothing. Link to Dressed: https://dressedhistory.com/ 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.

May 30, 1431. In the Hundred Years’ War, 19-year-old military leader Joan of Arc is burned at the stake following a trial by an English-backed tribunal in Rouen, France. 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.

May 29, 1945. Dutch authorities arrest art dealer Han Van Meegeren for selling priceless paintings to the Nazis, not knowing that his collection is actually made up of sophisticated forgeries. 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.

May 28, 1934. The Dionne quintuplets are born. The identical sisters are the first quintuplets to survive infancy, but the girls will face a childhood of exploitation as a tourist attraction. 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.

May 27, 1942. Two Czechoslovakian operatives assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a principal architect of the Holocaust. 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.

May 26, 1896. In the aftermath of a financial crisis, the Wall Street Journal begins printing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the nation’s oldest market index still in use today. 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.

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear one woman's story about her experience as a WWII Navy WAVES- Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services. Link to People Hidden in History: https://peoplehiddeninhistory.com/ 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.

May 23, 1934. The notorious American outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde, are killed in a police shoot-out in Louisiana. 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.

May 22, 2002. A jury in Birmingham, Alabama convicts former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry of bombing the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963, resolving one of the most shocking cases of the civil rights era. 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.

May 21, 1924. In an effort to commit what they consider to be the “perfect crime,” Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder 14-year-old Bobby Franks. 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.

May 20, 1875. The Meter Convention is signed by 17 nations, establishing a system for standardizing measurements worldwide. 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.