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Back to SearchThe Battle of Gettysburg Begins
Episode 1125
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 orig…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Tunguska Event
Episode 1124
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 20…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: History Dispatches
Episode 1123
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spotlight Bessie Coleman- a pioneer in aviation who persevered during an era of racial prejudice and violence.
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Boxing’s First Black World Champion
Episode 1122
June 27, 1890. Boxer George Dixon becomes the first Black athlete to win a world sporting championship.
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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Elvis’s Final Show
Episode 1121
June 26, 1977. Elvis delivers an emotional final public performance at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis.
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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Korean War Begins
Episode 1120
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.
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Australia’s First Woman Prime Minister
Episode 1119
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.
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Brexit Referendum
Episode 1118
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.
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: American Criminal
Episode 1117
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.
Published on 6 months ago
Jaws Hits U.S. Movie Theaters
Episode 1116
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 or…
Published on 6 months ago