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The 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 ba…

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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 o…

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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.

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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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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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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.…

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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 episo…

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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 epi…

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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 …

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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 …

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