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The Murder of Dian Fossey
Episode 965
December 26, 1985. World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr Dian Fossey is killed in her cabin in Rwanda.
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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The First Performance of “White Christmas” - Original
Episode 964
December 25, 1941. Irving Berlin’s classic song “White Christmas” is premiered by Bing Crosby on his weekly radio show.
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Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Christmas Truce
Episode 963
December 24, 1914. In the trenches of World War One, British and German troops call a truce to celebrate Christmas together. This episode originally aired in 2021.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
George Washington Resigns
Episode 962
December 23, 1783: American General George Washington resigns his military commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army to Congress. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
Episode 961
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we delve into the Challenger disaster, the events leading up to it, and find out how this tragic American scandal could have been avoided.
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
South Carolina Secedes From the Union
Episode 960
December 20, 1860. South Carolina becomes the first US state to secede from the Union, precipitating the American Civil War. This episode originally aired in 2021.
Published on 1 year ago
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - Original
Episode 959
December 19, 1843. Readers are introduced to grumpy miser Ebenezer Scrooge with the publication of Charles Dickens’ most famous festive tale.
Published on 1 year ago
The “Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam
Episode 958
December 18, 1972. President Richard Nixon launches the “Christmas Bombing,” the last major offensive of the war on Vietnam. This episode originally aired in 2023.
Published on 1 year ago
Emperor Timur Captures Delhi - Original
Episode 957
December 17, 1398. The mighty nomadic warlord Timur captures and sacks the Indian city of Delhi, causing the deaths of 100,000 people.
Published on 1 year ago
Rugby Union’s “Match of the Century”
Episode 956
December 16, 1905. Rugby Union’s "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park. This episode originally aired in 2022.
Published on 1 year ago