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Back to SearchJames Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent
Episode 1323
February 17, 1815. Future President James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the British, bringing a ceremonial end to the War of 1812. This epis…
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Rescuers Reach Trapped Cave Explorer Floyd Collins
Episode 1322
February 16, 1925. Rescuers finally reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, 18 days after he became trapped, capturing national attention in one of the fi…
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Saturday Matinee: American History Tellers
Episode 1321
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we follow a young Al Capone as he arrives in Chicago looking for a fresh start. However, over the next few years tension…
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Baseball’s Negro National League is Formed
Episode 1320
February 13, 1920. The Negro National League is formed by a consortium of baseball team owners, creating the first successful Black baseball league. …
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Dior Unveils the New Look
Episode 1319
February 12, 1947. Christian Dior unveils his debut clothing collection, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world.
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The Egyptian Revolution
Episode 1318
February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30 years in power, following mass demonstrations that were part of the pr…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
David Bowie Becomes Ziggy Stardust
Episode 1317
February 10, 1972. When his music career begins to stagnate, David Bowie reinvents himself with an alien alter-ego he names Ziggy Stardust. This epis…
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The Simpsons Makes Television History
Episode 1316
February 9, 1997. The Simpsons makes television history with their 167th episode, surpassing The Flintstones as the longest-running primetime animate…
3 months ago
Saturday Matinee: Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Episode 1315
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go under the knife to uncover the history and mechanisms of general anesthesia.
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The Munich Air Disaster
Episode 1314
February 6, 1958. Twenty-three people die, including eight members of Manchester United’s football team, when an airplane crashes on take-off at Muni…
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