This Day in History
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The Eiffel Tower opened to the public on this day in 1889. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 15th Amendment was adopted on this day in 1870. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A visitor arrived at Mercury on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A much admired American leader died on this day in 1969. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A revered actor shocked Hollywood on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A major medical breakthrough was announced on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A devastating industrial accident struck New York City on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A shocking tragedy unfolded on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A popular English slang term made its national debut on this day in 1839. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Major women’s rights legislation took an important step forward on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alcatraz shut its doors on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A novel that helped start a war was published on this day in 1852. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The state of Nevada made a pivotal decision on this day in 1931. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Irving Berlin scored a big hit on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The patron saint of Ireland died on this day in 461. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An important step toward spaceflight was achieved on this day in 1926. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An acclaimed film arrived in theaters on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A surprising crime shocked the country on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps on this day in 1942. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A historic discovery was made in Alaska on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A killer blizzard hit the Northeast on this day in 1888. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A communications revolution began on this day in 1876. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The world's most iconic doll turns 65 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
International Women’s Day has been celebrated on this day since 1909. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A woman made Hollywood history on this day in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The art world lost a legend on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A toy craze got its start on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha Stewart ended a notorious chapter on this day in 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
