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This Day in History - February 4, 2026

2026/02/04

Three world leaders met on this day in 1945. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - February 3, 2026

2026/02/03

A tragedy on this day in 1959 inspired an iconic song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - February 2, 2026

2026/02/02

A U.S. tradition was born on this day in 1887. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - February 1, 2026

2026/02/01

A book containing 59 million words was first published on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 31, 2026

2026/01/31

A significant wartime decision was made on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 30, 2026

2026/01/30

A beloved radio show made its debut in 1933. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 29, 2026

2026/01/29

A famous poem was published on this day in 1845. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 28, 2026

2026/01/28

A tragic disaster occurred in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 27, 2026

2026/01/27

Today commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 26, 2026

2026/01/26

Oprah got confrontational on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 25, 2026

2026/01/25

A murderer and his cult were found guilty on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 24, 2026

2026/01/24

A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 23, 2026

2026/01/23

A significant first for women in medicine took place on this day in 1849. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 22, 2026

2026/01/22

An Apple ad had people talking on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in History - January 21, 2026

2026/01/21

Two planes that flew over the sound barrier took flight on this day in 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.4 out of 5

265 reviews

★★★★☆

Dean E. 2025/10/09

OBVIOUS Omission…?

Surprised there’s not even a mention of the Hamas attack on Israel. Regardless of personal opinions, it’s an event that happened and sparked a war sti...

★☆☆☆☆

Nerdy Pete 2026/01/06

Love this podcast BUT

WOW. It’s January 6, 2026 and NO mention of the 5th anniversary of the January 6th insurrection?!? In a country that is sliding quickly into authorita...

★☆☆☆☆

AtheistInAFoxhole 2026/01/06

January 6th

For there to be no mention of the fifth anniversary of the violent insurrection/attempted coup at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, is inexcusable. A...

★☆☆☆☆

Mj6986 2025/10/29

2 minutes?

Not impressed. History Daily is a *much* better alternative.

★★★★☆

sarathelovelyone 2025/07/22

Really enjoy this

I enjoy this podcast and the length. Sometimes her cheery voice when saying “and 18,000 people died” is off putting

★★★★☆

Broadway 80 2024/08/23

Love these short clips

These add a little to the day—informative!

★★★☆☆

johnohbee 2025/04/17

Enjoy the podcasts, but someone needs to check the facts!

I listen to the podcast every day as part of my morning routine and really enjoy the host and brief history lesson. But as another reviewer wrote, in ...

★★★☆☆

Warrin 2025/03/14

Einstein had eMail?

During the episode dated March 14, 2025, the host, Ms. Elise spoke on Albert Einstein being considered a political radical that the government went so...

★★★★★

papalarson406 2024/07/16

Part of a great start to the day

Love this short reflection with a friendly “have a great day!” send off. Look forward to it each day.

★★★★★

lkak 2024/04/01

Daily dose of intelligence in reminders of history!

Very well done, and brain stimulation in reminders is fantastic.

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