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September 24, 1869. A conspiracy between two investors to force up the price of gold triggers a financial crisis in America known as Black Friday. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in i
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September 29, 1829. The London Metropolitan Police begin patrols as the city's first modern police force. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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E1514 · 28 Sep 2026 · 16 min
The Black Sox Scandal
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E1513 · 26 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Saturday Matinee: Old Gossip
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we spill the tea about Adolf Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge. Link to Old Gossip : https://open.spotify.com/show/6FQjH4M4yG9wAtDWwsBqBY Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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E1512 · 25 Sep 2026 · 15 min
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
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E1510 · 23 Sep 2026 · 16 min
The Search for Saudi Oil Begins
September 23, 1933. Geologists from Standard Oil of California arrive in Saudi Arabia to begin the search for oil, which will eventually uncover vast amounts of the resource and change the fortunes of Saudi Arabia forever. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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E1509 · 22 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Iraq Invades Iran
September 22, 1980. A surprise attack sparks almost eight years of war in the Middle East. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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E1508 · 21 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Astronomers Prove Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity
September 21, 1922. Astronomers photograph a total solar eclipse from a barren tract of land along the west coast of Australia, proving that space is curved and confirming Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of general relativity. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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E1507 · 19 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Saturday Matinee: The Hound of the Baskervilles
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E1506 · 18 Sep 2026 · 16 min
The Battle of Chrysopolis
September 18, 324 CE. Victory at the Battle of Chrysopolis makes Constantine sole ruler of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.
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