History Daily
History Daily
History Daily
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 infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.
Black Bart’s Last Stagecoach Robbery
November 3, 1883. After robbing almost 30 stagecoaches over eight years, “gentleman bandit” Black Bart’s luck finally runs out. 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.
Nov 3
16 min
The Spruce Goose
November 2, 1947. American aviator Howard Hughes risks his life and reputation by taking to the skies in the largest seaplane ever built: the Spruce Goose. This episode originally aired in 2021. 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.
Nov 2
14 min
Saturday Matinee: Haunted American History
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear the ghost stories from one of the most haunted places in America: Gettysburg- a small Pennsylvania town where more than 50,000 men were killed, captured, or went missing over three days during the Civil War. Link to Haunted American History: https://linktr.ee/hauntedamericanhistory 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.
Oct 31
31 min
Joseph Stalin’s Reburial
October 30, 1961. On the same day that the USSR detonates the largest bomb in history, the Communist Party quietly passes an order to remove Stalin’s body from Lenin’s mausoleum and bury it in Red Square. 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.
Oct 30
16 min
The Crash of Indonesian Air Flight 610
October 29, 2018. A 737 MAX plane crashes in Indonesia, killing 189 people on board and kicking off a crisis at the American aerospace company Boeing. This episode originally aired in 2024. 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.
Oct 29
16 min
The Siege of La Rochelle
October 28, 1628. After 14 months, French Huguenot rebels open the gates of La Rochelle and surrender to King Louis XIII. 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.
Oct 28
14 min
Ronald Reagan’s Political Breakthrough
October 27, 1964. Actor Ronald Reagan endorses Barry Goldwater for President—and launches his own political career in the process. 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.
Oct 27
16 min
The Gift of Stonehenge
October 26, 1918. English lawyer Cecil Chubb donates a prehistoric stone circle to the British people. 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.
Oct 26
15 min
Saturday Matinee: Freaky Folklore
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we wade through the dark, still waters of a Scottish lake to investigate one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the Loch Ness Monster. Link to Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/  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.
Oct 24
26 min
Boris Pasternak Wins The Nobel Prize
October 23, 1958. Boris Pasternak is awarded a Nobel Prize for his novel Doctor Zhivago, only for the Soviet Union to force him to refuse the honor. 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.
Oct 23
17 min
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