The first trans-Atlantic radio transmission was sent on this day in 1901. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Sinatra’s nightmare ended on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A married couple received a Nobel Prize on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved holiday classic premiered on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 153rd anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dapper mob boss was murdered on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Broadway show shocked audiences on its opening night on this day in 1947. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A midwife saved George Washington on this day in 1777. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Alabama seamstress refused to give up her seat on this day in 1955. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Paris nightlife venue began turning heads on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular video game was released on this day in 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A country institution was born on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Native American dancer made history on this day in 1949. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first manuscript of a beloved children’s book was gifted on this day in 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tragic assassination occurred on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK’s assassin was shot and killed on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Life” magazine introduced a new perspective on the world on this day in 1936. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices