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 ...
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Every day has a story — and in sports, those stories are everywhere. Sports History Daily takes you on a journey through the moments that shaped the games we love. From record-breaking performances to forgotten milestones, each episode explores what happened, why it mattered, and how it changed the course of sports history. Perfect for sports fans and curious minds alike, it’s a daily dose of learning, storytelling, and discovery — one game, one play, one legend at a time.
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Volley.FM presents Daily Funny Word History A fun, daily podcast that will help expand your vocabulary knowledge, learn common English colloquialisms, useful words, definitions, origins (etymology), and examples of how to use them. American English is full of very weird words, expressions, phrases, and slang. But how often do we use a word without knowing what it really means or where it came from? Words and phrases like ghetto, funk, stool pigeon, or kick the bucket? We use these all the ti ...
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Welcome to "The Soccer Time Machine: A Soccer History Daily for Kids"! Lace up your cleats and grab your water bottles because these soccer loving kids are about to take you on an exciting journey through the captivating history of soccer. Step onto the soccer fields of the past and prepare to uncover the incredible stories that have shaped the beautiful game we know and love today. Each day, we'll delve into the fascinating tales of legendary players, iconic teams, and unforgettable moments ...
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Every date on the calendar marks a moment that changed everything. Welcome to The Daily History Chronicle, where host Richard Backus, publisher of University Teaching Edition, brings history to life through compelling 15-minute stories that connect the past to our present. Each day, we travel back to explore a pivotal moment in history, from revolutions and discoveries to tragedies and triumphs. But these aren't just dates and facts. They're stories of courage, conflict, innovation, and cons ...
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The Stories Behind Your Favorite Games Discover the incredible moments that shaped sports forever – in just 10 minutes a day. Behind every legendary game, record-breaking performance, and championship victory lies an untold story that will change how you watch sports forever. Host Ethan Reese, former college coach with 20+ years studying sports history, reveals the fascinating backstories, dramatic turning points, and forgotten heroes that made sports what it is today. What you’ll discover: ...
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Disney magic - delivered daily! Mousetalgia Minute provides uniquely researched and reported Disney history, five days a week.
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Harry Potter meets world history in this brand new groundbreaking fantasy podcast. Beyond our world is Fabella (Fah-behl-ah), a wondrous magical place populated by elves and dragons with a storied history. Listen and enjoy as author Dillon Foley takes you on a journey back in time as this fantasy world blooms to life. Take a chance and get ready for an adventure beyond your wildest dreams. The adventure continues in print with ”Dawn of Fabella” and ”Herstory” on sale now in ebook and paperba ...
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On December 10th, 1972, the American League approved the designated hitter rule on a trial basis — a decision that reignited offense, created a new role for hitters, and ignited one of baseball’s longest-running debates. In today’s episode, we break down why the DH was introduced, how the vote unfolded, and how the rule immediately boosted AL scori…
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On Daily Sports History, we explore the pivotal moment in baseball history when the American League voted to adopt the designated hitter (DH) rule in 1973. Discover the debates leading up to the decision, its impact on gameplay, and how it reshaped the sport. Learn why this innovation remains one of the most discussed changes in baseball history. C…
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December 10, 1901: When a Merchant of Death Tried to Buy Redemption
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17:22On December 10, 1901, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded, launching the world's most prestigious recognition of human achievement. But Richard Backus examines the complicated origins: Alfred Nobel, haunted by being called a "merchant of death" after inventing dynamite, tried to rewrite his legacy by celebrating peace and knowledge instead of destr…
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1264: America’s First Paper Money
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16:21December 10, 1690. A failed attack on Quebec, Canada leads to Massachusetts Colony creating the first paper currency in the Western Hemisphere. 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, da…
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On December 9th, 1984, Eric Dickerson didn’t just break a record — he reshaped what was possible for a running back. In only his second NFL season, Dickerson glided past defenders, carried the Los Angeles Rams offense, and shattered O.J. Simpson’s single-season rushing mark on his way to an unbelievable 2,105 yards — a record that still stands toda…
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December 9, 1921: The Day One Woman Broke Through
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17:13On December 9, 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to Canada's House of Commons, the only woman among 234 men. Richard Backus examines not just her achievement, but what she faced once she broke through: extraordinary scrutiny, impossible standards, and the burden of representing all women. From his investigator's perspective, he ex…
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The Punch That Changed the NBA
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11:17Explore the shocking and tragic incident between Kermit Washington and Rudy Tomjanovich on Daily Sports History. Learn about the infamous punch during a 1977 NBA game, its life-altering impact on both players, and how it reshaped NBA rules and sportsmanship. Discover the story behind one of the most infamous moments in basketball history. Video of …
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1263: Jim Morrison’s On-Stage Arrest
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17:59December 9, 1967. During a concert in New Haven, Connecticut, The Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison is hauled off stage mid-performance, in the first-ever on-stage arrest of a rock star. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to…
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December 8, 1980: When the Music Stopped
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16:56On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York apartment by Mark David Chapman, a man who claimed to be a fan. Richard Backus examines not just the murder, but the systems that failed to prevent it: mental health systems that couldn't identify someone in crisis, celebrity culture that creates obsessive parasocial relation…
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On December 8, 1940, the Chicago Bears demolished Washington 73–0 in the NFL Championship Game at Griffith Stadium, delivering the most lopsided scoreline in league history. This episode unpacks how a cold afternoon in the nation’s capital turned into a tactical masterpiece, a humiliation, and a turning point for modern football. Listeners will hea…
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1262: The Opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge
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16:34December 8, 1864. The Clifton Suspension Bridge opens in Bristol, England, five years after the death of its legendary designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. 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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The Million-Dollar Bowler: How Don Carter Shocked the Sports World as the First Athlete to Ink a $1M Endorsement
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In December 1964, bowling’s biggest star made sports history. Don Carter — “Mr. Bowling” himself — signed the first one-million-dollar endorsement contract ever given to any athlete in the United States. Before Jordan. Before Tiger. Before anyone. On this episode of Sports History Daily, we break down how a bowler became America’s highest-paid athl…
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December 7, 1941: The Day We Weren't Looking
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18:25On December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft attacked Pearl Harbor in a "surprise" assault that killed over 2,400 Americans and pulled the U.S. into World War II. But Richard Backus investigates why it wasn't really a surprise: there were warning signs, intelligence was available, and multiple indicators were present. The failure was that we were looking…
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On December 6th, 1992, Jerry Rice didn’t just catch a touchdown — he claimed a crown. With one perfectly timed grab from Steve Young, Rice passed Hall of Famer Steve Largent to become the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions. In this episode of Sports History Daily, we break down the record-setting moment, the connection between Young and …
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December 6, 1917: When Two Ships Changed Everything
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18:07On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, triggering the largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb. Nearly 2,000 people died because warning systems failed and emergency protocols didn't exist. Richard Backus investigates the cascade of small failures that led to catastrophe, from poor communication between ships to the la…
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1261: Saturday Matinee: Cautionary Tales
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36:50On today’s Saturday Matinee, we hear the story of how thousands of families saved up for Christmas through a company called Farepak, until the savings club itself went bust. Link to Cautionary Tales: https://lnk.to/CTHistoryDaily Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Nois…
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On December 5, 2017, the International Olympic Committee handed down one of the most dramatic punishments in modern sports history—banning Russia from the 2018 Winter Games after uncovering a massive state-sponsored doping program. On this episode of Sports History Daily, we break down the whistleblowers, the lab swaps, the investigation, and the u…
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Dive into the strange tale of the 1970 Stanley Cup theft on Daily Sports History. Learn how the iconic trophy vanished under mysterious circumstances, sparking a frenzy among fans and authorities. Discover the twists and turns of this bizarre incident and how it became one of hockey's most unusual stories. Check out Live Laugh Larceny https://www.l…
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December 5, 1933: The Day America Admitted It Was Wrong
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17:07On December 5, 1933, Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment, ending Prohibition and marking one of the few times America admitted a constitutional policy was a catastrophic failure. Richard Backus investigates why Prohibition failed so completely creating black markets, empowering organized crime, corrupting law enforcement, and ma…
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1260: Flight 19 Disappears in the Bermuda Triangle
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15:42December 5, 1945. Five Navy bombers mysteriously vanish over the Atlantic Ocean after taking off from Fort Lauderdale. 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.…
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On December 4th, 1956, Jim Brown ended his college football career with one of the greatest single-game performances in NCAA history. In Syracuse’s rivalry showdown with Colgate, Brown scored six touchdowns and kicked three extra points for a staggering 43 points — a school record and a jaw-dropping display of speed, power, and pure dominance. This…
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December 4, 1872: The Mystery That Launched a Thousand Theories
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17:25On December 4, 1872, the crew of the Dei Gratia found the Mary Celeste sailing abandoned in the Atlantic, seaworthy, cargo intact, but not a soul on board. Richard Backus investigates what the evidence actually tells us versus the sensational theories that have accumulated over 150 years. From his investigator's perspective, he examines the most li…
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Step back to 1909 with Daily Sports History as we uncover the story of the inaugural Grey Cup game. Learn about the Hamilton Tigers' victory over the Toronto Parkdale Canoe Club, the origins of this Canadian football tradition, and how it became a symbol of sports culture in Canada. Discover the beginnings of a championship legacy that continues to…
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1259: Boss Tweed Escapes Prison
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15:32December 4, 1875. Notoriously corrupt New York City politician Boss Tweed slips away from guards during a home visit. 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.Kirjoittanut History Daily
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On December 3rd, 1968, Major League Baseball made one of the most dramatic rule changes in its modern history — lowering the pitcher’s mound from 15 inches to 10 for the 1969 season. It was a direct response to the overwhelming dominance of the “Year of the Pitcher,” when ERAs crashed, strikeouts soared, and hitters barely stood a chance. In today’…
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December 3, 1984: The Night the Gas Came
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16:54On December 3, 1984, forty-two tons of toxic gas leaked from a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, killing thousands in a single night and injuring hundreds of thousands more. Richard Backus investigates how systematic cost-cutting degraded multiple safety systems, creating a preventable disaster. But this episode goes beyond the techni…
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Discover how the "Year of the Pitcher" in 1968 reshaped baseball forever on Daily Sports History. Learn why MLB lowered the pitching mound and reduced the strike zone to boost offense, following historic seasons by Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, and others. Explore the ripple effects of this pivotal rule change on the game and its evolution. Hashtags Ch…
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1258: The Battle of the Eureka Stockade
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15:06December 3, 1854. The Battle of the Eureka Stockade in Victoria, Australia results in dozens of deaths—and gives birth to democracy Down Under. 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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The 1985 Chicago Bears looked invincible. Twelve straight wins. A defense that terrorized the league. A swagger unmatched in NFL history. But on a Monday night in Miami, the unbeatable finally broke. On this episode of Sports History Daily, we revisit the Bears’ only loss and the game that kept the ’72 Dolphins’ perfect season untouched.…
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December 2, 1823: The Day America Drew a Line in the Sand
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15:10On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe announced a doctrine that would shape American foreign policy for two centuries but the United States didn't actually have the power to enforce it. Richard Backus explores how Monroe's bold declaration worked through British backing, how it evolved from defensive policy to justification for intervention, …
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Broadway Star Muhammad Ali?
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10:13Discover the fascinating story of Muhammad Ali’s venture into the world of theater on Daily Sports History. Explore his starring role in the 1969 musical Buck White, how the boxing legend showcased his charisma on Broadway, and the cultural significance of this unique chapter in Ali's life. Dive into this rare blend of sports, art, and activism. Al…
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1257: The Start of the Cuban Revolution
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14:59December 2, 1956. Communist revolutionary Fidel Castro launches the Cuban Revolution. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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First Black NASCAR Winner
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10:49On December 1, 1963, Wendell Scott crossed the finish line at Jacksonville’s Speedway Park two laps ahead of the entire field, making history as the first Black driver to win a NASCAR Grand National (Cup) Series race. But instead of victor’s photos and a trophy, race officials announced another driver as the winner, sending the crowd home before qu…
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Houston was changing fast in the mid-1960s. NASA had arrived, the Space Age was taking shape, and the city was suddenly becoming the center of America’s push toward the stars. But one place still looked like the Old West — its brand-new baseball team, the Houston Colt .45s. That was about to change. On December 1st, 1964, Houston traded in its pist…
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December 1, 1867: The Day Canada Learned to Argue Together
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14:20On December 1, 1867, Canada's first Parliament opened in Ottawa, but this wasn't a celebration of unity. It was an experiment in whether people who deeply disagreed could learn to govern together. Richard Backus explores how the parliamentary system was deliberately designed to contain differences without eliminating them and why that choice remain…
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1256: The Assassination of Sergei Kirov
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19:19December 1, 1934. Leningrad mayor Sergei Kirov is assassinated by a lone gunman, giving Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin the justification to purge the Communist Party of his rivals. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to Hi…
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On November 30th, 1987, Bo Jackson turned Monday Night Football into his own national showcase. In a hyped showdown with Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth, Bo outran, outmuscled, and ultimately ran over “The Boz” in one of the most iconic plays in NFL history. But the night was more than just a highlight — it was the moment America realized Bo Jac…
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November 30, 1954: The Day the Sky Fell on Ann Hodges
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22:28Ann Hodges became the only confirmed person struck by a meteorite when an eight-pound rock crashed through her roof a story about astronomical odds, human responses to extraordinary events, and how trauma can be compounded by attention.Kirjoittanut University Teaching Edition
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On November 29th, 1890, two service academies met on a muddy field at West Point and unknowingly launched one of the most iconic rivalries in American sports. In their first-ever showdown, Navy blanked Army 24–0, setting the tone for more than a century of pageantry, passion, and tradition. In this episode of Sports History Daily, we revisit the ru…
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November 29, 1947: A Vote That Changed the Middle East
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23:43The UN's partition plan for Palestine tried to resolve competing Jewish and Arab claims but triggered a war that created refugees and established facts on the ground that remain unresolved nearly eight decades later.Kirjoittanut University Teaching Edition
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1255: Saturday Matinee: Rebel on Main
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1:00:15On today’s Saturday Matinee, unpack the controversy behind a historical bronze statue in Jessamine County, KY. Link to Rebel on Main: https://www.rebelonmain.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. See Privacy Pol…
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November 28, 1925: When Nashville Found Its Voice
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23:43The first broadcast of WSM Barn Dance, soon renamed the Grand Ole Opry, launched country music's longest-running radio show and transformed Nashville into Music City USA, demonstrating how radio could preserve and shape regional culture.Kirjoittanut University Teaching Edition
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1254: America’s Deadliest Nightclub Disaster
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14:38November 28, 1942. A fire at the Cocoanut Grove in Boston kills 492 people, becoming the deadliest nightclub fire ever. 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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The turkey was in the oven, the pies were cooling, and in Detroit, the Bears were on the menu. On a Thanksgiving afternoon at the Silverdome, one of the most electrifying runners in NFL history turned a holiday tradition into his own personal highlight reel. Missed tackles, broken ankles, defenders grabbing at air… and a scoreboard that just kept t…
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The Day Baseball Stopped
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10:57Join us on Daily Sports History as we revisit the unforgettable events of the 1989 World Series Earthquake. Learn how the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake struck San Francisco just before Game 3 between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A’s. Discover the impact on the series, the city, and how baseball paused amidst a natural disaster th…
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November 27, 1701: The Man Who Gave Us Degrees
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23:03Anders Celsius created a temperature scale so intuitive and practical it became the global standard, reminding us that measurements aren't just numbers but frameworks for communication, and that standardization enables human cooperation and progress.Kirjoittanut University Teaching Edition
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1253: The Genesis of the Nobel Prize
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15:46November 27, 1895. A year before his death, Swedish chemist and inventor Alfred Nobel amends his will to establish the Nobel Prize. 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. See Pri…
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On November 26th, 1989, the Los Angeles Rams walked into the Superdome and watched Willie “Flipper” Anderson turn into a one-man highlight reel. Deep ball after deep ball… clutch catch after clutch catch… and a final overtime grab that pushed him into NFL history. 336 receiving yards. More than Jerry Rice ever had. More than Calvin Johnson ever had…
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This episode dives into the incredible story of Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch and the 2013 season when he shattered what a college QB was “supposed” to be. Listeners will relive his record-breaking rushing performances, including the historic 321-yard game against Western Michigan that set the NCAA single-game rushing mark for a quarte…
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