This Day in History

Gandhi began a hunger strike on this day in 1932. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Muhammad Ali proved why he was called “the Greatest” on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved breakfast pastry debuted on this day in 1964. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oprah Winfrey shocked her audience with a now-famous giveaway on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Mae Jemison broke astronomical color barriers on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guillotine was used for a final time on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elvis Presley wowed audiences on this day in 1956. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One president pardoned another on this day in 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. got its famous nickname on this day in 1813. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices