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On This Day in American History

by Michael Garner

Five minutes a day on what happened on this date in American history. Each morning brings two or three stories, from colonial days and the Revolution to the frontier, the Civil War, the space race and beyond: the people behind them, one vivid detail, and why it still matters. Every episode is researched fresh that day from reliable sources, and the sources are listed in the show notes. A new episode comes out every morning.

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  1. Day 2Oct 25, 2026 · 6:36New

    Oct 25: Benjamin O. Davis Becomes First Black General, Buckner's Game 6 Error

    Oct 25: Benjamin O. Davis Becomes First Black General, Buckner's Game 6 Error
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  2. Day 1Oct 24, 2026 · 6:49

    Oct 24: Transcontinental Telegraph Completed, Annie Taylor Goes Over Niagara

    Oct 24: Transcontinental Telegraph Completed, Annie Taylor Goes Over Niagara
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