History Daily

History Daily

History Daily

1459 - The Escape of Robert Smalls

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.

1459 - The Escape of Robert Smalls
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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.

Episodes

1459-

The Escape of Robert Smalls

Wed, 13 May 2026
1458-

The End of the British General Strike

Tue, 12 May 2026
1457-

The Creation of Comedy Troupe Monty Python

Mon, 11 May 2026
1456-

Saturday Matinee: History Analyzed

Sat, 09 May 2026
1455-

The Release of The Beatles' Final Album

Fri, 08 May 2026