This Day in History - December 5, 2024

Transatlantic communication improved on this day in 1858. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A branch of the U.S. armed forces was created on this day in 1790. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

An Olympic gymnast scored not one, but two perfect 10s on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

This patch of ocean is at the center of famous disappearances, from the U.S.S. Cyclops to Naval Flight 19. Are they just coincidences? Or are more mysterious powers at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The theoretical physicist vanished after sending a cryptic letter to his employer. Seventy years later, a man came forward with new information that changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa's body is uncovered in this episode. Or is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices