This Day in History - January 28, 2025

Guion S. Bluford became the first African American to travel into space on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A legendary actress died on her birthday on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the March on Washington on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A salute to musicians born in 1925, including: Sammy Davis Jr, Art Pepper, Marty Robbins, Celia Cruz, Oscar Peterson, Johnny Horton, Bill Haley and Charlie Byrd. 

Celebrating the 85th birthday of the legendary voice of the Yankees 

March 7th, 1985. “We Are the World” hits the shelves. It's an instant hit, breaking the top of the charts and making music history. This one song has the star power of 45 of the biggest singers of the era: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Br ... Show More

Today’s quote looks back on a lifetime of decisions and memories and finds satisfaction in unlikely places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote has traveled from a 1985 poem to the celebrated Oxford Book of Quotations to a prominent politician’s twitter feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices