August 15, 1939. After its production was plagued by controversy and accidents, ambitious MGM film The Wizard of Oz premieres in Los Angeles.
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Jan 2023
The Attack on Nancy Kerrigan
January 6, 1994. US figure skating champion, Nancy Kerrigan, is assaulted by an accomplice of fellow skater, Tonya Harding, at the US Championships in Detroit.
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16m 31s
Oct 2024
History Daily: Breaking the Sound Barrier
<p>October 14, 1947. US Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, a feat many aviators previously believed impossible.</p><p><br></p><p>You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to ... Show More
16m 21s
Sep 25
Post-911 Patriotic Mania (2001) [Chilled Speech Week Pt 2]
<p>This week, we're bringing you two episodes that highlight periods in American history where political speech was being policied, repressed, and persecuted -- much like it is today.</p><p>Today: A look back at the way speech was policed in the wake of the 9-11 attacks. Bill Mah ... Show More
31m 42s
Nov 5
Listen Now: American History Tellers | The Mayflower
<p>The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people th ... Show More
3m 31s