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HISTORY | Topics, Shows and This Day in History | HISTORY
History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.
What Happened on June 28 | HISTORY
Also on This Day in History Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on June 28th 1519
What Is Juneteenth? - HISTORY
Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.
D-Day - Normandy Beaches Invasion, Facts & Significance | HISTORY
D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World ...
Fourth of July: Independence Day Holiday | HISTORY
Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 4 on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s adoption in 1776. The date has earned the holiday its popular nicknames: the Fourth of ...
This Day in HISTORY Daily Briefing
History happens every day! Check in with your virtual assistant or wherever you get your podcasts to find out about the historical events that happened on this day and every other day of the year.
Father’s Day: 2026 Date, History & Traditions | HISTORY
Father’s Day in the United States is held annually on the third Sunday in June. In 2026, Father’s Day occurs on Sunday, June 21. The holiday’s date has remained consistent ever since the ...
April Fools’ Day: Origins, Meaning & Jokes | HISTORY
April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is several centuries old. Its exact origins remain a mystery.
History of Christmas: Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY
Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion.
Lupercalia: The Roman Festival’s Meaning and Rituals | HISTORY
Lupercalia was an ancient pagan festival held each year in Rome on February 15. The festival was meant to be a purification and fertility ceremony. Although Valentine’s Day shares its name with ...
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