February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two.
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The Execution of France’s “Lonely Hearts Killer”
25/02/2026 | 18 min
February 25, 1925. French serial killer Henri Landru is executed after being convicted of killing 11 people.
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The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
24/02/2026 | 16 min
February 24, 1868. The House of Representatives moves to impeach Andrew Johnson, making him the first president impeached in US history. This episode originally aired in 2022.
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The Cato Street Conspiracy
23/02/2026 | 16 min
February 23, 1820. An agent provocateur helps British police foil a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister and his cabinet. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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Saturday Matinee: The Secret World of Roald Dahl
21/02/2026 | 38 min
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we read up on one of the most beloved children's authors Roald Dahl, and flip through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life.
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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.
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