History Daily

October 20, 2011. Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi’s long rule comes to an end as rebels capture and execute him. This episode originally aired in 2022.

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October 19, 1985. The first Blockbuster video rental store opens in Dallas, Texas.

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On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore George Washington’s legendary exploits during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

Link to This American President: https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/

Link to Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World: https://www.amazon.com/Refusing-Crown-George-Washington-Changed/dp/1645721280

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October 16, 1869. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous American hoaxes, is discovered by farm laborers in New York State. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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October 15, 1674. The Torsåker Witch Trials begin in Sweden, leading to 71 innocent people being sentenced to death in a single day. This episode originally aired in 2024.

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