August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans became the last people to be executed in the United Kingdom. Only a year later after they were hanged, the death penalty was suspended. It was fully abolished in 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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September 8, 1888: Annie Chapman’s Body Found

September 8, 1888: Annie Chapman’s Body Found

On this day in 1888, the mutilated body of 47-year-old Annie Chapman was found in Whitechapel, England. Annie was the second victim of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper. Learn more about your ad...

8 Sep 202016min

September 7, 1989: San Francisco Brinks Robbery

September 7, 1989: San Francisco Brinks Robbery

On this day in 1989, a pair of bandits shot two security guards and one onlooker while robbing a Brinks truck in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Sep 202016min

September 6, 1901: President William McKinley Shot

September 6, 1901: President William McKinley Shot

On this day in 1901, anarchist Leon Czolgosz shot President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The president died eight days later. Learn more about your ad choices....

6 Sep 202016min

September 5, 1986: Pan Am Flight 73 Hijacked

September 5, 1986: Pan Am Flight 73 Hijacked

On this day in 1986, four hijackers attacked Pan Am Flight 73 on a runway in Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of over twenty passengers and crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

5 Sep 202015min

September 4, 1949: Peekskill Riots

September 4, 1949: Peekskill Riots

On this day in 1949, Black singer Paul Robeson performed a concert to benefit the Civil Rights Congress near Peekskill, New York. But thousands of his supporters had to form a human shield around the ...

4 Sep 202015min

September 3, 2012: Sun Myung Moon Dies

September 3, 2012: Sun Myung Moon Dies

On this day in 2012, the self-proclaimed messiah accused of cult-like behavior, Sun Myung Moon, died at the age of 92. His death ignited a power struggle over who should take his place at the head of ...

3 Sep 202014min

September 2, 1885: Rocks Spring Massacre

September 2, 1885: Rocks Spring Massacre

On this day in 1885, a mob of white nationalists slaughtered 28 Chinese miners and wounded 15 more in Rock Springs, Wyoming—all in the name of a union uprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

2 Sep 202016min

September 1, 1969: Libya Coup

September 1, 1969: Libya Coup

On this day in 1969, a military group led by captain Muammar Gaddafi orchestrated a coup and seized control of Libya.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Sep 202015min

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