December 29, 1170: Thomas Becket Slain
It was a murder that would live in infamy: Four knights loyal to King Henry II killed the Archbishop of Canterbury following a failed attempt to arrest him for crimes against the crown. Learn more ab...
29 Dec 202013min
December 28, 1987: Ronald Gene Simmons Murders
The largest familial massacre in U.S. history was part of a week-long killing spree that left 16 people dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Dec 202013min
December 27, 1997: Irish Paramilitary Leader Murdered
37-year-old Billy Wright, who had established a fearsome reputation during a period known as the Troubles, was shot to death in a maximum-security prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
27 Dec 202012min
December 26, 1994: Terrorists Hijack Air France Flight 8969
Four members of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria hijacked a plane, intending to detonate it above the Eiffel Tower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Dec 202013min
December 25, 1950: Stone of Destiny Stolen
Scottish nationalists broke into Westminster Abbey in London and stole the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scottish royalty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
25 Dec 202015min
December 24, 1997: “Carlos the Jackal” Sentenced
International terrorist Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, also known as Carlos the Jackal, received a life sentence for murders he committed in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
24 Dec 202013min
December 23, 1974: Three Go Missing From Texas Mall
A trio of young girls vanished from a mall in Fort Worth, Texas. Their disappearance remains unsolved. Guest hosted by Tim Johnson from the Parcast series Today in Music History. Learn more about yo...
23 Dec 202013min
December 22, 1715: “The Old Pretender” Lands In Scotland
After a lifetime of exile in France, 27-year-old James Edward arrived in Scotland to lead an uprising and claim the throne of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
22 Dec 202013min
