Henry Ford’s Five-Day Week
May 1, 1926. Henry Ford implements the five-day week at his car factory in Detroit, Michigan, kickstarting a workplace reform that’ll be adopted across the country. Support the show! Join Into History...
1 Maj 202515min
Operation Mincemeat
April 30, 1943. A British submarine dumps a dead body carrying false invasion plans off the coast of Spain as part of Operation Mincemeat. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and...
30 Apr 202516min
The 1992 Los Angeles Riots
April 29, 1992. A jury acquits four police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King, sparking six days of violence and unrest in Los Angeles. This episode originally aired in 2022. Suppor...
29 Apr 202517min
Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into the US Army
April 28, 1967. Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the US army, leading to his arrest, trial and conviction for draft evasion, and the stripping of his boxing titles. This episode originally aired in...
28 Apr 202515min
Saturday Matinee: Business Movers
On today’s Saturday Matinee, we go back to Richard Branson's beginnings to see just how he became a billionaire with his iconic Virgin brand. Link to Business Movers: https://wondery.com/shows/busines...
26 Apr 202534min
Samantha Smith Becomes ‘America’s Youngest Ambassador’
April 25, 1983. The leader of the Soviet Union replies to a letter written to him by an American school girl in the thick of the Cold War between the two countries.This episode originally aired in 202...
25 Apr 202516min
The First Solo Voyage Around The World
April 24, 1895. Joshua Slocum sets off from Boston, Massachusetts in his attempt to become the first person to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free...
24 Apr 202515min
The Battle of Clontarf
April 23, 1014. King Brian of Ireland is killed by Vikings during the Battle of Clontarf, leading Ireland to fall into anarchy. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into Histo...
23 Apr 202516min
