In 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed, acquiescing to Adolf Hitler’s demands to annex the Sudetenland in Western Czechoslovakia.

 In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson spoke to congress supporting women’s suffrage.

In 1955, actor James Dean died in a car accident in California.

In 2005, a Danish newspaper printed a series of satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, provoking violent protests by Muslims worldwide.

In 1927, Babe Ruth became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season.

In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto Clemente picked up his 3000th career hit in his final at-bat of the season.

In 2024, Pete Rose died at the age of 83.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decisive Revolutionary War battle began on this day in 1781.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The writings on the Rosetta Stone were revealed on this day in 1822.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved sitcom premiered on this day in 1969.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IRA finally laid down its arms on this day in 2005.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A controversial trial opened on this day in 1969.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American outlaw was arrested for the first time on this day in 1875.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A president survived a second assassination attempt on this day in 1975.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JFK Jr. said “I do” on this day in 1996.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chester Arthur was sworn in as U.S. president on this day in 1881.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices