
Daily podcast · This Day in American History for Kids
This Day in American History for Kids
Five minutes a day on what happened on this date in American history, told for kids aged 8 to 13. Each episode brings two stories, from explorers and inventors to famous documents, brave people and the symbols of our country, plus a "Did you know?" fact to share at dinner. Every episode is researched from reliable sources, listed in the show notes, and made for families, classrooms and homeschoolers. A new episode comes out every morning.
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Day 4Nov 12, 2026 · 4:42New
Nov 12: The First Paid Football Player and Voyager 1 at Saturn
Read the transcriptNov 12: The First Paid Football Player and Voyager 1 at Saturn0:004:42 -
Day 3Nov 11, 2026 · 5:48
Nov 11: The Mayflower Compact and Veterans Day
Read the transcriptNov 11: The Mayflower Compact and Veterans Day0:005:48 -
Day 2Nov 10, 2026 · 3:53
Nov 10: Sesame Street Debuts and the Marines Are Born
Read the transcriptNov 10: Sesame Street Debuts and the Marines Are Born0:003:53 -
Day 1Nov 9, 2026 · 5:04
Nov 9: Benjamin Banneker and the Giant Saturn V Moon Rocket
Read the transcriptNov 9: Benjamin Banneker and the Giant Saturn V Moon Rocket0:005:04 -
TrailerNov 8, 2026 · 0:47
Welcome to This Day in American History for Kids
Hey there, and welcome to This Day in American History for Kids! Starting Monday, November 9th, we'll bring you five minutes a day on what happened on this date in American history, made just for kids.
Welcome to This Day in American History for Kids0:000:47