Daily podcast · This Day in American History for Kids

This Day in American History for Kids

by Michael Garner

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.

Day 5 of 365 today4 episodesNew every morning
  1. Day 4Nov 12, 2026 · 4:42New

    Nov 12: The First Paid Football Player and Voyager 1 at Saturn

    Nov 12: The First Paid Football Player and Voyager 1 at Saturn
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  2. Day 3Nov 11, 2026 · 5:48

    Nov 11: The Mayflower Compact and Veterans Day

    Nov 11: The Mayflower Compact and Veterans Day
    0:005:48
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  3. Day 2Nov 10, 2026 · 3:53

    Nov 10: Sesame Street Debuts and the Marines Are Born

    Nov 10: Sesame Street Debuts and the Marines Are Born
    0:003:53
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  4. Day 1Nov 9, 2026 · 5:04

    Nov 9: Benjamin Banneker and the Giant Saturn V Moon Rocket

    Nov 9: Benjamin Banneker and the Giant Saturn V Moon Rocket
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  5. 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 Kids
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