KZYX This Day In History: Recent Episodes
Max Colfax
A weekly two-minute podcast filled with information about a variety of historical topics, ranging from the Mexican-American War, to the downfall of the Khmer Rouge.
November 25, 2022-- On November 25, 1973, Greek leader Colonel George Papadopoulos was overthrown in a coup.
November 18, 2022-- On this day in history in 1978, cult leader Jim Jones ordered his followers, at their compound in Guyana, to commit suicide by ingesting fruit punch laced with cyanide.
November 11, 2022-- On this day in history, German representatives surrendered to French General Ferdinand Foch, ending World War I.
November 4, 2022-- On this day in 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the American embassy in Tehran, taking 66 citizens hostage.
October 21, 2022-- On October 21, 1969, Somali generals overthrew the Somali government, installing Major General Mohamed Siad Barre as dictator.
October 14, 2022-- On October 14, 1973, Thai students rose up and forced Thailand's dictator, Thanom Kittikachorn from power.
October 7, 2022-- On this day in history, American war planes attacked Taliban targets, kicking off Operation Enduring Freedom and the US invasion of Afghanistan.
September 30, 2022-- On This Day in History French troops occupied the Madagascar capital of Antananarivo signifying the beginning of France's 65-year colonization.
September 23, 2022-- On this day in history, the kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd were united as Saudi Arabia.
September 16, 2022-- On this day in history Argentine general, with the support of the Catholic Church, staged a coup, forcing president Juan Perón from power.
September 9, 2022-- On This Day in History, Following an altercation with guards, over 1000 incarcerated men at the Attica Correctional Facility revolted.
September 2, 2022-- On this day in history, Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the Vietminh, proclaimed Vietnam's independence in a declaration intentional modeled off the American Declaration of Independence.
August 26, 2022-- On August 26, 1966, South African Paratroopers attacked a SWAPO encampment in northern Namibia, a battle widely considered to be the start of the Namibian war of Independence.
August 19, 2022-- On this day in 1934 voters of Germany approved a referendum merging the posts of chancellor and president, solidifying Hitlers power as Dictator.
August 12, 2022--On this day in history, The Republic of Hawaii officially became part of the United States.
August 5, 2022-- On this day in history Union warships captured the Confederate port of Mobile.
July 29, 2022-- On this day in history, following the Treaty of London, Albania was recognized as independent.
July 22, 2022-- On the day in history Deng Xiaoping, the moderate Chinese politician, was re-integrated into the Chinese government.
July 15, 2022-- On this day in history, Cypriot Greek National Guard members launched a successful coup d'état, overthrowing the government.
July 8, 2022-- On July 8, 1994, this day in history, Kim Il-Sung, North Korea's communist party leader and dictator for 46 years, died following a sudden heart attack.
July 1, 2022-- On this day in history the German gunboat SS Panther entered the Moroccan port city of Agadir, ostensibly to protect German interests. In reality its intended purpose was to drive a wedge between Great Britain and France in an attempt to break up the Triple Entente.
June 24, 2022-- On this day in history over 600,000 troops allied to France marched into Russia, 112,000 would return.
June 17, 2022-- On this day in history in 1900, a coalition of six European nations, plus the United States and Japan, attacked Qing forts along the Chinese coast, leading the previously indecisive Qing government to declare war on the alliance, intensifying the already violent Boxer Rebellion.
June 10, 2022-- on this day in history, Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain. the declaration cemented Italy's role as an Axis power, in a country utterly unprepared for war.
June 3, 2022-- On this day in history Iran's Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, died following a series of heart attacks.
May 27, 2022-- On May 27, the Bismarck, one of Nazi Germany's most powerful battleships, was finally sunk by the Royal Navy following a 9-day chase.
May 20, 2022--On this day in history, the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor came into effect, ending East Timor's 300 years of colonization and occupation by Portugal and Indonesia.
May 13, 2022-- On this day in history The United States declared war against Mexico, claiming Mexico had attacked and "Shed American blood on American soil" as an excuse to capture and occupy the Mexican territories of California and New Mexico.
May 6, 2022-- On this day in history, May 6, 1937, the LZ 129 Hindenburg exploded as it maneuvered to land at the Lakehurst airdrome in New Jersey.
April 29, 2022-- On April 29, 1975, The United States launched Operation Frequent Wind, the final evacuation of American civilian personal from Saigon in South Vietnam.
April 22, 2022-- On This Day in History, but in 1954, Americans could tune in for the first time to live radio coverage of congressional hearings centered around Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy's claim that the US Army was infiltrated with communists.
April 15, 2022-- On this day in history, 100 years ago, Senator John Kendrick opened an investigation into a deal between the Secretary of the Interior and Sinclair Oil, sparking one of the most famous scandals in American history: the Teapot Dome Scandal.
April 8, 2022-- On April 8, 1953, Kenyan activist Jomo Kenyatta was convicted on fabricated charges, and sentenced to prison by a British judge. Kenyatta, who had been peacefully trying to gain independence for Kenya for years would go on to become Kenya's first elected president.
April 1, 2022--On this day in history Francisco Franco declared victory over the Republican government of Spain, ending the bloody 3-year civil war.
March 25, 2022-- On March 25, 1807, This day in History, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 officially ended British involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, although it would be another 26 years before slavery was finally abolished within the British Empire.
March 18, 2022-- Following its defeat by the Prussians in the Franco-Prussian war, France found itself racked with worker revolts, the most notable being the Paris Commune.
March 11, 2020-- In the wake of a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami arose one of history's worst Nuclear disasters.
March 4, 2022-- Although often eclipsed by World War I, the Balkan Wars had an immense impact on European alliances and humiliated the Ottoman empire by effectively removing its influence from Europe.
February 25, 2022-- After being colonized by Spain and subsequently the United States, The Philippines gained independence in 1946, a few years later Ferdinand Marcos was elected president. His dictatorial leadership would become one of the most notorious in history.
February 18, 2022-- After overthrowing Porfirio Diaz, Mexico's dictatorial president, a wealthy liberal named Francisco Madero became leader. Three years later he was removed from power and assassinated in the midst of the Mexican Revolution.
February 11, 2022-- On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison. Mandela, imprisoned for opposing the South African Apartheid laws, had been incarcerated for over 27 years.
February 4, 2022-- On this day in history in 1948, the island of Ceylon gained its independence from Great Britain, although civil unrest would continue for many more decades.
January 28, 2022-- On this day in history the space shuttle Challenger blew up just 73 seconds after launch. But what exactly was the cause of the failure, and how could it have been avoided?
January 21, 2022-- On this day in history in 1919, Ireland declared its independence from Great Britain in the midst of a bloody struggle that would go on for decades.
January 14, 2022-- On January 14, 1943 This Day in History, President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill debated about where the next Allied landing in Nazi-occupied Europe should be.
January 7, 2022-- For this week's two minutes, Pol Pot's brutal leadership is explained, how he came to power, as well as why he was toppled.
December 31, 2021-- He led the country after the collapse of the Soviet Union, so why did he resign in disgrace, and how did he become president in the first place? Listen to the final This Day in History episode of 2021 to find out.
December 24, 2021-- On December 24, Christmas eve 1865 six Confederate veterans founded the Ku Klux Klan, this Klan would become one of the most murderous and hateful terrorist groups in the United States.
December 17, 2021-- The launch of the Flyer I on December 17, 1903 ushered in a new era of flight, but did the Wright Brothers know what would happen, or did they just slap together a bunch of junk and hope that it would fly? Listen to this episode of This Day in History to find out.
December 10, 2021-- What was really so important about the War of 1898, also known as the Spanish-American-Cuban war, and why was it the catalyst for some of the most significant events of the 20th century, find out in this week's episode of This Day in History.
November 19, 2021-- On This Day in History, November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech, that, although only two minutes long would become one of the most iconic in history.
November 12, 2021-- On November 12, 1941, This Day in History, the ground froze for one of the first times in a Russian winter that would throw back the Nazi invaders and help turn the tide in the East.
November 5, 2021--On This Day in History, an English Catholic named Guy Fawkes was captured beneath the House of Parliament with multiple barrels full of gunpowder, and the intention to blow up the House.