The birth of Edgar Degas, the end of President Somoza's rule, and a medical first… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

Protests in Colombia's capital, the moon landings, and same-sex marriage in Canada… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

Russia's Romanov dynasty begins, Vietnam is split, and Albert Mvumbi Luthuli dies… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

The birth of Emma Lazarus, Pan Yuliang's death, and same-sex marriage in Argentina. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

The downfall of the Egyptian king, Elio Revé's death, and Milošević is president. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past. All while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

Simón Bolívar's birth, the Treaty of Lausanne, and the new Gay Liberation Front. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

A female cosmonaut, India's first female president, and activist Askarov's death. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

The birth of Erskine Hawkins, Barbadian labor rebellion, and the No Gun Ri massacre. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

The births of human rights activist Gisèle Halimi and Malaysia's first astronaut. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

Albert Namatjira and Fahmida Riaz are born, and a deadly earthquake hits Tangshan. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. Email us your feedback to podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

The death of Vincent van Gogh, and the birth of Indian businessperson J.R.D. Tata. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

A soccer first, Julia Tsenova's birth, and a deadly student protest in San Salvador. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

Fatima Jinnah's birth, the end of the Malayan Emergency, and unity for African women. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

Come join our host, Sen, and learn about what happened on this day in years past! With this series, you’ll learn about interesting historical events, practice your English listening skills and learn a few new words along the way.

The end of slavery in Surinam, the first UK Pride rally, and Ms. Magazine. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

The Zeppelin's first flight, Patrice Lumumba, and Big Momma Thornton's "Hound Dog"… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Kagaku Murakami, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, and the Second Bosphorus Bridge is completed… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Japan goes to space, a soccer title for Chile, and an artifact sells at auction… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

The first independent republic in Spanish America, and Arthur Ashe wins Wimbledon… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Frida Kahlo, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon, Caribbean countries demand reparations… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Isabelo de los Reyes, Margaret Walker, Sandra Day O'Connor and the Supreme Court… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Faye Wattleton, language changes in Malaysia, and the death of Abdul Sattar Edhi… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Argentinian independence, David Mandessi Diop is born, and gay rights in New Zealand… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Political activists jailed, the vote for Dutch women, and Lopo do Nascimento is born… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Chinese explorers in the "Western Oceans", Gwendolyn Margaret Smith, and Martin Wong… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

The Aboriginal flag, independence for São Tomé and Príncipe, and protests in Mexico… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Ernő Rubik born in Hungary, Wole Soyinka in Nigeria, and Earl Lovelace in Trinidad… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Rawya Ateya joins the Egyptian Parliament, Rachel Carson, and Maryam Mirzakhani… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of April 2022.

Uruguay's first constitution, an internet photo first and Kim Jong Un secures power… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.

Ismail I and actress Diahann Carroll are born, and the Spanish Civil War begins. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

A kissing ban in England, the birth of Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Czar Nicholas' death. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. Email us your feedback to podcasting@babbel.com. These events are written in a simple way for intermediate learners of English. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence

Suffrage for British women with Emmeline Pankhurst, and Chinese feminist Qiu Jin. Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021. Content warning: violence