The Daily Rewind

Lincoln is assassinated

Welcome back to the Daily Rewind and today we are talking about the assassination of Lincoln. The sinking of the Titanic

Thomas Jefferson + "Houston, We Have a Problem" l April 13 This Day in History

On this episode, we take a journey through April 13th—a day that spans the birth of a Founding Father, the opening shots of a nation’s deadliest war, and one of NASA’s most harrowing moments in space. We start in 1743 with the birth of Thomas Jefferson, a man who would help shape the United States from its earliest days. Then we move to 1861, where the surrender of Fort Sumter marks the explosive beginning of the American Civil War. From there, we head into the 20th century—highlighting a unique coin authorized by Congress in 1904 and the reintroduction of the $2 bill during America’s bicentennial in 1976. Finally, we take a dramatic turn into space in 1970, when Apollo 13 suffers a catastrophic oxygen tank explosion, leading to the now-famous words: “Houston, we have a problem.” And of course, we couldn’t forget—it’s also National Peach Cobbler Day.

April Fools History

We're back welcome to The Daily Rewind today we are talking about the history of April Fools and other events that occurred in history

United Sates expansion + Groundhog Day l February 2

Today’s episode takes us through February 2 with a mix of fun, history, and powerful stories. We kick things off celebrating National Tater Tot Day (no, Sonic isn’t sponsoring us… but they should 👀) and Groundhog Day, breaking down where the tradition began and how it traces back to ancient Candlemas customs brought to America by German settlers. In honor of Black History Month, today’s spotlight is on Alfred Cralle, the Black inventor behind the first practical one-handed ice cream scoop. From everyday problem to lasting innovation, his story is a reminder that brilliance often shows up in the most ordinary places. We also rewind through major moments in history, including: • The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and its massive impact on U.S. territory • The arrest of Klaus Fuchs, which exposed one of the most famous Cold War spy rings • And a sobering look at February 2, 1349, when the Black Death was devastating London at a terrifying pace Grab a snack, settle in, and rewind history with us. #February2 #GroundhogDay #NationalTaterTotDay #BlackHistoryMonth #AlfredCralle #OnThisDay #HistoryPodcast #DailyHistory #TheDailyRewind

Greensboro Sit-In BEGINS l February 1

On February 1, 1960, four Black college students sat down at a “whites-only” lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina—and refused to leave. That simple, non-violent act sparked a nationwide civil rights movement and helped change the course of American history. In this episode, we break down the story of the Greensboro Sit-In, the courage of the Greensboro Four—Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond—and why this moment became a turning point in the fight for equality. We also explore how the sit-ins spread across the country, forced businesses to confront segregation, and laid the groundwork for lasting civil rights change. This episode is part of our February 1st history series, highlighting key moments that shaped the United States and the ongoing struggle for freedom and justice.