This Day in History - October 5, 2024

In 1938, War Admiral and Seabiscuit faced off against each other in 'The Matchrace of the Century.' In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into effect, formally establishing the European Union. In 1800, the second US President John Adams and First Lady Abigail became the first resid ...  Show more

Happy Halloween! We start with a brief history of Samhain. In 1517, priest and scholar Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper containing 95 Theses to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. In 1926, escape artist and illusionist Harry Houdini died. In 1950, Earl "Big Cat" Llo ...  Show more

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Click here to get your transcripts from today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

In just a matter of hours, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will square off in what could be the most fateful presidential debate. We're live at CNN's world headquarters here in Atlanta, where the debate -- the first between a sitting president and former president -- will take place.  ...  Show more