History Daily

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we explore the rise and cultural impact of the video store during the 1980s, a place that was far more than just a way to rent movies.

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September 11, 1792. The French Crown Jewels are stolen from Paris during the chaos of the revolution.

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September 10, 1721. The Treaty of Nystad brings an end to two decades of war between Sweden and Russia.

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September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city’s police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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September 8, 1966. The starship Enterprise boldly goes on its first mission as sci-fi franchise Star Trek premieres on American television screens. This episode originally aired in 2023.

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