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History & Factoids about today

History & Factoids About Today is your daily companion for uncovering the stories hidden in the calendar. Each episode explores the fascinating mix of events, milestones, and quirky celebrations that make every date unique. From legendary birthdays and pivotal historical moments to national days and lighthearted trivia, we bring together the serious and the fun in one engaging package.Whether you’re a history buff, a trivia lover, or just curious about what makes today special, this podcast

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12:51

April 24-Pigs in a Blanket Day, Barbra Streisand,...

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2026/04/24

National Pigs in a blanket day. Entertainment from 2017. Greeks use the Troy horse, Iranian hostage rescue mission disaster, Inda passes China for most people. Todays birthdays - Shirley MacLaine, Sue Grafton, Jill Ireland, Barbra Streisand, Jack Blades, Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Clarkson, Tyson Ritter, Carly Pearce. Estee Lauder diedIntro - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/I love pigs in a blanket - The Hungry Food BandShape of you - Ed SheeranBody like a back road - Sam

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14:31

April 23- Take a Chance, William Shakespeare, Roy...

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2026/04/23

National English Muffin day. Entertainment from 2007. Coca Cola changed its recipe, 1st video loaded onto You Tube, Hillbilly used for first time, Ottoman Empire ended. Todays birthdays - William Shakespeare, James Buchanan. Shirley Temple, Roy Orbison, Lee Majors, Sandra Dee, Herve Villechaize, Joyce DeWitt, Valerie Bertinelli, George Lopez, Taio Cruz. Howar Cossell died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ English Muffin - Parry GrippGive it to me - Timbaland Nelly

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12:02

April 22-Jelly Beans, Jack Nicholson, Glen Campbell,...

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2026/04/22

National Jelly Bean day. Entertainment from 1977.Europeans find Brazil, Guadalajara sewers explode, Chemical weapons used for 1st time. Todays birthdays - Eddie Albert, Aaron Spelling, Charlotte Rae, Estelle Harris, Glen Campbell, Jack Nicholson, Peter Frampton, Ryan Stiles. Richar Nixon died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Jelly Beans song - Children love to singDon't give up on us - David SoulShe's got you - Loretta LynnBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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12:51

April 21-Bulldogs, Iggy Pop, The Cure, Andie...

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2026/04/21

National Bulldogs are beautiful day. Entertainment from 1987. German ace the Red Baron shot down, Texas won its independence from Mexico, Spain declared war on the U.S. Todays birthdays - Anthony Quinn, Charles Grodin, Iggy Pop, Paul Davis, Tony Danza, Andie McDowell, Robert Smith. Prince died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Billy does your bulldog bite - Sawyer BrownI knew you were waiting - Aretha Franklin George MichaelRose in paradise - Waylon

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12:48

April 20-George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange,...

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2026/04/20

National Cheddar Fries day. Entertainment from 1962. Columbine shoooting, Louis Pasteur proved pasturization worked, Dolly Parton released her 1st record, 4:20 is celebrated. Todays birthdays - George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Crispin Glover, Shemar Moore, Carmen Electra. Benny Hill diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Cheese fries - Elastic No-No BandCan't nobody hold me down - Puff Daddy MasonOne night at a time - George StraitPuppy

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14:33

April 19-US Revolution began, OKC Bombing, Waco...

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2026/04/19

National Garlic day. Entertainment from 1956. "Shot heard round the world" American Revolution began, Waco Standoff ends, Oklahoma City bombing, 1st Boston Marathon. Todays birthdays - Ole Evenrude, Elliott Ness, Jane Mansfield, Dudley Moore, Eve Graham, Tim Curry, Ashley Judd, Kate Hudson. Charles Darwin died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Garlic - Pebbles Nursery RhymesThe poor people of Paris - Les BaxterHeartbreak Hotel - Elvis PresleyBirthdays - In da club

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13:54

April 18-Animal Crackers, Paul Revere's Ride, Rick...

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2026/04/18

National Animal Cracker day. Entertainment from 1966. Paul Revere and 2 others made the famous midnight ride, Jimmy Doolittle led one way bombing run on Japan, Ernie Pyle died in combat, Saudi Arabia allowed western movies in its theatres. Today birthdays - James Woods, Rick Moranis, Eric Roberts, Jane Leeves, Kelly Hansen, Eric McCormack, Conan O'Brien, Melissa Joan Hart, America Ferrera. Dick Clark died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Animal Crackers - Katie

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9:51

April 17th-Blah Blah Blah, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer...

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2026/04/17

National Blah Blah Blah day. Entertainment from 2016. Bay of Pigs invasion, 1st world championship boxing title fight, Fed Ex began. Todays birthdays - William Holden, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Liz Phair, Jennifer Garner, Victoria Beckham. Benjamin Franklin died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Blah Blah Blah - Armin Van BuurenWork - Rihanna DrakeHumble & Kind - Tim McGraw Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Roddy Piper - They LIveWhy can't I -

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14:07

April 16th-Selina, Akon, Martin Lawrence, Dusty...

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2026/04/16

National Eggs Benedict day. Entertainment from 2006. Lincoln freed all the slaves in Washington DC, LSD invented, Texas City explosion. Todays birthdays - Wilber Wright, Charlie Chaplin, Pope Benedict 16, Bobby Vinton, Dusty Springfield, Gerry Rafferty, Ellen Barkin, Dave Pirner, Martin Lawrence, Selina, Akon. Madam Tussaurd died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Eggs Benedict song - FNAF Sister Location RapBad Day - Daniel PowterWhat hurts the most - Rascal

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13:38

April 15th-Lincoln died, Titanic sank, Boston...

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2026/04/15

National Laundry day. Tax Day. Entertainment from 1976. Abraham Lincoln died, RMS Titanic sank, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, Ivory Soap went on sale. Todays birthdays - Leonardo da Vinci, Elizabeth Montgomery, Roy Clark, Ray Raymond, Emma Thompson, Lynne Austin, Linda Perry, Samantha Fox, Chris Stapleton, Seth Rogen, Emma Watson.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Taxman - The BeatlesThis is the way we wash our cloths - Lingo KidsDisco Lady -

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11:48

April 14th-Ex-Spouse Day, Lincoln shot, Loretta Lynn,...

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2026/04/14

National Ex-Spuse day. Entertainment from 1986. Lincoln shot, Stone Mountain Georgia completed, 1st American dictionary published, Titanic hit an iceberg. Todays birthdays - Sir John Gielgud, Rod Steiger, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Anthony Michael Hall, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar. Burl Ives died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Love stinks - J. Geils BandRock me Amadeus - FalcoCajun moon - Ricky SkaggsBirthdays - In da club - 50

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15:44

April 13-Peach Cobbler, Duct Tape, Thomas Jefferson,...

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2026/04/13

National Peach Cobbler day. Entertainment in 1996. 1st elephant in America, Apollo 13 had some trouble. Todays birthdays - Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Vesta Stout, Don Adams, Tony Dow, Al Green, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Aaron Lewis, Lou Bega. John Archibald Wheeler died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Peach Cobbler - ?Because you loved me - Celine DionNo news - LonestarBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Duct tape - The War ZoneLets

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12:57

April 12-Grilled Cheese, Steppenwolf, David...

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2026/04/12

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich day. Entertainment from 2025. Civil War began, 1st human into space, Space Shuttle Columiba launched, Capt. Phillips happened. Todays birthdays - John Kay, Ed O'Neill, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, David Cassidy, Vince Gill, Art Alexakis, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes, Easton Corbin. Franklin Roosevelt died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I love grilled cheese sandwiches - The Hungry Food BandLuther - Kendrick Lamar SZAA bar

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10:49

April 11-Submarines, Louie Louie, The Elephant Man,...

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2026/04/11

National Submarine day. International Louie Louie day. Entertainment from 1965. 190 million dinosaur eggs found in China, NY Congressmen gets kicked out the re-elected to fill his seat, US Navy buys 1st modern submarine. Todays birthdays - Joel Gray, Peter Riegert, Steve Azar, Joss Stone. The Elephant Man died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Yellow Submarine - The BeatlesLouie Louie - The KingsmenI'm telling you now - Freddie and the DreamersKing of the Road -

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14:38

April 10-Siblings day, Col. Potter, The Rifleman, The...

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2026/04/10

National Siblings day. Entertainment from 2015. Mt. Tambora erupted created year without a summer, Fastest wind speed ever measured, Safety pin invented. Todays birthdays - Harry Morgan, Sheb Wooley, Chuck Connors, Max Von Sydow, Omar Sharif, Bobby Smith, Steven Seagal, Brian Setzer, Orlando Jones, Mandy Moore, Haley Joel Osment, Daisey Ridley. Sam Kinison died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/We are family - Sister SledgeUptown Funk - Mark Ronson Bruno

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12:56

April 9-Unicorns, Playboy, Civil War over, King of...

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2026/04/09

National Unicorn day. Entertainment from 2005. Lee surrendered to Grant, John Hancock fought back against the British, 1st US Senator to give birth while in office. Todays birthdays - Hugh Hefner, Carl Perkins, Hal Ketchum, Dennis Quaid, Cynthia Nixon, Kesha Knight Pulliam, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X. Frank Lloyd Weber Wright died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Unicorn song - ITS music kids songsCandyshop - 50Cent oliviaThat's what I love about Sunday - Craig

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11:06

April 7th-Beer. Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Hall &...

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2026/04/07

National Beer day. Entertainment from 1985. Matches were invented, woman took a shot at Mussolini, you could sell booze in Oklahoma after 51 years. Todays birthdays - Billie Holiday, James Garner, Wayne Rogers, Francis Ford Coppola, John Oates, Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe. Henry Ford Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I like beer - Tom T. HallOne more night - Phil CollinsHonor bound - Earl Thomas ConleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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12:47

April 6th-Siamese Cats, Billy Dee Williams, Merle...

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2026/04/06

National Siamese cat day. Entertainment from 1995. First modern Olympics began, Twinkies invented, Teflon invented, post-it notes invented. Todays birthdays - William Dawes, Ivon Dixon, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, John Ratzenberger, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Zach Braff, Candice Cameron Bure. Merle Haggard diedIntro - God Did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Siamese cat song - Hillary DuffTake a bow - MadonnaThinkin about you - Trisha YearwoodBirthdays - In da club -

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11:29

April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy...

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2026/04/04

International carrot day. Entertainment from 1964. Martin Luther King assassinated, 1st woman in US elected as a Mayor, World Trade Center opened, NATO formed. Todays birthdays - Muddy Watters, Anthony Perkins, Craig T. Nelson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy McKeon, Heath Ledger, Natasha Lyonne.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Carrots are yummy - From Kids EnglishCan't buy me love - The BeatlesUnderstand your man - Johnny CashBirthdays - In da club - 50

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14:59

April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton,...

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2026/04/03

Today is Good Friday. Entertainment from 2014. The Pony Express began, Unabomber was caught, TV Guide went on sale. Todays birthdays -Marlon Brando , Jan Berry, Billy Joe Royal, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, David Hyde Pierce, Eddie Murphy, Sebastian Bach, Jennie GarthIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Happy - Pharrell WilliamsThis is how we roll - Florida Georgia Line Luke BryanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Surf City - Jan

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