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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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15:03

Aug 16-Rum, Kool & the Gang, Madonna, James Cameron,...

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2025/08/16

(2024) National Rum day. Entertainment from 2019. Second day of Woodstock, First trans-atlantic telegraph, First color & sound cartoon, Afghanistan disaster. Todays birthdays - Mariya Oktyabraskaya, Eydie Gorme, Gary Loizzo, Reginald VelJohnson, James JT Taylor, Kathy Lee Gifford, James Cameron, Madonna, Angela Bassett, Timothy Hutton, Steve Carrell, Vanessa Carlton. Elvis Presley Died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard https://defleppard.com/Who drinking rum - King BubbaOld town

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41:41

Aug 15-Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence, The Jonas...

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2025/08/15

My Co-Host today is SciFi writer Bill McCormick or Bill McSciFi, one of the top SciFi writers, Bill is giving you the opportunity to download for FREE the first book of his Award Wining The Brittle Riders trilogy, Hit up his website https://billmcscifi.com/ you will enjoy more than just the book, We had a great time talking about Lemon Meringe Pie, music, Woodstock, trains, the US stealing the Black Hills from the SIoux nation. Celebrated India's birthday.Todays birthdays - Napolean, Rose

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15:10

Aug 14-Tatoo Removal, Doc Holiday, Steve Martin, The...

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2025/08/14

National Tattoo removal day. Entertainment from 2001. Vicotry in Japan (V-JDay), Last public hanging in the US, US Marines invade Nicaragua. Todays birthdays - Dock Holiday, Dorthy McHugh, Connie Smith, Steve Martin, Gary Larson, Jackee, Marcia Gay Harden, Susan Olsen, Halle Berry, Mila Kunis. Enzio Ferrari died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Laser tattoo removal - Rubber Clown CarBootylicious - Denstiny's ChildAustin - Blake SheltonBirthdays - In da club -

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13:00

Aug 13-Annie Oakley, Alfred Hitchcock, Dan Fogelberg,...

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2025/08/13

National Filet Mignon day. entertainment from 1971. Azted Empire ended, South Park TV series began, Berlin Wall began being constructed. Todays birthdays - Annie Oakley, Burt Lahr, Alfred Hitchcock, Don Ho, Dan Fogelberg, Danny Bonaduce. Florence Nightengale died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Filet Mignon is yummy - The Hungry Food BandHow can you mend a broken heart - Bee GeesI'm just me - Charley PrideBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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15:54

Aug 12-Sir Mix-A-Lot, Dire Straits, Buck Owens,...

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2025/08/12

National Vinyl Records day. Entertainment from 1981. The Beatles drummer quit, The two moons of Mars discovered, First sterile surgery took place. Todays birthdays - Robert Southey, Katherine Lee Bates, Jane Wyatt, Porter Wagoner, Buck Owens, Mark Knopfler, George Hamilton, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Casey Affleck. Lauren Bacall died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Vinyl Records - Todd SniderJessie's girl - Rick SpringieldI don't need you - Kenny RogersBirthdays - In

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36:48

Aug 11-Hip Hop, Popsicles, Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan,...

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2025/08/11

Today's Co-Host is awesome comedian Michael Halcomb, check out his website https://www.michaelhalcomb.live/ His podcast is a must listen, read his daily musings. He has a joke writing course, The joke writers lab, you diffinatly want to hit that up. You can find him on all social media. Today we talked about - National Hip Hop day. Entertainment from 1999. Watts Riots began, Alcatraz opened for federal prisoners, First roller skating rink opened,Todays birthdays - Frank Epperson, Mike

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16:35

Aug 10-S'mores, Missouri Birthday, Jimmy Dean, The...

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2025/08/10

National S'more day. Entertainment from 2020. Missouri became 24th state, Asperin was invented, England found out about the American Declaration of Independence. Todays birthdays - Herbert Hoover, Jack Haley, Eddie Fisher, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield, Ronnie Spector, Ian Anderson, Rosanna Arquette, Antonio Banderas, Angie Harmon. Isaac Hayes died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/S'mores - Buck HowdyWatermelon sugar - Harry StyleI hope - Gabby BarrettHappy

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12:27

Aug 9-Sam Elliott, Melanie Griffith, Whitney Houston,...

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2025/08/09

National Hold hands day. Entertainment from 1960. 2nd atomic bomb dropped on Japan, Richard Nixon resigned ast president, Charles Manson followered committed Helter Skelter. Todays birthdays - Robert Shaw, Wanda Young, Sam Elliott, Melanie Griffith, Whitney Houston, Gillian Anderson, Anna Kendrick. Bernie Mac died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ I want to hold your hand - The BeatlesItsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polda dot bikini - Brian HylandPlease help

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15:16

Aug 8-Pickleball, Shawn Mendes, NSYNC, Creed, Dustin...

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2025/08/08

National Pickleball day. Entertainment from 2010. Nixon announced his resignation, The Great Train Robbery in England, Mt. Blanc summited for first time. Todays birthdays - Webb Pierce, Mel Tillis, Dustin Hoffman, Connie Stevens, Larry Wilcox, Don Most, Scott Stapp, JC Chasez. Shawn Mendes. Olivia Newton-John died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Picleball anthem - Eddie & Webby PickleballLove the way you lie - Eminem RhihannaLover lover - Jerrod

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12:29

Aug 7-Purple Heart Day, Charlize Theron, Iron Maiden,...

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2025/08/07

National Purple Heart day. Entertainment from 2000. Battle of Guadal Canal began, Operation Dester Shield began, China banned Winnie the Pooh. Todays birthdays - Elizabeth Bathory, Billie Burke, BJ Thomas, Rodney Crowell, Wayne Knight, Bruce Dickinson, David Duchovny, Charlize Theron. Red Adair died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ American soldier - Toby KiethIt's gonna be me - NSYNCWhat about now - LonestarBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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14:38

Aug 6th-Rootbeer Float, Lucille Ball, Andy Warhol,...

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2025/08/06

National Root beer float day. Entertainment from 1970. First atomic bomb dropped on Japan, First execution by electric chair, First woman to swim the English Channel. Todays birthdays - Alexander Fleming, Hoot Gibson, Lucille Ball, Robert Michum, Andy Warhol, Pat McDonald, Michelle Yeoh, Geri Halliwell, Soliel Moon Frye. Rick James died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Rootbeer float song - Krevil HavikClose to you - The CarpentersDon't keep me hangin' on

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14:47

Aug 5-Loni Anderson, Neal Armstrong, Marcia Brady,...

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2025/08/05

National Oyster day. Entertainment from 1980. William Wallace captured by the English, First electric traffic light installed in Cleveland, Civil War naval battle at Mobile Bay. Todays birthdays - Anita Colby, Neal Armstrong, Vern Gosdin, Sammi Smith, Loni Anderson, Maureen McCormick, Pete Burns, Adam Yauch, Terri Clark. Alec Guiness died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The oyster is our friend - Lloyd VivolaMagic - Olivia-Newton JohnStand by men - Mickey

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Aug 4-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Champagne, Louis...

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2025/08/04

National Chocolate Chip cookie day. Entertainment from 1990. Champagne invented, US buys Virgin Islands, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog broke up. Todays birthdays - Jesse Reno, Louis Armstrong, Clara Peller, Richard Belzer, Billy Bob Thornton, Barack Obama, Cole & Dylan Sprouse. Marilyn Monroe died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Cookie dance - Chocolate ChipVision of love - Mariah CareyGood times - Dan SealsPoor little fool - Ricky NelsonBirdays -

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Aug 3-Metallica, Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen, Martha...

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2025/08/03

National Watermelon day. Entetainment from 1959. First crop dusting flown, Columbus set sail on first voyage, President Rondald Reagan fired all the air traffic controllers. Todays birthdays - Ernie Pyle, Regina Jonas, Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen, Martha Stewart, John C. McGinley, James Hetfield, Evangeline Lilly. Lenny Bruce died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Watermelon - the KiboomersLonely Boy = Paul AnkaWaterloo - Stonewall JacksonWatermelon crawl -

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11:55

Aug 2-Archie Bunker, Wes Craven, Silent Bob, Sam...

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2025/08/02

National Ice Cream Sandwich day. Entertainment from 1969. Declartion Of Independence signed by the rest of congress, Delaration of Independence actually signed, Apple became worth $1 trillion.Todays birthdays - Carroll O'Connor, Peter O'Toole, Wes Craven, Apallonia, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Smith, Sam Worthington, Edward Gurlong. Vin Sculley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Ice Cream Sandwiches - The Hungry Food BandIn the year 2525 - Zager &

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39:38

Aug 1-Colorado, Grateful Dead, Def Leppard, Public...

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2025/08/01

My Co-host today is hilarious comedian Adam Minnick, check out his website adamminnick.comand when he comes to your town, make sure you go see him live. We talk about - National Girlfriend day. Entertainment from 2019. Colorado became 38th state, Oxygen discovered, Metric system first used, Eygypt says their pyramids were not built by aliens. Todays birthdays - William Clark, Francis Scott Key, Merman Melville, Jerry Garcia, Tim Bachman, Joe Elliott, Chuck D, Coolio, Counting Crows, Tempest

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15:58

July 31st-Avacado's, Zac Brown, 1st Siri, JK Rowling,...

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2025/07/31

National Avacado day. National Chili dog day. Entertainment from 2009. Black Tot day in England, K2 summitted for firtst time, Face on Mars taken by Viking 1. Todays birthdays - Ted Cassidy, Lobo, Gary Lewis, Susan Bennett, Wesley Snipes, JK Rowling, Dean Cain, Zac Brown, Rico Rodriguez. Bill Russell Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Cocoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The avacado song - Alson EugeneI goota feeling - Blacke Eyed PeasPeople are crazy - Billy CurringtonBirthdays - In da

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25:57

July 30-Cheesecake, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Laurence...

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2025/07/30

My Co-Host today is Rachel Fishback, The Iowa Farm Mama, you can see her on TV, listen to her podcast, and consult her for all your Agriculture marketing needs Today we talked about - National Cheesecake day. Entertainment from 1987. Jimmy Hoffa went missing, the USS Indianapolis is sunk, Worlds first oil tanker set sail. Todays birthdays - Henry Ford, Edd Byrnes, Paul Anka, Jimmy Cliff, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neal McCoy, Laurence Fishbourne, Lisa Kudrow, Vivica A. Fox, Christine Taylor, Hillary

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12:56

July 29-Chicken Wings, Lasagna, Rush, Ken Burns,...

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2025/07/29

National Chicken Wing day. National Lasagne day. Entertainment from 1989. NASA created, Kublai Khan's men beheaded by Japan's Emporer for talking smack, David Bowie starred as the Elephant Man in Denver. Todays birthdays - Walter Hunt, Theda Bara, Tony Sirico, Geedy Lee, Ken Burns, Martina McBride, Wil Wheaton, Wanya Morris, James Otto, Josh Radnor, Vincent Van Gogh died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Chicken wing song - Lanky BoxToy Soldiers -

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July 28th-Waterparks, WW1, Garfield, Soulja Boy, Lori...

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2025/07/28

National waterparks day. Entertainment from 2014. WW1 began, plane hit Empire state building, Foxtrot invented, Todays birthdays - Rudy Vallee, Earl Tupper, Jim Davis, Sally Struthers, Georgia Engal, Lori Laughlin, Elizabeth Berkley, Soulja Boy. Johann Sebastian Bach died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Fun fun water park - Juny TonyWild Wild West - Will Smith Dur Hill Kool Moe DeeAmazed - LonestarBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Ha Cha

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