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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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11:36

May 25-National Wine Day, Mr. Bojangles, Gandalf,...

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2025/05/25

(2024) National Wine day. Entertainment from 1967. SpiderDan climbed Sears Tower, Deadliest aviation disaster in US history, Goofy debuted as Dippy Dawg. Todays birthdays - Mr. Bogangles, Kitty Kallen, Tom T. Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Frank Oz, Laus Meine, Connie Sellecca, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Justin Henry. CJ Walker died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Hey brother pour the wine - Dean MartinGroovin' - The Young RascalsSam's place - Buck OwensBirthdays - In

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15:57

May 24-Asparagus, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti...

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2025/05/24

National Asparagus day. Entertainment from 1969. Mary had a little lamb published, Brooklyn Bridge opened, Youngest ever to summit Mt. Everest. Todays birthdays - HB Reese, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Gary Burghoff, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Larry Blackmon, Rosanne Cash, John C. Riley, Heavy D. Duke Ellington died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The asparagus song - Bryant OneilGet backi - The Beatles and Billy PrestonMy life, throw it away if I want

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14:02

May 23-Taffy, South Carolina Birthday, Bonnie &...

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2025/05/23

National Taffy day. Entertainment from 2019. Bonnie and Clyde killed, South Carolina became 8th state, Ben Franklin invented bi-focals. Todays birthdays - Artie Shaw, Scatman Crothers, Rosemary Clooney, Joan Collins, Shelly West, Drew Carey, Jewel. Roger Moore diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Laffy taffy - D4LOld town road - Lil Nas XGod's country - Black SheltonBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Nightmare - Artie

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12:46

May 21-Waitstaff Day, Raymond Burr, Isley Brothers,...

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2025/05/21

National Waiter & Waitress day. Entertainment from 1979. Charles Lindbergh 1st to fly solo across Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart 1st woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, All the chickens in an english chicken coop are plucked and survive. Todays birthdays -Raymond Burr, Ronald Isley, Leo Sayer, Mr. T, Notorious BIG, Judge Reinhold, Cody Johnson. Sir John Gielgud died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/She's a waitress and I'm in love - 5 Chinese

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12:50

May 20-Strawberry, James Stewart, Joe Cocker, Cher,...

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2025/05/20

National Pick Strawberries day. Entertainment from 1989. 1st jeans with copper rivot on pockets (Levi) invented, Cordell Kansas hit by tornado same day 3 years in a row, 1st person arrested for speeding is US. Todays birthdays - David Hill, James Stewart, Joe Cocker, Cher, Jane Wiedlin, Bronson Pinchot, Dan Wilson, Jon Pardi. Gilda Radner died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pick a strawberry - Super Simple SongsHypnotize - The Notorious BIGOne night at a

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12:32

May 19th-Chewbacca, Pete Townshend, Grace Jones, ZZ...

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2025/05/19

National Devils food cake day. Entertainment from 1999. Buffalo Bills 1st wild west show, Youngest Doctor of all time, Worlds largest jumping frog jubilee. Todays birthdays - Peter Mayhew, Pete Townshend, Grace Jones, Dusty Hill, Joey Ramone, Lainey Wilson. Jackie Kennedy Onasis died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Devils food cake song - ?Livin la vida loca - Ricky MartinPlease remember me - Tim McGrawBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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13:50

May 18-Toilet Paper, Pope John Paul II, Perry Como,...

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2025/05/18

National No dirty dishes day. Entertainment from 1958. Bath school massacre, Mt. St. Helens erupted, 1st female pilot to break the sound barrier. Todays birthdays - Seth Wheeler, Big Joe Turner, Perry Como, Pope John Paul II, Pernell Roberts, Mark Mothersbaugh, George Strait, Tina Fey. Jill Ireland died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Too many dirty dishes - Albert CollinsAll I have to do is dream - The Everly BrothersOh lonesome me - Don GibsonBirthdays

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14:44

May 17-Black Bart, Dennis Hopper, Bob Saget, Enya,...

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2025/05/17

Armed Forces day. National Walnut day. Entertainment. 1st Kentucky Derby run, The book The Wonderfull Wizard of Oz released, Hawii's coldes temperature. Todays birthdays - Black Bart, Maureen O'sullivan, Dennis Hopper, Bill Paxton, Bob Saget, Enya, Craig Ferguson, Trent Reznor, Jordan Knight, Andrea Corr, Nikki Reed. Donna Summer died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The walnut song - Hmm Thats strangeHoney - Bobby GoldsboroI wanna live - Glenn

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14:37

May 16-Bar B Q,, Liberace, Mr. Mister, Janet Jackson,...

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2025/05/16

Nationa Bar B Q day, Entertainment. 1st person known to have died from AIDS, Root Beer invented, Espresso Machine invented, Todays birthdays - Henry Fonda, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Page, Debra Winger, Mare Winningham, Janet Jackson, Ralph Tresvant, Tracy Gold, Rick Trevino, Megan Fox. Sammy Davis jr died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Good ol' barbq - Whisker BrothersThis is America - Childish GambinoMent to be - Bebe Rexa Florida Georgia

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13:19

May 14-Dance like a chicken, Marmaduke, Bobby Darin,...

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2025/05/14

National Dance like a chicken day. Entertainment from 1986. Youngest mom ever gave birth, Cure for small pox discovered, Lewis & Clark set off, Vasaline invented. Todays birthdays - Brad Anderson, Will "Dub" Jones, Bobby Darin, George Lucas, David Byrne, Tom Cochrane, Cate Blanchett, Mark Zuckerberg, Miranda Crosgrove. Frank Sinatra diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Chicken dance songIf I can't have you - Yvonne EllimanShe can put her shoes under my

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12:53

May 9-Lisa Simpson, Depeche Mode, Billy Joel, Candice...

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2025/05/09

Jeff really thanks you all for your prayers for him and his family during his moms passing(2024) National Sleep over day. Entertainment from 2005. Oldest treaty in the world, US 1st to legalize birth control pill, Englands crown jewels stolen. Todays birthdays - Howard Carter, William Marston, Hanks Snow, Albert Finney, Candice Bergen, Billy Joel, Devin Peter Hall, John Corbett, Dave Gahan, Lisa Simpson. Little Richard died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard

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15:20

May 8-Ricky Nelson, Captain & Tennille, Earth Wind &...

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2025/05/08

Jeff would thank you all you for your toughts and prayers to him and his family during his moms passing.National Coconut cream pie day. Entertainment from 1975. 1st rollercoaster with a loop, 16 year old takes a NYC subway train for a drive, Little Caesars Pizza founded, Coca Cola went on sale. Todays birthdays - Harry S. Truman, Don Rickles, Ricky Nelson, Toni Tennille, Philip Bailey, Alex Van Halen, Stephen Furst, Melissa Gilbert, Enrique Iglesias. Eddy Arnold died.Intro - Pour some sugar on

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10:35

May 7-Brahm, Tchaikovsky, Eddie Rabbitt, Gary Cooper,...

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2025/05/07

Jeff can't thank you all enough for your prayers and wishes for him and his family with the passing of his mother. He would like to thank you with his sincerest apprecitation and gratitude.(2024) National Teacher apprciation day. Entertainment from 1985. Lusitania sank from German sub, Largest Pearl found, Largest Swordfish caught,New Orleans founded. Todays birthdays - Johannes Brahms, Pytor Tchaikovsky, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin, Robert Hegyes, Eagle Eye Cherry, Breckin Meyer. Eddie Rabbitt

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10:53

May 5-Cinco de Mayo, Tammy Wynette, Adele, Henry...

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2025/05/05

Jeff would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for him and his family during this tough time. God Bless(2024) Cinco de Mayo. Entertainment from 1954. 1st US train robbery, Big Mac went on sale, Channel #5 went on sale. Todays birthdays - John Stetson, Tyrone Power, Tammy Wynette, John Rhys-Davis, Henry Cavill, Adele, Chris Brown. Napolean died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Cinco de Mayo song - The KiboomersWanted - Perry ComoSlowly - Webb

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11:56

May the 4th Be With You, Beer Pong, Audrey Hepburn,...

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2025/05/04

Jeff would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers for him and his family during this tough time. God Bless(2024) National Beer Pong day. National Star Wars day. Entertainment from 1694. Kent State massacre, 1st nonuplets (9 Babies), Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Grammy Awards. Todays birthdays - Bartolomeo Cristofori, John Speke, Auddrey Hepburn, Paul Geason, Nick Ashford, Stella Parton, Randy Travis, Ana Gasteyer, Lance Bass. Don Shula died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def

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11:47

May 3rd-Bing Crosby, James Brown, Frankie Valli,...

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2025/05/03

Jeff would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support for him and his family during this tough time. God Bless and thank you.(2024) National Paranormal day. Entertainment from 2014. 1st US toll bridge, 3rd worst city fire in US history in Jacksonvile FL, Sears Tower now Willis Tower tallest building in the world at that time. Todays birthdays - Bing Crosby, George Gaynes, Ann B. Davis, Dave Dudley, James Brown, Frankie Valli, Christopher Cross, Eric Church. Jackie Cooper died.Intro -

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14:17

May 2nd-Engelbert Humperdinck, Leslie Gore, Larry...

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2025/05/02

National Brother and Sister day. Entertainment from 2004. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson shot by own men, Osama Bin Laden Killed, German soldiers begin to surrender in WW2. Todays birthdays - The Red Baron, Engelbert Humperdinck, Leslie Gore, Larry Gatlin, Lou Graham, Christine Baranski, Ty Herndon, Dwayne Johnson, Ellie Kemper. DaVinci died.Intro - Pour some suagar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Sweet Thursday - Johnny MathisBrothers & Sisters - Steve & Anne

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May 1st-Francis Gary Powers, 1st Public flushing...

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2025/05/01

Today is the 65th anniversary of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers being shot down in his U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union. My co-host today is his son Gary Powers jr. We got the whole story on his dads place in history. Gary jr. is a very successfull author, speaker and authority on the cold war.https://garypowers.com/ He also founded the Cold War Museum in Virgina, https://www.coldwar.org/ Make sure you check out his website and books.National Lei day. Entertainment from 2006. Alamo founded,

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14:42

April 30-Louisiana Birthday, Johnny Galecki, Kunal...

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2025/04/30

National Honesty day. Entertainment from 1976. Louisiana became 18th state, George Washington inaugurated as 1st US prsident, Galileo imprisoned for saying earth revolved around the sun. Todays birthdays - Eve Arden, Robert Easton, Johnny Horton, Cloris Leachman, Burt Young, Bobby Vee, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Kirsten Dunst, Gal Gadot. Agnes Moorehead died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Honesty - Billy JoelDisco lady - Johnnie TaylorDon't the girls

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37:55

April 29th-Willie Nelson, Jerry Seinfeld, The...

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2025/04/29

Today my co-host is Shae, half of the History Unhinged: Rainy Days Rabbit Holes podcast. One of the best podcasts available. Check out their website http://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/ They have really cool Merch also. Rainy Day Rabbit Holes PodcastYour deep dive into Pacific Northwest history...with a laugh along the way!Visit our website! Rainy Day Rabbit HolesListen on AppleListen on SpotifyFollow us on InstagramShae an I talked about -World Wish Day. National Zipper day. Entertainment

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