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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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16:09

Dec 12-Pennsylvania BDAY, Frank Sinatra, Dionne...

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2025/12/12

National Ding A Ling day. Entertainment from 2018. Penssylvania became 2nd state,1st state dinner, 1st Black to serve in US House of Representatives, Tide went on sale. Todays birthdays - Frank Sinatra, Bob Barker, Connie Francis, Dionne Warwick, Cy Curnin, Sheila E., Jennifer Connelly, Mayim Bialik. Charlie Pride died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck BerryThank U, Next - Ariana GrandeSpeechless - Dan & ShayBirthday - The

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14:26

Dec 11-Indiana BDAY, Big Mama Thornton, Bread, Brenda...

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2025/12/11

International mountain day. Entertainment from 8008. 1st penus transplant, Indiana became 19th state, Libertarian Party formed, Last issue with nude pics in Playboy. Todays birthdays - Big Mama Thornton, Rita Moreno, David Gates, Brenda Lee, Teri Garr, Jermaine Jackson, Nikki Sixx, Mo'nique, Hailee Steinfeld. Anne Rice died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ I love the mountains - Super simple songs for kidsLove your life - T.I. RihannaChicken Fried - Zac

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13:01

Dec 10th-Lager, Mississippi BDAY, Emily Dickinson,...

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2025/12/10

National lager day. Entertainment from 1978. 1st Nobel prizes were awarded, Englands King Edward VIII gave up his thrown for an American divorcee, Mississippi became 20th state. Todays birthdays - Emily Dickinson, Dan Blocker, Johnny Rodriguez, Susan Dey, Michael Clarke Duncan, Nia Peoples, Meg White, Raven-Seymone. Richard Pryor died.Def Leppard - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The beer song - Seamus KennedyLe Freak - ChickThe Gambler - Kenny Rogers Birthday - The

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14:35

Dec 9th-Redd Foxx, The Commodores, Worf, John...

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2025/12/09

National Christmas card day. Entertainment from 1963. 1st traffic light, 1st Heisman trophy winner, Tanganyika got independence, 40 camels disqualified from a beauty pagent. Todays birthdays - Margaret Hamilton, Kirk Douglas, Redd Foxx, Beau Bridges, Walter Orange, Michael Dorn, John Malkovich, Sylvia, Donny Osmond, Felicity Huffman, Jacob Dylan, Simon Helberg. Marie Fedrksson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Christmas cards - Petula ClarkBaby I love

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16:17

Dec 8th-Brownies, Sammy Davis jr, The Doors, Sam...

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2025/12/08

National brownie day. Entertainment from 1998. 1st toilet paper went on sale, Space X made history, Metallica played Antarctica. Todays birthdays - Sammy Davis jr,. David Carradine, Jim Morrison, Gregg Allman, Dan Hartman, Sam Kinison, Kim Basinger, Teri Hatcher, Nicki Minaj, Sam Hunt. Joh Lennon died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The best brownie song - The Hungry Food BandI'm your angel - R. kelly Celine DionLet me let go - Faith Hill Birthdays -

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10:35

Dec 7th-Pear Harbor Remembrance, Donald Duck, Harry...

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2025/12/07

Pearl Harbor Remembrance day. Entertainment from 2003. Deleware became the 1st state, Jet stream discovered, 1st instant replay used, 1st execution by lethal injection. Todays birthdays - Clarence Nash, Ted Knight, Ellen Burstyn, Harry Chapin, Gary Mooris, C, Thomas Howell, Sara Bareilles. Chuck Yeager died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Stand up - Lucacris feat. ShawnaI love this bar - Taby KeithBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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14:06

Dec 6th-St.Nicholas, Rudolph, Slavery Abolished,...

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2025/12/06

National St. Nicholas day. Entertainment from 1967. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer debuted, Washington Monument capped off, Slavery abolished, Gerld Ford 1st unelected Vice President. Todays birthdays - Ira Gershwin, Agnes Moorehead, Wally Cox, Jo Beth Williams, Tom Hulce, Steven Wright, Janine Turner. Roy Orbison died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Little St. Nick - Beach BoysDaydream believer - The MonkeesIt's the little things - Sonny JamesRudolph the

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14:05

Dec 5th-Prohibition Ends, Custer, Walt Disney, Little...

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2025/12/05

National bathtub party day. Entertainment from 2017. Charlegagne takes charge of Europe, 1st electric car, Prohibition ended, US Navy flight 19 disappeared. Todays birthdays - Martin Van Buren, George Armstong Custer, Walt Disney, Little Richard, John Rzeznik, Gary Allan, Frankie Muniz. Nelson Mandela died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Splish splash - Bobby DarinRock Star - Post Malone 21 SavageGreatest love story - LancoCelebration - Kool & the

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13:31

Dec 4th-Cookies! Jeff Bridges, Marissa Tomei, Jay Z,...

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2025/12/04

National cookie day. Entertainment from 19932007. 1st Burger King, British outlaw "Suttee" in India, Horse drawn lawn mower invented. Todays birthdays - Deanna Durbin, Max Baer jr, Jeff Bridges, Marissa Tomei, Chelsea Noble, Jay Z, Kevin Sussman, Tyra Banks. Frank Zappa died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Cookie dance - Chocolate ChipNo one - Alicia KeysSo Small - Carrie UnderwoodSmoke on the water - Deep PurpleBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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15:44

Dec 3rd-40 ft. Flying pig over England, Ozzy...

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2025/12/03

National lets hug day. Entertainment from 1977. Oldest groom, 40 feet pig baloon flies over england, Illinois became 21st state, Alka Seltzer went on sale. Todays birthdays - Ferlin Husky, Andy Williams, Ozzy Osbourne, Mickey thomas, Daryl Hannah, Julianne Moore, Brenden Fraser, Anna Chlumsky, Andy Grammer, Amanda Seyfried. Robert Louis Stevenson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The hug song - Zia MohajerjasbiYou light up my life - Debby BooneHere you

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11:31

Dec 2nd-National Mutt Day, Lucy Liu, Nelly Furtado,...

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2025/12/02

National Mutt day. Entertainment from 1987. Oldest synagog in US, Biggest sinkhole in US, Ford Model A went on sale, United Arab Emirates formed. Todays birthdays - Maria Callas, Dan Butler, Lucy Liu, Nelly Furtado, Britney Spears. Desi Arnaz died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Like my dog - Billy CurringtonTime of my life - Bill Medley Jennifer WarnesSomebody lied - Ricky Fan SheltonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Casta Diva - Maria

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15:27

Dec 1st- Rosa Parks, Madame Tussaud, Playboy...

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2025/12/01

National eat a red apple day. Entertainment from 1997. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, 1st issue of Playboy magazine published, 1st US Navy officer executed for mutiny. Todays birthdays - Madame Tussaud, David Doyle, Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Richard Pryor, Charlene Tilton, Bette Midler, Tyler Joseph. Nellie Fox died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Aplle round Apple red - Sing along for childrenCandle in the wind 1997 version - Elton JohnLove gets me

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14:39

Nov 30th-Mark Twain, Dick Clark, Woody Allen, Pointer...

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2025/11/30

(2023) National personal space day. Entertainment from2002. 1st person injured by a meteorite, USSR invaded Finland, Great Britian recognized US as an independent country, 1st international soccer game was played. Todays birthdays - Mark Twain, Allan Sherman, Richard Crenna, Robert Guillaume, Dick Clark, Woody Allen, June Pointer, Billy Idol, Ben Stiller, Mindy McCready, Kaley Cuoco. George H.W. Bush died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Don't stand so close to me -

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10:42

Nov 29th - Square Dancing, Garry Shandling, Enos the...

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2025/11/29

(2023)National square dancing day. Entertainment from 1972. 1st chimp in space, 1st successful video game, Coffe rationing began in WW2, Invisible ink invented. Todays birthdays - Diane Ladd, Garry Shandling, Howie Mandel, Andrew McCarthy, Don Cheadle, Jonathon Knight, Anna Farris, Chadwick Boseman. George Harrison died. Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Do-Si-Do and Face the side - square danceI can see clearly now - Johnny NashGot the all overs for you - Freddie

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9:58

Nov 28th-French Toast, Jon Stewart, Judd Nelson,...

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2025/11/28

(2023) National french toast day. Entertainment from 1982. Magellen starts off across the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand 1st country to allow women to vote, 1st automobile race, 1st skywriting. Todays birthdays - Barry Gordy jr, Randy Newman, Ed Harris, Christine Arnold, Judd Nelson, Jane Sibbett, Jon Stewart. James Naismith died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/French toast - Drew.0Truly - Lionel RichieYou and I - Eddie Rabbitt Crystal GayleBirthdays - In da club - 50

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13:12

Nov 26-Tie one on! 1st Thanksgiving, Peanuts, Tina...

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2025/11/26

National Tie One On day. Entertainment from 1976. 1st Thanksgiving, 1st lion displayed in America, Polaroid camera went on sale, King Tuts tomb opened. Todays birthdays - Dr. Mary Walker, Charles Schulz, Tina Turner, Linda Davis, Joe Nichols, Natasha Bedingfield. Stephen Sondheim died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I like cake - Koo Koo Kanga RooTonights the night - Rod StewartGood woman blues - Mel TillisBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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12:26

Nov 25-Play with Dad, Ricardo Montalban, Percy...

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2025/11/25

National play day with dad. Entertainment from 1994. Woody Woodpecker made his acting debut, Philadelphia held the 1st Thanksgiving parade, US imposed a nation wide 55MPH speed limit. Todays birthdays - Ricardo Montalban, Percy Sledge, John Larroquette, Amy Grant, Christina Applegate.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The best day - George StraitHuman - Human LeagueTouch me when we're dancing - AlabamaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/When

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13:55

Nov 24-Sardines, The Pearl, En Vogue, Air Force 1,...

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2025/11/24

National sardines day. Entertainment from 1996. Barbed wire invented, Texas Rangers created, Only unsolved airplaine hijacking in US history. Todays birthdays - Zachary Taylor, Tommy Allsup, Pete Best, Amanda Wyss, Dawn Robinson, Katherine Heigl, Sarah Hyland. Freddy Mercury died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The sardine song - Charlie ChapmanNo diggityh - Back stree Dr. DreStawberry wine = Deana CarterBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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12:04

Nov 23-Espresso, Jukebox, Miley Cyrus, Bruce Hornsby,...

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2025/11/23

National Espresso Day. Entertainment from 1955. Prescribing beer for medicianl purposes now illegal, WW2 food rationing ended, Jukebox debuts. Todays birthdays - Franklin Pierce, Boris Karloff, Betty Everett, Bruce Hornsby, Miley Cyrus. Larry Hagman died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Have another espresso - Shel SilversteinAutumn leaves - Roger WilliamsLove love love = Webb PierceBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/The shoop

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11:45

Nov 22-Freckles, Rodney Dangerfield, Jamie Lee...

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2025/11/22

National love your freckles day, Entertainment from 1965. John F. Kennedy assassinated, Snow Mobile invented, Lowest scoring NBA game. Todays birthdays - Rodney Dangefield, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mariel Hemingway, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Hailey Bieber.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The freckles song - The Pearl TrioI hear a symphany - The SupremesMay the bird of paradise fly up your nose - Little Jimmy DickiensBirthdays - in da club - 50 Cent

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