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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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15:13

Sept 14th-Hoagies, the Lone Ranger, A-Ha, Amy...

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2026/09/14

National Eat a hoagie day. Entertainment from 1998. Frances Scott Key wrote the Star Spangle Banner, Britian paid US $15.5 million for helping the south in the civil war, 1st quintuplets to survive birth in US, Theodore Roosevelt sworn in at 26th President. Todays birthdays - Clayton Moore, Sam Neill, Pope Leo XIV, Morten Harket, Mary Crosby, Melissa Leo, Faith Ford, John Berry, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Amy Winehouse. Grace Kelly died.Intro - God did good - Dianna

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15:29

Sept 13th-Bald is Beautiful, Tyler Perry, Bill...

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2026/09/13

National Bald is beautiful day. Entertainment from 1957. 1st naval battle of civil war, Velcro invented, Scooby Doo debuted, Willie Nelson smoked a Big fat Austin torpedo on White House roof. Todays birthdays - Milton Hershey, Bill Monroe, Mel Torme, Jaqueline Bisset, Peter Cetera, Jean Smart, Dave Mustaine, Tyler Perry. Tupac Shakur died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Bald is beautiful - ?Diana - Paul AnkaWhole lotta shakin goin on - Jerry Lee LewisBirthdays -

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14:54

Sept 12th-Video Games, George Jones, Barry White,...

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2026/09/12

National video game day. Entertainment from 1967. Battle of Marathon faught, 1st female police officer hired in US, Johnny Cash died. Todays birthdays - Richard Gatling, George Jones, Barry White, Linda Gray, Wayne McLaren, Gerry Beckly, Paul Walker, Jennifer Nettles, Jennifer Hudson, Kelsea Ballerini.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/TetrisOde to Billy Joe - Bobbie GentryMy elusive dreams - David Houston Tammy WynetteBirthdays - In da club - 50

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16:41

Sept 11-Styx, Harry Connick jr, Ludacris, Lady A,...

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2026/09/11

9/11 Memorial day. Entertainment from 2017, George Washington saved at Brandywine, Hideki Tojo tried to commit suicide before he was executed, Ford Pinto went on sale, Atari game system went on sale. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Davis, Dennis Tufano, Amymadigan, Tommy Shaw, Virginia Madsen, Kristy McNichol, Harry Connick jr., Taraji P. Hansen, Ludacris, Charles Kelly.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Have you forgotten - Darryl WorleyDespacito - Louis Fonzi Daddy

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11:31

Sept 10th-TV Dinners, Rin Tin Tin, Jose Feliciano,...

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2026/09/10

National TV dinner day. Entertainment from 1975. 1st person arrested for DUI, Biggest battle of War of 1812 on Lake Erie, Rickshaw invented by American Baptist minister in Japan. Todays birthdays - Rin Tin Tin, Jose Feliciano, Danny Hutton, Amy Irving, Ryan Phillippe. Jane Wyman diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/TV dinners - ZZ TopRhinestone Cowboy - Glenn CampbellBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Feliz Navidad - Jose FelicianoBlack &

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16:55

Sept 9th-Box wine, Colonel Sanders, Otis Redding,...

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2026/09/09

International Box Wine Day. Entertainment from 1985. Calfironia became 31st state, 9 month old named queen of Scotland, 1st cmputer bug fixed. Todays birthdays - Leo Tolstoy, Colonel Sanders, Cliff Robertson, Otis Redding, Doug Ingle, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, Eric Stonestreet, Henry Thomas, Michael Buble, Michelle Williams, Hunter Hayes. Burgess Merrideth died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Wine in a box - Zane LampreyBest of my love - The EmotionsDon't it

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14:56

Sept 8-Star Trek, Pink, Til Tuesday, The Cars, Patsy...

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2026/09/08

National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2022. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Rogers, Frank Cady, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers, Patsy Cline, Benjamin Orr, Aimee Mann, David Arquette, Martin Feeman, Pink.. Queen Elizabeth 2 died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Star Trek TV themeLa Bamba - Los LobosMake no mistake, she's mine - Kenny Rogers Ronnie MilsapBirthdays

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14:26

Sept 7- Beer! Grandma Moses, Buddy Holly, Marge...

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2026/09/07

Labor Day. National beer lovers day. Entertainment from 1997. Boston formed. Day of prayer in Austrialia, Jimmy Carter gave away the Panama Canal. Todays birthdays - Grandma Moses, Peter Lawford, Don Messick, Buddy Holly, Gloria Gaynor, Julie Kavner, Chrissie Hynde, Corbin Bernsen, Jermaine Stewart, Eazy E, Shannon Elizabeth. Keith Moon died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I like beer - Tom T. HallNo money, No problems - Notorious Big Puff Daddy MaseShe's got

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15:41

Sept 6-Tailgating, Jeff Foxworthy, Pink Floyd, The...

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2026/09/06

National Tailgating day. Entertainment from 1956. First to sail around the workd, Prsident McKinley shot in Buffalo, First supermarket in the world opened. Todays birthdays - David Allan Coe, Roger Waters, Swoosie Kurtz, Jane Curtain, Jeff Foxworthy, Michael Winslow, Mark Chesnutt, Rosie Perez, Deloris O'Riordan. Idris Elba.. Burt Reynolds died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Tail Gate song - Nathan OsmondHound Dog - Elvis PresleyCrazy Arms - Ray

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13:42

Sept 5-Cheese Pizza, Jack Daniel, Bob Newhart, Raquel...

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2026/09/05

National Cheese pizza day. Entertainment from 1966. Peter the Great put a tax on mens beards, Modern Bra invented, First forward pass thrown in American football history. Todays birthdays - Jack Daniel, Bob Newhart, William Devane, Raquel Welch, Freddie Mercury, Michael Keaton, Terry Ellis, Rose McGowan. St. Mother Teresa died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/I love pizza - The Hungry Food BandSunshine Superman - DonovanThere goes my everything - Jack

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12:35

Sept 4th-Macadamia Nuts, Beyonce, Damon Wayans, Paul...

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2026/09/04

National Macadamia nut day. Entertainment from 2016. Little Rock 9, The Price is Right debuted on TV, NASCAR first paved speedway, Geronimo surrendered. Todays birthdays - Paul Harvey, Mitsi Gaynor, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Damon Wayans, Ione SKye, Beyonce. Joan Riveres died.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Dot, the Macadamia nut - AnimaniacsCloser - The Chainsmokers HalseyHoly - Florida Georgia LineBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Paul

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12:56

Sept 3rd-Baby Back Ribs, Memphis Slim, Beetle Bailey,...

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2026/09/03

National Baby Back Ribs day. Entertainment from 2006. US revolution officially over, San Marino founded, Sweden driving laws. Todays birthdays - Alan Ladd, Memphis Slim, Mort Walker, Hank Thompson, Al Jardine, Don Brewer, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Paige. Vince Lombardi died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.comChili's commercialLondon bridge - FergieLeave the pieces - The WreckersBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Born with the blues - Memphis SlimIt

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13:56

Sept 2nd- Lili' uakalani, Mrs. Puff, Mark Harmon,...

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2026/09/02

National Pierce your ears Day/ Entertainment from 1976. Great fire of London 1666. America goes from Julian to Gregarian calender. Japan formally surrendered ending WW2. Todays birthdays - Lili'uakalani, Rick Lewis, Mary Jo Catlett, Billy Preston, Mark Harmon, Keanu Reeves, Salma Hayek Pinault. JRR Tolkien died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Don't go breaking my heart - Kiki Dee Elton JohnI'm a stand by my woman man - Ronnie MilsapBirthdays - In da club - 50

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14:59

Sept 1st-Burnt Ends, Conway Twitty, Lily Tomlin, Bee...

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2026/09/01

National Burnt ends day. Entertainment from 1986. 1st female telephone operators hired, Germany started WW2 by invading Poland, 1st San Francisco cable car began running. Todays birthdays - Engelbert Humperdinck (composer), Yvonne De Carlo, Conway Twitty, Lily Tomlin, Barry Gibb, Gloria Estefan. Jerry Reed died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Burnt Ends - Starlings TNHigher Love - Steve WinwoodDesperadio Love - Conway TwittyBirthdays - In da club - 50

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13:46

Aug 31-Trail Mix, Foghorn Leghorn, Buddy Hackett, Van...

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2026/08/31

National Trail Mix day. Entertainment from 1996. First US bank robbery, First woman to wear a split-skirt, Jack the Rippers first victim found. Todays birthdays - Buddy Hackett, James Coburn, Van Morrison, Richard Gere, Rick Roberts, Debbie Gibson, Chris Tucker. Princess Diana died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Trail mix song - We don't know who sent it to usMacarena - Los Del RioShe never lets it go to her heart - Tim McGrawBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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13:01

Aug 30-The Beach, Frankenstein, Kitty Wells, Mamas &...

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2026/08/30

National Beach day. Entertainment from 2025. Europe outlaws the crossbox, Lake Pontchatrain causway opened, Washington to Moscow hotline installed. Todays birthdays - Mary Shelly, Fred MacMurray, Kitty Wells, Jack Swigert, John Phillips, Lewis Black, Michael Chiklis, Cameron Diaz. Charles Bronson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Lets go to the beach - Super simple songsGolden (Huntrix) - El Jae - Audrey Nuna - Rei AmiAfter all the bars have closed - Thomas

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12:13

Aug 29th-Chop Suey, Michael Jackson, Weezy, Elliot...

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2026/08/29

National chop suey day. Entertainment from 1965. Ishi meets civilization, The Fugitive finale, Soviet Union detonates nuclear bomb. Todays birthdays - Jean Lafitte, Ingrid Bergman, Isabel Sanford, Richard Attenborough, Elliott Gould, Michael Jackson, Rebecca De Mornay. Ed Asner died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Chop Suey movie sound trackI got you babe - Sonny & CherThe bridge washed out - Warner MackBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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13:48

Aug 28th-Red Wine Day!, 1st American Saint, Shania...

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2026/08/28

National red wine day. Entertainment from 2015. 1st steam locomotive build, Midway Islands become US teritory, Martin Luter King gave "I have a dream speech". Todays birthdays - Elizabeth Seton, Roxie Roker, David Soul, Daniel Stern, Rick Rossovich, Emma Samms, Shania Twain, Jason Priestly, Jack Black, Leann Rimes. Ruth Gordon died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Red Red Wine - UB40Red Red Wine - Neil DiamondCan't feel my face - The WeekndHouse Party - Sam

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14:52

Aug 27-Shortest War, Loudest Noise, 1st Oil Well, Pee...

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2026/08/27

Natioal Just because day. Entertainment from 2005. Loudest sound ever-Krakatoa erupted, shortest war in history, 1st oil well drilled. Todays birthdays - Lyndon Jonhnson, Tommy Sands, Daryl Dragon, Tuesday Weld, Barbara Bach, Pee Wee Herman, Jeffrey Steele. Stevie Ray Vaughn died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Just because - Janes AddictionWe belong together - Mariah CareyAs good as I once was - Toby KeithBirthdays - In da club - 50

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11:50

Aug 26-Toilet Paper, Mother Teresa, Rosie the...

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2026/08/26

National Toilet Paper day. Entertainment from 1975. Hailey named his comet, University of Texas offered Bellydancining, All 25,000 failed to get into University of Liberia. Todays birthdays - Antone-Laurent De Lavoisier, Mother Teresa, Naomi Parker Fraley, Chris Burke, Melissa McCarthy, MacCauley Culkin, Chris Pine, Brian Kelly, Dylan O'Brien. Charles Lindberg died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pass the toilet paper - The Outhere BrothersFallin' in love -

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