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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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11:12

March 13th-Uranus, Ear Muffs, Neil Sedaka, Sha Na Na,...

History & Factoids about today ·

2026/03/13

National Good Samaritan day. Entertainment from 2011. Uranus discovered, Ear muffs invented, Army killed 6,000 sheep, Pope Francis takes over. Todays birthdays - Neil Sedaka, Donald York, William H. Macy, Dana Delany. JP Morgan died.ntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Angels among us - AlabamaBorn this way - Lady GagaDon't you wanna stay - Jason Aldean Kelly ClarksonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/ Breaking up is hard to do - Neal

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10:31

March 12th-Ruth, Buckwheat, Agent 99, Al Jarreau,...

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2026/03/12

National Ruth day. Entertainment from 1979. Coca-Cola 1st sold in bottles, Girls Scounts founded, Dennis the Menace comic strip debuted. Todays birthdays - William Thomas Jr., Barbara Feldon, Al Jarreau, Liza Minnelli, James Taylor, Holly Williams. Charlie Parker died. (2025)Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Naomi gonna be with Ruth - AplagetiXLivin on a prayer - Bon JoviBaby's got a new baby - S-K-OBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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13:27

March 11th-Dreams, Eskimo Pie, Golden Earring, Bobby...

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2026/03/11

National Dream deay. Entertainment from 1971. 1st armored car robbery, 2nd worst nuclear accident, Romeo & Juliet married. Todays birthdays - Christian Kent Nelson, Lawrence Welk, George Kooymans, Bobby McFerrin, Lisa Loeb, Terrance Howard, Johnny Knoxville. Merlin Olsen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ All I have to do is dream - The Everly BrothersOne bad apple - The OsmondsI'd rather love you - Charley PrideBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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14:29

March 10th-Ranch Dressing, Chuck Norris, Sharon...

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2026/03/10

National Ranch Dressing day. Entertainment from 1981.Last naval battle of the American Revolution, 1st telephone call made, Todays birthdays - Chucik Norris, Dean Torrence, Sharon Stone, Jasmine Guy, Nenah Cherry, Edie Brickell, Daryl Singletary, Jon Hamm, Robin Thicke, Carrie underwood, Olivia Wilde. Harriet Tubman died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Cocoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Ranch dressing song I love a rainy night - Eddie RabbittGuitar Man - Elvis PresleyBirthdays - In da club -

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17:08

March 9th-Barbie, Kissing Outlawed, Why We're Named...

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2026/03/09

National Get over it day. Entertainment from 1991. Kissing in public banned in Naples, Barbie made her debut, Battle of the Iron Clads, last Japanese soilder surrendered 1974. Todays birthdays - Amerigo Vespucci, Yuri Gagarin, Mickey Gilley, Raul Julia, Mark Lindsay, Jeffrey Osborne, Martin Fry, Juliette Binoche, Emmanuel Lewis. Chris Le Doux died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Get over it - OK GoSomeday - Mariah CareyI'd love you all over again - Alan

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12:21

March 8th-Womens Day, Retro Video Games, The Skipper,...

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2026/03/08

International Womens day. National retro video game day. Entertainment from 2020. 1st black man to own slaves, 1st woman to get a pilots license, telescoping fishing pole invented. Todays birthdays - Alan Hale jr, Lynn Redgrave, Micky Dolenz, Gary Numan, Aiden Quinn, Camryn Manheim, Freddie Prinze jr, James Van Der Beek, Milana Vayntrub. Joe DiMaggio died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ I am woman - Helen ReddyThe Box - Roddy RicchThe bones - Maren

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14:58

March 7th-Cereal, Ronald McDonald, J. Geils Band,...

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2026/03/07

National Cereal day. Entertainment from 1960. Bloody Sunday in Alabama, Bikini Atoll evacuated, Constantine decrees everyone take Sundays off. Todays birthdays - Willard Scott, Peter Wolf, John Heard, Bryan Cranston, Taylor Dayne, Wanda Sykes, Rachel Weisz, Jenna Fischer, Laura Prepon. Stanley Kubrick died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Cereal song - Paul the TrambonistTheme from a summer place - Percy Faith & His OrchestraHe'll have to go - Jim

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15:38

March 6th-Oreo Cookies, Michelangelo, Silly Putty,...

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2026/03/06

National Oreo Cookie day. Entertainment from 2010. Battle of the Alamo ended, Dred Scott decision, Aspirin invented, Silly Putty went on sale. Todays birthdays - Michelangelo, Lou Costello, Ed McMahon, Mary Wilson, Kiki Dee, Rob Reiner, Tom Arnold, D.L. Hughley, Skip Ewing, Connie Britton. Nancy Reagan died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Oreo cookie TV commercialImma be - The Black Eyed PeasWhy don't we just dance - Josh TurnerBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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12:28

March 5th-Cheese Doodles, Boston Massacre, Eddy...

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2026/03/05

National Cheese Doodle day. Entertainment from 1786. Boston Massacre happened, Stapler invented, convicted murderer electrocuted on toilet. Todays Birthdays - William Aughtred, Dean Stockwell, Eddy Grant, Marsha Warfield, Penn Jillette, Teena Marie, Andy Gibb, Eva Mendes. Patsy Cline diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Cocoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Cheese puff song - The Hungry Food BandAmazed - LonestarSmile - LonestarBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Electric Avenue -

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11:05

March 4th-Snacks, Vermont Birthday, Leatherface,...

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2026/03/04

National Snack day. Entertainment from 1970. Prsidential inauguarations on March 4th until 1937, Vermont became 14th state, 1st tavern in US. Todays birthdays - Gunnar Hansen, Catherine O'Hara, Mykelti Williams, Patricia Heaton, Patsy Kensit, Steven Weber. Minnie Pearl died.Intro- God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Snack time song - Peppa Pig & BlazeBridge over troubled water - Simon & GarfunkelIt's just a matter of time - Sonny JamesBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays

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14:47

March 3rd-Cold Cuts, Florida Birthday, Scotty, Tone...

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2026/03/03

National cold cuts day. Entertainment from 1980. Florida became 27th state, Star Spangle Banner bedcame national anthem, Rodney King beating took place. Todays birthdays - Alexander Graham Bell, Jean Harlow, James Doohan, Jennifer Warnes, Tone Loc, Julie Bowen, David Faustino, Jessica Biel, Camila Cabello. Roger Bannister died.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Icky Woods TV coldcuts commercialSincereley - The McGuire SistersIn the jailhouse now - Webb

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15:42

March 2nd-Egg McMuffins, Dr. Seuss, The Carpenters,...

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2026/03/02

National Egg McMuffin day. Entertainment from 1990. Importing slaves into US banned, Peonage banned, Puerto Rico citizens granted US citizenship. Compact disc went on sale. Todays Birthdays - Dr. Seuss, Desi Arnaz, Lou Reed, Karen Carpenter, Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Craig, Chris Martin, Luke Combs. Dusty Springfield died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/McDonalds TV commercialOpposites attract - Paula AbdulNo matter how high - Oak Ridge BoysBirthdays - In da club -

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17:15

March 1st-Ohio & Nebraska Birthdays, Justin Bieber,...

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2026/03/01

National Pig day. Entertainment from 2015. March, Deadliest avalanche in US history, Lindbergh kidnapping, Hoover Dam completed, Ohio (1803) & Nebraska (1867) became states. Todays birthdays - Harry Belafonte, Robert Conrad, Roger Daltrey, Dirk Benedict, Alan Thicke, Ron Howard, Catherine Bach, Tim Daly, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Lupita Nyong'o, Kesha, Justin Bieber. Jack Wech died.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The pig song - Pudding TV Kind of a drag - The

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14:34

Feb 28th-Largest Penguin, Donnie Iris, B-52's, Train,...

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2026/02/28

National Tooth Fairy day. Entertainment from 1969. Largest pinguin discovered, Waco Branch Dividian stand-off began, Roger Scott tried for sleeping during church. Todays birthdays - Charles Durning, Gavin MacCleod, Donnie Iris, Bernadette Peters, Mercedes Ruehl, Gilbert Gottfried, Cindy Wilson, Rae Dawn Chong, Partick Monahan, Jason Aldean. Paul Harvey Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Tooth fairy song - Patty ShuklaEvetyday people - Sly and the Family StoneTo

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13:50

Feb 27th-Kahlua, Smallest Baby, Elizabeth Taylor,...

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2026/02/27

Nataional Kahlua day. Entertainment from 2019. Pokemon released, Saccharin created, New Orleans celebrates their 1st Mardi Gras. Todays birthdays - Marian Anderson, Joanne Woodward, Elizabeth Taylor, Howard Hessman, Mary Frann, Johnny Van Zant, Adam Baldwin, Rozonda "Chili" Thomas, Josh Groban, Kate Mara. Leonard Nimoy died.Intro - God did Good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Kahlua song7 Rings - Arianna GrandeBeatutiful crazy - Luke CombsBirthdays - in da club - 50 Cent

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16:42

Feb 26th – Pistachios, Buffalo Bill Cody, Jackie...

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2026/02/26

National Pistachio Day with entertainment from 2009. Today in history: the first World Trade Center bombing, RADAR demonstrated for the first time, and Napoleon leaves exile on Elba.Featured birthdays include William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, William Fawley, Jackie Gleason, Tony Randall, Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Mitch Ryder, Michael Bolton, and Nate Ruess. Judge Joseph Wapner passed away on this date.Music lineup:• Intro: God Did Good – Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ • I’m a Nut

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11:55

Feb 25 – Clam Chowder • Mr. Magoo, George Harrison,...

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2026/02/25

It’s National Clam Chowder Day and National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, so we’re stirring up a tasty mix of history, birthdays, and music. Today we jump back to Entertainment from 1979, plus wild factoids like the first dancing monkey, the first Black man sworn into the U.S. Congress, and Oregon becoming the first state to tax gasoline.Birthday spotlights include Jim Backus (Mr. Magoo), Faron Young, George Harrison, Carrot Top, Téa Leoni, Daniel Powter, Sean Astin, and Rashida Jones. We also

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15:41

Feb 24th – Tortilla Chips, Battle Over Los Angeles,...

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2026/02/24

Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with a wild mix of history, pop culture, and birthdays. Today we look back at Entertainment from 1989, the mysterious Battle Over Los Angeles, a tragic crowd crush at a public hanging, and the day Fidel Castro stepped down in Cuba.Birthday spotlights include Abe Vigoda, John Vernon (Dean Wormer), Paul Jones, Edward James Olmos, Rupert Holmes, George Thorogood, Debra Jo Rupp, Steve Jobs, Sammy Kershaw, and Billy Zane.We also remember the passing of comedy legend

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12:41

Feb 23rd – Banana Bread Day, The Alamo Begins, Polio...

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2026/02/23

Celebrate National Banana Bread Day with a trip back to 1956 entertainment, major historical milestones, and a packed birthday list. Today we remember the Battle of the Alamo, the first mass polio vaccinations, and the moment U.S. Marines raised the flag on Mt. Suribachi in WWII.We’re also celebrating birthdays for Peter Fonda, Johnny Winter, Patricia Richardson, Howard Jones, Kristin Davis, Steve Holy, Emily Blunt, and Dakota Fanning. Plus, we note the passing of poet John Keats.tro - God did good

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14:01

Feb 22nd – National Margarita Day, George Washington,...

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2026/02/22

Celebrate National Margarita Day with a fun dive into history, pop culture, and today’s famous birthdays.We rewind to Entertainment from 1966, plus wild and fascinating factoids:• The last time Great Britain was invaded• The first dog race track• The day the U.S. officially received Florida from SpainBirthday spotlights include:George Washington, Robert Young, Robert Wadlow (the tallest human ever), Guy Mitchell, Julie Walters, Kyle MacLachlan, Steve Irwin, and Drew Barrymore.We also remember the

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