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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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15:59

Aug 25-Whiskey Sour, Sean Connery, KISS, Judas...

History & Factoids about today ·

2026/08/25

National Whiskey Sour day. Entertainment from 1985. Chikin Ramen went on sale, Paris was liberated from Geman occupation, Havana Cuba founded. Todays birthdays - Sean Connery, Regis Philbin, Tom Skerritt, Gene Simmons, Rob Halford, Elvis Costello, Tim Burton, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jo Dee Messina, Blake Lively. Neal Armstrong died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Whiskey sour - Kane BrownThe power of love - Huey Lewis & the NewsLove is alive - Thew JuddsBirthdays -

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14:15

Aug 24-Waffles, Potato Chips, R2D2, Molly Hatchet,...

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2026/08/24

National Waffle day. Entertainment from 1995. Potato Chip invented. NATO formed, Thomas Colley executed for killing not a witch, 1814 Bristish attack the White House. Todays birthdays - Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Kenny Baker, Anne Archer, Donnie Joe Brown, Steve Guttenberg, Pebbles, Marlee Martin, David Chappelle, Rupert Grint. Su Shi died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I really like waffles - The Hungry Food BandWaterfalls - TLCYour gonna miss me when I'm gone -

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18:02

Aug 23rd - Cuban Sandwich, Barbara Eden, Gene Kelly,...

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2026/08/23

National Cuban sandwich day. Entertainment from 2024. Christopher Columbus arrested and sent back to Spain, East Tennessee suceeded from East Tennessee, Largest tank battle in world history ended. Todays birthdays - Gene Kelly, Tex Williams, Barbara Eden, Rudy Lewis, Keith Moon, Rick Sprinfield, Shelly Long, Jimi Jamison, Ed Gale, Jay Mohr, River Phoenix, Scott Caan. Rudolph Valentino died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Cuban sandwich - Barrence Whitfield

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14:37

Aug 22nd-Tooth Fairy, Alice in Chains, Tears for...

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2026/08/22

National Tooth Fairy day. Entertainment from 2012. Year 565 1st sightning of Loch Ness monster, First airraid in history, Cruise control invented. Todays birthdays - John Lee Hooker, Valerie Harper, Ron Donte, Cindy Williams, Holly Dunn, Collin Raye, Roland Orzabal, Tori Amos, Ty Burrell, Layne Staley, Kristin Wiig.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Tooth Fairy Song - Patty ShuklaCall me maybe - Carly Rae JepsonAngel eyes - Love & TheftBirthdays - 50 Cent

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15:50

Aug 21-Hawaii Birthday, Kenny Rogers, The Clash, Kim...

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2026/08/21

National Senior Citizens day. Entertainment from 2014. Hawaii became 50th state, Mona Lisa painting stolen, Ruby Ridge began in Idaho. Todays birthdays - Kenny Rogers, Harold Reid, Joe Strummer, Kim Cattrall, Kim Sledge, Carrie-Anne Moss. Don Everly died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The older I get - Alan JacksonRude - MagicBurnin' it down - Jason AldeanHappy Birthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Lucille - Kenny

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16:03

Aug 20-Bacon Lovers, Led Zepplin, Thin Lizzy, The...

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2026/08/20

National Bacon lovers day. Entertainment from 2004. Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia, Hungary was formed, NFL formed, Holland Prime Minister Lynched, Cooked, Eaten for neglecting his duties. Todays birthdays - Benjamin Harrison, Alan Reed, Jim Reeves, Isaac Hayes, Robert Plant, Phil Lynott, Doug Fieger, Billy Gardell, Fred Durst, Amy Admas, Andrew Garfield. Pyllis Diller died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I love bacon - The Hungry Food BandSlow motion -

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15:16

Aug 19- Potato's, Eddy Raven, Bill Clinton, John...

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2026/08/19

National Potato day. Entertainment from 1974. Old Ironside sinks pride of Englands Navy, Yellow Fever epidemic hits Philadelphia, Apple became first $2 Trillon company. Todays birthdays - Orville Wright, Johnny Nash, Eddy Raven, Ian Gillan, Bill Clinton, John Stamos, Joey Tempest, Kevin Dillon, Kyra Sedgwick, Lee Ann Womack, Mathew Perry, Clay Walker. Groucho Marx died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The potato song - Lanky BoxThe night Chicago died - Paper

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15:18

Aug 18-Fajitas, 1st Miss America, Robert Redford,...

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2026/08/18

National Fajita day. Entertainment from 1984. Women gain right to vote, Mt. Whitney climbed for 1st time, First mail order catelog. Todays birthdays - Virginia Dare, Merriweather Lewis, Margaret Gorman, Shelly Winters, Robert Redford, Patrick Swayze, Dennis Leary, Madeleine Stowe, Christian Slater, Edward Norton, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Andy Samberg. BF Skinner died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Bad fajitas - Brent Rivera & Eve GutowskiGhost Busters - Ray

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15:55

Aug 17-Davey Crockett, Mae West, Robert DeNiro,...

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2026/08/17

National I love my feet day. Entertainment from 1994. Korea divided in half so they won't fight, FDA approves Rogaine, Mt. Rainier summited for first time. Todays birthdays - Davey Crockett, Mae West, Mark Dinning, Robert DeNiro, Kevin Rowland, Belinda Carlisle, Sean Penn, Donnie Wahlberg, Mitchell Tenpenny. Pearl Bailey died.Into - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I love my feet - Shona LangStay - Lisa Loeb & Nine StoriesBe my baby tonight - Jophn Michael

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14:54

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

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2026/08/16

National Rum day. Entertainment from 2023. 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 - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Who drinking rum - King BubbaLast Night - Morgan

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14:56

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

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2026/08/15

National Lemon Meringue pie, Entertainment from 1963. The Mayflower set sail from England to America. India got its independence from Great Britian, 1st transcontinentail roalroad completed, Todays birthdays - Napolean, Rose Marie, Bill Pickney, Bobby Helms, Debra Messing, Ben Affleck, Natasha Henstridge, Jennifer Lawrence, Joe Jonas. Will Rogers died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Lemon Meringue - FishboneFingertips part 2 - Little Stevie WonderRing of fire -

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15:02

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

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2026/08/14

National Tattoo removal day. Entertainment from 2001. Vicotry in Japan (V-JDay), Last public hanging in the US, US Marines invade Nicaragua. Todays birthdays - Doc 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 CarBlurred lines - Robin thicke Ti PharrellCruise - Florida Georgia LineBirthdays -

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12:56

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

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2026/08/13

National Filet Mignon day. entertainment from 2003. 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 BandCrazy in love - Beyonce Jay ZIt's 5 o'clock somewhereBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Tiny bubbles -

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15:48

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

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2026/08/12

National Vinyl Records day. Entertainment from 1973. 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 SniderThe morning after - Maureen McGovernLouisiana woman Mississippi man - Loretta Lynn

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14:12

Aug 11-Hop Hop, Popsicle, Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan,...

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2026/08/11

National Hip Hop day. Entertainment from 1983. Watts Riots began, Alcatraz opened for federal prisoners, First roller skating rink opened,Todays birthdays - Frank Epperson, Mike Douglas, John Conlee, Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan, Joe Jackson, Viola Davis, Joe Rogan, Chris Hemsworth. Robin Williams died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Rappers delight - Sugarhill gangEvery breath you take - The Police He's a heartache - Janie FrickeBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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16:39

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

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2026/08/10

National S'more day. Entertainment from 1993. 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 HowdyI can't help fallin in llove with you - UB40It sure is Monday -

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12:25

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

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2026/08/09

National Hold hands day. Entertainment from 2022. 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 BeatlesBreak My Soul - BeyonceThe kind of love we make - Luke CombsBirthdays - In da

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14:43

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

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2026/08/08

National Pickleball day. Entertainment from 1962. 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, 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 PickleballRoses are Red - Bobby VintonWolverton Mountain - Claude KingBirthdays - In da club -

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12:26

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

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2026/08/07

National Purple Heart day. Entertainment from 2012. 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 KiethCall me maybe - Carly Rae JepsenCome over - Kenny ChesneyBirthdays - In da club - 50

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14:41

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

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2026/08/06

National Root beer float day. Entertainment from 2002. 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 HavikHot in Herre - NellyThe good stuff - Kenny ChesneyBirthdays -

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