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Beeswax Vinyl Daily

Timothy G Beeman II

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5:29

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 19, 2024

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2024/08/19

Non-musical history for today: There are two because I find it interesting that the exact same thing happened (in different parts of the world but not really) on the same day, 80 years apart.1612 – The "Samlesbury witches", three women from the Lancashire village of Samlesbury, England, were put on trial, accused of practicing witchcraft, one of the most famous witch trials in British history. 1692 – In Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a

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8:48

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 18, 2024

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2024/08/18

Non-musical history for today: 1958 – Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita is published in the United States. A lot of controversy surrounded (and still surrounds) that book. I get it. Did you know that Spandau Ballet's "True" is referencing this book? Seaside arms, pills on the tongue, etc. All inspired by this book. And, of course, one of the greatest Police songs ever, "Don't Stand So Close To Me," which references "that famous book by Nabokov." Music history, album anniversaries,

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 17, 2024

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2024/08/17

Non-musical history for today: 1560 – The Catholic Church was overthrown, and Protestantism was established as the national religion in Scotland. I know I post a lot of religious history, especially for an "atheist." But I find the whole thing fascinating. How something I find so hard to believe has developed and shaped history, both atrocities and goodness. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 17. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 16, 2024

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2024/08/16

Non-musical history for today: 1920 – Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was beaned on the head by a fastball thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees. The next day, Chapman became the second player to die from injuries sustained in a Major League Baseball game. The requirement for batting helmets didn't happen until 1971, even though they had been around since the late '50s. And even then, veterans could choose to wear the cloth hats with special liners. The last MLB player to bat only wearing

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7:56

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 15, 2024

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2024/08/15

Non-musical history for today: 1096 – Starting date of the First Crusade as set by Pope Urban II. Christians have been trying to strip other religions of their place for a long time, y'all. Not downing Christianity, just stating "what is is."Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 15. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android),

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7:37

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 14, 2024

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2024/08/14

Non-musical history for today: 1880 – Construction of Cologne Cathedral, the most famous landmark in Cologne (or Köln), Germany, was completed. I hope to see it someday. While I have no inclination to religion, I love me some old churches.Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 14. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android),

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7:20

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 13, 2024

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2024/08/13

Non-musical history for today: 1918 – Women enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for the first time. Opha May Johnson was the first woman to enlist. Bless them! Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 13. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android), Alexa, or Audacy. On Camel City Radio, it's hump day every day!

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 12, 2024

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2024/08/12

Non-musical history for today: 1981 – The IBM Personal Computer was released. And now, it runs everything. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 12. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android), Alexa, or Audacy. On Camel City Radio, it's hump day every day!

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 11, 2024

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2024/08/11

Two non-musical history items for today: 1929 – Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, in 1934, the first civilian prisoners arrived at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island. I hear there was "no way" to escape it—until there was. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 11. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 10, 2024

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2024/08/10

Non-musical history for today: 1835 – P. T. Barnum began his career as a showman and circus entrepreneur by exhibiting Joice Heth, an octogenarian African slave whom he claimed was George Washington's nursemaid. Heth was supposed to pass for a 161-year-old woman. And, people fell for that. That doesn't surprise me, people fall for all kinds of crap these days, too. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 10. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 9, 2024

Beeswax Vinyl Daily ·

2024/08/09

Non-musical history for today: 1173 – Construction of the campanile of the Cathedral of Pisa began; it took two centuries to complete. We now know it as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 200 years. Wow...Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 9. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android), Alexa, or Audacy. On Camel City Radio, it's

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7:21

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 8, 2024

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2024/08/08

Non-musical history for today: 1786 – Mont Blanc on the French-Italian border was climbed for the first time by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard. I hear they found many expensive (but not premium quality) pens up there.Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 8. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android), Alexa, or

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 7, 2024

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2024/08/07

Non-musical history for today: 1974 – Philippe Petit performed a high-wire act between the twin towers of the World Trade Center 1,368 feet (417 m) in the air. I haven't seen Man on a Wire, but I want to and hope that it tells how they got the cable up there, how they were able to connect it between the two buildings, and how they got past security.Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 7. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 6, 2024

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2024/08/06

Non-musical history for today: 1890 – At Auburn Prison in New York, murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by the electric chair. I think they used a two-prong plug in a regular wall socket. I can't confirm that, though. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 6. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and

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8:59

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 5, 2024

Beeswax Vinyl Daily ·

2024/08/05

Non-musical history for today: 1305 – First Scottish War of Independence: Sir John Stewart of Menteith, the pro-English Sheriff of Dumbarton, successfully managed to capture Sir William Wallace of Scotland, leading to Wallace's subsequent execution by hanging, evisceration, drawing and quartering, and beheading 18 days later. They wanted to make sure that he was not only merely dead, he's really most sincerely dead. Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 5. Recorded

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5:46

Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 4, 2024

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2024/08/04

Non-musical history for today: 1693 – Date traditionally ascribed to Dom Perignon's invention of champagne; it is not clear whether he actually invented champagne. However, he has been credited as an innovator who developed the techniques used to perfect sparkling wine. Yum.Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 4. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 3, 2024

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2024/08/03

Non-musical history for today: 1492 – Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. Yep, today's the day that all the BS got started. Bon voyage! Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 3. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and Android), Alexa, or Audacy. On Camel City Radio, it's hump day every day!

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 2, 2024

Beeswax Vinyl Daily ·

2024/08/02

Non-musical history for today: 1873 – The Clay Street Hill Railroad began operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system. I was somewhat surprised it wasn't Cloverleaf (okay, okay, it's a Who Framed Roger Rabbit? reference).Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 2. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel City Radio via the app (for iOS and

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily August 1, 2024

Beeswax Vinyl Daily ·

2024/08/01

Non-musical history for today: 1957 – The United States and Canada formed the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). It has been tracking Santa Claus every year since 1955, when it was still known as CONAD. It is not to be confused with Conad's cousin, Conan, the Librarian.Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 1. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at tim@beeswaxvinyl.com or 336-422-NUMB (6862). Tune into Camel

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Beeswax Vinyl Daily July 31, 2024

Beeswax Vinyl Daily ·

2024/07/31

Non-musical history for today: 1703 – Author Daniel Defoe was placed in a pillory for the crime of seditious libel after publishing a politically satirical pamphlet. This usually meant that the imprisoned would be pelted with tomatoes or other implements of humiliation. But, instead, he is pelted with flowers. Apparently, he had some fans!Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for July 31. Recorded in the Omniverus Podcast Studios at Liberty Plaza. Leave comments at

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