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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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12:33

Feb 21st – Sticky Buns, Alka‑Seltzer, Jennifer Love...

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2026/02/21

National Sticky Buns Day takes center stage as we roll back to entertainment from 1968. Today’s episode hits the sweet spot with fun history: the Washington Monument was completed, Alka‑Seltzer first went on sale, and NASCAR was founded.We also celebrate a stacked list of February 21st birthdays — Rue McClanahan, Alan Rickman, Tyne Daly, William Petersen, Kelsey Grammer, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Billy Baldwin, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Plus, we remember the passing of Billy Graham.Music lineup

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14:49

Feb 20th – Cherry Pie Day, Rihanna & Kurt Cobain...

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2026/02/20

Celebrate National Cherry Pie Day with a fun mix of history, music, and celebrity birthdays. Today we look back at entertainment from 1984, plus major historical moments including MIT’s founding, John Glenn becoming the first American to orbit Earth, and the story of the first U.S. ace pilot in WWII.Birthday spotlights include Sidney Poitier, Amanda Blake (Miss Kitty), J. Geils, Sandy Duncan, Kathie Baillie, Cindy Crawford, the Cummins kids, Andrew Shue, Kurt Cobain, and Rihanna. We also remember

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13:12

Feb 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day, Cracker Jack...

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2026/02/19

National Chocolate Mint Day, wild history, and a throwback to entertainment from 1994.Today we dig into the origins of Cracker Jack prizes, the unbelievable story of 980 Japanese soldiers killed by crocodiles, and the plagiarism ruling against George Harrison. We also mark the death of country legend Johnny Paycheck.Celebrity birthdays for February 19: Lee Marvin, Smokey Robinson, Lou Christie, Jeff Daniels, Falco, Seal, Justine Bateman, and Benicio Del Toro.Music & Moments Featured in This

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17:54

Feb 18 – National Drink Wine Day, Yoko Ono, John...

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2026/02/18

Celebrate February 18 with National Drink Wine Day and a wild mix of history, pop culture, and celebrity birthdays. Today we cover everything from the King of England drowning his brother in a vat of wine, to the first air‑mail flight, to the first cow ever to fly in an airplane. Plus a full entertainment flashback to 1978.Celebrity birthdays featured today include:Jack Palance, George Kennedy, Yoko Ono, Dennis DeYoung, Cybill Sheppard, John Hughes, Juice Newton, John Travolta, Vanna White, Matt

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15:00

Celebrity Birthdays for Feb 17: Rene Russo, Larry the...

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2026/02/17

Celebrate National Cabbage Day with a packed episode full of history, pop culture, and music. We revisit key events from February 17, the story of the first American killed in World War I, the invention of the Port‑A‑Potty lock, and the launch of the first weather satellite. We also remember the passing of Geronimo and highlight today’s biggest celebrity birthdays.Featured birthdays include:Hal Holbrook, Dodie Stevens, Rene Russo, Richard Karn, Lou Diamond Phillips, Larry the Cable Guy, Denise

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12:55

Feb 16th-Almonds, Sonny Bono, LeVar Burton, Ice T,...

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2026/02/16

National Almonds day. Entertainment from 1998. 1st check written, 1st 911 call made, 11 year old girl tells Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard. Todays birthdays - Hugh Beaumont, Sonny Bono, James Ingram, LeVar Burton, Ice T, Elizabeth Olsen, The Weeknd. Leslie Gore died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/I love almononds - Hmmm Thats strangeNice & Slow - UsherJust to see you smile - Tim McGrawBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Babe - Sonny

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13:30

Feb 15th-Gum Drops, Galileo, The Simpsons, UB40,...

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2026/02/15

National gum drop day. Entertainment from 1957. USS Maine exploded in Cuba, Flag Day in Canada, You Tube launched, Teddy Bears went on sale. Todays birthdays - Galileo, Harvey Korman, Jane Seymour, Melissa Manchester, Matt Groening, Ali Campbell, Chris Farley, Jane Child, Renee O'Connor. Nat King Cole died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Gum Drop - The Crew CutsToo Much - Elvis PresleyYoung Love - Sonny JamesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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16:17

Feb 14th-Valentines Day, Arizona & Oregon Birthdays,...

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2026/02/14

Valentines day. Entertainment from 2015. $1,000,000 bountry placed on writer Salman Rushdie, Oregan and Arizona became states, St. Valentines day massacre took place in Chicago. Todays birthdays - Lois Maxwell, Vic Murrow, Florence Henderson, Razzy Bailey, Gregory Hines, Teller, Meg Tilly, D'wayne Wiggins, Rob Thomas. James Cook died. (2025)Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard ttp://defleppard.com/Valentine - Martina McBrideUptown funk - Mark Ronson Bruno MarsI see you - Luke

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13:51

Feb 13-Cheddar Cheese, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The...

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2026/02/13

National Cheddar Day. Entertainment from 2017 The great Lego spill of 1997, Jesse James robbed his first bank, 2 miles of sewer exploded in Louisville. Todays birthdays - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Kim Novak, George Segal, Peter Tork, Stodckard Channing, Peter Gabriel, David Naughton, Mena Suvari. Waylon Jennings diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyCheddar Cheese song - National TreasureBad & Boujee - Migos Lil Uzi VertBetter man - Little Big TownBirthdays - In da club

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16:33

Feb 12th-Abraham Lincoln, Arsenio Hall, Wilson...

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2026/02/12

National plumb pudding day. Entertainment from 2007. 1st use of penicillin, 1st spacecraft to land on an asteroid, Lincoln penny went into circulation, largest sailfish ever caught. Todays birthdays - Abraham Lincoln, Lorne Greene, Moe Bandy, Maud Adams, Michael McDonald, Joanna Kerns, Arsenio Hall, Chynna Phillips, Josh Brolin, Christina Ricci. Tom Landry died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyPlumb pudding - The ArchiesIrreplaceable - BeyonceWatching you - Rodney

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15:25

Feb 11th-Lattes. Burt Reynolds, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer...

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2026/02/11

National Latte day. Entertainment from 1977. Japan founded, Largest lobster caught, Nelson Mandela released from prison. Todays birthdays - Thomas Edison, Ava Gabor, Leslie Nielson, Tina Louise, Gene Vincent, Burt Reynolds, Bobby Pickett, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Aniston, Brandy, Kelly rowland. Whitney Houston died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyI need my latte - Amesha C. SmithTorn between two lovers - Mary MacGregorNear you - George Jones Tammy WynetteBirthdays - In da club

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12:12

Feb 10th-Flannel, Duct Tape, Robert Wagner, Roberta...

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2026/02/10

National Flannel day. Entertainment from 1987. Duct tape invented, France has to give Britian Canada, Professional wrestling admits in court its not real. Todays birthdays - Boris Pasternak, Robert Wagner, Roberta Flack, Lionel Cartwright, Laura Dern, Elizabeth Banks. Shirley Temple died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyFlannel - Buddy BrownOpen your heart - MadonnaHow do I turn you on - Ronnie MilsapChattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn MillerBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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Feb 9th-Pizza, Volleyball, Opium, Joe Pesci, Travis...

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2026/02/09

National pizza day. Entertainment from 1997. 1st federal drug law, Volleyball invented, Electiona of 1825, fastest yodeler with a cigerette in his mouth. Todays birthdays - William Henry Harrison, Carmin Miranda, Ernest Tubb, Bobby Lewis, Carol King, Joe Pesci, Judith Light, Holly Johnson, Travis Tritt, Michael B. Jordan. Bill Haley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyPizza party - The Royal HoundsUnbreak my heart - Toni BraxtonIt's a little to late - Mark ChestnutBirthdays

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13:01

Feb 8th-Kites, Banjo Clocks, Football, Dynamite,...

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2026/02/08

National kite flying day. Entertainment from 2002. Dynamite used for 1st time in mining, banjo clock invented, Dallas Texans become Kansas City Chiefs, 1st banana republic. Todays birhdays - Jules Verne, Lana Turner, Audrey Meadows, Jack Lemmon, Nick Nolte, Dan Seals, Mary Steenburgen, Vince Neil, Gary Coleman, Seth Green. Del Shannon died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Lets go fly a kite - Mary PoppinsU got it bad - UsherGood morning beautiful - Steve

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13:05

Feb 7th-Garth Brooks, James Spader, Ashton Kutcher,...

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2026/02/07

National fettucini alfredo day. Entertainment from 1966. Baltimore fire 1904, 1st unteathered spacewalk, Blazing Saddles premiered. Todays birthdays - Charles Dickens, Laura Ingels, Garth Brooks, James Spader, Ashton Kutcher, Gidget the Chihauhau. Dale Evans died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyThe Alfredo song - Guy who sings your name over and overMy Love - Petula ClarkThere goes my everything - Jack GreeneBirthdays - in da club - 50 Cen http://50cent.com/Friends in

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17:32

Feb 6th-Ronald Reagan, Tony the Tiger, Fabian, Bob...

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2026/02/06

National frozen yogurt day. Entertainment from 2016. Massachusettes became 6th state, Alan Sheppard hit golf balls on the moon, Coldest temp ever in Asia. Todays birthdays - Ronald Reagan, Thurl Ravenscroff, Rip Torn, Mike Farrell, Fabian, Bob Marley, Natalie Cole, Kathy Najimy, Richie McDonald, Axl Rose, Rick Astley. Arthur Ashe died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on Spotify Froyo Yolo song - Liv & MaddieSorry - Justin BieberDie a happy man - Thomas RhettBirthday - The

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13:45

Feb 5th-Pork Rinds, Twinkies, Atari, Three Dog Night,...

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2026/02/05

National pork rinds day. Entertainment from 2006. 3rd manned mission landed on the moon, largest gold nugget was found, largest Jell-o mold ever. Todays birthdays - James Dewar, Cory Wells, Barbara Hershey, Nolan Bushnell, Tim Meadows, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Laura Linney, Chris Barron, Bobby Brown, Sara Evans. Kirk Douglas died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyI love my pork rinds - John CampbellCheck on it - Beyonce Slim Thug Bun BJesus take the wheel - Carrie

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13:26

Feb 4th-St. Jude's, Rosa Parks, Alice Cooper, Clint...

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2026/02/04

National thank a mail carrier. Entertainment from 19876. St. Judes Childrens research hospital opened, Facebook started, Philippine-American war began. Todays birthdays - Clyde Tombaugh, Rosa Parks, Conrad Bain, Alice Cooper, Clint Black, Natalie Imbruglia, Gavin DeGraw. Karen Carpenter died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyI'm your mailman - Filthy Fred & Dirty DickLove rollercoaster - Ohio PlayeresSometimes - Bill Anderson Mary Lou TurnerBirthdays - In da club - 50

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13:27

Feb 3rd-Carrot Cake, The Day the Music Died, The...

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2026/02/03

National carrot cake day. Entertainment from 1986. Plan crash killed Buddy Holly-Big Bopper-Richie Valens, Coldest temperature ever recorded in North America, 15th & 16th Amendments to the US Constitution ratified. Todays birthdays - Blythe Danner, Dennis Edward, Morgan Fairchild, Nathan Lane, Maura Tierney, Warwick Davis, Isla Fisher.Intro - Goe did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyOh, carrot cake, so delicous - The Hungry Food bandThat's what friends are for - Dionne Warwick and

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12:31

Feb 2nd-Ground Hog & Tater Tots, Shakira, Christie...

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2026/02/02

Ground Hog day. National tater tot day. Entertainment from 1996. Baseball's National League formed, Mexican-American war ended, Polygraph used for 1st time. Todays birthdays - Graham Nash, Howard Bellamy, Farrah Fawcett, Brent Spiner, Christie Brinkley, Shakira. Chris Kyle died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyIt's Ground Hog day - Jack HarmannTater Tot rapOne sweet day - Mariah Carey Boyz II MenIf your not in it for love, I'm out of here - Shania TwainBirthdays - In da club

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