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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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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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14:34

Aug 5-Loni Anderson, Neal Armstrong, Marcia Brady,...

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2026/08/05

National Oyster day. Entertainment from 1972. William Wallace captured by the English, First electric traffic light installed in Cleveland, Civil War naval battle at Mobile Bay. Todays birthdays - Anita Colby, Neal Armstrong, Vern Gosdin, Sammi Smith, Loni Anderson, Maureen McCormick, Pete Burns, Adam Yauch, Terri Clark. Alec Guiness died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The oyster is our friend - Lloyd VivolaAlone Again - Gilbert O'SullivanIt's gonna take a

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11:51

Aug 4-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Champagne, Louis...

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2026/08/04

National Chocolate Chip cookie day. Entertainment from 1982. Champagne invented, US buys Virgin Islands, Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog broke up. Todays birthdays - Jesse Reno, Louis Armstrong, Clara Peller, Richard Belzer, Billy Bob Thornton, Barack Obama, Cole & Dylan Sprouse. Marilyn Monroe died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Cookie dance - Chocolate ChipEye of the Tiger - SurvivorHonky Tonkin" - Hank Williams jrPoor little fool - Ricky NelsonBirdays -

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14:22

Aug 3-Metallica, Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen, Martha...

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2026/08/03

National Watermelon day. Entetainment from 1992. First crop dusting flown, Columbus set sail on first voyage, President Rondald Reagan fired all the air traffic controllers. Todays birthdays - Ernie Pyle, Regina Jonas, Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen, Martha Stewart, John C. McGinley, James Hetfield, Evangeline Lilly. Lenny Bruce died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Watermelon - the KiboomersBaby Got Back - Sir-Mix-A-LotI'll think of something - Mark

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11:49

Aug 2-Archie Bunker, Wes Craven, Silent Bob, Sam...

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2026/08/02

National Ice Cream Sandwich day. Entertainment from 1969. Declartion Of Independence signed by the rest of congress, Delaration of Independence actually signed, Apple became worth $1 trillion.Todays birthdays - Carroll O'Connor, Peter O'Toole, Wes Craven, Apallonia, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Smith, Sam Worthington, Edward Furlong. Vin Sculley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Ice Cream Sandwiches - The Hungry Food BandIn the year 2525 - Zager &

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18:32

Aug 1-Colorado B-Day, Grateful Dead, BTO, Def...

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2026/08/01

National Girlfriend day. Entertainment from 1961. Colorado became 38th state, Oxygen discovered, Metric system first used, Eygypt says their pyramids were not built by aliens. Todays birthdays - William Clark, Francis Scott Key, Herman Melville, Jerry Garcia, Tim Bachman, Joe Elliott, Chuck D, Coolio, Counting Crows, Tempest Bledsoe, Jaoson Mamoa, Wilfred Brimley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Girls just wanna have fun - Cyndi LauperTossin' & Turnin" -

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15:47

July 31st-Avacado's, Zac Brown, 1st Siri, JK Rowling,...

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2026/07/31

National Avacado day. National Chili dog day. Entertainment from 2011. Black Tot day in England, K2 summitted for firtst time, Face on Mars taken by Viking 1. Todays birthdays - Ted Cassidy, Lobo, Gary Lewis, Susan Bennett, Wesley Snipes, JK Rowling, Dean Cain, Zac Brown, Rico Rodriguez. Bill Russell Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Cocoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The avacado song - Alson EugeneParty rock anthem - LMFAO Lauren BennettTomorrow - Chris YoungBirthdays - In da club - 50

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14:59

July 30-Cheesecake, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Laurence...

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2026/07/30

National Cheesecake day. Entertainment from 1987. Jimmy Hoffa went missing, the USS Indianapolis is sunk, Worlds first oil tanker set sail. Todays birthdays - Henry Ford, Edd Byrnes, Paul Anka, Jimmy Cliff, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neal McCoy, Laurence Fishbourne, Lisa Kudrow, Vivica A. Fox, Christine Taylor, Hillary Swank, Jaime Presly. Lane Frost died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard https://defleppard.com/Cheesecaake - Louis ArmstrongAlone - HeartSnap your fingers - Ronnie

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12:58

July 29-Chicken Wings, Lasagna, Rush, Ken Burns,...

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2026/07/29

National Chicken Wing day. National Lasagne day. Entertainment from 1971. NASA created, Kublai Khan's men beheaded by Japan's Emporer for talking smack, David Bowie starred as the Elephant Man in Denver. Todays birthdays - Walter Hunt, Theda Bara, Tony Sirico, Geddy Lee, Ken Burns, Martina McBride, Wil Wheaton, Wanya Morris, James Otto, Josh Radnor, Vincent Van Gogh died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Chicken wing song - Lanky BoxToy Soldiers -

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13:14

July 28th-Waterparks, WW1, Garfield, Soulja Boy, Lori...

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2026/07/28

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Fun fun water park - Juny TonyThe one that you love - Air SupplyDixie on my mind - Hank Williams jrBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Ha Cha Cha - Rudy ValleeAll in the family TV theme songSaved by the bell TV theme songCrank that Soulja boy - Soulja boyExit - Wrecks me - Stephen Carey https://www.stephencareymusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today

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13:47

July 27-Scotch, Bugs Bunny, Maya Rudolph, Bill...

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2026/07/27

National Scotch day. Entertainment from 1991. Korean War ended, First tobacco from Virginia lands in England, Atlanta Olympics bombing. Todays birthdays - Allen Breed, Jerry Van Dyke, Gary Gygax, Bobbie Gentry, Bill Engvall, Julian McMann, Maya Rudolph. Bob Hope died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard https://defleppard.com/Whiskey Scotch Whiskey - The Real McKenziesEverything I do I do it for you - Bryan AdamsI am a simple man - Ricky Van SheltonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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15:36

July 26-Bagelfest, Sandra Bullock, Mick Jagger, Dobie...

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2026/07/26

National Bagelfest day. Entertainment from 2020. New York became 11th state, 1st automobile trip across entire US, Cobra's found in Pringles cans. Todays birthdays - Gracie Allen, Vivian Vance, James Best, Stanley Kubrick, Dobie Gray, Darlene Love, Mick Jagger, Gary Charone, Sandra Bullock. Evita Peron died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Bagel bagel bagel - Fortress of AttitudeRock Star - Da Baby Roddy RicchI hope - Gabby Barrett Charlie PuthBirthday - The

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12:10

July 25-Hot Fudge Sundae, 1st Test Tube baby...

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2026/07/25

National Hot fudge sundae day. Entertainment from 1960. Erfort latrine disaster, Italy's safest ship sank , First woman to do a Space Walk, Todays birthdays - James Barry, Walter Brennen, Estelle Getty, Tom Dawes, Iman, Matt LeBlanc, Louise Brown 1st invitro baby. Big Mama Thornton died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Hat fudge - The Hungry Food GroupI'm sorry - Brenda LeePlease help me I'm fallin - Hank LocklinBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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15:01

July 24-National Cousins Day, Jennifer Lopez, Amelia...

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2026/07/24

National Cousins day.Entertainment from 2010. Machu Picchu re-discovered, Court ruled black men can own slaves, First political poll released and it was wrong. Todays birthdays - Amelia Earhart, Robert Hayes, Michael Richards, Lynda Carter, Pam Tillis, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Moss, Ana Paquin. Martin Van Buren died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Cousins - Vampire WeekendCalifornia Gurls - Katy PerryRain is a good thing - Luke BryanBirthdays - In da club - 50

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12:47

July 23-Gorgeous Grandma Day, Woody Harrelson, Slash,...

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2026/07/23

National Gorgeous Grandma day. Entertainment 2000.First person to survive jumping of Brooklyn Bridge, Ice cream cone created, 767 jet airliner runs out of gas over Canada. Todays birthdays -Ronny Cox, Edie McClurg, Woody Harrelson, Slash, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alison Krauss, Omar Epps, Michelle Williams, Daniel Radcliffe. Ulysses S Grant died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/She's a beauty - The TubesBent - Matchbox 20I hope you dance - Lee Ann WomackBirthdays

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14:24

July 22nd-Mango's, Alex Trebek, Danny Glover, Don...

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2026/07/22

National Mango day. Entertainment from 1970. OJ Simpson pleaded not guilty, English colonist landed at Roanoke Island, 504 sheep killed by bolt of lightning. Todays birthdays - Alex Trebek, Danny Glover, Albert Brooks, Don Henley, Willem Dafoe, John Leguizamo, Keith Sweat, David Spade, Salena Gomez. Estelle Getty died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The mango song - Marty RobbinsMama told me not to come - Three Dog NightWonder if I could live there anymore -

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13:39

July 21-Junk Food, Robin Williams, Don Knotts,...

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2026/07/21

National Junk Food day. Entertainment from 1980. First major battle of civil war, Coldest temperature on the planet, Frank & Jesse James rob first train. Todays birthdays - Ernest Hemingway, Kay Starr, Don Knotts, Robin Williams, Eric Brazilian, Michael Connelly, Jon Lovits. Alan Sheppard died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Junk Food - Kids ChannelIt's still rock and roll to me - Billy JoelBar room buddies - Merle Haggard Clint EastwoodBirthdays - In da

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16:38

July 20th-Ice Cream, 1st Moon Landing, TG Shepperd,...

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2026/07/20

National Ice Cream day. Entertainment from 1990. First man on the moon, Hitler assassination attempt failed, Aurora Colorado theatre shooting . Todays birthdays - Richard Owen, Edmund Hillary, Buddy Knox, Diana Rigg, Natalie Wood, TG Shepperd, Kim Carnes, Carlos Santana, Donna Dixon, Radney Foster, Chris Cornell, Sandra Oh, Julianne Hough. Buce Lee died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Ice Cream party - The Hungry Food bandStep by step - New Kids on the BlockThe

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12:33

July 19-Daiquiri's, First #1 song, Bloomers invented,...

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2026/07/19

National Daiquiri day. Entertainment from 1967. First womens rights confernece held,TWA showed first in-flight movie, Billboard 1st #1 song. Today's birthdays - Samuel Colt, Percy Spenser, Sue Thompson, George Hamilton IV, Vikkie Carr, Anthony Edwards. James Garner died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Strawberry Daiquiri Day - Lena AalLonely boy - Paul AnkaBatle of New Orleans - Johnny HortonMelinda's wedding day - Brian Harlan Arthur CollinsBirthdays - In da

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15:49

July 18th-Sour Candy, Wrong way Corrigan, Molly...

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2026/07/18

National Sour candy day. Entertainment from 1969. Great fire of Rome, Wrong Way Corrigan ends up in Ireland, Ted Kennedy crashes at chappaquiddick & kills Mary Jo Kopechne. Todays birthdays - Unsinkable Molly Brown, Hume Cronyn, John Glenn, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Dion, James Brolin, Martha Reeves, Ricky Skaggs, Vin Diesel, Kristin Bell. Jane Austen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Sour candy - Lady Gaga and BlackpinkIn the year 2525 - Zager & EvansI

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