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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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12:15

Oct 5-Get Funky! Steve Miller, AC/DC, Karen Allen,...

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2026/10/05

National get funky day. Entertainment on 1991. 1st airplane dogfight, PBS went on the air, Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Todays birthdays - Chester A. Arthur, Steve Miller, Brian Johnson, Jeff Conway, Karen Allen, Bernie Mac, Kate Winslet, Jesse Eisenberg. Steve Jobs died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Everything I do gohn be funky - Lee DorseyGood Vibrations - Marky Mark & the Funky BunchWhere are you now - Clint BlackBirthdays - In da

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12:49

Oct 4-Vodka, Charlton Heston, Susan Sarandon,...

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2026/10/04

National Vodka day! Entertainment from 2020. One of largest naval battles of all time took place in China, Pocket watch invented, Soviet Union launched 1st satalite Sputnik 1. Todays birthdays - Rutherford B. Hayes, Charlton Heston, Anne Rice, Susan Surandon, Gil Moore, Bill Fagerbakke, Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Benoist, Dakota Johnson. Janis Joplin died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Vodka - ZenshiFranchise - Travis Scott Young Thug MIAI hope - Gabby

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15:56

Oct 3-Chubby Checker, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Ray...

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2026/10/03

National boyfriend day. Entertainment from 1960. Korea founded, Thanksgiving decreed, Motor powered vacuum invented, most expensive bottle of Whiskey. Todays Birthdays - Eddie Cochran, Chubby Checker, Linsey Buckingham, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jack Wagner, Tommy Lee, Gwen Stefani, Neve Campbell, Sean William Scott, ASAP Rocky. St. Francis of Assisi died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Boyfriend - MabelMy heart has a mind of its own - Connie FrancisAlabam - Cowboy

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15:22

Oct 2-Sting, Gandhi, Bud Abbott, Chris LeDoux, The...

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2026/10/02

National custodian day. Entertainment from 2010. Last silver rush, Comic strip Peanuts debuted, Papa Johns founded. Todays birthdays - Mahatma Gandhi, Bud Abbott, Don McLean, Chris LeDoux, Sting, Philip Oakley, Kelly Ripa, Tiffany. Sam Adams died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Custodian appreciation song - VimeoJust the way you are - Bruno MarsOur kind of love - Lady AntebellumBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Who's on first - Abbott and

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13:52

Oct 1-Walter Mathau, Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews,...

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2026/10/01

National Hair day. Entertainment from 2000. Model T went on sale, Disney World opened, October begins. Todays birthdays - Walter Mathau, Jimmy Carter, Tom Bosley, George Peppard, Julie Andrews, Herb Fame, Randy Quaid, Zach Galifianakis, Brie Larson. Tom Clancy died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Hair from movie soundtrackMusic - MadonnaThats the way - Jo Dee MessinaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Sound of music - Julie AndrewsShake your

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15:05

Sept 30-Chewing Gum, Johnny Mathis, Greg Brady, Marty...

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2026/09/30

National chewing gum day. Entertainment from 1970. Howdy Doodiy went off the air- Flintstones debuted, 1st time Ether was used, 1st execution by the Pilgrams. Todays birthdays - Buddy Rich, Angie Dickinson, Johnny Mathis, Frankie Lymon, Deborah Allen, Barry Williams, Fran Drescher, Marty Stuart, Jenna Elfman, T Pain. James dean died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Choo'n gum - Teresa BrewerAint no mountain high enough - Diana RossThere must be more to love than

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15:01

Sept 29th - Coffee Day, Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis,...

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2026/09/29

National coffee day. Entertainment from 1980. Worlds first modern police force went on duty, Comero went on sale, Worlds 1st billionaire. Todays birthdays - Gene Autry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Larry Linville, Jon Minnoch, Madeline Kahn, Mark Farner, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Dice Clay, Halsey. Helen Reddy Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The coffe song - Frank SinatraUpside down - Diana RossDo you wanna go to heaven - TG SheppardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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14:07

Sept 28th-Drink Beer, Ben E. king, Janeane Garafalo,...

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2026/09/28

National drink beer day. Entertainment from 1990. 1st private space craft launched that orbited the earth, 2nd worst flood in history, Garth Brooks - 1st country album to debut at #1 on pop chart. Todays birthdays - Ed Sullivan, Tommy Collins, Ben E. King, Jeffrey Jones, Janeane Garafalo, Mira Sorvino, Naomi Watts, Karen Fairchild, Hilary Duff. Herman Melville died.Intor - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pretty good a drinking beer - Billy CurringtonRelease me - Wilson

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17:44

Sept 27-Samuel Adams, BTO, Meatloaf, Third Eye Blind,...

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2026/09/27

National corned beef hash day. Entertainment from 1959. Warren Commision gave its final report, 1st blues song ever recorded, E=mc2 released. Todays birthdays - Samuel Adams, Thomas Nast, Wilford Brimley, Randy Bachman, Meatloaf, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Jenkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Arnold, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne. Hugh Hefner died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Corned beef hash - Yungg CheffSleep walk - Santo & JohnnyThe three bells - The BrownsMemphis blues

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16:36

Sept 26th-Pancakes, Johnny Appleseed, Ellie May...

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2026/09/26

National pancake day. Entertainment from 1969. 1st televised presidential debate, 1st Chief Justice to the US Supreme Court, NC-17 created. Todays birthdays - Johnny Appleseed, Edmond Guinn, Pope Paul VI, Jack LaLanne, Marty Robbins, Donna Douglas, Lynn Anderson, Olivia Newton-John, Linda Hamilton, Jim Caviezel, Zoe Perry. Paul Newman died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pancake song - Singalong kids songsSugar Sugar - The ArchiesTall Dark Stranger - Buck

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16:32

Sept 25th-Top Ten 1 Hit Wonders of all time, Michael...

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2026/09/25

National one hit wonder day. Entertainment from 2019.1st female Supreme Court Justice, Balboa sees Pacific Ocean, Britian uses gas in WW1. Todays birthdays - Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cheryl Tiegs, Anson Williams, Mark Hamill, Christopher Reeve, Heather Locklear, Will Smith. Arnold Palmer died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Rappers delight - Suagarhill gangTruth Hurts - LizzoThe git up - Blanco BrownStacy's mom - Fountains of

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10:16

Sept 24-Mofongo, 1st KFC, The Muppets, Gerry & the...

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2026/09/24

National Mofongo day. Entertainment from 2009. First KFC opened, Mormans told no more teaching or practacing poloygamy, China banned everything Japanese. Todays birthdays - Audra Lindley, Jim Henson, Gerry Marsden, Phil Hartman, Kevin Sorbo, Nia Vardalos. Dr. Suess died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Mofongo song - Alma's WayI gotta feeling - The Black Eyed PeasBig Green Tractor - Jason AldeanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Three's

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14:47

Sept 23rd-Pot Pies, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen,...

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2026/09/23

National Great American Pot Pie Day. Entertainment from 1979. Jone Paul Jones famous naval battle, Lewis & Clark returned from the pacific, Nintendo founded, Saudi Arabia formed. Todays birthdays - Robert Bosch, Typhoid Mary Mallon, Mickey Rooney, Ray Charles, Julio Iglesias, Jerry Corbetta, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Alexander, Anthony Mackie. Gale Sayers died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Chicken pot pie song - The hungry food groupMy Sharona - The KnackIt

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17:48

Sept 22nd-Ice Cream Cone, Toni Basil, Whitesnake,...

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2026/09/22

National ice cream cone day. First Day of Fall. Entertainment from 1989. Last 8 hung in salem witch trials, Patriot Nathan Hale hung by Britian, President Ford unhurt in assassination attempt. Todays birthdays - Ellen Church, Junko Tabei, Toni Basil, David Coverdale, Richard Fairbrass, Debby Boone, Joan Jett, Scott Baio, Bonnie Hunt. Yogi Berra died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Ice cream cone - The Laurie Berkner BandDon't wanna lose you - Gloria EstefanAbove

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13:41

Sept 21st -HG Wells, Larry Hagman, Stephen King, Bill...

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2026/09/21

National Pecan cookie day. Entertainment from 1999. Benedict Arnold turned traitor, Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus printed, Stonehenge sold at auction. Todyas birthdays - H.G. Wells, Chuck Clark, Larry Hagman, Stephen King, Bill Murray, Dave Coulier, Rob Murrow, Faith Hill, Luke Wilson, Alphonso Ribeiro, Liam Gallagher, Jason Derulo. Walter Brennan died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pecan cookies - Muk PuhUnpretty - TLCSomething like that - Tim

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15:53

Sept 19th -Jimmy Fallon, Trisha Yearwood, Lita Ford,...

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2026/09/19

National talk like a pirate day. Entertainment from 1968. George Washington's farewell address, New Zealand 1st to give women right to vote, 5000 year old frozen iceman found. Todays birthdays - Adam West, Bill Medley, Mama Cass Elliot, Jeremy Irons, Lita Ford, Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Fallon. Jake LaMotta died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Talk like a pirate - Tom Mason & the Blue BuccaneersPeople got to be free - The RascalsMama tried - Merle HaggardI am

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15:16

Sept 18th Cheese Burger, Cup O Noodles, Frankie...

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2026/09/18

National cheesburger day. National Chiopratic day. Entertainment form 2018.1st chiropractor, 1st cup of noddles, 1st credit card. Todays birthdays - Greta Garbo, Jack Warden, Robert Blake, Fred Willard, Franie Avalon, James Gandolfini, Holly Robinson Peete, Ricky Bell, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Marsden, Jason Sudeikis. Jimi Hendrix died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Cheeseburger in paradis - Jimmy BuffetIn my feelings - Drakement to be - Bewbe Rexja Florida

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16:02

Sept 17th-Apple Dumplings, Hank Williams, John...

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2026/09/17

National apple dumplings day. International Country music day. Entertainment from 2008. Bacteria 1st discovered, 1st fatal airplane crash, Dead guy wins Democratic primary. Todays birthdays - Hank Williams, Roddy McDowall, Anne Bancroft, John Ritter, Rita Rudner, Kyle Chandler, Anastacia. Red Skelton died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Apple dumpling gang - Saul BassWhiskey Talkin - Donnie LeeDo you wanna go out - Emily LocketThank you for cheatin on me -

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18:07

Sept 16-Guacamole, Bellamy Brothers, David...

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2026/09/16

National Guacamole day. Entertainment from 1986. 1st hole in one in golf history, horse carriage bomb explodes on wall street, Hollywood sign suicide Todays birthdays - Lauren Bacall, B.B. King, Peter Falk, David Bellamy, Mickey Rourke, David Copperfield, Richard Marx, Molly Shannon, Marc Anthony, Amy Poehler, Flo Rida, Nick Jonas. Daniel Fahrenheit died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Guacamole - JayoBoogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of HoneyI've always been crazy -

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14:56

Sept 15-Double Cheeseburger, Marco Polo, Oliver...

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2026/09/15

National Double Cheeseburger day. Entertainment from 1996. 1st 8 track tape players installed in cars, Tanks used for the 1st time in battle, Penicillin discovered. Todays birthdays - Marco Polo, Roy Acuff, William Howard Taft, Agatha Christie, Fay Wray, Oliver Stone, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Keagy, Wendie Jo Sperber. Ric Ocasek died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/McDonald's burger rap - Sherman GanSweet child o mine - Guns n RosesJoe knows how to live - Eddy

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