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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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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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15:00

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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14:32

Feb 1st-GI Joe, Everly Brothers, Rick James, Warrant,...

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2026/02/01

National GI Joe day. Entertainment from 1963. Space shuttle Columbia disaster, Binding womens feet in China banned, Atom bomb test shown on live TV. Todays birthdays - Clark Gable, Don Everly, Sherman Hemsley, Rick James, Jani Lane, Brandon Lee, Lisa Marie Presley, Pauly Shore, Harry Styles, Mary Shelly died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/GI Joe TV themeWalk right in - The Rooftop SingerThe battle of Jed Clampett - Flatt & ScrugsBirthdays - In da club - 50

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17:15

Jan 31st-Hot Chocolate, Ham the Astro Chimp, Justin...

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2026/01/31

National hot chocolate day. Entertainment from 1971. 1st VD clinic, Only US soldier executed for desertion in WW2, Ham the Astro Chimp goes into space, Scotch tape went on sale1st US satalite launched into space. Todays birthdays - Carol Channing, Suzanne Pleshette, Harry Casey (KC), Johnny Rotten, Kelly Lynch, Minnie Driver, Kerry Washington, Justin Timberlake, Tyler Hubbard, Marcus Mumford. A.A. Milne died. (2025)Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Hot Chocolate

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15:41

Jan 30th-Bloody Sunday, FDR, Gene Hackman, Jefferson...

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2026/01/30

National croissant day. Entertainment from 2015. 1st fight on floor of US House of Reprsentivies, 1st assasination attempt on a US President, Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland. Todays birthdays - Franklin Roosevelt, Gene Hackman, Vanessa Redgrave, Marty Balin, Charles S. Dutton, Phil Collins, Jody Watley, Christian Bale, Wilmer Valderrama. Mahatma Gandhi died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyCroissant song - Zander BertUptown Funk - Mark Ronson Bruno MarsSomething in the

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12:04

Jan 29th-Corn Chips, Kansas Birthday, Tom Selleck,...

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2026/01/29

National corn chip day. Entertainment from 2005.Kansas became 34th state, 1st class inducted into baseball hall of fame, Scotland held first Burns Night, Romeo & Juliet performed for 1st time. Todays birthdays - William McKinley, John Forsythe, Katherine Ross, Tom Selleck, Heather Graham, Sara Gilbert, Adam Lambert. Robert Frost died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyCorn chips make me happy - The Hungry Food BandLet me love you - MarioAwful, Beutiful life - Darryl

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15:00

Jan 28th-Kazoo, Sgt. Schultz, Alan Alda, Sarah...

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2026/01/28

National kazoo day, Entertainment from 1975. Largest snowflake ever, the Challenger Disaster, guy stung by the most bees and lived. Todays birthdays - John Banner, Alan Alda, Sarah Mclachlan, Joey Fatone, Nick Carter, Elijah Wood, Will Poulter, Ariel Winter. Cicily Tyson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyThe kazoo song - RoctopusPlease, Mr. Postman - The CarpentersCity Lights - Mickey GilleyWe are the world - USA for AfricaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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13:23

Jan 27th-Chocolate Cake, Mozart, Tracy Lawrence,...

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2026/01/27

National chocolate cake day. Holocaust Remembrance day. Entertainment from 1985. Antarctica discovered, Auschwitz & Birkenau concentration camps liberated, Vietnam war officially ended. Todays birthdays - Wolfgang Amedeaus Mozart, Lewis Carroll, Howard McNear, Donna Reed, Bridget Fonda, Tracy Lawrence, Mike Patton, Bailey Zimmerman. Quote by Gus Grissom.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyChocolate cake song - Musical PlaygroundLike a virgin - MadonnaA place to fall apart -

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17:11

Jan 26th-Michigan BDAY, Paul Newman, Bob Ueker, Eddie...

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2026/01/26

National green juice day. Entertainment from 1995. Stewardess falls 33,000 feet and lived, Largest diamond ever found, Michigan became 26th state. Todays birthdays - Louis Zamperini, Paul Newman, Bob Ueker, Jean Knight, Eddie Van Halen, Anita Baker, Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Keifer, Andrew Ridgley. Kobe Bryant died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyGreen smoothi hustla - Serfei BoutenkoOn bended knee - Boys II MenGone country - Alan JacksonBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da

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12:30

Jan 25th-Robots, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lewis, Etta...

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2026/01/25

National opposite day. National Irish Coffee day. Entertainment from 2024. 1st ship sunk by a torpedo, Nike formed, word Robot used for 1st time1st Winter Olympics - Todays birthdays - Dean Jones, Etta James, Dinah Manoff, Jennifer Lewis, Alicia Keys. Mary Tyler Moore died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyOpposites song - Learning StationOpposites attract - Paula AbdulThe Twist - Chubby CheckerWalk on by - Leeroy Van DykeBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

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16:06

Jan 24th-Peanut Butter, Neil Diamond, John Belushi,...

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2026/01/24

National peanut butter day. Entertainment from 1964. Gold 1st found in California, 1st canned beer, Ice cream bar invented in Iowa. Todays birthday - Ernest Borgnine, Ray Stevens, Aaron Neville, Neil Diamond, Sharon Tate, Warren Zevon, John Belushi, Ed Helms. Winston Churchill died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran Dianna on SpotifyPeanut butter - The MarathonsThere! I've said it again - Bobby VintonLove's gonna live here - Buck OwensBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/The

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