On This Day: Recent Episodes
Michael Wender
A history microcast featuring notable events this day in history, entertainment, sports, and birthdays. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support
Today’s episode has milestones in news, classic TV, baseball, and Victorian literature.
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Today’s episode includes a famous invention that you use anytime you drive a vehicle. Can you guess what it is?
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Today is the birthday of the 4th President of the United States. Find out who that is in today’s episode.
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Today’s footnotes include famous inventions, classic movies, and football. Listen to learn the details.
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What were the NY Yankees known as prior to 1913? Get the answer in today’s episode.
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Famous toys and movies headline today’s list of historical footnotes.
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Today’s episode includes footnotes for inventors, bowlers, and musicians.
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One of our favorite author/cartooonists was born on this day. Guess who? Listen to find out.
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It’s Leap Year Day. Listen to find out historical footnotes that have occurred on this day in history.
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Holidays, publishing, baseball, and famous authors made today’s list of historical footnotes. Listen for the details.
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Name the famous frontiersman who was born on this day? Don’t know? Listen to find out.
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Perhaps the most famous entrepreneur/inventor of our time was born on this day. Who was it? Listen to find out.
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Today’s milestones include space exploration, music, and baseball. Listen to find out what they are.
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If you’ve received a singing telegraph, you have this company to be thankful for. Find out more in today’s show.
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Today is the birthday of the 40th US President. Know who that is? Listen to find out.
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Which American colony was the first to print paper money? Find out when you listen to today’s On This Day.
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What famous radio program debuted on this day? Find out in today’s episode.
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Literature, Classic TV, the NFL, and US Presidents are today’s historical footnotes.
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What famous composer was born on this day? Listen for the answer.
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Today marks the birthday of a famous colonial American. Listen to find out who.
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Today’s footnotes include facts about the US Constitution, 70’s TV, and the origins of college basketball. Listen for all the details.
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Today we celebrate the birthday of a famous American Civil Rights leader. Know who? Listen to find out.
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The automotive industry, music, and the NBA carry today’s lineup of historical footnotes.
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Now what famous Wendy’s commercial campaign debuted on this day? Find out in today’s episode.
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A beloved Sunday comic debuted on this day around seventy years ago. Find out which one in today’s episode.
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Can you name the Broadway musical which ended its run on this day in 1983? Find out the answer and more in today’s episode.
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Welcome to 2020! We’re back with another episode filled with historical footnotes from this day in history.
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The father of the modern vaccine was born on this day. Know who that is? Listen to find out.
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The United States government made a big purchase on this day in history. Listen to find out the details.
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Classics in children’s literature, television, pro football, and music make today’s list of notable footnotes.
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Today’s episode is a lineup of classic events in American history.
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Today’s episode includes a historical event in dentistry history which we can all be thankful for.
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Perhaps you recall Noah Webster for his dictionary. Find out another of his notable achievements he made on this day.
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Today marks the birthday of the 8th President of the United States. Find out who that was when you listen to today’s episode.
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One of the most iconic quarters of all time went into studio on this day in history. Find out who and when in today’s episode.
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Today’s footnotes include milestones in personal care, travel, and Major League Baseball. Find out what they are by listening to today’s On This Day.
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Today’s historical footnotes include milestones in air travel, game consoles, and golf. Listen, and be informed.
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What famous music video made its debut in LA theaters on this day in 1983? Take a guess. Then listen to today’s episode to see if you’re correct.
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Which state was the first to ratify the Bill of Rights? Find out in today’s episode.
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Today was an important day in lunar exploration. Listen to find out why.
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Today marks a couple of historical firsts in exploration and entertainment. Listen to learn what they are.
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Know what innovation in American football was introduced on this day? Listen to find out.
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Today’s episode is our 100th. Listen to get caught up on the day’s historical footnotes.
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Today we return from our summer break with an episode filled with all-American historical footnotes.
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Today is a very special day in the history of space exploration. To commemorate it, I included some special audio at the top of today's episode. Listen to relive the moment.
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After an extended break, today we return with historical tidbits concerning a classic 90’s TV show and the birthday of a famous showman. Find out what they are and more when you listen.
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Space, The King of Rock-n-Roll, and baseball make the cut for today’s historical footnotes. Listen to find out the details.
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On this day a bicycle society with a really cool name was formed. Listen to find out the name and when it was founded.
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Exploration, stunts, baseball, and football make today’s list of historical footnotes. Listen to find out the details for each.
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What Christmas classic song was recorded on this day? Listen to find out.
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Important footnotes in automotive and recording arts history are a part of today’s episode.
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Two inventions, one optical, one musical, both receive mention in today’s episode.
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Today we have footnotes for the history of news, classic TV, Major League Baseball, and famous authors. Listen to find out about each.
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Today is the anniversary of a famous flight in aviation. Think you know what it is? Listen to today’s episode to find out if you got it right.
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Clothing, classic TV, an NBA MVP, and a famous singer/actress all make the list in today’s On This Day.
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Today marks some important dates in finance and horse racing. Find out what those were in today’s episode.
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Today we’ve got footnotes on famous canned Italian food, Broadway, baseball, and a singer’s birthday. Learn what each is in today’s episode.
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Today marks the introduction of a lady’s fashion item brought about by advances in the chemical industry during WWII. Know what that item is? Listen for the answer.
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What important meeting began on this day? Hint: George Washington presided over it. Listen to today’s episode for the details.
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Today’s show includes footnotes about early US frontier law, the first commercial FM station, baseball, and more. Listen to hear today’s historical footnotes.
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In today’s episode find out who is credited with being the first women nominated for US President. Think you know? Listen to find out.
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While researching today’s episode, I became acquainted with Mr. Punch. It was an “Ah Ha!” moment for me, and I bet it will be for you too.
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Today marks the establishment of an important government office, a presidential birthday, and more. Listen to the episode for the details.
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Lakehurst, New Jersey was written into the history books on this day in 1937 for the wrong reasons. Find out why in today’s episode.
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Edmond Halley made a prediction for this day back in 1715. Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer on this day. Find out the details in today’s On This Day.
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A popular magazine was first published on this day. The FCC allowed for the beginning of a popular cultural institution on this day too. Find out what these things were and more when you listen to today’s episode.
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We’ve got two famous singers celebrating birthdays today, a theme park opening, and more in today’s episode.
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Christopher Columbus, Bugs Bunny, Lou Gehrig, and Gal Godot all get featured in today’s podcast. Found out why in today’s episode of On This Day.
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A famous French heroine made her appearance on the scene on this day in history. Today also marks the debuts of an iconic musical and an iconic sports show. Listen to today's episode to find out who, what, where and when.
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Today marks an infamous milestone in the history of environmental disasters. We also have a famous pitcher reaching a career milestone along with other items from history. Find out what they are in today's episode.
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Know how many times heavyweight boxer Rocky Marciano defended his title? How about when he retired? Answers to these questions and more in today’s On This Day.
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What was the United State's first federal cultural institution? Hint: It was rather bookish. Who coached the Celtics during their record eight consecutive NBA championships? We've got your answers to these questions along with more history from this day in today's episode.
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If you've ever watched a video online, today is a significant day in online video history. Today is also the anniversary of one of the most famous faux-pas in soft drink history. Learn these historical tidbits and more in today's On This Day.
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US coinage, TV memorabilia, major league baseball, and a famous country singer/songwriter/musician all received mention in today's episode. Listen to get an ear full of historical footnotes for April 22, 2019.
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Today is an important day in the history of Texas. This is also the day a famous photograph was published, and the Chicago Bulls reached a significant milestone. Find out what we're talking about when you listen to On This Day for April 21, 2019.
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Today's footnotes include a moon landing, a ballpark opening, and more. Today's episode has your historical footnotes for April 20, 2019.
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On this day in the 18th century, fighting broke out in Lexington, Massachusetts. Know why? Find out in today's episode. Plus, for the first time ever, I have a special co-host joining me.
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Clean clothes, Superman, ice hockey, and late night TV all factor into today’s episode. Listen to find out how.
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An American Classic was unveiled on this day. Find out what it was in today’s episode.
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What event marked the end of The First Jewish/Roman War? What famous letter did MLK pen on this day? Answers to these questions and more in today’s episode.
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Off the top of your head, know which century Leonardo da Vinci was born in? Find out in today’s episode.
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No need to look up when the first dictionary was published, we have your answer in today’s episode.
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Today is the birthday of which US Founding Father? Today’s episode has your answer to that and more.
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Today is the anniversary of a significant milestone in the US space program. Know what it was? Today’s episode has your answer.
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When did the Revolutionary War officially end? What sporting event was the first to be broadcast live on the radio? If you’d don’t know the answers, listen to today’s episode to find out.
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On this day one of the most infamous cruises of the 20th century set sail. Know what and when it was? Today’s episode has your answers.
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Today marks a very significant milestone in the American Civil War. Know what it is? Listen to today’s episode to find out.
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Today’s footnotes include the US House of Representatives, the last episode of an iconic TV show, and a famous musical artist celebrating his birthday.
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Which US President cast the first veto? When was "We Are the World" simultaneously broadcast around the world? Who is the NBA's all-time career scoring leader? Find out the answers when you listen to today's On This Day.
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When was the design of the United States flag made official? What song did Elvis Presley record on this day? Who tied Babe Ruth's homerun record on this day? Listen for the answers.
During the show I mention Malcolm Gladwell's podcast episode about the song that Elvis Presley recorded on this day. You can find that episode here: Revisionist History Podcast - Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis
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What was the name of the first successful portable computer? When was the TV Guide first published? What NHL team was the first to win 60 games? Today's episode has your answers.
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Today marks the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's first non-violent civil rights campaign. In what city did this campaign commence? In what year did the NCAA institute a shot clock for men's basketball? What soulful singer was born on this day? If you don't know the answers, you will after you listen to today's episode.
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What famous symbol is Oliver Pollock credited with creating? When did the last episode of The Andy Griffith Show air? If you don't know the answers, you'd better listen to today's episode of On This Day.
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Know when the Eiffel Tower officially opened? Know when Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" was released? Get answers to these questions and more when you listen to this episode of On This Day.
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On this day in history, the US got a great deal on Alaska. One of our favorite superheroes made his debut this day in history. Lend us your ear, and you'll also find out which famous artist was born on this day. All this and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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Did you know Niagara Falls stopped flowing for one day for natural reasons? Who were the two NHL teams to play in the first US-only Stanley Cup Final? Get answers to these questions and more in today's episode.
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Know what the New York Jets were called before they were the Jets? What country musician has a birthday today? Get answers to these questions and more in today's On This Day.
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Who took over as lead singer of Van Halen on this day? What notable officiating tool was made a permanent part of the NFL by a vote of the owners on this day? We also have a famous singing diva celebrating her birthday today. Know who it is? Get your answers on today's episode.
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What famous Dallas TV show character was shot on this day? Who tied Gordie Howe's NHL goals record on this day? Today is also the birthday of a famous classical composer. Listen to find out the answers.
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The first AC power plant came online in the US in what year? On this day, drag racer Kenny Bernstein broke what speed barrier? What beloved children's television host was born on this day? Answers to these questions and more in today's episode.
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Beware the Ides of March! Do you know in what year Julius Caesar was assassinated? Or, in what year did professional baseball get its start, and what was the team? What state is celebrating its birthday/admittance into the Union today? If you don't know, you should listen to today's episode.
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Can you name the first US astronaut to ride into space aboard a Russian spacecraft? What precursor to the modern NFL draft got started on this day? Learn these facts and more in today's episode. Plus, at the end of the show, I share with you a couple news and notes from the show.
We published our first On This Day Extra this week. It's all about eyewitnesses to history. Visit the post for videos and audio of persons who've been on-hand for some of the most historical events in America's history: On This Day Extra - Witnesses to History
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The US Patent Office, a famous New York City Theater, bowling, and a famous musician's birthday comprise today's set of historical footnotes. Find out what each is by listening to today's episode.
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In what year did Alexander Graham Bell make his first telephone call? Who was the first PA announcer for a major league team? What famous martial artist was born on this day? Listen to the podcast to get your answers.
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In what year did the Barbie doll make its debut? When did "Gone With The Wind" become available for home video purchase? Who was the first athlete to throw the discus over 160ft? What country musician was born on this day? If you don't know the answers, listen to today's episode to find out.
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I had to do a bit of 'splaining in today's show since today is the anniversary of Johann Kepler's discovery of the third Law of Planetary Motion. Listen to today's episode to find out when Kepler discovered it, and what it is.
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"We Are the World" debuted on radio in what year on this day? Know where football great Lynn Swann was born? Who played in the first professional football game televised on cable? Press play to listen and find out.
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Remember the Alamo? Well, do you know which year the Battle of the Alamo was fought? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? Who does Publisher's Clearing House have to thank for being born on this day? Get your answers in today's episode.
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What song is musician Eddy Grant best known for? Who was the first bowler to bowl two perfect games in a row? Listen to today's episode for answers to these questions and more.
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When did the first US Congress meet? Know when Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" debuted? Who was the first MLB team to hold their spring practice outside the United States? The answers are in today's episode.
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Today's episode features footnotes from Madame Tussand's, the NHL, and more. Listen to find out what happened On This Day.
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What Hollywood classic film debuted on this day? When was Dr. Seuss born? You can find out the answers in today's episode.
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Which US President signed the resolution to annex the Republic of Texas? When did Wayne Gretzky become the NHL's all-time assists leader? Listen for the answers.
Bonus: Did you notice I ran a sponsored segment with some of this week's episodes? Check out the On This Day blog for details about my experiment with ads.
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How many Grammys did Michael Jackson receive for his "Thriller" album? Know when the first basketball game was broadcast on TV? What famous auto racer celebrates his birthday today? Today's episode has your answers.
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When was the first Mardi Gras celebration held in New Orleans? Know when "People" magazine was introduced? What famous American writer was born on this day? Find out the answers in today's episode.
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What famous national park was established on this day? What famous frontiersman was born on this day? Think you know the answers? Check yourself in today's episode of On This Day.
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What important event with regards to the "taming of the West" happened today? What did Cassius Clay do on this day? Do you know what famous impressionist artist celebrates his birthday today? Get your answers in today's episode.
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Who was the last US Navy officer to attain the rank of fleet admiral? What was the first album to be certified platinum by the RIAA? When was the nylon bristle toothbrush introduced? Today's episode has your answers.
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What famous candy was introduced on this day? How old is actress Dakota Fanning on this day? Listen to find out.
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What was Elvis Presley's first hit record? What famous US statesman was born on this day? These nuggets and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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What device is Edwin Land famous for? What musical group made their TV debut on American Bandstand? Which two MLB teams played in the first night game on this day? Find out in today's episode.
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Do you know when the MET first opened? When did minor league baseball debut? What lead actor in To Sir, with Love celebrates his birthday today?
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What device did Thomas Edison patent on this day? What member of the royal family is celebrating a birthday today? Who was behind the creation of the AMA show? Learn the answers to each of these questions and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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When was Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" first published? What famous actor is celebrating his birthday today? Tune in for today's episode and find out.
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Care to guess when the first high school driver's ed class was introduced? What famous hall of fame opened on this day in Springfield, MA? What all-time great basketball player was born on this day? Get your answers in today's episode.
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What do Howard Carter and Egypt have to do with each other? What milestone did NBA great Wilt Chamberlain reach on this day? Find out in today's episode of the On This Day Podcast.
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What famous national flag debuted on this day in 1965? When did Dale Earnhardt win his first Daytona 500? What famous suffragist was born on this day? Get your answers to these questions and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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Happy Valentines Day! Do you know what was Oscar Wilde's final play and the year it opened? When was the first NHL All-Start Game held? What famous 20th century comedian was born on this day? Listen to today's episode, and you'll know the answers.
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Can you name the first magazine published in the US? Do you know what ASCAP stands for and when it was formed? What famous TV show host and mayor is celebrating his birthday today?
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Abraham Lincoln facts bookend today's four historical footnotes on history, entertainment, sports, and birthdays.
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Find out when the first bicycle club was formed in the US. When was the "Superbowl Shuffle" certified gold? These historical nuggets and more in today's episode.
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Ever received a singing telegram? Find out the first year you could have. Other topics in today's show: fire prevention, major league baseball, and a famous actor's birthday.
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Know when the Hollywood Walk of Fame was started? Learn some notable details about the 9th president of the United States. Those things and more in today's On This Day.
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Today is the official "birthday" of what famous American organization? Do you know what "payola" is and why this day is important? What famous Civil War general was born on this day?
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In what year did the British Invasion begin? Who signed the first six-figure major league baseball contract? When was Charles Dickens born? Think you know the answers? Find out in today's episode of On This Day.
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Today is the anniversary of one of the most extraordinary golf shots ever. Find out which President of the United States was born on this day. Learn these facts and more in today's episode.
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Learn why it became safer to walk the streets of New York on this day. Do you recall what year the Pittsburg Steelers won their fifth Super Bowl? What home run hitting baseball player was born on this day? Answers to these and more in today's On This Day.
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What does this day in history have to do with the Revolutionary War? Do you know what year the first US Winter Olympics opened? What famous aviator has a birthday today? Get the answers in today's On This Day.
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With Tax Day coming up, do you know why this day is notable? Also, what does today have to do with baseballs, basketballs, tennis balls, golf balls, and footballs? Find out the answers to those questions and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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While recording today's episode, I referenced the "National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs". It sounded stilted when I read it, but I guess that's what happens when you refer to "baseball" as two words. Listen to the episode to find out when we got professional baseball here in the States.
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Without searching, do you know when the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published? How about when the National League released their first 162 game schedule? Find the answers and more in today's episode of On This Day.
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Your daily micro-dose of history. In this first episode of On This Day, I’m sharing historical tidbits about the Apollo program, the first daytime TV soap, a famous sports stadium, and the birthday of one of baseball’s all time greats.
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