History & Factoids about today

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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 offers bite-sized insights that spark conversation and enrich your day. Tune in regularly to discover how the past connects with the present — and to pick up fun facts you’ll want to share.

  1. 11h ago

    July 3-Idaho Birthday. Tom Cruise, Aaron Tippin, Lisa Simpson, Ratt, Johnny Lee, Trent Tomlinson, Redneck Day

    American Redneck day. Entertainment from 2017. Idaho became 43rd state, Battle of Gettysburg ended, George Washington only time he surrendered. Todays birthdays - Fontella Bass, Kurtwood Smith, Johnny Lee, Johnny Wilder, Jan Smithers, Laura Branigan, Stephen Pearcy, Aaron Tippin, Thomas Gibson, Tom Cruise, Yeardley Smith, Trent Tomlinson. Andy Griffith died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Redneck woman - Gretchen Wilson Despacito - Luis Fonzi   Daddy Yankee  Justin Bieber Body like a back road - Sam Hunt Birthday - The Beatles Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Rescue me - Fontella Bass Looking for love - Johnny Lee Always and forever - Heatwave Gloria - Laura Branigan Dance - Ratt You've got to stand for something - Aaron Tippin Drunker than me - Trent Tomlinson Exit - Bender coming on - Whiskey Chitto Ramblers History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    17 min

  2. 1d ago

    July 2-Larry David, Ashley Tisdale, Lindsay Lohan, Marot Robbie, Alligator fell from sky in South Carlina

    Whether or not your into fantasy sports or sports in generalor, my co-host today, Larry Schechter, has a great book out -The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen.  This is not a text book, it is interesting and facinating stories about the history of fantasy sports.  Which also means sports stories.  It is a definate must read for the summer - get it - The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It Happen on Amazon We also talked: National Disco day. Entertainment from 2007. President Garfield shot, 1st US coin with a woman on it, 1st Walmart opened, Amelia Earhart disappeared. Todays birthdays - Ken Curtis, Dave Thomas, Polly Holliday, Larry David, Julia Montgomery, Michelle Branch, Ashley Tisdale, Linsay Lohan, Margot Robbie. Ernest Hemingway died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Disco infernal - the Trammps Never can say goodbye - Gloria Gaynor Umbrella - Rihanna   Jay-Z Lucky Man - Montgomery Gentry Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Riders in the sky - Sons of Pioneers All you wanted - Michelle Branch Rumors - Lindsay Lohan Exit - Thank you for cheatin on me - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    41 min

  3. 2d ago

    July 1-Blondie, B-52's, Village People, Dan Aykroyd, Keith Whitley, Pamela Anderson, Missy Elliott, Liv Tyler

    National Postal worker day. Entertainment from 1977. It's Canada Day, Voting age went from 21 to 18, 1st fatale shark attack in America Todays birthdays - Jaime Farr, Debbie Harry, Fred Schneider, Victor Willis, Dan Aykroyd, Keith Whitley, Alan Ruck, Princess Di, Pamela Anderson, Missy Elliott, Live Tyler. Marlon Brando died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes Got to give it up - Marvin Gaye That was yesterday - Donna Fargo Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ One way or another - Blondie Love shack - B-52's YMCA - The Village People Don't close your eyes - Keith Whitley Work it - Missy Elliott Exit - Feel you leaving - Elyse Saunders https://www.elysesaunders.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    17 min

  4. 3d ago

    June 30-Cole Swindell, Lena Horne, Little River Band, David Alan Grier, Pay Toilets, Tunguska, Corvettes

    National Corvette day. Entertainment from 1987. Tunguska explosion leveled 80 million trees, NYC opened first pay toilets, Canada started using the Loonie coin.Todays birthdays - Susan Hayward, Lena Horne, Glenn Shorrack, David Alan Grier, Vincent D'Onofrio, Cole Swindell. Buddy Hackett died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran  https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Corvette - The Corvettes I wanna dance with somebody - Whitney Houston That was a close one - Earl Thomas Conley Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Love me or leave me - Lena Horne Lady - Little River Band She had me at heads Carolina - Cole Swindell Exit - Lets make love tonight like there's no tomorrow - Jeff Griffith  https://www.jeffgriffith.net/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    11 min

  5. 4d ago

    June 29-Slim Pickens, Little Eva, Gary Busey, Dokken, Men at Work, Nicole Scherzinger, Eminem, Richard Lewis

    Hug Holiday. Entertainment from 1997. Eminem sued by his mom, Interstate highways start being built. Todays birthdays - Slim Pickens, Little Eva, Gary Busey, Richard Lewis, Fred Grandy, Don Dokken, Colin Hay, Lance Barber, Nicole Scherzinger. Catherine Hepburn died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The Hug song - Fred Small I'll be missing you - Puff Daddy  Faith Evans It's your love - Tim McGraw   Faith Hill My name is - Eminem Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Locomotion - Little Eva In my dreams - Dokken Who can it be - Men at Work Young Sheldon TV theme Don't Cha - Pussycat dolls Exit - Wild & Free - Deidra Thornell https://www.deidrethornell.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    13 min

  6. 5d ago

    June 28-Mel Brooks, Mr. Miyagi, Gilda Radner, Kathy Bates, John Cusack, Elon Musk, Kellie Pickler, Tapioca

    National Tapioca day. Entertainment from 1956. Molly Pitcher stars at battle of Monmouth in American Revolution, WW1 began, Everyone in South Korea gets one year younger. Todays birthdays - Mel Brooks, Pat Morita, Gilda Radner, Kathy Bates, John Cusack, Mary Stuart Masterson, Tichina Arnold, Elon Musk, Kellie Pickler. James Madison died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Tapioca song - Lizz Ro The wayword wind - Gogi Grant Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Best days of your life - Kellie Pickler Exit - Pretty little things - Suzi Kory https://suzikory.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    13 min

  7. 6d ago

    June 27-Captain Kangaroo, Lorrie Morgan, Tobey Maguire, 1st Speed Limit, Onions, Helen Keller, Tony Awards

    Nattional Onion day. Entertainment from 1966. First to sail solo around the world, 1st speed limit in US enacted, First skateboarder to land a 900. Todays birthdays - Helen Keller, Antoinette Perry, Captain Kangaroo, Julia Duffy, Lorrie Morgan, J.J. Abrams, Supernanny, Tobey MaGuire. Jack Lemmon died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The onion song - Hmmmm thats strange Paperback writer - The Beatles There goes my everything - Jack Greene Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent  http://50cent.com/ Captain Kangaroo TV theme What part of no - Lorrie Morgan Exit - Still not over you - Brinley Addington https://www.brinleyaddington.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    12 min

  8. Jun 26

    June 26th-Scandal, Berlin, Chris O'Donnell, Gretchen Wilson, One Republic, Ariana Grande, Sean Hayes

    National Chocolate pudding day. entertainment from 2016. Pied Piper leads 130 children out of Hamlin Germany, John F Kennedy calls himself a donut in Germany, 1st Harry Potter book published. Todays birthdays - Chris Isaak, Patty Smyth, Terri Nunn, Chris O'Donnell, Sean Hayes, Gretchen Wilson, Ryan Tedder, Ariana Grande. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Chocolate puddin - Big Robb One dance - Drake   Wizkid   Kyla HOLY - Florida Georgia Line Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Wicked Games - Chris Isaak The warrior - Scandal No more words - Berlin Red neck woman - Gretchen Wilson Good life - One republic Thank you next - Ariana Grande Exit - I feel like drinking today - Tommy Alverson   https://tommyalverson.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com National Days - May Puzzle Book Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

    13 min
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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 offers bite-sized insights that spark conversation and enrich your day. Tune in regularly to discover how the past connects with the present — and to pick up fun facts you’ll want to share.

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