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. 16h ago

    Nov 3-Sandwiches! Charles Bronson, Roseanne Barr, Dennis Miller, Adam Ant, Dolph Lundren, Bra Invented

    National sandwich day. Entertainment from 1985. Bra invented, 1st animal in space, 20 year old elected judge, One World Trade Center officially opened. Todays birthdays - Stephen F. Austin, Charles Bronson, Lulu, Roseanne Barr, Dennis Miller, Kate Capshaw, Kathy Kinney, Adam Ant, Dolph Lundgren. Annie Oakley died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/ Sandwiches are beautiful - Bob King Part time lover - Stevie Wonder Can't keep a good man down - Alabama Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cen t http://50cent.com/ Boom bang a bang - Lulu Goodie two shoes - Adam Ant Exit - Truth - Whiskey Chitto Ramblers    See them on Facebook Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  2. 1d ago

    Nov 2-Devil Eggs, Nelly, David Schwimmer, Great Australian Emu War, North & South Dakota Birthdays

    My Co-Host is one of the coolest and busiest women out there.  Erin Egnatz has a killer podcast Plot Twist Radio   She is a very popular fiction writer, uses pen name Eliza Nevius (have to listen to our show to find out why).  Some of her fun books - The Jaded Knight, The Key to Wonderland & Professionally Unprofessional   Buy her books here  She is also a high school teacher, a college professor, oh, also writes and investigates hauntings and ghosts.  Somehow she had to time to sit in with me.  What else we talked about - National Deviled Eggs day. Entertainment from 1995. North & South Dakota became states, 1st cheerleader, 1st US soldiers killed in WW1. Todays birthdays - James K. Polk, Warren G. Harding, Burt Lancaster, Jay Black, Ray Walston, Stephanie Powers, Keith Emerson, K.D. Lang, David Schwimmer, Nelly. George Bernard Shaw died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Deviled egg song - YouTube video Fantasy - Mariah Carey Dust on the bottle - David Lee Murphy Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/ Come a little bit closer - Jay & the Americans Lucky man - Emerson Lake & Palmer Constant craving - K.D. Lang Hot in Herre - Nelly Exit - Therapy - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  3. 2d ago

    Nov 1-All Saints Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard, Sophie B. Hawkins, Jenny McCarthy, Lyle Lovett

    All Saints Day. National Calzones day. Entertainment from 2024. Michaelangelo finished painting the ceiling for Sistine Chapel, 1st President to live in the White House moved in, 1st hockey goalie to wear a face mask. Todays birthdays - Bill Anderson, Lyle Lovett, Anthony Kiedis, Rick Allen, Sophie B. Hawkins, Jenny McCarthy. Mamie Eisenhower died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Calsone song - We Bare Bears Love somebody Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ My life (throw it away if I want to) - Bill Anderson Cowboy man - Lyle Lovett Give it away - Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock of ages - Def Leppard Danm, I wish I was your lover - Sophie B. Hawkins Exit - He never does - Deidre Thornell https://www.deidrethornell.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  4. 3d ago

    Oct 31-Halloween! Nevada Birthday, Darryl Worley, Bow Wow Wow, Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, Ace of Bass

    Happy Halloween. Entertainment from 1964. Martin Luther started Protestant Reformation, Nevada became 36th state, Pope John Paul II appologized for the way the Catholic Church treated Galileo. Todays birthdays - Dale Evans, Michael Landon, John Candy, Rob Schneider, Darryl Worley, Annabella Lwin, Adam Horovitz, Vanilla Ice, Linn Berggren. Sean Connery died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://diannacorcoran.com/   This is Halloween - Danny Elfman Come on over baby (all I need is you) - Christina Aguilera The little girl - John Michael Montgomery Birthday - The Beatles Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Happy trails - Roys Rogers & Dale Evans Bonanza TV theme Awful beautiful life - Darryl Worley I want candy - Bow Wow Wow Brass monkey - Beastie Boys Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice All that she wants - Ace of Bass Exit - One love fits all - Dawn Rix   https://dawnrix.com/   Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  5. 4d ago

    Oct 30-Candy Corn, Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, The Temptations, T. Graham Brown, Kevin Pollak, Bush

    National candy corn day. Entertainment from 2014. Time clock invented, Soviets detonate largest nuclear bomb ever, Bosphorous Bridge opened in Turkey. Todays birthdays - John Adams, Ruth Gordon, Patsy Montana, Grace Slick, Otis Williams, Henry Winkler, Harry Hamlin, T. Graham Brown, Kevin Pollack, Gavin Rossdale. Steve Allen died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Candy corn song - Jensens All about the bass - Meghan Trainmor Burnin it down - Jason Aldean Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ I want to be a cowboys sweetheart - Patsy Montana Somebody to love - Jefferson Airplane I aint got nothing - The Temptations Hell and High water - T. Graham Brown Comedown - Bush Exit - Single & Stoned - Robinson Treacher https://robinsontreacher.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  6. 5d ago

    Oct 29-Katarina "Kat" Sokac, Oatmeal, Richard Dryfuss, Quiet Riot, Homer Simpson, Winona Ryder, Tracee Ellis Ross

    Quality Of Life!  The most important health issue we all face.  Escpecially as we get older. Mobilility and flexability are crucial as we age.  Today we talk with an International expert on mobility and flexability, Katarina Šokac, you can just call her Kat.  Not only will she motivate you, she will guide you into a healthy, flexible and mobile new you.  Clients across around the world will give testemony on how she can make your life better.  Check her out http://www.katcutfit.com/   watch her videos on instagram    https://www.instagram.com/kat.cut.fit/     still not convinced how good she is, sign up for her 1 week free mobility plan 1 week free   Kat and I also talked: National Oatmeal day. Entertainment from 1972. Black Tuesday stock market crash 1929, 1 legged gymnast wins 6 olympic medals, China ends its one child policy. Todays birthdays - Richard Dreyfuss, Kate Jackson, Kevin DuBrow, Dan Castellaneta, Joely Fisher, Winona Ryder, Tracee Ellis Ross. Sir Walter Raleigh died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Oatmeal everywhere - Origial Kds song My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry It's not love, but it's not bad - Merle Haggard Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Scareccrow & Mrs. King TV theme Bang your head - Quiet riot Exit - Tipsy - Christie Lamb    https://www.christielamb.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  7. 6d ago

    Oct 28-Harrison Hickman, Charlie Daniels, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Julia Roberts, Brad Paisley, Joaquin Phoenix

    My Co-Host is awesome author Harrison Hickman,  from Scotland, we talkied while he is in Hobart Tasmania. His Dark History novels are read worldwide.  "A Life Called Scarlet"  "Unconvinced" and "Set in Stone" are a couple, Harrison has a new book coming out soon. He has a collection of short stories "Collecting Nutmegs" only 1 left in stock at Amazon.  Check him out on Facebook   and on X https://x.com/HarrisonHickma1 National chocolate day. Entertainment from 1974. Statue of Liberty opened, 1st Macy's store opened, Cuban missil crisis ends. Todays birthdays - Charlie Daniels, Dennis Franz, Telma Hopkins, Annie Potts, Lauren Holly, Julia Roberts, Daphne Zuniga, Brad Paisley, Joaquin Phoenix. Abigale Adams died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Chocolate song - ??? Then came you - Dionne Warwick    The Spinners I over looked an orchaid - Mickey Gilley Birthdays - In da cluib - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Devil went down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band Knock three times - Tony Orlando & Dawn Ticks - Brad Paisley Exit - Goodbye darlin - Brinley Addington https://www.brinleyaddington.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

  8. Oct 27

    Oct 27-Saving Elizabeth, Black Cats! Teddy Roosevelt, Lee Greenwood, Duran Duran, Roman Empire goes Christian

    Elizabeth Hernandez is a single mom of 5, she was working from home doing contract work.  A big Medicare fraud scheme went down. Those who came up with the multi million dollar scam did some plea bargaining,  They said they didn't know Elizabeth, they had never met her.  But, Eilzabeth is in Federal Prison sentanced to 20 years.  Her mom and sister Eve tell her story and what they are doing to fight for Elizabeth.  Please sign the petition to release Elizabeth  https://www.change.org/p/innocent-nurse-mother-of-5-sentenced-to-20-years-join-our-fight-for-justice National black cat day. Entertainment from 1959. Constintine the Great turns the Roman Empire Christian, 1st section of New York City subway opened, Philadelphia founded. Todays birthdays - Theodore Roosevelt, Ruby Dee, John Cleese, Lee Greenwood, Simon Le Bon, Scott Weiland. Lou Reed died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/ Black Cat song - Doodle Clubhouse I just called to say I love you - Stevie Wonder If your gonna play in Texas - Alabama Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/ God bless the USA - Lee Greenwood Reflex - Duran Duran Plush - Stone Temple Pilots Walk on the wild side - Lou Reed Exit - She got that - Wes Ryan      Wes Ryan Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

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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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