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 p...
Episodes(40 episodes)
July 7th-Dive Bars, Sliced Bread invented, Ringo Starr, Shelly Duvall, Jim Gaffigan, Jorja Fox
National Dive bar day. Entertainment from 1988. Joan of Arc conviction overturned, 4 cospirators in Lincoln assissination hung, Slice bread sold for first time, Mothr Cabrini sainted-Patron Saint of Immigrants. Todays birthdays - Ringo Starr, Shelly Duvall, Jim Gaffigan, Jorja Fox. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Dive bar - Garth BrooksThe cross roads - Bone Thugs-N-HarmonyNo one needs to know - Shania TwainBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Your 16 - Ringo StarrExit - Do...
Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 9m 55s
July 6-Fried Chicken, Della Reese, George W Bush, Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent, Kevin Hart, Bill Haley
National Fried Chicken day. Entertainment from 1998. First Rabbies vaccine given, US choses dollar for name of its currancy, Record hot temps in Minnesota and North Dakota. Todays birthdays - Bill Haley, Janet Leigh, Della Reese, Ned Beatty, Burt Ward, George W Bush, Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent, Kevin Hart. Louis Armstrong died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Fried chicken song - Der WitzThe boy is mine - Brandy MonicaThe shoes your wearing - Clint BlackBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent 50cent.comRock around the clock - Bi...
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 13m 30s
July 5-Bikini, Huey Lewis, Calvin & Hobbs, Edie Falco, Lifehouse, Owl City, Katherine Helmond, Marc Cohn
National Bikini day. Entertainment from 1957. Battle of Kursk began, Court ruled Ashutosh Mahara could be kept in a freezer, Amazon.com founded. Todays birthdays - Katherine Helmond, Huey Lewis, Bill Waterson, Marc Cohn, Edie Falco, Claudia Wells, Jason Wade, Adam Young. Ted Williams died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini - Brian HylandLove letters in the sand - Pat BooneA white sport coat - Marty RobbinsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Who's the bos...
Published: Jul 5, 2026Duration: 12m 16s
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 WilsonDespacito - Luis Fonzi Daddy Yankee Justin BieberBody like a back road - Sam HuntBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http...
Published: Jul 3, 2026Duration: 16m 37s
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 AmazonWe also talked:National Disco day. Entertainment from 2007. President Gar...
Published: Jul 2, 2026Duration: 41m 18s
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 MarvelettesGot to give it up - Marvin GayeThat was yesterday - Donna FargoBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/One way or an...
Published: Jul 1, 2026Duration: 16m 40s
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 CorvettesI wanna dance with somebody - Whitney HoustonThat was a close one - Earl Thomas ConleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Love me or leave me - Lena HorneLady - L...
Published: Jun 30, 2026Duration: 10m 35s
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 SmallI'll be missing you - Puff Daddy Faith EvansIt's your love - Tim McGraw Faith HillMy name is - EminemBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Locomotion - Little Eva...
Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 13m 14s
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 RoThe wayword wind - Gogi GrantHeartbreak Hotel - Elvis PresleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Best days of your life...
Published: Jun 28, 2026Duration: 12m 51s
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 strangePaperback writer - The BeatlesThere goes my everything - Jack GreeneBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Captain Kangaroo TV themeWhat part of...
Published: Jun 27, 2026Duration: 11m 31s
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 RobbOne dance - Drake Wizkid KylaHOLY - Florida Georgia LineBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Wicked Games - Chris IsaakThe warrior - Scand...
Published: Jun 26, 2026Duration: 12m 55s
June 25th-Catfish, Carly Simon, Jimmy Walker, Split Enz, Ricky Gervais, George Michael, Michael Jackson
National Catfish day. Entertainment from 2006. Virgininia becam 10th state, Battle of Little Big Horn, Korean War began, Park Ranger hit by lightning for 7th time. Todays birthdays - June Lockhart, Carly Simon, Jimmy Walker, Tim Finn, Ricky Gervais, George Michael. Michael Jackson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Catfish fever - OutlawHips don't lie - Shakira Wyclef JeanSummertime - Kenny ChesneyBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Lassie TV themeYour so vain - Car...
Published: Jun 25, 2026Duration: 12m 12s
June 24th-Jeff Beck, The Zombies, Fleetwood Mac, OMD, Tears for Fears, Glenn Medeiros, Mindy Kaling
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Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 56m 33s
June 23-Pink Flamingo's, June Carter Cash, Danzig, Frances McDormand, Selma Blair, Melissa Rauch, Lorena Bobbitt
National Pink flamingo day. Entertainment from 1986. Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husbands penis, Coldest temp ever recorded, Birth control pill went on sale. Todays birthdays - June Carter Cash, Bryan Brown, Glenn Danzig, Frances McDormand, Selma Blair, Milissa Rauch. Jonus Salk died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pink flamingos - Tracy ByrdOn my own - Patti LaBelle Michael McDonaldLiving in the promised land - Willie NelsonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Jackson - June carter Cash and Johnny CashMo...
Published: Jun 23, 2026Duration: 12m 18s
June 22nd-Kissing, Meryl Streep, Kris Kristofferson, Cyndi Lauper, Todd Rundgren, Carson Daly, Squiggy
National Kissing day. National Onion Ring day.Entertainment from 1996. Galileo sentenced to prison, 16 year old boy ivented the donut, Germany invaded Soviet Union. Todays birthdays - Kris Kristofferson, David L. Lander, Todd Rundgren, Lindsay Wagner, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper, Freddie Prinze, Green Gartside, Tracy Pollan, Dan Brown, Carson Daly. George Carlin Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Shut up and kiss me - Mary Chapin CarpenterTha Crossroads - Bone Thugs N HarmonyTime marches on - Tracey LawrenceBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.co...
Published: Jun 22, 2026Duration: 15m 7s
June 20- West Virginia birthday, Hike with a geek day, Nicole Kidman, John Goodman, Lionel Richie, Beach Boys
Hike with a geek day. Entertainment from 1965I . West Virginia became 35th state, Alaska pipeline started pumping, last battle of American Revolution. Todays birthdays - Audie Murphy, Martin Landau, Olympia Dukakis, John Mahoney, Brian Wilson, Anne Murray, Lionel Richie, John Goodman, Nicole Kidman. Jack Kirby died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I'm Happy when I'm Hiking - Ralph Butler & Raymond WallaceI can't help myself - Four TopsBefore you go - Buck OwensBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cen...
Published: Jun 20, 2026Duration: 13m 49s
June 19-Martini, Juneteenth, Garfield, Heart, Kathleen Turner, Doug Stone, Paula Abdul, Zoe Saldana
National Martini day. Juneteenth. National Garfield day. Entertainment from 2015. First official baseball game played, Pinball banned call pinhibition, George Washington and his army left Valley Forge. Todays birthdays - Gena Rowlands, Phylicia Rashad, Ann Wilson, Kathleen Turner, Doug Stone, Paula Abdul, Robin Tunney, Zoe Saldana. Thomas Watson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Its martini time - The Reverend Horton HeatSee you again - Wiz Khalifa Charlie PuthGirl crush - Little Big TownBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Magic man - H...
Published: Jun 19, 2026Duration: 12m 29s
June 18-Go Fishing! Paul McCartney, Boys II Men, Blake Shelton, Sally Ride, Uncle Sam, George Mallory
National Go fishing day. Entertainment from 2005. War of 1812 began, Napolean defeated at Waterloo, Sally Ride 1st US woman in space. Todays birthdays - James Montgomery Flagg, George Mallory, Paul McCartney, Carol Kane, Isabella Rossellini, Nathan Morris, Blake Shelton. Clarence Clemons died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I wanna go fishing - Randy HeavinWe belong together - Mariah CareyMaking memories of us - Keith UrbanBirthdays - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/She love you - The BeatlesEnd of the road - Boys II Men...
Published: Jun 18, 2026Duration: 12m 40s
June 17-Taj Mahal, Barry Manilow, Joe Piscopo, Thomas Haden Church, Greg Kinnear, Kendrick Lamar, Bunker Hill
National Eat your vegitables day. Entertainment from 1975. Battle of Bunker Hill Faught, France held last public guillotining, OJ Simpson police chase. Todays birthdays - Ralph Bellamy, Red Foley, Barry Manilow, Joe Piscopo, John Gries, Thomas Haden Church, Greg Kinnear, Jason Patric, Kendrick Lamar. Gloria Vanderbilt died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Eat your vegitable song - Little Baby BumSister golden hair - AmericaYour my best friend - Don WilliamsGoing to the chapel - The Dixie CupsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http...
Published: Jun 17, 2026Duration: 13m 25s
June 16th-Fresh Veggies. 1st Woman in space, Billy Crash Craddock, the O'Jays, Tupac Shakur, Laurie Metcalf
National Fresh Veggies day. Entertainment from 1985. 1st woman in space, Cracker Jacks went on sale, 1st roler coaster. Todays birthdays - Jack Albertson, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Eddie Levert, Gino Vannelli, Laurie Metcalf, Tupac Shakur, John Cho, Ali Stroker. George Reeves died.Intro- God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The singing Walrus - vegitable songEverybody wants to rule the world - Tears For FearsLittle things - The Oak Ridge BoysBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Rub it in - Billy "Crash" CraddockLove...
Published: Jun 16, 2026Duration: 11m 52s