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)
April 21-Bulldogs, Iggy Pop, The Cure, Andie McDowell, Tony Danza, Red Baron, Rome, Texas Independence, Prince Died
National Bulldogs are beautiful day. Entertainment from 1987. German ace the Red Baron shot down, Texas won its independence from Mexico, Spain declared war on the U.S. Todays birthdays - Anthony Quinn, Charles Grodin, Iggy Pop, Paul Davis, Tony Danza, Andie McDowell, Robert Smith. Prince died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Billy does your bulldog bite - Sawyer BrownI knew you were waiting - Aretha Franklin George MichaelRose in paradise - Waylon JenningsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Candy - I...
Published: Apr 21, 2026Duration: 12m 51s
April 20-George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Carmen Electra, Shemar Moore, 4:20, Cheddar Fries
National Cheddar Fries day. Entertainment from 1962. Columbine shoooting, Louis Pasteur proved pasturization worked, Dolly Parton released her 1st record, 4:20 is celebrated. Todays birthdays - George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Crispin Glover, Shemar Moore, Carmen Electra. Benny Hill diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Cheese fries - Elastic No-No BandCan't nobody hold me down - Puff Daddy MasonOne night at a time - George StraitPuppy love - Dolly PartonBirthdays - In da club - 50 CentName game - Jessica Lange<br...
Published: Apr 20, 2026Duration: 12m 48s
April 19-US Revolution began, OKC Bombing, Waco Standoff Ends, Kate Hudson, Ashley Judd, Jane Mansfield
National Garlic day. Entertainment from 1956. "Shot heard round the world" American Revolution began, Waco Standoff ends, Oklahoma City bombing, 1st Boston Marathon. Todays birthdays - Ole Evenrude, Elliott Ness, Jane Mansfield, Dudley Moore, Eve Graham, Tim Curry, Ashley Judd, Kate Hudson. Charles Darwin died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Garlic - Pebbles Nursery RhymesThe poor people of Paris - Les BaxterHeartbreak Hotel - Elvis PresleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/I'd like to teach the world to sing - The New S...
Published: Apr 19, 2026Duration: 14m 33s
April 18-Animal Crackers, Paul Revere's Ride, Rick Moranis, America Ferrera, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Doolittle
National Animal Cracker day. Entertainment from 1966. Paul Revere and 2 others made the famous midnight ride, Jimmy Doolittle led one way bombing run on Japan, Ernie Pyle died in combat, Saudi Arabia allowed western movies in its theatres. Today birthdays - James Woods, Rick Moranis, Eric Roberts, Jane Leeves, Kelly Hansen, Eric McCormack, Conan O'Brien, Melissa Joan Hart, America Ferrera. Dick Clark died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Animal Crackers - Katie Cutie kids tvYour my soul & inpiration - The Righteous BrothersThere goes my everything - Jack Greene<br...
Published: Apr 18, 2026Duration: 13m 54s
April 17th-Blah Blah Blah, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Garner, Liz Phair, Ben Franklin, Bay of Pigs Invasion
National Blah Blah Blah day. Entertainment from 2016. Bay of Pigs invasion, 1st world championship boxing title fight, Fed Ex began. Todays birthdays - William Holden, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Liz Phair, Jennifer Garner, Victoria Beckham. Benjamin Franklin died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Blah Blah Blah - Armin Van BuurenWork - Rihanna DrakeHumble & Kind - Tim McGraw Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Roddy Piper - They LIveWhy can't I - Liz PhairSaturday night divas - Spice GirlsExi...
Published: Apr 17, 2026Duration: 9m 51s
April 16th-Selina, Akon, Martin Lawrence, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Vinton, Pope Benedict 16, LSD
National Eggs Benedict day. Entertainment from 2006. Lincoln freed all the slaves in Washington DC, LSD invented, Texas City explosion. Todays birthdays - Wilber Wright, Charlie Chaplin, Pope Benedict 16, Bobby Vinton, Dusty Springfield, Gerry Rafferty, Ellen Barkin, Dave Pirner, Martin Lawrence, Selina, Akon. Madam Tussaurd died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Eggs Benedict song - FNAF Sister Location RapBad Day - Daniel PowterWhat hurts the most - Rascal FlattsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Blue velvet - Bobby VintonI only wa...
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 14m 7s
April 15th-Lincoln died, Titanic sank, Boston Marathon bombed, Jackie Robinson Played, Leonardo da Vinci born
National Laundry day. Tax Day. Entertainment from 1976. Abraham Lincoln died, RMS Titanic sank, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, Ivory Soap went on sale. Todays birthdays - Leonardo da Vinci, Elizabeth Montgomery, Roy Clark, Ray Raymond, Emma Thompson, Lynne Austin, Linda Perry, Samantha Fox, Chris Stapleton, Seth Rogen, Emma Watson.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Taxman - The BeatlesThis is the way we wash our cloths - Lingo KidsDisco Lady - Johnie TaylorDrinkin my baby off my mind - Eddie RabbittBirthdays...
Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 13m 38s
April 14th-Ex-Spouse Day, Lincoln shot, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar
National Ex-Spuse day. Entertainment from 1986. Lincoln shot, Stone Mountain Georgia completed, 1st American dictionary published, Titanic hit an iceberg. Todays birthdays - Sir John Gielgud, Rod Steiger, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Anthony Michael Hall, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar. Burl Ives died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Love stinks - J. Geils BandRock me Amadeus - FalcoCajun moon - Ricky SkaggsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl IvesExit - Break up rules - Pa...
Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 11m 48s
April 13-Peach Cobbler, Duct Tape, Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Maxwell Smart
National Peach Cobbler day. Entertainment in 1996. 1st elephant in America, Apollo 13 had some trouble. Todays birthdays - Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Vesta Stout, Don Adams, Tony Dow, Al Green, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Aaron Lewis, Lou Bega. John Archibald Wheeler died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Peach Cobbler - ?Because you loved me - Celine DionNo news - LonestarBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Duct tape - The War ZoneLets stay together - Al GreenIf ever your in my...
Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 15m 44s
April 12-Grilled Cheese, Steppenwolf, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, Vince Gill, Everclear, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich day. Entertainment from 2025. Civil War began, 1st human into space, Space Shuttle Columiba launched, Capt. Phillips happened. Todays birthdays - John Kay, Ed O'Neill, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, David Cassidy, Vince Gill, Art Alexakis, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes, Easton Corbin. Franklin Roosevelt died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I love grilled cheese sandwiches - The Hungry Food BandLuther - Kendrick Lamar SZAA bar song - ShaboozyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Born to be wild - St...
Published: Apr 12, 2026Duration: 12m 57s
April 11-Submarines, Louie Louie, The Elephant Man, Animal House, Joss Stone, Steve Azar, 190 million year old eggs
National Submarine day. International Louie Louie day. Entertainment from 1965. 190 million dinosaur eggs found in China, NY Congressmen gets kicked out the re-elected to fill his seat, US Navy buys 1st modern submarine. Todays birthdays - Joel Gray, Peter Riegert, Steve Azar, Joss Stone. The Elephant Man died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Yellow Submarine - The BeatlesLouie Louie - The KingsmenI'm telling you now - Freddie and the DreamersKing of the Road - Roger MillerBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50c...
Published: Apr 11, 2026Duration: 10m 49s
April 10-Siblings day, Col. Potter, The Rifleman, The Spinners, Steven Seagal, Stray Cats, Haley Joel Osment
National Siblings day. Entertainment from 2015. Mt. Tambora erupted created year without a summer, Fastest wind speed ever measured, Safety pin invented. Todays birthdays - Harry Morgan, Sheb Wooley, Chuck Connors, Max Von Sydow, Omar Sharif, Bobby Smith, Steven Seagal, Brian Setzer, Orlando Jones, Mandy Moore, Haley Joel Osment, Daisey Ridley. Sam Kinison died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/We are family - Sister SledgeUptown Funk - Mark Ronson Bruno MarsTake your time - Sam HuntBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/ Pu...
Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 14m 38s
April 9-Unicorns, Playboy, Civil War over, King of Rockabilly, Dennis Quaid, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X
National Unicorn day. Entertainment from 2005. Lee surrendered to Grant, John Hancock fought back against the British, 1st US Senator to give birth while in office. Todays birthdays - Hugh Hefner, Carl Perkins, Hal Ketchum, Dennis Quaid, Cynthia Nixon, Kesha Knight Pulliam, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X. Frank Lloyd Weber Wright died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Unicorn song - ITS music kids songsCandyshop - 50Cent oliviaThat's what I love about Sunday - Craig MorganBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Blue sued sh...
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 12m 56s
April 7th-Beer. Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Hall & Oates, James Garner, Billie Holiday, Largest Python ever caught
National Beer day. Entertainment from 1985. Matches were invented, woman took a shot at Mussolini, you could sell booze in Oklahoma after 51 years. Todays birthdays - Billie Holiday, James Garner, Wayne Rogers, Francis Ford Coppola, John Oates, Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe. Henry Ford Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I like beer - Tom T. HallOne more night - Phil CollinsHonor bound - Earl Thomas ConleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Crazy he calls me - Billie HolidayRi...
Published: Apr 7, 2026Duration: 11m 6s
April 6th-Siamese Cats, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Candace Cameron Bure
National Siamese cat day. Entertainment from 1995. First modern Olympics began, Twinkies invented, Teflon invented, post-it notes invented. Todays birthdays - William Dawes, Ivon Dixon, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, John Ratzenberger, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Zach Braff, Candice Cameron Bure. Merle Haggard diedIntro - God Did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Siamese cat song - Hillary DuffTake a bow - MadonnaThinkin about you - Trisha YearwoodBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Think I'll just stay here and drink - Merle Ha...
Published: Apr 6, 2026Duration: 12m 47s
April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy Waters, Robert Downey Jr., Heath Ledger, Craig T. Nelson
International carrot day. Entertainment from 1964. Martin Luther King assassinated, 1st woman in US elected as a Mayor, World Trade Center opened, NATO formed. Todays birthdays - Muddy Watters, Anthony Perkins, Craig T. Nelson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy McKeon, Heath Ledger, Natasha Lyonne.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Carrots are yummy - From Kids EnglishCan't buy me love - The BeatlesUnderstand your man - Johnny CashBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Whats this all about - Muddy WatersEx...
Published: Apr 4, 2026Duration: 11m 29s
April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, SKid Row, Unabomber
Today is Good Friday. Entertainment from 2014. The Pony Express began, Unabomber was caught, TV Guide went on sale. Todays birthdays -Marlon Brando , Jan Berry, Billy Joe Royal, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, David Hyde Pierce, Eddie Murphy, Sebastian Bach, Jennie GarthIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Happy - Pharrell WilliamsThis is how we roll - Florida Georgia Line Luke BryanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Surf City - Jan & DeanDown in the boondocks - Billy Joe Royal<br...
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 14m 59s
April 2nd- Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guinness. Joe Friday, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean
National ride your horse to a bar day/ Entertainment 2004. Ponce De Leon finds Florida, 1st person shot out of a cannon. Todays birthdays - Buddy Epsen, Alec Guinness, Jack Webb, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Christopher Meloni, Keren Woodward, Billy Dean. Pope John Paul II died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Beer for my horses - Toby Keith Yeah! - Usher Lil Jon LudacrisWhen the sun goes down - Kenny Chesney Unkle KrackerBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Dragnet tv theme...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 11m 45s
April 1st April Fool Days, Debbie Reynolds, The Tokens, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boyle, Kip Moore, Lady A
April Fools Day. Entertainment 1982. Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, $ sign created, cigerette ads banned from TV, Apple computers founded. Todays birthdays - Amos Milburn, Debbie Reynalds, Gordon Jump, Ali McGraw, Philip Margo, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boiyle, Kip Moore, Hillary Scott. Marvin Gaye DiedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/April fools - The KiboomeersSunshine on my shoulder - John DenverA very special love song - Charlie RichBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/One scotch, 1 bourban, 1 beer - Amos MilburnTammy...
Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 14m 37s
March 31st-Taters, Lefty Frizzell, Tommy Tutone, Mr. Kotter, Christopher Walken, Rhea Perlman, Ewan MacGregor
National Tater day. Entertainment from 1984. Eiffel Tower opened, US buys Virgin Islands, Canada's 10th Province. Todays birthdays - Lefty Frizzell, Shirley Jones, Richard Chamberlain, Christopher Walken, Gabe Kaplan, Tommy Heath, Rhea Pearlman, Tony Cox, Ewan MacGregor. Salina died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The Tater song - Tater Tot Mark VerbeckFootloose - Kenny LogginsLets stop talking about it - Janie FrickeBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/If you've got the money - Lefty Frizzell867-5309 Jenny - Tommy Tut...
Published: Mar 31, 2026Duration: 12m 31s