History & Factoids about today

History & Factoids about today

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.

Episodes

March 23, 2026 13 mins
National Cheesesteak day.  Entertainment from 1983.  British gunner jumps out of burning plane with no parachute and lives after 18,000 ft. fall, Elivs Presley goes into the Army, Joseph Smith tarred & feathered.  Todays birthdays - Norman Fell, Steve McQueen, R. Lee Ermey, Nick Lowe, Louis Anderson, Robert Carradine, Kelly LeBrock, Nena, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jim Parsons, Alyson Hannigan, Jessica Chastain.  Jules Verne died.  

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National Tamale day.  Entertainment from 1993.  1st elevator installed, Polygamy outlawed, only men can be charged with statutory rape.  Todays birthdays - Joan Crawford, Tony Burton, Ric Ocasek, Chaka Khan, Amanda Plummer, Chatherine Keener, Marin Hinkle, Keri Russell, Brett Young, Brett Eldridge.  Elizabeth Tayolor died.

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Hot tamales - Mr. Weebl
Informer - Snow
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National Goof Off day.  Entertainment from 2022.  Jamestown Massacre, Britian enacted the Stamp Act, Outlaw Big Nose George Parrot killed.  Anne Bush 1st American woman to get a drivers license.  Todays birthdays - Louis L'Amour, Karl Malden, Werner Klemperer, William Shatner, James Patterson, Mathew Modine, Susan Ann Sulley, Rick Harrison, Reese Witherspoon.  William Hanna died.

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National Common Curtesy day.  Entertainment from 2010.  1st Comic-Con, 1st Taco Bell, Woman with 2 uteruses gives birth.  Todays birthdays - Johann Sebastian Bach, Rose Stone, Timothy Dalton, Eddie Money, Roger Hodgson, Sabrinia Le Beauf, Gary Oldman, Mathew Broderick, Scott Eastwood.  Chuck Barris died.     (2025)

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Common courtesy - CP Kelley
Break your heart - T...
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National Ravioli day.  Entertainment from 2012.  Republican party formed, Kentucky Fried Chicken invented by the Colonel, 1st aircraft carrier.  Todays birthdays - Carl Reiner, Fred Rogers, Hal Linden, Jerry Reed, William Hurt, Spike Lee, Holly Hunter, Chester Bennington.  Kenny Rogers died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/  
Ravioli - GoNoodle
We are young - Fun   Janelle Monaee
Home - Dierks Be...
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National Paultry day.  Entertainment from 1970.  2nd Iraq war began, Nevada legalized gambling, Union sinks Confederacy biggest ship.  Todays birthdays - Wyatt Earp, Ursula Andress, Clarence Frogman Henry, Ruth Pointer, Glenn Close, Bruce Willis.  Arthur C. Clark died.

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National Sloppy Joe day.  Entertainment from 1980.  Knights Templars burned at the stake, Biggest art robbery in US history, Pilsbury Dough Boy debuted.  Todays birthdays - Grover Cleveland, Peter Graves, Charley Pride, Wilson Pickett, Irene Cara, Mike Rowe, Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah, Adam Levine.  Chuck Berry died.      (2025)

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Lunch lady - Adam Sandler
Crazy...
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St Patricks day.  Entertainment from 1982.  Chad give Angola 1000 cows, Californium discovered, Rubber band invented.  Todays birthdays - Nat King Cole, Eunice Gayson, John Sebastian, Patrick Duffy, Kurt Russel, Gary Sinise, Paul Overstreet, Rob Lowe, Billy Corgan.  St. Patrick died.

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I'm a little leprechaun - The Kiboomers
Centerfold - J.Geils Band
Mountain of love -...
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National Artichoke day. Entertainment from 1959.  Samoset greeted pilgrams in English, The Scarlet Letter published, 1st liquid fueled rocket, world record for rainfall, My Lai massacre occured.  Todays birthdays - James Madison, Jerry Lewis, Chuck Woolery, Jerry Jeff Walker, Erik Estrada, Nancy Wilson, Lauren Graham.  Frank Sinatra jr. died.      (2025)

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National Peanut Lovers day.  Entertainment from 2021.  1st internet domain name registered, Maine became 23rd state, Germany get Czechoslovakia.  Todays birthdays - Andrew Jackson, Carl Smith, Judd Hirsch, Mike Love, Sylvester Stewart, Dee Snider, Brett Michaels, Mark McGrath, Mark Hoppus, Eva Longoria, will.i.am.  Julius Caesar died.
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Peanuts - Little Joe & the ...
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National Potato Chip day.  Entertainment from 1961.  Boston bans Quakers, Cottin Gin invented, Bill Clinton blows out his knee.  Todays Birthdays - Albert Einstein, Michael Caine, Quincy Jones, Michael Martin Murphy, Billy Crystal, Rick Dees, Alexy Pajitnov, Grace Park, Chris Klein, Taylor Hanson.  Stephen Hawking died.

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Potato Chips - Slim Gaillard
Pony Time - Chubb...
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National Good Samaritan day.  Entertainment from 2011.  Uranus discovered, Ear muffs invented, Army killed 6,000 sheep, Pope Francis takes over.  Todays birthdays - Neil Sedaka, Donald York, William H. Macy, Dana Delany.  JP Morgan died.

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Angels among us - Alabama
Born this way - Lady Gaga
Don't you wanna stay - Jason Aldean  Kelly Clarkson
Birthdays - In da club - ...
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National Ruth day.  Entertainment from 1979.  Coca-Cola 1st sold in bottles, Girls Scounts founded, Dennis the Menace comic strip debuted.  Todays birthdays - William Thomas Jr., Barbara Feldon, Al Jarreau, Liza Minnelli, James Taylor, Holly Williams.  Charlie Parker died.     (2025)

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Naomi gonna be with Ruth - AplagetiX
Livin on a prayer - Bon Jovi
Baby's got a ne...
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National Dream deay.  Entertainment from 1971.  1st armored car robbery, 2nd worst nuclear accident, Romeo & Juliet married.  Todays birthdays - Christian Kent Nelson, Lawrence Welk, George Kooymans, Bobby McFerrin, Lisa Loeb, Terrance Howard, Johnny Knoxville.  Merlin Olsen died.

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All I have to do is dream - The Everly Brothers
One bad apple - The Osmonds
I'd rat...
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National Ranch Dressing day.  Entertainment from 1981.Last naval battle of the American Revolution, 1st telephone call made, Todays birthdays - Chucik Norris, Dean Torrence, Sharon Stone, Jasmine Guy, Nenah Cherry, Edie Brickell, Daryl Singletary, Jon Hamm, Robin Thicke, Carrie underwood, Olivia Wilde.  Harriet Tubman died.

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Ranch dressing song 
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National Get over it day.  Entertainment from 1991. Kissing in public banned in Naples, Barbie made her debut, Battle of the Iron Clads, last Japanese soilder surrendered 1974.  Todays birthdays - Amerigo Vespucci, Yuri Gagarin, Mickey Gilley, Raul Julia, Mark Lindsay, Jeffrey Osborne, Martin Fry, Juliette Binoche, Emmanuel Lewis.  Chris Le Doux died.

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International Womens day. National retro video game day. Entertainment from 2020. 1st black man to own slaves, 1st woman to get a pilots license, telescoping fishing pole invented. Todays birthdays - Alan Hale jr, Lynn Redgrave, Micky Dolenz, Gary Numan, Aiden Quinn, Camryn Manheim, Freddie Prinze jr, James Van Der Beek, Milana Vayntrub. Joe DiMaggio died.

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I am...
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National Cereal day. Entertainment from 1960. Bloody Sunday in Alabama, Bikini Atoll evacuated, Constantine decrees everyone take Sundays off. Todays birthdays - Willard Scott, Peter Wolf, John Heard, Bryan Cranston, Taylor Dayne, Wanda Sykes, Rachel Weisz, Jenna Fischer, Laura Prepon. Stanley Kubrick died.

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Cereal song - Paul the Trambonist
Theme from a summer place...
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National Oreo Cookie day. Entertainment from 2010. Battle of the Alamo ended, Dred Scott decision, Aspirin invented, Silly Putty went on sale. Todays birthdays - Michelangelo, Lou Costello, Ed McMahon, Mary Wilson, Kiki Dee, Rob Reiner, Tom Arnold, D.L. Hughley, Skip Ewing, Connie Britton. Nancy Reagan died.

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Oreo cookie TV commercial
Imma be - The Black Eyed Peas
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National Cheese Doodle day. Entertainment from 1786. Boston Massacre happened, Stapler invented, convicted murderer electrocuted on toilet. Todays Birthdays - William Aughtred, Dean Stockwell, Eddy Grant, Marsha Warfield, Penn Jillette, Teena Marie, Andy Gibb, Eva Mendes. Patsy Cline died

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Cheese puff song - The Hungry Food Band
Amazed - Lonestar
Smile - Lonestar
Bir...
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