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.

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April 15th-Lincoln died, Titanic sank, Boston Marathon bombed, Jackie Robinson Played, Leonardo da Vinci born

April 14, 2026 • 13 mins

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.

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April 14th-Ex-Spouse Day, Lincoln shot, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar

April 13, 2026 • 11 mins

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.

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Love stinks - J. Geils Band
Rock me Amadeus - Falco
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April 13-Peach Cobbler, Duct Tape, Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Maxwell Smart

April 12, 2026 • 15 mins

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 Dion
No news - Lonestar
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April 12-Grilled Cheese, Steppenwolf, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, Vince Gill, Everclear, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes

April 11, 2026 • 12 mins

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.

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April 11-Submarines, Louie Louie, The Elephant Man, Animal House, Joss Stone, Steve Azar, 190 million year old eggs

April 10, 2026 • 10 mins

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.

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April 10-Siblings day, Col. Potter, The Rifleman, The Spinners, Steven Seagal, Stray Cats, Haley Joel Osment

April 9, 2026 • 14 mins

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.

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April 9-Unicorns, Playboy, Civil War over, King of Rockabilly, Dennis Quaid, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X

April 8, 2026 • 12 mins

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.

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April 7th-Beer. Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Hall & Oates, James Garner, Billie Holiday, Largest Python ever caught

April 6, 2026 • 11 mins

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.

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I like beer - Tom T. Hall
One more night - Phil Collins
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April 6th-Siamese Cats, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Candace Cameron Bure

April 5, 2026 • 12 mins

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 died

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The Siamese cat song - Hillary Duff
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April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy Waters, Robert Downey Jr., Heath Ledger, Craig T. Nelson

April 3, 2026 • 11 mins

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.

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Carrots are yummy - From Kids English
Can't buy me love - The Beatles
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April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, SKid Row, Unabomber

April 2, 2026 • 14 mins

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 Garth

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Happy - Pharrell Williams
This is how we roll - Florida Georgia Line Luke Bryan
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April 2nd- Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guinness. Joe Friday, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean

April 1, 2026 • 11 mins

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.

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Beer for my horses - Toby Keith
Yeah! - Usher Lil Jon Ludacris
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April 1st April Fool Days, Debbie Reynolds, The Tokens, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boyle, Kip Moore, Lady A

March 31, 2026 • 14 mins

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 Died

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April fools - The Kiboomeers
Sunshine on my shoulder - John Denve...

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March 31st-Taters, Lefty Frizzell, Tommy Tutone, Mr. Kotter, Christopher Walken, Rhea Perlman, Ewan MacGregor

March 30, 2026 • 12 mins

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.

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The Tater song - Tater Tot Mark Verbeck
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
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March 30-Van Gogh, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, Nora Jones

March 29, 2026 • 15 mins

National Fold laundry day, Entertainment 1994. Alaska bought and paid for, 1st operation under general anestecia, Pencil with an erasure invented. Todays birthdays - Vincent Van Gogh, John Astin, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, Robbie Coltrane, Paul Riser, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Nora Jones, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett. James Cagney died.

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March 29th-Vietnam Veterans, Xena, Blues Traveler, Elle, Janes Addiction, Tarzan, Toto, Terry Jacks, Pearl Bailey

March 28, 2026 • 16 mins

National Vietnam War Veterans day. Entertainment 2023. Last US troops left Vietnam, 1st adult killed and swallowed by a python, 1st wedding in the White House, Terracotta army discovered in China. Todays birthdays - John Tyler, Pearl Bailey, Terry Jacks, Bobby Kimball, Christopher Lambert, Perry Farrell, Elle Macpherson, John Popper, Lucy Lawless. Patty Duke died.

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March 28-Hot Tubs, Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga, Salt n Pepa, Rodney Atkins, Vince Vaughn, Julia Stiles, Charleigh's 10

March 27, 2026 • 21 mins

My co-host today is Charleigh. We celebrate her 10th birthday and let you all know about her YouTube channel christmas4eva. https://www.youtube.com/@Crhistmas4eva

National Hot tub day. Entertainment from 2016. Worst Nuclear accidnet in US history, 1st washing machiine invented, Longes dinosaur footprint found. Todays birthdays - Conchata Ferrell, Reba McEntire, Cheryl James, Rodney Atkins, Vince Vaughn, Julia Stiles, Lady Ga...

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March 27th-Shoelaces, Corkscrews, Viagra, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Nathan Fillion, Fergie, Urinals

March 26, 2026 • 12 mins

National Joe day. Entertainment from 2003. Biggest earthquake in US history, Viagra went on sale, Urinal invented. Todays birthdays - Patty Smith Hill, Michael York, Quentin Tarantino, Pauley Perrette, Mariah Carey, Nathan Fillion, Fergie. Milton Berle died.

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Bumping up and down on my little red wagon - The Kiboomers
Harlem Shake - Baauer
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March 26th-Spinach, Spock, Diana Ross, Aerosmith, Martin Short, Kenny Chesney, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Grey

March 25, 2026 • 16 mins

National Spinach day. Entertainment from 2003. Fire extinguisher invented, battle of Iwo Jima ended in a US victory. Todays birthdays - Leonard Nimoy, James Caan, Diana Ross, Steven Tyler, Vicki Lawrence, Martin Short, Teddy Pendergrass, Charly McClain, Jennifer Grey, Kenny Chesney, Keira Knightley. Walt Whitman died.

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Spinach song - Lorraine Bowen
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March 25th-Medal of Honor Day, Waffles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, GA REP thinks Gaum will tip over

March 24, 2026 • 14 mins

International Waffle day. National Medal of Honor day. Entertainment 1973. Longest banana split, Georgia US Rep. Hank Johnson fears the island of Guam will tip over if there is too many people, Color TV's went on sale. Todays birthdays - Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Bedelia, Elton John, Ronnie McDowell, Marcia Cross, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jeff Healey.

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History & Factoids about today

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April 13-Peach Cobbler, Duct Tape, Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Maxwell Smart

April 12-Grilled Cheese, Steppenwolf, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, Vince Gill, Everclear, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes

April 11-Submarines, Louie Louie, The Elephant Man, Animal House, Joss Stone, Steve Azar, 190 million year old eggs

April 10-Siblings day, Col. Potter, The Rifleman, The Spinners, Steven Seagal, Stray Cats, Haley Joel Osment

April 9-Unicorns, Playboy, Civil War over, King of Rockabilly, Dennis Quaid, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X

April 7th-Beer. Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Hall & Oates, James Garner, Billie Holiday, Largest Python ever caught

April 6th-Siamese Cats, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Candace Cameron Bure

April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy Waters, Robert Downey Jr., Heath Ledger, Craig T. Nelson

April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, SKid Row, Unabomber

April 2nd- Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guinness. Joe Friday, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean

April 1st April Fool Days, Debbie Reynolds, The Tokens, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boyle, Kip Moore, Lady A

March 31st-Taters, Lefty Frizzell, Tommy Tutone, Mr. Kotter, Christopher Walken, Rhea Perlman, Ewan MacGregor

March 30-Van Gogh, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, Nora Jones

March 29th-Vietnam Veterans, Xena, Blues Traveler, Elle, Janes Addiction, Tarzan, Toto, Terry Jacks, Pearl Bailey

March 28-Hot Tubs, Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga, Salt n Pepa, Rodney Atkins, Vince Vaughn, Julia Stiles, Charleigh's 10

March 27th-Shoelaces, Corkscrews, Viagra, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Nathan Fillion, Fergie, Urinals

March 26th-Spinach, Spock, Diana Ross, Aerosmith, Martin Short, Kenny Chesney, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Grey

March 25th-Medal of Honor Day, Waffles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, GA REP thinks Gaum will tip over

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April 15th-Lincoln died, Titanic sank, Boston Marathon bombed, Jackie Robinson Played, Leonardo da Vinci born

April 14th-Ex-Spouse Day, Lincoln shot, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar