History & Factoids about today

History & Factoids about today

Podcast about all the interesting and historical events of that day, birthdays, national days, fun facts and trivia

Episodes

June 12-The Lovings, George HW Bush, Anne Frank, The Troggs, Asia, Boston, Chris Young, Meredith Brooks, Gomer Pyle

June 12, 2025 • 14 mins
National Peanut Butter cookie day.  Entertainment from 1970.  National Loving day in homor or Richard & Mildred Loving, Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison, Todays birthdays - George HW Bush, Vic Damone, Anne Frank, Jim Nabors, Reg Presley, John Wetton, Brad Delp, Timothy Busfield, Meredith Brooks, Chris Young.  Gregory Peck died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ 
Peanut butter cooki...
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June 11-Corn on the Cob, Jacques Cousteau, 38 Special, Air Supply, Gene Wilder, Smoke Monkey, Hugh Laurie

June 11, 2025 • 12 mins
National Corn on the cob day.  Entertainment from 1972.  Worst accident in motorsports history, 1st horse racing triple crown winner, Great Barrier reef discovered by white guys.  Todays birthdays - Jacques Cousteau, Gene Wilder, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Donnie Van Zant, Hugh Laurie, Peter Dinklage, Shia Labeouf.  John Wayne died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/  
Corn Cobb - Parr...
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June 10-Iced Tea, Hattie McDaniel, Howlin' Wolf, Judy Garland, The Shirelles, Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans

June 9, 2025 • 13 mins
National Iced Tea day.  Entertainment from 1982.  Benjamin Franklin flew his kite with the key tied to it, Loud Parrot interupts Andrew Jacksons funeral, Lidice Massacre.  Todays birthdays - Hattie McDaniel, Howlin' Wolf, Judy Garland, Shirley Owens, Randee Heller, Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans, DJ Qualls, Leelee Sobieski.  Ray Charles died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ 
Big ol sweet iced t...
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June 9th-Donald Duck, Jackie Wilson, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Puddle of Mudd, Muse, Natalie Portman

June 9, 2025 • 12 mins
National Donald Duck day, Entertainment from 1992. 1st person deported from US, 1st transpacific flight, Income tax withholding act enacted. Todays birthdays - Les Paul, Jackie Wilson, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Wes Scantlin, Matt Bellamy, Natalie Portman. Charles Dickens died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
Donald duck theme song
Jump - Kris Kross
Achy Breaky heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
Birthday...
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June 8-Jerry Stiller, Nancy Sinatra, Three Dog Night, Bonnie Tyler, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Milli Vanilli, Kanye West

June 8, 2025 • 14 mins
National Name your poison day.  Entertainment from 2021.  Bill of Rights proposed to US Constitution, Vacuum cleaner invented, Worlds 1st auto theft.  Todays birthdays - Jerry Stiller, Joan Rivers, Nancy Sinatra, Chuck Negron, Boz Skaggs, Bonnie Tyler, Tim Berners-Lee, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Rob Pilatus, Julianna Margulies, kanye West.  Andrew Jackson died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
Name ...
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June 7-Chocolate Ice Cream, Prince, Dean Martin, Liam Neeson, Tom Jones, Grease, Mt. Denali, Eddie Haskell

June 7, 2025 • 12 mins
National Chocolate Ice Cream day.  Entertainment from 1961.  1st US citizen hung for treason, Musical Grease debuted on broadway, Bald men in Mozembique being killed for gold in their heads.  Todays birthdays - Jessica Tandy, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Ken Osmond, Liam Neeson, Prince.  Jean Harlow died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
Don't get between me and my chocolate ice cream - The Hungry F...
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June 6th-Donuts, Drive-In Theatre, D-Day, Nathan Hale, The Four Tops, Freddie Krueger, Uncle Kracker

June 6, 2025 • 14 mins
National Donut day. National Drive-in theatre night.  Entertainment from 2011.  D-Day launched, YMCA formed, Snow fell in New England.  Todays birthdays - Nathan Hale, Levi Stubbs, Gary US Bonds, Joe Stampley, Robert Englund, Colin Quinn, Paul Giamatti, Uncle Kracker.  Patrick Henry died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
I love donuts - The Hungry Food Band
The last Drive-in - Chris LeDoux
Rollin...
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June 5-Veggie Burgers, Six day war, Banana's came to US, Mark Wahlberg, Ron Livingston, Kenny G, Lizzie Borden

June 5, 2025 • 12 mins
National Veggie burger day.  Entertainment from 2001.  AIDS epidemic officially began, Robert Kennedy killed, Sis day war began.  Todays birthdays - Pat Garrett, Bill Hayes, Kenny G, Richard Butler, Jeff Garlin, Ron Livingston, Mark Wahlberg.  Ronald Reagan Died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcohtran.com/
The veggie burger song - ?
Lady Marmelade - Christina Aguilara  Pink Lil Kim Mya
She believes in me...
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June 4-Cheese, Angelina Jolie, Russell Brand, Freddie Fender, Michelle Phillips, Bruce Dern, Hug Your Cat, Auntie Em

June 4, 2025 • 13 mins
National Cheese day.  Entertainment from 1971.   Young Elvis Chosen for postage stamp, Shopping cart invented, Miracle at Dunkirk, ATM invented.  Todays birthdays - Clara Blandick, Bruce Dern, Freddie Fender, Michelle Phillips, Parker Stevenson, Keith David, El Debarge, Russell Brand, Angelina Jolie.  John Wooden died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
The cheese song - Juice Music
Brown sugar - ...
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June 3-Eggs, Andy Warhol shot, Willie Nelson, Warlock, C&C Music Factory, The Rembrandts, Deniece Williams

June 3, 2025 • 14 mins
National Egg day.  Entertainment from 1981.  Andy Warhol shot by feminist, Willie Nelson hit with $32 million tax bill, 1st baseball uniforms.  Todays birthdays - Jimmy Rogers, Tony Curtis, Ian Hunter, Eddie Holman, Deniece Williams, Danny Wilde, David Cole, Doro.  Muhammad Ali died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
Egg Song - Land before time
Bette Davis eyes - Kim Carnes
Friends - Razzy Bailey
B...
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June 2nd-Rocky Road Day, Velveeta, the Beaver, Dana Carvey, Spandau Ballet, Wayne Brady, Tarzan, Zachary Quinto

June 2, 2025 • 12 mins
National Rocky Road day.  Entertainment from 1991. Velveeta went on sale, Largest large mouth bass ever caught, youngest First Lady.  Todays birthdays - Johnny Weissmuller, Sally Kellerman, Jerry Mathers, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Carvey, Tony Hadley, Wayne Brady, Zachary Quinto.  Bo Didley died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
Rocky Road - Wierd Al Yankovic
I don't wanna cry - Mariah Carey
Meet in...
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June 1-Kentucky & Tennessee Birthdays, Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Freeman, Brooks & Dunn, Heidi Klum, Alanis Morissette

June 1, 2025 • 14 mins
(2024) National Go Bare Foot day.  Entertainment from 1968.  Kentucky Became 15th state, Tennessee became 16th state, 1st pay phones installed, Coldest temp ever in South America.  Today birthdays - Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Rene Auberjonois, Powers Booth, Ronnie Dunn, Teri Polo, Heidi Klum, Alanis Morissette, Tom Holland.  Helen Keller died.

Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://deflep...
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May 31-Smile, Clint Eastwood, Tom Berenger, Lea Thompson, Corey Hart, Brooke Shields, Colin Farrell, Johnny Paycheck

May 30, 2025 • 11 mins
(2024) National Smile day.  Entertainment from 2008.  Tulsa race riots began, Asphalt invented, Widest tornado ever recorded.  Todays birthdays - Don Ameche, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Paycheck, Tom Berenger, Lea Thompson, Corey Hart, Brooke Shields, Colin Farrell.  Jack Dempsey died.

Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/
When I see you smile - Bad English
This is America - Childish Gambino
Heaven - Kane Brow...
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May 30-Joan of Arc, Jennifer, Mel Blanc, The Marvelettes, Ted McGinley, Roxette, Wynonna Judd, Andrew Jackson

May 30, 2025 • 9 mins
(2024) National Jennifer day.  Entertainment from 2008.  Joan of Arc burned at the stake, Lincoln Memorial opened, 1st car accident in America.  Todays birthdays - Mel Blanc, Gladys Horton, Ted McGinley, Marie Fredriksson, Wynonna Judd.  Wilber Wright died.

Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/
867-5309 Jenny - Tommy Tutone
Take a bow - Rihanna
I'm still a guy - Brad Paisley
Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cen...
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May 29-Happy Birthday Rhode Island & Wisconsin, JFK, Spice Girls, Oingo Boingo, Melissa Etheridge, Oasis

May 29, 2025 • 14 mins
(2024) Learn about composting day.  Entertainment from 1978.  Mt. Everest climbed for 1st time, Rhode Island became 13th state, Wisonsin became 30th state, 15 women fired for dancing on lunch break.  Todays birthdays - Patrick Henry, John Balsley, Bob Hope, Tenzing Norgay, John F. Kennedy, Danny Elfman, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Noel Gallagher, Mel B.  Mary Pickford died.

Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http:...
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May 28-Hamburgers, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Kylie Minogue, Colbie Caillat, 1st Quintuplets, James Bond

May 28, 2025 • 16 mins
National Hamburger day.  Entertainment from 1970.  1st quintuplets born, 1st monkeys to survive space flight, 1st indoor swimming pool was in a brothel.  Todays birthdays - Ian Fleming, T-Bone Walker, Gary Stewart, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Sandra Locke, Roland Gift, Phil Vassar, Kylie Minogue, Colbie Caillat.  Audie Murphy died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ 
I really like hamburgers - T...
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May 27-Grapes,Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Split Enz, Don Williams, Todd Bridges, Peri Gilpin, Jennie Angel

May 26, 2025 • 12 mins
National Grape day.  Entertainment 1980. Masking tape invented, Disney releases "3 little pigs". Todays birthdays - Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Lee Meriweather, Louis Gossett jr, Don Williams, Neil Finn, Peri Gilpin, Todd Bridges.  Robert Ripley died

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
The green grape song - Hmm thats strange
Call me - Blondie
My heart - Ronnie Milsap
Birthdays - In da club - 5...
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May 26-Memorial Day, John Wayne, Marshall Dillon, Stevie Nicks, Hank Williams jr, Lenny Kravitz, South Park

May 26, 2025 • 19 mins
Memorial Day.  Entertainment from 1990.  1st family to drive across US, 1st settler & Native Indian war, Ellis Island ruled to be in New Jersey.  Todays birthdays - Al Jolson, John Wayne, Peggy Lee, James Arness, Stevie Nicks, Hank Williams Jr., Pam Grier, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Stone, Lauryn Hill.  Eddie Albert died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
So...
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May 25-National Wine Day, Mr. Bojangles, Gandalf, Yoda, Scorpions, Mike Myers, SpiderDan, Jesse Owens, Tom T. Hall

May 25, 2025 • 11 mins
(2024) National Wine day.  Entertainment from 1967.  SpiderDan climbed Sears Tower, Deadliest aviation disaster in US history, Goofy debuted as Dippy Dawg.  Todays birthdays - Mr. Bogangles, Kitty Kallen, Tom T. Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Frank Oz, Laus Meine, Connie Sellecca, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Justin Henry.  CJ Walker died.

Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/
Hey brother pour the wine - Dean Mart...
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May 24-Asparagus, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Rosanne Cash, Heavy D, Cameo

May 24, 2025 • 15 mins
National Asparagus day.  Entertainment from 1969.  Mary had a little lamb published, Brooklyn Bridge opened, Youngest ever to summit Mt. Everest.  Todays birthdays - HB Reese, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Gary Burghoff, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Larry Blackmon, Rosanne Cash, John C. Riley, Heavy D.  Duke Ellington died.

Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
The asparagus song - Bryant Oneil
Get b...
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