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.

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Sept 27-Samuel Adams, BTO, Meatloaf, Third Eye Blind, Gwyneth Paltrow, 3 Doors Down, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne

September 26, 2026 • 17 mins
National corned beef hash day. Entertainment from 1959. Warren Commision gave its final report, 1st blues song ever recorded, E=mc2 released. Todays birthdays - Samuel Adams, Thomas Nast, Wilford Brimley, Randy Bachman, Meatloaf, Shaun Cassidy, Stephen Jenkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brad Arnold, Lil Wayne, Avril Lavigne. Hugh Hefner died.

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Sept 26th-Pancakes, Johnny Appleseed, Ellie May Clampett, Olivia Newton-John, Linda Hamilton, Jim Caviezel

September 25, 2026 • 16 mins
National pancake day. Entertainment from 1969. 1st televised presidential debate, 1st Chief Justice to the US Supreme Court, NC-17 created. Todays birthdays - Johnny Appleseed, Edmond Guinn, Pope Paul VI, Jack LaLanne, Marty Robbins, Donna Douglas, Lynn Anderson, Olivia Newton-John, Linda Hamilton, Jim Caviezel, Zoe Perry. Paul Newman died.

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Sept 25th-Top Ten 1 Hit Wonders of all time, Michael Douglas, Will Smith, Luke Skywalker, Potsie Weber

September 24, 2026 • 16 mins
National one hit wonder day. Entertainment from 2019.1st female Supreme Court Justice, Balboa sees Pacific Ocean, Britian uses gas in WW1. Todays birthdays - Barbara Walters, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cheryl Tiegs, Anson Williams, Mark Hamill, Christopher Reeve, Heather Locklear, Will Smith. Arnold Palmer died.

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Sept 24-Mofongo, 1st KFC, The Muppets, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Phil Hartman, Kevin Sorbo, Nia Vardalos

September 23, 2026 • 10 mins
National Mofongo day. Entertainment from 2009. First KFC opened, Mormans told no more teaching or practacing poloygamy, China banned everything Japanese. Todays birthdays - Audra Lindley, Jim Henson, Gerry Marsden, Phil Hartman, Kevin Sorbo, Nia Vardalos. Dr. Suess died.

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Mofongo song - Alma's Way
I gotta feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
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Sept 23rd-Pot Pies, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Alexander, Julio Iglesias, Typhoid Mary

September 22, 2026 • 14 mins
National Great American Pot Pie Day. Entertainment from 1979. Jone Paul Jones famous naval battle, Lewis & Clark returned from the pacific, Nintendo founded, Saudi Arabia formed. Todays birthdays - Robert Bosch, Typhoid Mary Mallon, Mickey Rooney, Ray Charles, Julio Iglesias, Jerry Corbetta, Bruce Springsteen, Jason Alexander, Anthony Mackie. Gale Sayers died.

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Sept 22nd-Ice Cream Cone, Toni Basil, Whitesnake, Right Said Fred, Debby Boone, Joan Jett, Scott Baio, 1st Day of Fall

September 21, 2026 • 17 mins
National ice cream cone day. First Day of Fall. Entertainment from 1989. Last 8 hung in salem witch trials, Patriot Nathan Hale hung by Britian, President Ford unhurt in assassination attempt. Todays birthdays - Ellen Church, Junko Tabei, Toni Basil, David Coverdale, Richard Fairbrass, Debby Boone, Joan Jett, Scott Baio, Bonnie Hunt. Yogi Berra died.

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Sept 21st -HG Wells, Larry Hagman, Stephen King, Bill Murray, Faith Hill, Oasis, Jason Derulo

September 20, 2026 • 13 mins
National Pecan cookie day. Entertainment from 1999. Benedict Arnold turned traitor, Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus printed, Stonehenge sold at auction. Todyas birthdays - H.G. Wells, Chuck Clark, Larry Hagman, Stephen King, Bill Murray, Dave Coulier, Rob Murrow, Faith Hill, Luke Wilson, Alphonso Ribeiro, Liam Gallagher, Jason Derulo. Walter Brennan died.

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Sept 19th -Jimmy Fallon, Trisha Yearwood, Lita Ford, Mama Cass, Bill Medley, Adam West, Jeremy Irons

September 18, 2026 • 15 mins
National talk like a pirate day. Entertainment from 1968. George Washington's farewell address, New Zealand 1st to give women right to vote, 5000 year old frozen iceman found. Todays birthdays - Adam West, Bill Medley, Mama Cass Elliot, Jeremy Irons, Lita Ford, Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Fallon. Jake LaMotta died.

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Sept 18th Cheese Burger, Cup O Noodles, Frankie Avalon, James Gandolfini, Fred Willard, Jason Sudeikis

September 17, 2026 • 15 mins
National cheesburger day. National Chiopratic day. Entertainment form 2018.1st chiropractor, 1st cup of noddles, 1st credit card. Todays birthdays - Greta Garbo, Jack Warden, Robert Blake, Fred Willard, Franie Avalon, James Gandolfini, Holly Robinson Peete, Ricky Bell, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Marsden, Jason Sudeikis. Jimi Hendrix died.

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Sept 17th-Apple Dumplings, Hank Williams, John Ritter, Kyle Chandler, Anastacia, 1st Person Killed Airplane Crash

September 16, 2026 • 16 mins
National apple dumplings day. International Country music day. Entertainment from 2008. Bacteria 1st discovered, 1st fatal airplane crash, Dead guy wins Democratic primary. Todays birthdays - Hank Williams, Roddy McDowall, Anne Bancroft, John Ritter, Rita Rudner, Kyle Chandler, Anastacia. Red Skelton died.

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Sept 16-Guacamole, Bellamy Brothers, David Copperfield, Richard Marx, Marc Anthony, Flo Rida, Nick Jonas

September 15, 2026 • 18 mins
National Guacamole day. Entertainment from 1986. 1st hole in one in golf history, horse carriage bomb explodes on wall street, Hollywood sign suicide Todays birthdays - Lauren Bacall, B.B. King, Peter Falk, David Bellamy, Mickey Rourke, David Copperfield, Richard Marx, Molly Shannon, Marc Anthony, Amy Poehler, Flo Rida, Nick Jonas. Daniel Fahrenheit died.

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Sept 15-Double Cheeseburger, Marco Polo, Oliver Stone, Night Ranger, Tommy Lee Jones, Little Willies

September 14, 2026 • 14 mins
National Double Cheeseburger day. Entertainment from 1996. 1st 8 track tape players installed in cars, Tanks used for the 1st time in battle, Penicillin discovered. Todays birthdays - Marco Polo, Roy Acuff, William Howard Taft, Agatha Christie, Fay Wray, Oliver Stone, Tommy Lee Jones, Kelly Keagy, Wendie Jo Sperber. Ric Ocasek died.

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Sept 14th-Hoagies, the Lone Ranger, A-Ha, Amy Winehouse, Sam Neill, Pope Leo XIV, 1st Born US Saint

September 13, 2026 • 15 mins
National Eat a hoagie day. Entertainment from 1998. Frances Scott Key wrote the Star Spangle Banner, Britian paid US $15.5 million for helping the south in the civil war, 1st quintuplets to survive birth in US, Theodore Roosevelt sworn in at 26th President. Todays birthdays - Clayton Moore, Sam Neill, Pope Leo XIV, Morten Harket, Mary Crosby, Melissa Leo, Faith Ford, John Berry, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Amy Winehouse. Grace Kelly...
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Sept 13th-Bald is Beautiful, Tyler Perry, Bill Monroe, Mel Torme, Megadeath, Peter Cetera, Willie Nelson

September 12, 2026 • 15 mins
National Bald is beautiful day. Entertainment from 1957. 1st naval battle of civil war, Velcro invented, Scooby Doo debuted, Willie Nelson smoked a Big fat Austin torpedo on White House roof. Todays birthdays - Milton Hershey, Bill Monroe, Mel Torme, Jaqueline Bisset, Peter Cetera, Jean Smart, Dave Mustaine, Tyler Perry. Tupac Shakur died.

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Sept 12th-Video Games, George Jones, Barry White, Paul Walker, Sugarland, Jennifer Hudson, Kelsea Ballerini

September 11, 2026 • 14 mins
National video game day. Entertainment from 1967. Battle of Marathon faught, 1st female police officer hired in US, Johnny Cash died. Todays birthdays - Richard Gatling, George Jones, Barry White, Linda Gray, Wayne McLaren, Gerry Beckly, Paul Walker, Jennifer Nettles, Jennifer Hudson, Kelsea Ballerini.

Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/
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Sept 11-Styx, Harry Connick jr, Ludacris, Lady A, Atari, Ford Pinto, Pentagon, Tojo, Benghazi, Taraji P Henson

September 10, 2026 • 16 mins
9/11 Memorial day. Entertainment from 2017, George Washington saved at Brandywine, Hideki Tojo tried to commit suicide before he was executed, Ford Pinto went on sale, Atari game system went on sale. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Davis, Dennis Tufano, Amymadigan, Tommy Shaw, Virginia Madsen, Kristy McNichol, Harry Connick jr., Taraji P. Hansen, Ludacris, Charles Kelly.

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Sept 10th-TV Dinners, Rin Tin Tin, Jose Feliciano, Amy Irving, Ryan Philippe, 1st DUI, Rickshaw Invented

September 9, 2026 • 11 mins
National TV dinner day. Entertainment from 1975. 1st person arrested for DUI, Biggest battle of War of 1812 on Lake Erie, Rickshaw invented by American Baptist minister in Japan. Todays birthdays - Rin Tin Tin, Jose Feliciano, Danny Hutton,  Amy Irving, Ryan Phillippe. Jane Wyman died

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Sept 9th-Box wine, Colonel Sanders, Otis Redding, Iron Butterfly, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, Michael Buble

September 8, 2026 • 16 mins
International Box Wine Day. Entertainment from 1985. Calfironia became 31st state, 9 month old named queen of Scotland, 1st cmputer bug fixed. Todays birthdays - Leo Tolstoy, Colonel Sanders, Cliff Robertson, Otis Redding, Doug Ingle, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, Eric Stonestreet, Henry Thomas, Michael Buble, Michelle Williams, Hunter Hayes. Burgess Merrideth died.

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Sept 8-Star Trek, Pink, Til Tuesday, The Cars, Patsy Cline, Jimmy Rogers, Michelangelo, 1st US report of Beastiality

September 7, 2026 • 14 mins
National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2022. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays - Jimmie Rogers, Frank Cady, Sid Caesar, Peter Sellers, Patsy Cline, Benjamin Orr, Aimee Mann, David Arquette, Martin Feeman, Pink.. Queen Elizabeth 2 died.

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Sept 7- Beer! Grandma Moses, Buddy Holly, Marge Simpson, The Pretenders, Easy E, Shannon Elizabeth, Corbin Bernsen

September 6, 2026 • 14 mins
Labor Day. National beer lovers day. Entertainment from 1997. Boston formed. Day of prayer in Austrialia, Jimmy Carter gave away the Panama Canal. Todays birthdays - Grandma Moses, Peter Lawford, Don Messick, Buddy Holly, Gloria Gaynor, Julie Kavner, Chrissie Hynde, Corbin Bernsen, Jermaine Stewart, Eazy E, Shannon Elizabeth. Keith Moon died.

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