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...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 12:46
National Pickle day. Entertainment from 1966. Marshall University football team plane crash, England ups speedl limit to 14MPH, 1st blood transfusion. Todays birthdays - Brian…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:07
Today is about music. My Co-Host is Kelly Marie Faulkner, a music aficionado and the Host of "On the record with Kelly" podcast. She talks music, big acts, up and coming artists,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:26
National hug a musician day. Entertainment from 2016. Vietnam Veterans Memorial opened, 5 Sullivan brothers killed in WW2 at Battle of Guadalcanal, Holland tunnel opened. Todays…
Nov 12, 2026 · 47:29
How fun is this, my Co-host today is United States Coast Guard Veteran Richie Cook. The Broncos Salute, that's the Denver Broncos fight song you hear on the Madden video game.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:22:23
To help me observe and honor Veterans Day, my Co-Host is a stud. Retired Green Beret Randy Nantz. After being critically wounded in Iraq, came home and continued to serve his…
Nov 10, 2026 · 15:40
US Marine Corp Birthday. National vanilla cupcake day. Entertainment from 1986.Bibles first put into hotel rooms. Edmund Fitzgerald sank, 1st Motorcycle. Todays birthdays -…
Nov 9, 2026 · 55:05
HONORING OUR VETERANS - My Co-Host is Valerie Sudduth, Ret. Navy Chief. Served 24 years. She is still serving, Valerie was named 2026 Veteran of the Year in Advocacy for work…
Nov 8, 2026 · 16:24
National cappuccino day. Entertainment from 2025. Montana became 41st state, 1st US college for women, Electric bug zapper invented. Todays birthdays - Edmond Halley, Margaret…
Nov 7, 2026 · 14:34
National hug a bear day. Entertainment from 1965. Women banned from wearing trousers in Paris, Bomb expolodes in US Capitol, Largest LSD lab found in Kansas. Todays birthdays -…
Nov 6, 2026 · 12:58
National nacho day. Entertainment from 2015. Last oil well fire put out in Kuwait after Gulf War, 1st Europeans to set foot in Texas, Electric razor invented. Todays birthdays -…
Nov 5, 2026 · 50:06
What a fun show today! My Co-Host is Fanstasy writer Leslie Anne Lee, author of the Vale series and its prequel cycle Age of Gods. She is also an award winning screenwriter…
Nov 4, 2026 · 14:02
National common sense day. Entertainment from 1975. 1st female governor, King Tuts umopened tomb discovered, US embassy in Iran taken hostage. Todays birthdays - Will Rogers, Art…
Nov 3, 2026 · 12:19
National sandwich day. Entertainment from 1985. Bra invented, 1st animal in space, 20 year old elected judge, One World Trade Center officially opened. Todays birthdays - Stephen…
Nov 2, 2026 · 38:22
My Co-Host is one of the coolest and busiest women out there. Erin Egnatz has a killer podcast Plot Twist Radio She is a very popular fiction writer, uses pen name Eliza Nevius…
Nov 1, 2026 · 15:39
All Saints Day. National Calzones day. Entertainment from 2024. Michaelangelo finished painting the ceiling for Sistine Chapel, 1st President to live in the White House moved in,…
Oct 31, 2026 · 16:46
Happy Halloween. Entertainment from 1964. Martin Luther started Protestant Reformation, Nevada became 36th state, Pope John Paul II appologized for the way the Catholic Church…
Oct 30, 2026 · 15:01
National candy corn day. Entertainment from 2014. Time clock invented, Soviets detonate largest nuclear bomb ever, Bosphorous Bridge opened in Turkey. Todays birthdays - John…
Oct 29, 2026 · 33:31
Quality Of Life! The most important health issue we all face. Escpecially as we get older. Mobilility and flexability are crucial as we age. Today we talk with an International…
Oct 28, 2026 · 42:13
My Co-Host is awesome author Harrison Hickman, from Scotland, we talkied while he is in Hobart Tasmania. His Dark History novels are read worldwide. "A Life Called Scarlet"…
Oct 27, 2026 · 38:31
Elizabeth Hernandez is a single mom of 5, she was working from home doing contract work. A big Medicare fraud scheme went down. Those who came up with the multi million dollar…
Oct 26, 2026 · 14:54
National pumpkin day. Entetainment from 1994. Erie canal opened, Gunfight at OK Corral was fought, Stonehenge donated to British People, Todays birthdays - Hamalia Jackson, Bob…
Oct 25, 2026 · 17:01
National Chucky the notorious killer doll day. Entertrainment from 1961. King of Greece dies from a monkey bite, US Sub torpedo's itself, 1st electronic watches went on sale.…
Oct 24, 2026 · 14:44
National bologan day. Entertainment from 1963. Telegraph now goes from coast to coast-pony express out of business, Nylon stockings went on sale, 1st person to go over Niagara…
Oct 23, 2026 · 13:10
National Boston Cream pie day. Entertainment from 2013. Longest seige in world history, WWII Battle of Leyte Gulf, Oldest fossil ever found, Apple released IPOD. Todays birthdays…
Oct 22, 2026 · 51:25
My Co-Host today is hilarious comedian Luke Thayer https://comedianluke.dudaone.com/ See Luke's Special on Dry Bar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxL0T_mXK6g Listen to Luke and…
Oct 21, 2026 · 30:11
My Co-Host today is cook extraordinaire and cookbook author Courtney Hill. Your can check out her website and read her blog at https://cookhomemade.net/ You can try and order her…
Oct 20, 2026 · 13:35
National Jeff day. Entertainment from 1983. Big Foot videoed, MacArthur retruned to Philippines, Soviet pilot crashes passenger jetliner over a bet. Todays birthdays - Bela…
Oct 18, 2026 · 13:31
National mashed potato day. Entertainment from 2022. US bought Alaska, US won Puerto Rico, Pop up toaster invented. Todays birthdays - Chuck Berry, George C. Scott, Peter Boyle,…
Oct 17, 2026 · 17:32
My moms birthday, so we played Elvis.National Pasta day. Entertainment in 1962. London beer flood of 1814, NY museum hangs expensive piece of art upside down, Albert Einstein…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:00:09
My Co-Host today is Sports historian and writer, Mathew DiBiase. His newest book "Men in the Huddle:Pro Basketball's Greatest Coaches" is a must read. Not only for basketball…
Oct 15, 2026 · 13:32
National cheese curds day. Entertainment from 2002. Grace Bedell told Abe Lincoln to grow a beard, King Henry VIII bans bowling for the poor, TaTa airlines begins service. Todays…
Oct 14, 2026 · 14:07
National Be bald and be free day. Entertainment from 1972. Puritans bansih Quakers, Teddy Roosevelt shot in chest and still gave his speech, Cuban missel crisis began. Todays…
Oct 13, 2026 · 1:10:09
My Co-Host today is John Cerbone, The "Trance-Master, FEATURED COMEDY HYPNOSIS HEADLINER. John is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, Stress management, weight loss,…
Oct 12, 2026 · 29:29
Today my co-host is Charity Weir. She got knocked down, but she is resiliant, tough and smart. As she rebuilds her life, working in her new job. please try and help her get back…
Oct 11, 2026 · 12:49
National Sausage Pizza day. Entertainment from 2021. 1st meals served on an airplane, 1st Female FBI Agent, Last hand cranked telephone. Todays birthdays - Jean Vander Pyl,…
Oct 10, 2026 · 14:20
National angel food cake day. Entertainment from 1961. Deadliest Atlantic hurricane, Susan B. Anthony silver dollar, Billiard balls that explode. Todays birthday - Earl Dixon,…
Oct 9, 2026 · 13:35
National Leif Eriksson day. Entertainment from 2011. Civil War battle of Tom's Brook, Electric blankets went on sale, Metorite hits Peekskill NY. Todays birthdays - John Lennon,…
Oct 8, 2026 · 13:05
National Fluffernutter day. Entertainment from 2001.Chicago fire of 1871, In Wisconsin worst fire in recorded history, Sgt. York war heroics, water speed record set. Todays…
Oct 7, 2026 · 14:15
National Coffee with a Cop Day. entertainment from 19871 1st pictures of the backside of the moon, Biggest football blowout, Columbus changed course. Todays birthdays - John…
Oct 6, 2026 · 12:59
National plus sized appreciation day. Entertainment from 1981. Instagram created, 1st talkie movie, 1st moving train robbery, LSD made illegal. Todays birthdays - Janet Gaynor,…
Oct 5, 2026 · 12:15
National get funky day. Entertainment on 1991. 1st airplane dogfight, PBS went on the air, Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Todays birthdays - Chester A. Arthur,…
Oct 4, 2026 · 12:49
National Vodka day! Entertainment from 2020. One of largest naval battles of all time took place in China, Pocket watch invented, Soviet Union launched 1st satalite Sputnik 1.…
Oct 3, 2026 · 15:56
National boyfriend day. Entertainment from 1960. Korea founded, Thanksgiving decreed, Motor powered vacuum invented, most expensive bottle of Whiskey. Todays Birthdays - Eddie…
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:22
National custodian day. Entertainment from 2010. Last silver rush, Comic strip Peanuts debuted, Papa Johns founded. Todays birthdays - Mahatma Gandhi, Bud Abbott, Don McLean,…
Oct 1, 2026 · 13:52
National Hair day. Entertainment from 2000. Model T went on sale, Disney World opened, October begins. Todays birthdays - Walter Mathau, Jimmy Carter, Tom Bosley, George Peppard,…
Sep 30, 2026 · 15:05
National chewing gum day. Entertainment from 1970. Howdy Doodiy went off the air- Flintstones debuted, 1st time Ether was used, 1st execution by the Pilgrams. Todays birthdays -…
Sep 29, 2026 · 15:01
National coffee day. Entertainment from 1980. Worlds first modern police force went on duty, Comero went on sale, Worlds 1st billionaire. Todays birthdays - Gene Autry, Jerry Lee…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:07
National drink beer day. Entertainment from 1990. 1st private space craft launched that orbited the earth, 2nd worst flood in history, Garth Brooks - 1st country album to debut…
Sep 27, 2026 · 17:44
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,…
Sep 26, 2026 · 16:36
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,…
Sep 25, 2026 · 16:32
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,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 10:16
National Mofongo day. Entertainment from 2009. First KFC opened, Mormans told no more teaching or practacing poloygamy, China banned everything Japanese. Todays birthdays - Audra…
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:47
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.…
Sep 22, 2026 · 17:48
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 13:41
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 -…
Sep 19, 2026 · 15:53
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.…
Sep 18, 2026 · 15:16
National cheesburger day. National Chiopratic day. Entertainment form 2018.1st chiropractor, 1st cup of noddles, 1st credit card. Todays birthdays - Greta Garbo, Jack Warden,…
Sep 17, 2026 · 16:02
National apple dumplings day. International Country music day. Entertainment from 2008. Bacteria 1st discovered, 1st fatal airplane crash, Dead guy wins Democratic primary.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 18:07
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…
Sep 15, 2026 · 14:56
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 15:13
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…
Sep 13, 2026 · 15:29
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…
Sep 12, 2026 · 14:54
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…
Sep 11, 2026 · 16:41
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…
Sep 10, 2026 · 11:31
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.…
Sep 9, 2026 · 16:55
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,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 14:56
National Star Trek day. Entertainment from 2022. Michelangel unveiled his statue of David, Scoth Tape invented, 1st recorded Beastiality in North America. Todays birthdays -…
Sep 7, 2026 · 14:26
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 15:41
National Tailgating day. Entertainment from 1956. First to sail around the workd, Prsident McKinley shot in Buffalo, First supermarket in the world opened. Todays birthdays -…
Sep 5, 2026 · 13:42
National Cheese pizza day. Entertainment from 1966. Peter the Great put a tax on mens beards, Modern Bra invented, First forward pass thrown in American football history. Todays…
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:35
National Macadamia nut day. Entertainment from 2016. Little Rock 9, The Price is Right debuted on TV, NASCAR first paved speedway, Geronimo surrendered. Todays birthdays - Paul…
Sep 3, 2026 · 12:56
National Baby Back Ribs day. Entertainment from 2006. US revolution officially over, San Marino founded, Sweden driving laws. Todays birthdays - Alan Ladd, Memphis Slim, Mort…
Sep 2, 2026 · 13:56
National Pierce your ears Day/ Entertainment from 1976. Great fire of London 1666. America goes from Julian to Gregarian calender. Japan formally surrendered ending WW2. Todays…
Sep 1, 2026 · 14:59
National Burnt ends day. Entertainment from 1986. 1st female telephone operators hired, Germany started WW2 by invading Poland, 1st San Francisco cable car began running. Todays…
Aug 31, 2026 · 13:46
National Trail Mix day. Entertainment from 1996. First US bank robbery, First woman to wear a split-skirt, Jack the Rippers first victim found. Todays birthdays - Buddy Hackett,…
Aug 30, 2026 · 13:01
National Beach day. Entertainment from 2025. Europe outlaws the crossbox, Lake Pontchatrain causway opened, Washington to Moscow hotline installed. Todays birthdays - Mary…
Aug 29, 2026 · 12:13
National chop suey day. Entertainment from 1965. Ishi meets civilization, The Fugitive finale, Soviet Union detonates nuclear bomb. Todays birthdays - Jean Lafitte, Ingrid…
Aug 28, 2026 · 13:48
National red wine day. Entertainment from 2015. 1st steam locomotive build, Midway Islands become US teritory, Martin Luter King gave "I have a dream speech". Todays birthdays -…
Aug 27, 2026 · 14:52
Natioal Just because day. Entertainment from 2005. Loudest sound ever-Krakatoa erupted, shortest war in history, 1st oil well drilled. Todays birthdays - Lyndon Jonhnson, Tommy…
Aug 26, 2026 · 11:50
National Toilet Paper day. Entertainment from 1975. Hailey named his comet, University of Texas offered Bellydancining, All 25,000 failed to get into University of Liberia.…
Aug 25, 2026 · 15:59
National Whiskey Sour day. Entertainment from 1985. Chikin Ramen went on sale, Paris was liberated from Geman occupation, Havana Cuba founded. Todays birthdays - Sean Connery,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:15
National Waffle day. Entertainment from 1995. Potato Chip invented. NATO formed, Thomas Colley executed for killing not a witch, 1814 Bristish attack the White House. Todays…
Aug 23, 2026 · 18:02
National Cuban sandwich day. Entertainment from 2024. Christopher Columbus arrested and sent back to Spain, East Tennessee suceeded from East Tennessee, Largest tank battle in…
Aug 22, 2026 · 14:37
National Tooth Fairy day. Entertainment from 2012. Year 565 1st sightning of Loch Ness monster, First airraid in history, Cruise control invented. Todays birthdays - John Lee…
Aug 21, 2026 · 15:50
National Senior Citizens day. Entertainment from 2014. Hawaii became 50th state, Mona Lisa painting stolen, Ruby Ridge began in Idaho. Todays birthdays - Kenny Rogers, Harold…
Aug 20, 2026 · 16:03
National Bacon lovers day. Entertainment from 2004. Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia, Hungary was formed, NFL formed, Holland Prime Minister Lynched, Cooked, Eaten for…
Aug 19, 2026 · 15:16
National Potato day. Entertainment from 1974. Old Ironside sinks pride of Englands Navy, Yellow Fever epidemic hits Philadelphia, Apple became first $2 Trillon company. Todays…
Aug 18, 2026 · 15:18
National Fajita day. Entertainment from 1984. Women gain right to vote, Mt. Whitney climbed for 1st time, First mail order catelog. Todays birthdays - Virginia Dare, Merriweather…
Aug 17, 2026 · 15:55
National I love my feet day. Entertainment from 1994. Korea divided in half so they won't fight, FDA approves Rogaine, Mt. Rainier summited for first time. Todays birthdays -…
Aug 16, 2026 · 14:54
National Rum day. Entertainment from 2023. Second day of Woodstock, First trans-atlantic telegraph, First color & sound cartoon, Afghanistan disaster. Todays birthdays - Mariya…
Aug 15, 2026 · 14:56
National Lemon Meringue pie, Entertainment from 1963. The Mayflower set sail from England to America. India got its independence from Great Britian, 1st transcontinentail…
Aug 14, 2026 · 15:02
National Tattoo removal day. Entertainment from 2001. Vicotry in Japan (V-JDay), Last public hanging in the US, US Marines invade Nicaragua. Todays birthdays - Doc Holiday,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 12:56
National Filet Mignon day. entertainment from 2003. Azted Empire ended, South Park TV series began, Berlin Wall began being constructed. Todays birthdays - Annie Oakley, Burt…
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:48
National Vinyl Records day. Entertainment from 1973. The Beatles drummer quit, The two moons of Mars discovered, First sterile surgery took place. Todays birthdays - Robert…
Aug 11, 2026 · 14:12
National Hip Hop day. Entertainment from 1983. Watts Riots began, Alcatraz opened for federal prisoners, First roller skating rink opened,Todays birthdays - Frank Epperson, Mike…
Aug 10, 2026 · 16:39
National S'more day. Entertainment from 1993. Missouri became 24th state, Asperin was invented, England found out about the American Declaration of Independence. Todays birthdays…
Aug 9, 2026 · 12:25
National Hold hands day. Entertainment from 2022. 2nd atomic bomb dropped on Japan, Richard Nixon resigned ast president, Charles Manson followered committed Helter Skelter.…
Aug 8, 2026 · 14:43
National Pickleball day. Entertainment from 1962. Nixon announced his resignation, The Great Train Robbery in England, Mt. Blanc summited for first time. Todays birthdays - Webb…
Aug 7, 2026 · 12:26
National Purple Heart day. Entertainment from 2012. Battle of Guadal Canal began, Operation Dester Shield began, China banned Winnie the Pooh. Todays birthdays - Elizabeth…
Aug 6, 2026 · 14:41
National Root beer float day. Entertainment from 2002. First atomic bomb dropped on Japan, First execution by electric chair, First woman to swim the English Channel. Todays…
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