History & Factoids about today

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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 offe...

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Episodes (1421)

April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy Waters, Robert Downey Jr., Hea...

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April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, Ed...

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

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April 1st April Fool Days, Debbie Reynolds, The Tokens, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boyle...

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March 31st-Taters, Lefty Frizzell, Tommy Tutone, Mr. Kotter, Christopher Walken,...

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March 30-Van Gogh, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Justin M...

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March 29th-Vietnam Veterans, Xena, Blues Traveler, Elle, Janes Addiction, Tarzan...

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March 28-Hot Tubs, Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga, Salt n Pepa, Rodney Atkins, Vince V...

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March 27th-Shoelaces, Corkscrews, Viagra, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Natha...

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March 26th-Spinach, Spock, Diana Ross, Aerosmith, Martin Short, Kenny Chesney, K...

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March 25th-Medal of Honor Day, Waffles, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Sarah Jessi...

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March 24th-Cheesesteaks, Fell 18,000 ft. No parachute and lived, Jim Parsons, Al...

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March 23rd-Tamales, Joan Crawford, The Cars, Chaka Khan, Keri Russell, Brett You...

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March 22- William Shatner, The Human League, Pawn Stars, Reese Witherspoon, Big...

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March 21-Common Courtesy, Bach, Sly & the Family Stone, Eddie Money, Supertramp,...

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March 20th-Ravioli, Mr. Rogers, Jerry Reed, Spike Lee, Holly Hunter, Linkin Park...

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March 19-Podcasthon, Chickens, Bruce Willis, Glenn Close, Pointer Sisters, Clare...

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March 18th-Sloppy Joe, Charley Pride, Mike Rowe, Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah...

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March 17th-St. Patrick's Day, Nat King Cole, Lovin' Spoonful, Kurt Russel, Gary...

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March 16th-Artichokes, Samoset asked Pilgrims for beer, Jerry Lewis, Heart, Chuc...

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March 15th-The Beach Boys, Sly & The Family Stone, Twisted Sister, Poison, Sugar...

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March 14th-Potato Chips, Albert Einstein, Disco Duck, Billy Crystal, Tetris, Han...

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March 13th-Uranus, Ear Muffs, Neil Sedaka, Sha Na Na, William H. Macy, Dana Dela...

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March 12th-Ruth, Buckwheat, Agent 99, Al Jarreau, Liza Minnelli, James Taylor, G...

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March 11th-Dreams, Eskimo Pie, Golden Earring, Bobby McFerrin, Lisa Loeb, Terran...

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March 10th-Ranch Dressing, Chuck Norris, Sharon Stone, Robin Thicke, Carrie Unde...

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March 9th-Barbie, Kissing Outlawed, Why We're Named America, Mickey Gilley, Jeff...

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March 8th-Womens Day, Retro Video Games, The Skipper, The Monkees, Freddie Prinz...

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March 7th-Cereal, Ronald McDonald, J. Geils Band, Bryan Cranston, Taylor Dayne,...

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March 6th-Oreo Cookies, Michelangelo, Silly Putty, Alamo, Rob Reiner, D.L. Hughl...

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March 5th-Cheese Doodles, Boston Massacre, Eddy Grant, Penn Jillette, Teena Mari...

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March 4th-Snacks, Vermont Birthday, Leatherface, Catherine O'Hare, Bubba, Patric...

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March 3rd-Cold Cuts, Florida Birthday, Scotty, Tone Loc, Bud Bundy, Jessica Biel...

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March 2nd-Egg McMuffins, Dr. Seuss, The Carpenters, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Luke Com...

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March 1st-Ohio & Nebraska Birthdays, Justin Bieber, Kesha, Daisy Duke, Ron Howar...

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Feb 28th-Largest Penguin, Donnie Iris, B-52's, Train, Jason Aldean, Gilbert Gott...

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Feb 27th-Kahlua, Smallest Baby, Elizabeth Taylor, TLC, Josh Groban, Pokemon, Kat...

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Feb 26th – Pistachios, Buffalo Bill Cody, Jackie Gleason, Fats Domino, Johnny Ca...

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Feb 25 – Clam Chowder • Mr. Magoo, George Harrison, Carrot Top, Téa Leoni, Sean...

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Feb 24th – Tortilla Chips, Battle Over Los Angeles, Castro Steps Down, Steve Job...

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Feb 23rd – Banana Bread Day, The Alamo Begins, Polio Vaccines, Mt. Suribachi, &...

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Feb 22nd – National Margarita Day, George Washington, Tallest Human Ever, Steve...

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Feb 21st – Sticky Buns, Alka‑Seltzer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kelsey Grammer, Alan...

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Feb 20th – Cherry Pie Day, Rihanna & Kurt Cobain Birthdays, Cindy Crawford, Sidn...

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Feb 19 – National Chocolate Mint Day, Cracker Jack Prizes, 1994 Entertainment +...

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Feb 18 – National Drink Wine Day, Yoko Ono, John Travolta, Dr. Dre, Molly Ringwa...

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Celebrity Birthdays for Feb 17: Rene Russo, Larry the Cable Guy, Green Day, Ed S...

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Feb 16th-Almonds, Sonny Bono, LeVar Burton, Ice T, Elizabeth Olsen, The Weeknd,...

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Feb 15th-Gum Drops, Galileo, The Simpsons, UB40, Chris Farley, Melissa Mancheste...

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Feb 14th-Valentines Day, Arizona & Oregon Birthdays, Matchbox 20, Penn & Teller,...

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