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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 offers bite-sized insights that spark conversation and enrich your day. Discover how the past connects with the present — and pick up fun facts you’ll want to share.
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- Yesterday12 min
Nov 6th-Nacho's, Sally Field, Glen Fry, Emma Stone, Ethan Hawke, Living Colour, Rebecca Romijn
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 - June Marlow, Sally Field, Glenn Frrey, Lori Singer, Corey Glover, Ethan Hawke, Rebecca Romijn, Emma Stone, Petyr Tchaikovsky died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Who brought the Nachos - Parry GrippThe Hills - The WeekndStrip it down - Luke BryanBirthdays - in da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/The heat is on - Glenn FreyCult of Personality - Living ColourScott song - The guy who sings your name over and overExit - Garage Band - Donny Lee https://www.donnyleemusic.com/Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 2 days ago50 min
Nov 5-Redheads, Guy Fawkes, Art Garfunkel, Herman's Hermits, A Flock of Seagulls, Bryan Adams, Monopoly
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 https://www.thecinematicquill.com/ For all of her writings check out her website https://www.leslieannelee.com She is on Amazon Instagram: @lepie21 and @theageofgodWe also had fun talking about -National Love your red hair day! Entertainment from 1981. Guy Fawkes day in England, The game Monopoly went on sale, 1st US president? Todays birthdays - Natalie Schafer, Roy Rogers, Vivian Leigh, Ike Turner, Art Garfunkel, Peter Noone, Mike Score, Bryan Adams, Tatum O'neal. James Clark Maxwell died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Redheads - Marc DanielsGold digger - Kanye West Jamie FoxxBetter Life - Keith UrbanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/The yellow rose of Texas - Roy RogersRocket 88 - Ike Turner & Jackie BrenstonCecilia - Simon & GarfunkelI'm into something good - Herman's HermitsI ran - A Flock of seagullsSummer of 69 - Bryan AdamsExit - Uptown Country - Aaliyah Frazier Aailyah on FacebookPlaylist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 3 days ago14 min
Nov 4-Common Sense, Will Rogers, Ralph Macchio, Jeff Probst, Mathew McConaughey, Delbert McClinton
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 Carney, Doris Roberts, Loretta Swit, Delbert McClinton, Markie Post, Ralph Macchio, Jeff Probst, Mathew McConaughey, Sean Combs. Michael Crichton died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Common sense song - ?Island Girl - Elton JohnI'm sorry - John DenverBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Giving it up for your love - Delbert McClintonExit - Lovin makes the leavin hard - The Bennett Hall Band https://www.thebennetthallband.com/Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 4 days ago12 min
Nov 3-Sandwiches! Charles Bronson, Roseanne Barr, Dennis Miller, Adam Ant, Dolph Lundren, Bra Invented
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 F. Austin, Charles Bronson, Lulu, Roseanne Barr, Dennis Miller, Kate Capshaw, Kathy Kinney, Adam Ant, Dolph Lundgren. Annie Oakley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/Sandwiches are beautiful - Bob KingPart time lover - Stevie WonderCan't keep a good man down - AlabamaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cen t http://50cent.com/Boom bang a bang - LuluGoodie two shoes - Adam AntExit - Truth - Whiskey Chitto Ramblers See them on FacebookPlaylist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 5 days ago38 min
Nov 2-Devil Eggs, Nelly, David Schwimmer, Great Australian Emu War, North & South Dakota Birthdays
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 (have to listen to our show to find out why). Some of her fun books - The Jaded Knight, The Key to Wonderland & Professionally Unprofessional Buy her books here She is also a high school teacher, a college professor, oh, also writes and investigates hauntings and ghosts. Somehow she had to time to sit in with me. What else we talked about -National Deviled Eggs day. Entertainment from 1995. North & South Dakota became states, 1st cheerleader, 1st US soldiers killed in WW1. Todays birthdays - James K. Polk, Warren G. Harding, Burt Lancaster, Jay Black, Ray Walston, Stephanie Powers, Keith Emerson, K.D. Lang, David Schwimmer, Nelly. George Bernard Shaw died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Deviled egg song - YouTube videoFantasy - Mariah CareyDust on the bottle - David Lee MurphyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Come a little bit closer - Jay & the AmericansLucky man - Emerson Lake & PalmerConstant craving - K.D. LangHot in Herre - NellyExit - Therapy - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 6 days ago15 min
Nov 1-All Saints Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard, Sophie B. Hawkins, Jenny McCarthy, Lyle Lovett
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, 1st hockey goalie to wear a face mask. Todays birthdays - Bill Anderson, Lyle Lovett, Anthony Kiedis, Rick Allen, Sophie B. Hawkins, Jenny McCarthy. Mamie Eisenhower died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Calsone song - We Bare BearsLove somebodyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/My life (throw it away if I want to) - Bill AndersonCowboy man - Lyle LovettGive it away - Red Hot Chili PeppersRock of ages - Def LeppardDanm, I wish I was your lover - Sophie B. HawkinsExit - He never does - Deidre Thornell https://www.deidrethornell.com/Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Oct 31-Halloween! Nevada Birthday, Darryl Worley, Bow Wow Wow, Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, Ace of Bass
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 treated Galileo. Todays birthdays - Dale Evans, Michael Landon, John Candy, Rob Schneider, Darryl Worley, Annabella Lwin, Adam Horovitz, Vanilla Ice, Linn Berggren. Sean Connery died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ This is Halloween - Danny ElfmanCome on over baby (all I need is you) - Christina AguileraThe little girl - John Michael MontgomeryBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Happy trails - Roys Rogers & Dale EvansBonanza TV themeAwful beautiful life - Darryl WorleyI want candy - Bow Wow WowBrass monkey - Beastie BoysIce Ice Baby - Vanilla IceAll that she wants - Ace of BassExit - One love fits all - Dawn Rix https://dawnrix.com/ Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Oct 30-Candy Corn, Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, The Temptations, T. Graham Brown, Kevin Pollak, Bush
National candy corn day. Entertainment from 2014. Time clock invented, Soviets detonate largest nuclear bomb ever, Bosphorous Bridge opened in Turkey. Todays birthdays - John Adams, Ruth Gordon, Patsy Montana, Grace Slick, Otis Williams, Henry Winkler, Harry Hamlin, T. Graham Brown, Kevin Pollack, Gavin Rossdale. Steve Allen died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Candy corn song - JensensAll about the bass - Meghan TrainmorBurnin it down - Jason AldeanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/I want to be a cowboys sweetheart - Patsy MontanaSomebody to love - Jefferson AirplaneI aint got nothing - The TemptationsHell and High water - T. Graham BrownComedown - BushExit - Single & Stoned - Robinson Treacher https://robinsontreacher.com/Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com National Days Puzzle BooksGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
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