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History & Factoids about today

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682 episodes
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Coool Media
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Date created
2020/09/24
Latest episode
2026/11/12
Average duration
30 min.
Release period
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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. 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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Nov 12th-Happy Hour, The Broncos Salute, Grace Kelly, Neil Young, Blue Oyster Cult, Ryan Gosling, Anne Hathaway
2026/11/12
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.  Thats Richies. It has been listened to over 8 million times, Here it is on Soundcloud     We also had fun talking- National happy hour day. Entertainment from 2006. Leotard invented, Ellis Island closed, 1st selfie in space. Todays birthdays - Grace Kelly, Brian Hyland, Neil Young, Buck Dharma, Les McKeown, Mega Mullaly, Ryan Gosling, Anne Hathaway. Wilma Rudolph died. Happy hour - Weezer My love - Justin Timberlake Before he cheats - Carrie Underwood Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Itsy bitsy teeny tiny yellow polkadot bikini - Brian Hyland Heart of gold - Neil Young Burnin' for you - Blue Oyster Cult Saturday night - Bay City Rollers Exit - This town aint big enough for the both of us - Chris Guenther https://www.chrisguenthermusic.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 11th-Veterans Day, Randy Nantz, George Patton, Marshall Crenshaw, Demi Moore, Leonardo Di Caprio
2026/11/11
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 fellow veterans, and still does. Come along and listen to Randys story.  Check Randy out on Facebook  Randy on facebook   and at the Adaptive Training Foundation https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/ Randy, Thank you for your service and your continued service, God Bless! Veterans Day. Entertainment from 1976. WW1 ended (Armistice day), 1st fraternity founded, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Dedicated, Route 66 opened. Todays birthdays - George Patton, Marshall Crenshaw, Demi Moore, Calista Flockhart, Alison Doody, Leonardo Di Caprio. Gallagher died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ An American Soldier - Toby Keith Rock n me - Steve Miller Band Somebody somewhere - Loretta Lynne Birthday - The Beatles Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Someday Someway - Marshall Crenshaw Exit - Woman like that - Johnathon Len https://johnathanlen.com/about-johnathan Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 10th-US Marine Corp Birthday, Donna Fargo, Sinbad, Tracy Morgan, Ellen Pompeo, Miranda Lambert
2026/11/10
US Marine Corp Birthday. National vanilla cupcake day. Entertainment from 1986.Bibles first put into hotel rooms. Edmund Fitzgerald sank, 1st Motorcycle. Todays birthdays - Russel Johnson, Richard Burton, Roy Scheider, Donna Fargo, Dave Loggins, Sinbad, Michael Jai White, Tracy Morgan, Ellen Pompeo, Miranda Lambert. Jack Palance died. Marine corp hymn Cupcake song - Pikie Pie Amanda - Boston That rock wont roll - Restless Heart Seasame Street TV theme Birthday - The Beatles The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Please come to Boston - Dave Loggins Happiest girl in the whole U.S.A. - Donna Fargon Gunpowder & Lead - Miranda Lambert Exit - This aint a love song - Blacktop Rodeo https://www.blacktoprodeo.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 9th-Scrapple, Berlin Wall came down, Hedy Lamarr, the Hulk, Salt n Pepa, Nick Lachey, Sisquo, Peter Paul & Mary
2026/11/09
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 connecting veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and first responders to quality behavioral health care.. She is also Florida Vetrepreneur. Co-founded ValKri Consulting & Project Management LLC  https://valkri-consulting.com/ Any veterans who need mental health help, please contact them!  We also talked -  National scrapple day. Entertainment from 2023. Norad computer glich almost started WW3, Berlin wall comes down, Teddy Roosevelt 1st Pres. to visit a foreign country. Todays birthdays - Hedy Lamarr, Dorthy Dandridge, Mary Travers, Lou Ferrigno, Pepa, Eric Dane, Nick Lachey, Sisquo. Art Carney died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The scrapple song - Robbie Fulks No Diggity - Blackstreet   Dr. Dre Like the rain - Clint Black Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Puff the magic dragon - Peter Paul & Mary Push it - Salt n Pepa Because of you - 98 Degrees Thong song - Sisquo Exit - Only girl in town - Donna Fisk https://www.donnafisk.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 8th-Cappuccino, Montana, Edmond Halley, Bonnie Raitt, Patti Page, 1st Bug Zapper, Tara Reid
2026/11/08
National cappuccino day. Entertainment from 2025. Montana became 41st state, 1st US college for women, Electric bug zapper invented. Todays birthdays - Edmond Halley, Margaret Mitchell, Ester Rolle, Patti Page, Bonnie Raitt, Mary Hart, Rickie Lee Jones, Leif Garrett, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Parker Posey, Tara Reid, Lauren Alaina. Alex Trebec died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The Cappuccino song - Emma Stevens The fate of ophilia - Taylor Swift Back in the saddle - Luke Combs Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Doggie in the window - Patti Page Something to talk about - Bonnie Raitt Chuck E's in love - Rickie Lee Jones I was made for dancing - Leif Garrett Like my mother does - Lauren Alaina Exit - The ballad of mint julep - JS Clockwise J.S. on spotify Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 7th-Billy Graham, Johnny Rivers, Joni Mitchell, Lorde, Peter Brady, Marcus Luttrell, Adam LeVine
2026/11/07
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 - Marrie Curie, Billy Graham, Dee Clark, Johnny Rivers, Joni Mitchell, Christopher Knight, Marcus Luttrell, Adam DeVine, Lorde. Elenor Roosevelt died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Bear hug - Jungle Jam Get off my cloud - The Rolling Stones Behind the tear - Sonny James Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Rain drops - Dee Clark Baby, I need your loving - Johnny Rivers Big yellow taxi - Joni Mitchell Team - Lorde Exit - Never go home - Payton Howie https://paytonhowie.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 6th-Nacho's, Sally Field, Glen Fry, Emma Stone, Ethan Hawke, Living Colour, Rebecca Romijn
2026/11/06
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 Gripp The Hills - The Weeknd Strip it down - Luke Bryan Birthdays - in da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ The heat is on - Glenn Frey Cult of Personality - Living Colour Scott song - The guy who sings your name over and over Exit - Garage Band - Donny Lee https://www.donnyleemusic.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 5-Redheads, Guy Fawkes, Art Garfunkel, Herman's Hermits, A Flock of Seagulls, Bryan Adams, Monopoly
2026/11/05
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 @theageofgod We 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 Daniels Gold digger - Kanye West   Jamie Foxx Better Life - Keith Urban Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/ The yellow rose of Texas - Roy Rogers Rocket 88 - Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel I'm into something good - Herman's Hermits I ran - A Flock of seagulls Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams Exit - Uptown Country -    Aaliyah Frazier     Aailyah on Facebook Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 4-Common Sense, Will Rogers, Ralph Macchio, Jeff Probst, Mathew McConaughey, Delbert McClinton
2026/11/04
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 John I'm sorry - John Denver Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ Giving it up for your love - Delbert McClinton Exit - Lovin makes the leavin hard - The Bennett Hall Band https://www.thebennetthallband.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 3-Sandwiches! Charles Bronson, Roseanne Barr, Dennis Miller, Adam Ant, Dolph Lundren, Bra Invented
2026/11/03
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 King Part time lover - Stevie Wonder Can't keep a good man down - Alabama Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cen t http://50cent.com/ Boom bang a bang - Lulu Goodie two shoes - Adam Ant Exit - Truth - Whiskey Chitto Ramblers    See them on Facebook Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 2-Devil Eggs, Nelly, David Schwimmer, Great Australian Emu War, North & South Dakota Birthdays
2026/11/02
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 video Fantasy - Mariah Carey Dust on the bottle - David Lee Murphy Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/ Come a little bit closer - Jay & the Americans Lucky man - Emerson Lake & Palmer Constant craving - K.D. Lang Hot in Herre - Nelly Exit - Therapy - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Nov 1-All Saints Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def Leppard, Sophie B. Hawkins, Jenny McCarthy, Lyle Lovett
2026/11/01
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 Bears Love somebody Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ My life (throw it away if I want to) - Bill Anderson Cowboy man - Lyle Lovett Give it away - Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock of ages - Def Leppard Danm, I wish I was your lover - Sophie B. Hawkins Exit - He never does - Deidre Thornell https://www.deidrethornell.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Oct 31-Halloween! Nevada Birthday, Darryl Worley, Bow Wow Wow, Beastie Boys, Vanilla Ice, Ace of Bass
2026/10/31
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 Elfman Come on over baby (all I need is you) - Christina Aguilera The little girl - John Michael Montgomery Birthday - The Beatles Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Happy trails - Roys Rogers & Dale Evans Bonanza TV theme Awful beautiful life - Darryl Worley I want candy - Bow Wow Wow Brass monkey - Beastie Boys Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice All that she wants - Ace of Bass Exit - One love fits all - Dawn Rix   https://dawnrix.com/   Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Oct 30-Candy Corn, Grace Slick, Henry Winkler, The Temptations, T. Graham Brown, Kevin Pollak, Bush
2026/10/30
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 - Jensens All about the bass - Meghan Trainmor Burnin it down - Jason Aldean Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ I want to be a cowboys sweetheart - Patsy Montana Somebody to love - Jefferson Airplane I aint got nothing - The Temptations Hell and High water - T. Graham Brown Comedown - Bush Exit - Single & Stoned - Robinson Treacher https://robinsontreacher.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio
Oct 29-Katarina "Kat" Sokac, Oatmeal, Richard Dryfuss, Quiet Riot, Homer Simpson, Winona Ryder, Tracee Ellis Ross
2026/10/29
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 expert on mobility and flexability, Katarina Šokac, you can just call her Kat.  Not only will she motivate you, she will guide you into a healthy, flexible and mobile new you.  Clients across around the world will give testemony on how she can make your life better.  Check her out http://www.katcutfit.com/   watch her videos on instagram    https://www.instagram.com/kat.cut.fit/     still not convinced how good she is, sign up for her 1 week free mobility plan 1 week free   Kat and I also talked: National Oatmeal day. Entertainment from 1972. Black Tuesday stock market crash 1929, 1 legged gymnast wins 6 olympic medals, China ends its one child policy. Todays birthdays - Richard Dreyfuss, Kate Jackson, Kevin DuBrow, Dan Castellaneta, Joely Fisher, Winona Ryder, Tracee Ellis Ross. Sir Walter Raleigh died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Oatmeal everywhere - Origial Kds song My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry It's not love, but it's not bad - Merle Haggard Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/ Scareccrow & Mrs. King TV theme Bang your head - Quiet riot Exit - Tipsy - Christie Lamb    https://www.christielamb.com/ Playlist on Spotify History & Factoids about today webpage cooolmedia.com countryundergroundradio.com   National Days Puzzle Books Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio

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