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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June 29, 2026 10 mins
National Corvette day. Entertainment from 1987. Tunguska explosion leveled 80 million trees, NYC opened first pay toilets, Canada started using the Loonie coin.Todays birthdays - Susan Hayward, Lena Horne, Glenn Shorrack, David Alan Grier, Vincent D'Onofrio, Cole Swindell. Buddy Hackett died.

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Corvette - The Corvettes
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Hug Holiday. Entertainment from 1997. Eminem sued by his mom, Interstate highways start being built. Todays birthdays - Slim Pickens, Little Eva, Gary Busey, Richard Lewis, Fred Grandy, Don Dokken, Colin Hay, Lance Barber, Nicole Scherzinger. Catherine Hepburn died.

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The Hug song - Fred Small
I'll be missing you - Puff Daddy  Faith Evans
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National Tapioca day. Entertainment from 1956. Molly Pitcher stars at battle of Monmouth in American Revolution, WW1 began, Everyone in South Korea gets one year younger. Todays birthdays - Mel Brooks, Pat Morita, Gilda Radner, Kathy Bates, John Cusack, Mary Stuart Masterson, Tichina Arnold, Elon Musk, Kellie Pickler. James Madison died.

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Nattional Onion day. Entertainment from 1966. First to sail solo around the world, 1st speed limit in US enacted, First skateboarder to land a 900. Todays birthdays - Helen Keller, Antoinette Perry, Captain Kangaroo, Julia Duffy, Lorrie Morgan, J.J. Abrams, Supernanny, Tobey MaGuire. Jack Lemmon died.

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The onion song - Hmmmm thats strange
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National Chocolate pudding day. entertainment from 2016. Pied Piper leads 130 children out of Hamlin Germany, John F Kennedy calls himself a donut in Germany, 1st Harry Potter book published. Todays birthdays - Chris Isaak, Patty Smyth, Terri Nunn, Chris O'Donnell, Sean Hayes, Gretchen Wilson, Ryan Tedder, Ariana Grande.

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National Catfish day. Entertainment from 2006. Virgininia becam 10th state, Battle of Little Big Horn, Korean War began, Park Ranger hit by lightning for 7th time. Todays birthdays - June Lockhart, Carly Simon, Jimmy Walker, Tim Finn, Ricky Gervais, George Michael. Michael Jackson died.

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Catfish fever - Outlaw
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National Pink flamingo day. Entertainment from 1986. Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husbands penis, Coldest temp ever recorded, Birth control pill went on sale. Todays birthdays - June Carter Cash, Bryan Brown, Glenn Danzig, Frances McDormand, Selma Blair, Milissa Rauch. Jonus Salk died.

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National Kissing day. National Onion Ring day.Entertainment from 1996. Galileo sentenced to prison, 16 year old boy ivented the donut, Germany invaded Soviet Union. Todays birthdays - Kris Kristofferson, David L. Lander, Todd Rundgren, Lindsay Wagner, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper, Freddie Prinze, Green Gartside, Tracy Pollan, Dan Brown, Carson Daly. George Carlin Died.

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Hike with a geek day. Entertainment from 1965I . West Virginia became 35th state, Alaska pipeline started pumping, last battle of American Revolution. Todays birthdays - Audie Murphy, Martin Landau, Olympia Dukakis, John Mahoney, Brian Wilson, Anne Murray, Lionel Richie, John Goodman, Nicole Kidman. Jack Kirby died.

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National Martini day. Juneteenth. National Garfield day. Entertainment from 2015. First official baseball game played, Pinball banned call pinhibition, George Washington and his army left Valley Forge. Todays birthdays - Gena Rowlands, Phylicia Rashad, Ann Wilson, Kathleen Turner, Doug Stone, Paula Abdul, Robin Tunney, Zoe Saldana. Thomas Watson died.

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National Go fishing day. Entertainment from 2005. War of 1812 began, Napolean defeated at Waterloo, Sally Ride 1st US woman in space. Todays birthdays - James Montgomery Flagg, George Mallory, Paul McCartney, Carol Kane, Isabella Rossellini, Nathan Morris, Blake Shelton. Clarence Clemons died.

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I wanna go fishing - Randy Heavin
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National Eat your vegitables day. Entertainment from 1975. Battle of Bunker Hill Faught, France held last public guillotining, OJ Simpson police chase. Todays birthdays - Ralph Bellamy, Red Foley, Barry Manilow, Joe Piscopo, John Gries, Thomas Haden Church, Greg Kinnear, Jason Patric, Kendrick Lamar. Gloria Vanderbilt died.

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National Fresh Veggies day. Entertainment from 1985. 1st woman in space, Cracker Jacks went on sale, 1st roler coaster. Todays birthdays - Jack Albertson, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Eddie Levert, Gino Vannelli, Laurie Metcalf, Tupac Shakur, John Cho, Ali Stroker. George Reeves died.

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The singing Walrus - vegitable song
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National Prune day. Entertainment from 1995. Worlds oldest national flag the Dannebrog (Denmark), Arkansas Birthday, General Lee's land conficated by union army for Arlington National Cemetary. Todays birthdays - Waylon Jennings, Noddy Holder, Russell Hitcock, Steve Walsh, James Belushi, Helen Hunt, Courtney Cox, Ice Cube, Neal Patrick Harris. Ella Fitzgerald died.

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Flag day. National Bourbon day. Entertainment from 2024. 1st country #1 song, "under god" added to US pledge of allegiance. Todays birthdays - Harriet Breecher Stowe, Cliff Edwards, Burl Ives, Dorthy McGuirem Marla Gibbs, Donald Trump, Nick Van Eede, Boy George, Jasmine Bleeth. Henry Mancini died.

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Bourbon whiskey - William Beckman
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National Weed your garden day. Entertainment from 1964. Pope Gregory 9th orders all cats killed, US Postal service says no mailing your children, Miranda law becomes manditory. Todays birthdays - Seigfried Fischbacher, Bobby Freeman, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Thoms, Tim Allen, Ally Sheedy, Chris Evans, Rivers Cuomo, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. Jimmy Dean died.

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National Peanut Butter cookie day. Entertainment from 2014. National Loving day in homor or Richard & Mildred Loving, Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison, Todays birthdays - George HW Bush, Vic Damone, Anne Frank, Jim Nabors, Reg Presley, John Wetton, Brad Delp, Timothy Busfield, Meredith Brooks, Chris Young. Gregory Peck died.

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National Corn on the cob day. Entertainment from 2004. Worst accident in motorsports history, 1st horse racing triple crown winner, Great Barrier reef discovered by white guys. Todays birthdays - Jacques Cousteau, Gene Wilder, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Donnie Van Zant, Hugh Laurie, Peter Dinklage, Shia Labeouf. John Wayne died.

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National Iced Tea day. Entertainment from 1974. Benjamin Franklin flew his kite with the key tied to it, Loud Parrot interupts Andrew Jacksons funeral, Lidice Massacre. Todays birthdays - Hattie McDaniel, Howlin' Wolf, Judy Garland, Shirley Owens, Randee Heller, Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans, DJ Qualls, Leelee Sobieski. Ray Charles died.

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