Off the top of your head, know which century Leonardo da Vinci was born in? Find out in today’s episode.
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Episode 45, Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Who took over as lead singer of Van Halen on this day? What notable officiating tool was made a permanent part of the NFL by a vote of the owners on this day? We also have a famous singing diva celebrating her birthday today. Know who it is? Get your answers on today’s episode.
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Episode 40, Monday, March 11, 2019
The US Patent Office, a famous New York City Theater, bowling, and a famous musician’s birthday comprise today’s set of historical footnotes. Find out what each is by listening to today’s episode.
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Episode 39, Sunday, March 10, 2019
In what year did Alexander Graham Bell make his first telephone call? Who was the first PA announcer for a major league team? What famous martial artist was born on this day? Listen to the podcast to get your answers.
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Episode 36, Thursday, March 7, 2019
“We Are the World” debuted on radio in what year on this day? Know where football great Lynn Swann was born? Who played in the first professional football game televised on *cable*? Press play to listen and find out.
Episode 32, Sunday, March 3, 2019
Today’s episode features footnotes from Madame Tussand’s, the NHL, and more. Listen to find out what happened On This Day.
Episode 22, Thursday, Feb 21, 2019
What device is Edwin Land famous for? What musical group made their TV debut on American Bandstand? Which two MLB teams played in the first night game on this day? Find out in today’s episode.
Continue readingEpisode 20, Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019
What device did Thomas Edison patent on this day? What member of the royal family is celebrating a birthday today? Who was behind the creation of the AMA show? Learn the answers to each of these questions and more in today’s episode of On This Day.
Episode 15, Thursday, February 14, 2019
Happy Valentines Day! Do you know what was Oscar Wilde’s final play and the year it opened? When was the first NHL All-Start Game held? What famous 20th century comedian was born on this day? Listen to today’s episode, and you’ll know the answers.