Days In History

A blast from our podcasting past.

Summary On this episode of Days in History, John and Chris discuss various topics, including apple strudel day, garbage men appreciation, mascots, root beer, McGruff the Crime Dog, and more. They also mention notable birthdays such as Harold Giles, Igor Stravinsky, Barry Manilow, Newt Gingrich, and Kendrick Lamar. The conversation takes a humorous and nostalgic tone as they reminisce about their c...

Takeaways The hosts share interesting and lesser-known historical facts in a light-hearted and humorous manner. The conversation covers a variety of topics, from historical events to personal experiences, creating an engaging and entertaining listening experience. The hosts' casual banter and humor make the podcast episode enjoyable and relatable to the audience. Insight into the lives of noto...

Summary The podcast episode covers historical events, birthdays, and fun facts for June 3rd. It delves into the birth and actions of historical figures, the James gang's bank robbery, and the overturning of child labor laws by the Supreme Court. The conversation also explores the exploration of North America by De Soto and the significance of various historical events on this day. The conversa...

Summary On May 27th, we celebrate the birthdays of Cornelius Vanderbilt, James Hickok (Wild Bill Hickok), Rachel Carson, Hubert Humphrey, and Henry Kissinger. We also commemorate the release of the short film 'Three Little Pigs' by Walt Disney, the sale of the first black light, the end of 'The Arsenio Hall Show,' Christopher Reeves' paralysis, and the release of 'Top Gun:...

Summary On this episode of Days in History, John and John discuss various topics including Native American names, cavemen, birthdays, and historical events. They also talk about famous figures like John Stuart Mill, Humphrey Bogart, Bill Hewlett, Cher, and more. The conversation is filled with humor and banter. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various historical events and figures. They tal...

Summary On this episode of Days in History, John and Chris discuss notable events and birthdays that occurred on May 13th throughout history. They cover the birth of boxer Joe Louis, actress Bea Arthur, and basketball player Dennis Rodman. They also mention the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II and the passing of inventor Cyrus McCormick, physicist Stanislaw Ulam, psychologist Dr. Joyce B...

Takeaways May 6th is the birthday of several notable individuals, including Sigmund Freud, Orson Welles, Ruben Carter, Bob Seger, Colt Cabana, and Vita Blue. The Hindenburg disaster, the opening of the Channel Tunnel, and the passing of the assault weapons ban were significant events that occurred on May 6th. The conversation highlighted the importance of mental health and the impact of technology...

Summary On April 29th, William Randolph Hearst, Hirohito, Bernie Madoff, Daniel Day Lewis, Debbie Stabenow, and Alfred Hitchcock were born. Abraham Gesner, Albert Hoffman, Jean Neidich, and John Singleton passed away. The Electromote, the first cable car, was introduced in 1882. Desmond Doss saved 65 men during World War II. The fall of Saigon occurred in 1975. The LA Riots erupted in 1992. John S...

Summary On April 22nd, Vladimir Lenin, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Betty Page, Jack Nicholson, and Sam Altman were born. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, inspired by an oil spill in Santa Barbara. In 1981, the largest bank robbery in the US took place at the First National Bank in Tucson. The Oklahoma land rush began in 1889, allowing people to claim free land. In 1934, the FBI raided the Li...

Summary On April 15th, we discuss various historical events and birthdays. We start with Leonardo da Vinci, the famous artist and inventor, who was born on this day in 1452. We then move on to Catherine I, who was born in 1684 and became one of the most powerful people in the world as the wife of the czar. Next, we talk about Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of Russia during the Bay of Pigs, who was...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, the hosts discuss various events and birthdays that occurred on April 8th throughout history. They talk about the eclipse happening on that day and share interesting facts such as All Is Ours Day and the invention of the elevator mechanism. They also cover the deaths of notable individuals like Elisha Otis, Frank Winfield Woolworth, James Hellwig (Ultima...

Summary Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:57 April Fool's Day 01:25 Lost Art of April Fool's Jokes 09:38 Discussion on Logan Paul 10:38 Fun Facts: April Fool's Day, Cigarette Ads Ban, Wrigley Company 15:56 Historical Rewatch: Samuel Morrissey's Patent for Internal Combustion Engine 23:21 Historical Rewatch: Battle of Five Forks 27:35 Battle of Five Forks and Battle of Okinawa 34:51 Be...

Summary In this episode, John and Chris discuss various historical events and birthdays. They cover topics such as the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, the assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald, the founding of the NAACP, and the release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s album. They also share fun facts about National Waffle Day and the first color television. The conversation is filled with humor and interes...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, John and Chris cover a range of topics, including birthdays of historical figures such as Grover Cleveland, John C. Calhoun, Rudolph Diesel, Clooney McPherson, and Deborah Jean Palfrey. They also discuss the awkward moments day and the anniversaries of the film 'Sixth Sense' and Michael Jordan's return to the NBA. The hosts then delve into hi...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, John and Chris discuss historical events, birthdays, fun facts, deaths, and more that occurred on March 11th. They cover a wide range of topics, including land speed records, the creation of silicone, civil rights activism, famous authors, and major disasters like the Great East Japan earthquake and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The episode provides an...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, the hosts discuss the events that took place on March 4th throughout history. They start by highlighting the birthdays of notable individuals born on this day, including actress Katherine O'Hara and boxer Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini. They then move on to share fun facts about Toy Soldier Day and the introduction of the S&P 500 stock market. T...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, John and Chris explore the notable events that occurred on February 26th throughout history. They discuss birthdays of famous individuals such as Victor Hugo, Levi Strauss, Buffalo Bill Cody, John Harvey Kellogg, and Johnny Cash. They also share fun facts about the premiere of The Dukes of Hazzard, the series finale of The Office, and the release of Mich...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, John and Chris explore historical events and birthdays that occurred on February 19th. They discuss the birth of Nicholas Copernicus, the Swedish explorer Sven Hedden, and the co-founder of Nike, Bill Bowerman. They also cover the arrest of Aaron Burr for treason, the launch of the Mir space station, and the deaths of Tamerlane, Ernest Mock, and Harper L...

Summary In this episode of Days in History, John and Chris discuss the historical events and birthdays that occurred on February 12th. They cover topics such as Cotton Mather, the last Holy Roman Emperor, Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin's shared birthday, General Omar Bradley, and adult film actress Sylvia Saint. They also share fun facts and delve into historical events like the Treaty of...

Welcome to "Days in History".