ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

For today's mini episode, I wanted to feature one person in honor of Black History Month. To me, this man epitomized talent and grace and all manner of good things. He is definitely worthy of being called a great American, and an example to look up to.

Today's episode was recorded in honor of Black History Month. There are many great moments and people that could, and should, be celebrated, but I narrowed it down to one main event--an event that involved hundreds of thousands of people. A great man gave a speech at this event, and that speech has been memorized and quoted by thousands and thousands of children and adults alike. Do you think you...

On February 14, 1929, a day usually associated with love and joy, something horrible happened in Chicago. In a city known for its prohibition-era gangsters and organized crime, it was only a matter of time until something like this occurred. It's been 92 years, but the details are still a bity hazy. Want to know what else was going on that day around the country? Listen and find out! ____ SOURCES...

Today's mini episode is about a woman with a very unfortunate nickname. It was nickname that would stick with her for much of her life. This woman was accused of harming and killing many people in her lifetime, but it wasn't exactly her fault...or was it? Listen to the episode and decide whose side you're on!

I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news on October 3, 1995. This day brought something that shocked the nation. Some thought it was a bad thing, and others thought it was a good thing. Do you know what it was? Where were you and what was your reaction? ______ SOURCES Associated Press. “Not Guilty.” Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) , October 3, 19...

On January 16, 1967, something happened in the sports world for the first time ever. But, it wasn't the only time that thing would happen. In fact, it has happened every single year since then...including this upcoming weekend. Do you think you know what it was? Listen and find out if you're right! _________ SOURCES – January 16, 1967 “Advertisement: Free Copy of the Warren Report.” The Messenger...

This mini episode tells the story of a young, unsung heroine from revolutionary times--a heroine who did the same thing a famous male American did except without any recognition. This date is the farthest back I've gone on Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed. Have you heard this nearly 250-year-old story before? _____ SOURCES Michals, Debra (edited by). “Sybil Ludington.” National Wo...

On January 17, 1920, a new amendment to the constitution of the United States of America went into affect and stayed in place for the next 14 years. Instead of giving something new to the people, this amendment took something away. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! SOURCES “Doctor Has a Hearing.” The Daily Chronicle (De Kalb, Illinois) , March 4, 1920. www.newspapers.com. “Doctor Susp...

Sometimes I come across small articles that interest me, but they aren't big enough to fill an entire additional history story, or else they don't coincide with any famous date. Today you get to hear some of those stories. SOURCES Associated Press. “Family Is Late Again; Father to Play Santa.” Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana) , October 1, 1971. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Man Dreaming...

On May 6, 1937, a disaster happened. Even though the event was tragic, perhaps it wouldn't have been remembered so much in history if a certain radio host's passionate recording of the events unfolding in front of him didn't exist. Do you think you know what happened in New Jersey on that day? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SOURCES – Ma...

I found out about this special woman just a few months ago. The people of Savannah, Georgia, however, have known about her for well over a hundred years. What is it that made her so special? SOURCES “Florence Margaret Martus (1868-1943) .” Find a Grave. Accessed November 9, 2020. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6943136/florence-margaret-martus. “Florence Martus.” National Parks Service. U.S. D...

On January 15, 1919, Boston got itself into a very sticky--and tragic--situation. Do you know what happened on this famous day just over 100 years ago? Listen to find out what else was going on around the country and world on the exact same day.  SOURCES “15 Killed, 150 Injured In North End Explosion.” The Boston Evening Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) , January 15, 1919. www.newspapers.com. “A...

On January 1, 1892, a place of great importance to many Americans and their ancestors opened for the first time. It is a place where the American dream began for millions of immigrants. Have you been there? ___________________ SOURCES “About Us.” Save The Whales, November 19, 2019. https://savethewhales.org/about/. Anderson, Thomas F., and Henry G. Trickey. “Lured Away: Hiram Sawtelle Missing From...

The 1800s were filled with expansion, new beginnings, and many people looking to get rich quick. One man living in the Utah Territory took advantage of people at the lowest times in their lives and learned the hard way that his unique crimes would bring a very unique punishment. But, did the punishment work? ____ SOURCES – April 2, 1893 Arave, Lynn. “Fate of Grave Robber After Banishment Is Yet To...

A celebrity musician disappeared on December 15, 1944. When newspapers finally caught wind of it and started printing the story in their papers on the 24th, the nation mourned. Do you know who disappeared that day?

Something good happened on October 1, 1971. A popular park opened for the first time and millions and millions have visited since that day. I've been there, have you?

In this mini episode, you'll learn about a woman who was the first ever to do a very specific thing, but, scared of what the consequences might be, she kept her secret for nearly 30 years.

December 18, 1903, is a day newspapers reported about an event that eventually changed life as we know it for hobbies, travel, and even warfare.

This is an extra special day because there were actually TWO very famous events being reported about in newspapers all over the world. Which event did I assign top billing?

On September 16, 1896, a publicity stunt in Texas became one of my favorite events in history...even though things didn't go quite as planned.

On April 19, 1993, all eyes turned to Texas where a shocking tragedy was unfolding at a compound outside Waco. What else was going on around the country on the exact same day?

This mystery from 1971 has kept people guessing for decades about what really happened. The mystery is fascinating, but what else was being reported around the country on Thanksgiving Day almost 50 years ago?

This murderer killed a presidential assassin, but how much do you actually know about him?

On this day in history, newspapers from around the country reported about a group of nine high school students who showed immense bravery on a day when their very lives were threatened.

This week's mini episode will shock you with what one community got away with when they tried to stop a bully.