ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

April 15, 1947, was a big day in the world of sports and racial equality. It was the day Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut, becoming the first person to break the color barrier in that sport. What else was being reported around the world on such an important day? _____ SOURCES Associated Press. “Atom Scientist Files 1st Suit For Ray Hurts.” April 15, 1947. Associated Press. “Sat...

Did you know there was once an Emperor of the United States? No? Back in the 1800s a man in San Francisco declared himself as such...and many people were okay with it. Join me for a fun look back at a forgotten part of history. _____ SOURCES “Emperor Norton: Life & Legend.” The Emperor Norton Trust. Accessed May 31, 2023. http://emperornortontrust.org/emperor/life. “Have We An Emperor Among Us...

The history of the United States wasn't always pretty, and that was proven on June 25, 1876. On that infamous day, General George Armstrong Custer met on the battlefield with member of the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes in what would become known as Custer's Last Stand. What else was being reported in newspapers on that same day? _____ SOURCES “6 Everyday Inventions That Debuted at World’s Fair...

There are many iconic landmarks around the United States. Today, we're going to talk about just one of those landmarks--the Golden Gate Bridge. It first opened on May 27, 1937, with much pomp and circumstance. What other big events were being reported around the country and world at such a celebratory time? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Sinclair Refining Company (Page 2).” The Kingfisher Times...

Do you know where the saying "Don't take candy from a stranger" came from? You're about to find out in this mini episode about the first kidnapping for ransom in the United States and the disappearance of Charley Ross. _____ SOURCES “$300 Reward.” ThePhiladelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), July 6, 1874. www.newspapers.com. “Charley and Walter Ross: The First People Ki...

On February 8, 1910, an organization that was quickly becoming popular in Europe started a similar organization in the United States--the Boy Scouts of America. Many boys would go on to join that organization that is still going strong today. What else was being reported on that day in history? _____ SOURCES “100 Miners Dead.” Saline County Democrat (Friend, Nebraska), February 8, 1910. www.newspa...

On November 10, 1969, one of the world's most popular TV shows debuted. It might not be what you think, though. This TV show was geared toward kids--specifically preschoolers. Yes, November 10, 1969, was the day Sesame Street aired for the first time. What else was happening around the world on that day? _____ SOURCES “14-Year-Old Boy Tries Hijacking.” Effingham Daily News (Effingham, Illinois...

On Monday's episode I talked about the Homestead Riot, involving one of Andrew Carnegie's steel mills. Carnegie might have been a ruthless businessman, but he knew how important knowledge was. One by one he built thousands of libraries and concert halls. They dotted this country and others. Just how much did Andrew Carnegie give away? _____ SOURCES “Andrew Carnegie.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia F...

On June 30, 1892, a huge riot broke out in Homestead, Pennsylvania. What was the riot about? And why was the richest man in the world involved? And, most importantly for THIS podcast, what else was being printed in newspapers on that same day. _____ SOURCES “1892 Homestead Strike.” AFL-CIO. Accessed April 22, 2023. https://aflcio.org/about/history/labor-history-events/1892-homestead-strike. “Adver...

December 5, 1933, was a day to celebrate for some, and a day to mourn for others. It was a day that was fourteen years in the making. That day, three states voted to pass the amendment that would repeal prohibition. Alcohol was once again legal in the United States. What else was sharing headlines with the big news story of the day? _____ SOURCES “21st Amendment Is Ratified; Prohibition Ends.” His...

For hundreds of years, newspaper columnists have been sharing advice with those who send in letters with important questions. What do you know about the most famous advice columnists in the United States? Who are the women behind the pseudonyms? _____ SOURCES “Advice Column.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 28, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advice_column. “Ask Ann Landers.” Wikipedia....

On September 4, 1951, the first ever transcontinental television broadcast was made. People tuned in from around the country and world to listen to an important speech from President Harry S. Truman. What was the subject of his speech? What else was being reported in newspapers on the same day? _____ SOURCES “1950 United States Federal Census (Grigsby/Grisby Family).” Ancestry.com. Accessed April...

Today in Boston, the world-famous Boston Marathon is being run. What do you know about the FIRST Boston Marathon back in 1897? What else was being reported in newspapers on that exact same day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: The Elixir of Life (Page 4) .” The Emporia Gazette (Emporia, Kansas), April 19, 1897. “B. A. A. Road Race (Page 5).” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), April 19, 1897. “...

Back in the 1920s it seemed that everyone sought adventure, and attempting to stowaway on ships was a popular trend. In today's mini episode, I'll tell you about a determined teenager who made it all the way to Antarctica by doing this. _____ SOURCES “City of New York (1885 Ship).” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 6, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_New_York_(1885_ship). “...

Today's episode is extra special because I'm covering two different dates about the same event. On December 14, 1911, the South Pole was reached for the first time. However, due to tricky navigation, the important news didn't reach newspapers until March 7, 1912. What else was being printed in newspapers on those days? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Your Face Is Your Fortune (Page 3).”...

On September 5, 1972, during the Munich Olympic games, a group calling themselves Black September took members of the Israeli delegation hostage. What should have been a day of celebration for the United States and other countries ended in tragedy instead. What else was being reported around the world on the same day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Woodsy Owl (Page 11).” The Selma Times-Journal (Se...

For today's mini episode, and in honor of Women's History month, I'm going to tell you the story of Mary Ann Brown Patten. Never heard of her? Hold on tight, because the story of Mary Ann's adventure as a female sea captain is sure to become one of your new favorites. _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: L. A. Seligman (Page 3).” The Georgetown News (Georgetown, California), May 31, 1855....

Today's episode date is one that happened in my lifetime, and it's something I do remember. I'm sure many of you remember it, too. When the U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with Russia's MIR Space Station, it was a huge step in cooperation for international space exploration. There were other major events in the news at the same time. What other stories do you remember? _____ SOU...

On August 25, 1814, in the ultimate act of revenge, the British burned parts of Washington D. C., including the presidential mansion (early White House) and the U. S. Capitol building. What else was being reported in newspapers on that day more than 200 years ago? _____ SOURCES Author(s) S A M Gavigan. “Petit Treason in Eighteenth Century England: Women's Inequality before the Law.” Petit Trea...

During World War II, most of the fighting was overseas, but there were a few times that the war made its way a little too close to home. This mini episode will tell you about five times the U.S. mainland came very close to disaster. _____ SOURCES Andrews, Evan. “5 Attacks on U.S. Soil during World War II.” History.com. Accessed March 11, 2023. https://www.history.com/news/5-attacks-on-u-s-soil-dur...

On March 12, 1933, families gathered around their radios in living rooms all over the country to listen to the newly-inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt deliver his first fireside chat. It was the first time a president had done anything like that and the country loved it. What else was being reported in newspapers on the same day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Madison's Most Popular Girl...

On August 1, 1966, the University of Texas campus became a war zone when a sniper climbed the school's tall tower and began shooting people below. What else was being reported on the same day as the first mass shooting on a college campus? _____ SOURCES “1966 Chicago West Side Riots.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, November 26, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Chicago_West_Side_riots. “3...

Here it is--another random clippings episode. Buckle up as I take you for a ride through shocking, funny, and downright outrageous mini stories from historical newspapers. _____ SOURCES “Alleged Love Trail Goes Around World.” The Standard Union (Brooklyn, New York) , November 11, 1921. www.newspapers.com. “Arbogast Family History.” Clarence Arbogast b. 25 Mar 1895 d. Yes, date unknown: The Arbogas...

The United States took possession of Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War, but the residents weren't given U. S. citizenship until March 2, 1917. Why the sudden change? And, what else was being reported in newspapers on the same day? ______ SOURCES (See Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed Facebook group for a full list of sources used in this episode.)

Today is President's Day, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate it than to take you on a journey through some very old newspapers to see what was being published in the days surrounding the death of the nation's first president. December 15, 1799, the day George Washington passed away, was a day of mourning for this young country, but it wasn't the only thing being printed in papers th...