ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

March 9, 1996, is just one of many dates I could have chosen for today's episode title. It was the day comedian George Burns died. There was something very unique about his burial as well as many other burials that I'll tell you about in this episode. Enjoy! SOURCES Associated Press. “Bela Lugosi to Be Buried in Cape of Greatest Triumph.” Forth Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) , August 18,...

On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his resignations from office. It was a shock to a country that had never had anything like that happen before. But, it wasn't the only thing making headlines on that day. What else was being reported under the giant headlines about Nixon? SOURCES “Advertisement: Gentry's Big Star.” The Winston County Journal (Louisville, Mississippi) , August 8,...

May 10, 1869, isn't a date that's memorized by school children, but it marked a huge day in the progress of the United States. On that day, a golden spike was driven, signifying the completion of the transcontinental railroad.  SOURCES “Acquittal of Miss Cairnes.” The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) , May 10, 1869. “By Telegraph.” Deseret Evening News (Salt Lake City, Utah)...

On September 26, 1991, eight people left on a journey into the unknown. Well, sort of. They entered the manufactured biomes of Biosphere 2 and were locked in for two years. The group hoped to create an environment that could be recreated in space, but did their long and expensive experiment work? SOURCES Aleshire, Peter. “Biosphere to Be Sealed Today for 2 Years.” The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Ar...

May 8, 1945, could be summed up in one word: victory. In fact, that's exactly the one word that many headlines used to tell their readers that victory had finally occurred in Europe and that the war in that part of the world would be ending. What else was being reported on such an important day? Listen to this episode for 3 additional history stories. SOURCES “Advertisement: Planter's Peanuts (Pag...

On June 18, 1983, the first American woman to go to space, Sally Ride, left earth's atmosphere for the first time. She has a remarkable story, but what else was being reported on that historic day? SOURCES “20 Things You Might Not Know about Sally Ride.” 20 Things You Might Not Know About Sally Ride, February 18, 2021. https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/20-things-you-might-not-know-about-sally-ride...

Join Tifani Clark and a surprise guest as they talk about the missing person case of Alfred Bielhartz, a 4-year-old boy who disappeared in Rocky Mountain National Park back in 1938 while vacationing with family and friends. SOURCES Associated Press. “Denver Hiker May Have Seen Missing Child.” Greeley Daily Tribune (Greeley, Colorado) , July 8, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Hounds Hu...

On October 28, 1886, a very special lady was honored in the United States. That was the day the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Bay, on what came to be known as Liberty Island. The statue quickly became iconic, and a symbol of freedom for those coming to the United States. What else was being reported on that important day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Scarlet Medicated Underwear (Page 4).”...

The summer of 1969 was famous for many things, including the subject of today's episode. If you were alive back then, and a fan of music, you might have found yourself at the Woodstock Festival in New York. What else was going on around the country while hundreds of thousands of fans were rocking out to some of the most famous musicians of all time? ***** SOURCES “Advertisement: Danners (Page 7).”...

On June 24, 1947, a man flying his airplane in Washington state witnessed something else in the sky with him--something that couldn't be explained. Then, just a few days later, a man discovered a crashed object on his property near Roswell, New Mexico. Soon, other reports of unidentified flying objects--UFOs--began to come in from all over the country. What did newspapers of the time have to say a...

On October 23, 1915, thousands of women--and many men, too--gathered in New York City to march in a parade. It was the women's suffrage march of 1915, and they were hoping to win the right to vote during the next election. The march made many headlines on the 23rd and 24th of October, but what other stories were being printed on that day? Listen to find out! ________ SOURCES “25,340 March in Suffr...

On March 29, 1973, the United States marked the end of their involvement in the Vietnam War. It was a bittersweet day for the millions of people across the country that were affected by the war in one way or another. What else was being reported around the country on the same day? -------- SOURCES “Advertisement: Radio Shack (Page 7).” Rutland Daily Herald (Rutland, Vermont) , March 29, 1973. www....

November 12, 1970 is a day that few, if any, will recognize just by hearing the date. But, it's a day that an incident on a beach in Oregon became part of pop culture so significant that the incident has it's own website. If you don't know the exploding whale story, you're in for a treat. SOUNDS The Exploding Whale. Accessed January 3, 2022. https://www.theexplodingwhale.com/home. expwhale. “Orego...

Some of you listening today might remember what happened on February 3, 1959. After all, the day even has it's own nickname. It is known as The Day The Music Died -- a day that a plane crash took the lives of three young entertainers. What else was being reported in newspapers on that day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Wanted - Pigeons (Page 8).” Public Opinion (Chambersburg, Pennsylvania) , February 3,...

On May 25, 1935, a major record was set. It was a record that would last for nearly forty years. But, did those living in and printing newspapers in 1935 know just how big of a deal Babe Ruth's record would be? And, what else was being printed on the same day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Hope Star Carrier Boys (Page 3).” The Hope Star (Hope, Arkansas) , May 25, 1935. www.newspapers.com. Associated Pre...

It's a new mini episode! Today's mini episode is about one of the first female serial killers in the United States -- Lyda Trueblood. Who did she kill? Why did she kill? And what was it that made her case so incredibly unique? Listen to find out! SOURCES “Fantastic Getaway of the Smiling ‘Mrs. Bluebeard’ That Men Can't Resist.” The Miami News (Miami, Florida) , October 24, 1931. www.newspapers.com...

The day this podcast airs for the first time is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. If you're home from work or school, I hope you take time to think about what the day means. And, you can learn more about Dr. King's tragic assassination, which is today's famous episode date. What else was being reported that day? SOURCES “201 Best Martin Luther King Jr.. Quotes - the Ultimate List.” Christian Animal Ethi...

October 29, 1929 was a dark day in United States history, and its nickname of Black Tuesday was well earned. That day marked the beginning of the Great Depression. What else was being reported around the country and world that day? SOURCES “2 Fogartys Jailed For Cafe Brawl.” Yonkers Statesman (Yonkers, New York) , March 13, 1929. www.newspapers.com. “91 Years Ago Today, the Grand Trunk Car Ferry M...

For one of this week's additional history stories a couple of days ago, I talked about Jimmy Hoffa becoming the top leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Fast forward to 1975, and Jimmy Hoffa went missing. It's been nearly fifty years, but his whereabouts are still unknown. What do you know about his mysterious disappearance and the theories surrounding it? Not much? Well, I'll fil...

On October 4, 1957, the first battle in the space race was won by the USSR when they successfully launched the first satellite into space. The launch of Sputnik I came just four months before the United States was able to launch their own satellite. People were fascinated with the idea of learning more about space, but it wasn't the only thing being reported that day. What else was going on around...

On December 21, 1860, newspapers around the country printed very important news coming out of South Carolina. The state had voted to secede from the United States of America. Within just a few months, may more states would follow South Carolina's example and bring on the United States Civil War. What else was being reported on that infamous day? SOURCES “Advertisment: Page 3.” The Abbeville Press...

It's another Random Clippings episode! This episode features random newspaper clippings from many decades throughout history. Some stories are funny and some are shocking. Which story will be your favorite? SOURCES Associated Press. “Three Boys End Space Trip.” The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) , March 26, 1967. www.newspapers.com. “Burglar Alarm Proves Big Success.” The San Bernardino Count...

For the 100th episode of this podcast, I wanted to feature an event from 100 years ago. On November 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Solder was dedicated. But, how were the interred remains chosen? And, what else was being reported that day? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and many more. SOURCES “Address at the Burial of an Unknown American Soldier at Arlington Cemetery.” Addres...

Last week was the 41st anniversary of this week's headlining event. The Beatles had broken up long before this day, but that didn't make the mourning from around the world any less significant when John Lennon was murdered in New York City. What else was being reported on the same day? SOURCES “14 Classic Facts about Cracker Jack.” Mental Floss, April 18, 2017. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/...

For this mini episode, I'll tell you about the worst maritime disaster in United States history. The sinking of the Sultana at the end of the Civil War killed more people than even the Titanic disaster. How did it happen? Why did it happen? And, what good thing came from it? SOURCES “Appalling Maritime Casualty.” The Memphis Argus (Memphis, Tennessee) , April 28, 1865. www.newspapers.com. Hamilton...