ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

On March 28, 1964, newspapers all over the country printed headlines proclaiming that a giant earthquake had just struck Alaska. Just how big was the earthquake? How widespread was the damage? And, most importantly for this podcast, what else was being reported on the same day?  SOURCES Abelman, Lester. “Opera Singer Tells of Red Jail Ordeal.” Daily News (New York City, New York) , March 28,...

Today's episode is extra unique. Instead of three additional history stories from the same year, there are three additional history stories from three different years. But....why? Listen to find out! And, make sure you listen all the way to the end for a special announcement. SOURCES ---------------- “Advertisement: Page 3.” The Troy Record (Troy, New York) , June 14, 1949. www.newspapers.com. “As...

In the 1980s and early 1990s, faces of missing children were often printed on milk cartons in an attempt to find them. But, how did the whole thing get started, and who was the first person to be featured on a carton? The ending to this tale might surprise you SOURCES --------------- “Disappearance of Etan Patz.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, June 7, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappea...

On this day 77 years ago, a turning point happened in World War II. Thousands upon thousands of people from around the world were involved in this event, but not all of them made it out alive. What else was happening on the day troops invaded the beaches of Normandy? Listen to find out. SOURCES ---------------- “Advertisement: Waste Paper (Page 3).” The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) , Ju...

The day this episode is released is a national holiday in the United States--Memorial Day to be exact. You most likely know how the day is celebrated in modern times, but do you know when and why people started to celebrate the day? Listen to find out! ------------ SOURCES “A Romantic Incident by James Boese.” The Sunbury Gazette (Sunbury, Pennsylvania) , May 30, 1868. www.newspapers.com. “Carlota...

In this mini episode I'll tell you a story of stolen identity. It's the possibly true story of Sarah Wilson--aka Princess Susie. SOURCES --------------- “Kings and Queens of England & Britain.” Historic UK. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/KingsQueensofBritain/. “The Remarkable Career of Sarah Wilson: Convict, Princess, and Marchioness of Colonial America.” Historic...

On March 24, 1989, a disaster in Alaska became the subject of newspaper headlines all over the country and world. Unfortunately, cleaning up the disaster wasn't an easy fix and the effects can still be seen today. Do you remember reading about and hearing about this famous day? Listen and see! ------------ SOURCES Associated Press. “Letters Urge Maximum Penalty for Steinberg.” The Journal-News (Wh...

On May 21, 1932, a certain woman accomplished something only one other person had done before. While that event was impressive, it's sadly not what she is most remembered for. Think you know what happened 89 years ago this week? Listen to find out if you're right! --------- SOURCES “1930 United States Federal Census For Lawson E. Miller.” Ancestry.com, n.d. www.ancestry.com. “1940 United States Fe...

On July 15, 1976, something happened to a group of kids while they were attending summer school. It's not talked about much these days, but it terrified the country and world. Do you remember this scary incident? -------- SOURCES Boren, Jim. “27 Victims Go Home In Triumph.” The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California) , July 17, 1976. www.newspapers.com. Carroll, Larry. “27 On Valley School Bus Vanish.” Th...

Today's famous episode date is August 15, 1914. It was a day that benefited many countries around the world and made getting goods from one place to another much easier. Think you know what happened on that day? Listen to find out! ------------ SOURCES “Advertisement - Page 10.” Essex County Herald (Island Pond, Vermont) , August 14, 1914. www.newspaper.com. AFP. “Memories of German WWI Atrocities...

Today's famous date is recent history, happening just before we entered the new century. It's a story of cults, aliens, and Nike shoes. If you were alive in 1997, I'm sure you'll remember this famous event. ---------- Associated Press. “Doctor Charged with Murdering Patient.” The Daily Journal (Flat River, Missouri) , March 27, 1997. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Doctor Charged with Murde...

On May 27, 1962, something awful started in Centralia, Pennsylvania. Even though it's been nearly 60 years, this awful thing is still going. Have you heard Centralia's story before?  ________ “Ask Quick Bids to Put Out Fire Idling 30 Mines.” Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania) , August 15, 1962. www.newspapers.com. Blakemore, Erin. “This Mine Fire Has Been Burning For Over 50 Yea...

On October 9, 1871, newspapers across the country reported about something that started the night before in Chicago. It was NOT a good thing. However, as we learn from additional history, it might have been silly song lyrics that made it such a famous event, taking the attention away from another bad thing that happened on the exact same day. Confused yet? Listen to this episode and you'll have it...

On March 28, 1979, something happened in Pennsylvania. It was a disaster that could have been much worse considering what was at stake. Think you know what happened that day? Listen and find out! _______ SOURCES “Advertisement: Movies Playing.” Fremont Tribune (Fremont, Nebraska) , March 28, 1979. www.newspapers.com. “Backgrounder on the Three Mile Island Accident.” United States Nuclear Regulator...

I'm always game for a good shipwreck story, and this one does not disappoint. It's a story that has been told many times before, but even though more than forty years have passed since it happened, a million questions remain unanswered. _______ SOURCES “The Crew of the Sarah Joe.” Unsolved Mysteries Wiki. Accessed April 9, 2021. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crew_of_the_Sarah_Joe....

On November 30, 1922, newspapers reported about one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time. It was a discovery made in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Think you know what it was? Listen to today's episode to find out! _________ SOURCES “Advertisement (Page 3).” The Union Appeal (Union, Mississippi) , November 30, 1922. www.newspapers.com. “Anna Lenz to Chippewa Falls Inst...

Tomorrow marks the 125th anniversary of this GOOD event where people show their skills at many different things. It's an event that's still happening in current times. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! _____________ SOURCES “Athens 1896 Olympic Games.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed March 23, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/event/Athens-1896-Olympic-G...

The name of this episode says it all. Enjoy some completely random, but fun, short stories I've found while researching for the full episodes! __________ SOURCES “Bring Soap or Towel…and See Tigers Play.” The Wewoka Daily Times (Wewoka, Oklahoma) , August 28, 1963. “Intelligence of a Horse.” The Evening World (New York City, New York) , January 1, 1892. “Lied About Age of Son, Pays Fare 20 Years L...

This famous date falls 100 years after last week's episode date. It was a horrible event that made headlines all over the world. But, as bad as it was, if circumstances were only slightly changed, it would have been much worse and could have changed the course of future history. Think you know what it was? Listen to find out! _______________ SOURCES Administrator, NASA Content. “First Shuttle Laun...

Today's episode date is just as famous for the location as for the event...except...the location we always hear in movies and books wasn't the actual location where the event took place. Confused? Listen to today's episode about one of the most famous days in Wild West History and then find out what else was happening around the country on the exact same day.  SOURCES “Advertisement: Front Pa...

For this mini episode, I wanted to talk about a woman that has fallen into obscurity over the years, although in her heyday she was featured in newspapers literally around the world. She was a marvelous woman who had marvelous adventures...or...did she? __________ SOURCES “Annie Londonderry.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 5, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Londonderry. Henry, Bo...

Today's famous date is April 6, 1909--a date that not many people would recognize just by hearing the name. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't very important in world history. But, is that the correct day for the event, or have we been wrong for over a hundred years? ___________________________ SOURCES “Advertisement: National Lead Company - Page 7.” The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah) , 6 Apr. 1909....

Well, I made it to 50 episodes and it's been a blast! For today's famous date, I wanted to choose a date that had something to do with the number 50. As you can see, August 21, 1959, is from the 1950s, but the date is so much more than that. It's a day that literally brought us together as a country. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! ________ SOURCES “1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake.” Wik...

On January 12, 1888, adverse weather in multiple states caused destruction that affected families for many decades. Were any of your ancestors part of this horrible event?

December 19, 1872, isn't necessarily a famous date, but it's the first time I personally found mention of the event in a newspaper. In this event, an entire family disappeared, creating a mystery that has lasted for nearly 150 years. Have you heard the legends that surround this disappearance? ______________ SOURCES  “Advertisement: Table Sauce (Page 8).” The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati,...