Fred's Daily 150 (A History Lesson in 150 Words)

Fred discusses the TV game show Jeopardy!  Which premiered in its current form, with Alex Trebek as host, on this day in 1984. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses entertainer and TV host Ed Sullivan, who gave in on this day in 1956 and allowed Elvis Presley on his show. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discussed the massive storm that hit Galveston on this day in 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in American history, to which he has a very personal connection. Fortunately for him, all four of his grandparents were among the survivors. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life of American Folk Artist Anna "Grandma" Moses, who was born on this day in 1860, and died at the age of 101. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast  

Fred discusses renowned Dutch magician, Fred Kaps, who won his third Grand Prix of magic titles on this day in 1961.  This earned him an appearance on the Ed Sullivan show... yeah, yeah, yeah.

Fred discusses Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who died on this day in 1997, and was canonized as a Saint in 2016. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses Fr. Vincent Capodanno, a Marine Chaplain in Vietnam, who died in action on this day in 1967. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, who died on this day in 1970, with a story about a personal friend who learned a great life lesson from him. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses victory over Japan in World War II.  Formal documents of surrender were signed on this day in 1945. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the devastating Canto earthquake, which occurred off the coast of Japan on this day in 1923. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred shares a bunch of fun facts to ponder.  You'll learn a buttload! www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the history of the John Deere company, which exploded in popularity after staging a showcase in Dallas, Texas on this day in 1960. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses Hurricane Katrina, a devastating storm which made its second landfall on the Gulf Coast on this day in 2005. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the history of the zipper, first patented on this day in 1893. Remember the Battle of the Fly! www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses businessman Edwin Drake, who was the first American to successfully drill for oil.  His first successful well, nicknamed "Drake's Folly" paid off on this day in 1859. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast  

Fred discusses the life and career of legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh, who died on this day in 1974. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the history of the National Parks Service, which was established through an act of Congress on this day in 1916. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the history of one of the world's favorite snack foods, the Potato Chip.  The first known version of this treat appeared on this day in 1853. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses baseball hall-of-famer Roberto Clemente, who had his second consecutive 5 hit game on this day in 1970. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of pioneering heart surgeon Denton Cooley, who was born on this day in 1920. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses humanitarian and civil war nurse Clara Barton, who was instrumental in the founding of the Red Cross, which was formally established on this day in 1881 www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses legendary baseball pitcher, and fastball specialist, Nolan Ryan.  He was the first pitcher to have a fastball officially clocked at greater than 100 mph on this day in 1974. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the groundbreaking television series, Star Trek, whose creator Gene Roddenberry was born on this day in 1921. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses Virginia Dare, who on this date in 1657, became the first English child born in a New World English colony.  Oddly, the colony mysteriously vanished. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses engineer and inventor, Robert Fulton, who invented the first steamboat, which first set sail on this date in 1807. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast