History & Factoids about today

National Postal worker day.  Entertainment from 1985.  It's Canada Day,  Voting age went from 21 to 18, 1st fatale shark attack in America  Todays birthdays - Jaime Farr, Debbie Harry, Fred Schneider, Victor Willis, Dan Aykroyd, Keith Whitley, Alan Ruck, Princess Di, Pamela Anderson, Missy Elliott, Live Tyler.  Marlon Brando died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcora...

National Corvette day.  Entertainment from 1995.  Tunguska explosion leveled 80 million trees, NYC opened first pay toilets, Canada started using the Loonie coin. Todays birthdays - Susan Hayward, Lena Horne, Glenn Shorrack, David Alan Grier, Vincent D'Onofrio, Cole Swindell.  Buddy Hackett died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Corvette - The Corvettes Have...

Hug Holiday. Entertainment from 2024.  Eminem sued by his mom, Interstate highways start being built,  Hottest temperature ever in Arizona.  Todays birthdays - Slim Pickens, Little Eva, Gary Busey, Richard Lewis, Fred Grandy, Don Dokken, Colin Hay, Lance Barber, Nicole Scherzinger.  Catherine Hepburn died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/  The Hug song - Fre...

National Selfie day.  Entertainment from 1963.  US Constitution ratified. First woman to parachute out of an airplane, Spaceshipone won X-Prize of $10 million.  Todays birthdays - Jane Russell, Bernie Kopell, Ray Davies, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Kathy Mattea, Kip Winger, Juliette Lewis, Chris Pratt, Brandon Flowers.  Charles Krauthammer died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https...

National Egg day.  Entertainment from 1981.  Andy Warhol shot by feminist, Willie Nelson hit with $32 million tax bill, 1st baseball uniforms.  Todays birthdays - Jimmy Rogers, Tony Curtis, Ian Hunter, Eddie Holman, Deniece Williams, Danny Wilde, David Cole, Doro.  Muhammad Ali died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Egg Song - Land before time Bette Davis ey...

National Rocky Road day.  Entertainment from 1991. Velveeta went on sale, Largest large mouth bass ever caught, youngest First Lady.  Todays birthdays - Johnny Weissmuller, Sally Kellerman, Jerry Mathers, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Carvey, Tony Hadley, Wayne Brady, Zachary Quinto.  Bo Didley died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Rocky Road - Wierd Al Yankovic...

(2024) National Go Bare Foot day.  Entertainment from 1968.  Kentucky Became 15th state, Tennessee became 16th state, 1st pay phones installed, Coldest temp ever in South America.  Today birthdays - Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Rene Auberjonois, Powers Booth, Ronnie Dunn, Teri Polo, Heidi Klum, Alanis Morissette, Tom Holland.  Helen Keller died. Intro - Pour some sugar...

(2024) National Smile day.  Entertainment from 2008.  Tulsa race riots began, Asphalt invented, Widest tornado ever recorded.  Todays birthdays - Don Ameche, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Paycheck, Tom Berenger, Lea Thompson, Corey Hart, Brooke Shields, Colin Farrell.  Jack Dempsey died. Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard   http://defleppard.com/ When I see you smile - Bad English This is Americ...

Memorial Day.  Entertainment from 1990.  1st family to drive across US, 1st settler & Native Indian war, Ellis Island ruled to be in New Jersey.  Todays birthdays - Al Jolson, John Wayne, Peggy Lee, James Arness, Stevie Nicks, Hank Williams Jr., Pam Grier, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Stone, Lauryn Hill.  Eddie Albert died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran...

Jeff really thanks you all for your prayers for him and his family during his moms passing (2024) National Sleep over day.  Entertainment from 2005.  Oldest treaty in the world, US 1st to legalize birth control pill, Englands crown jewels stolen.  Todays birthdays - Howard Carter, William Marston, Hanks Snow, Albert Finney, Candice Bergen, Billy Joel, Devin Peter Hall, John Corbett, Dave Gahan, Li...

Jeff would thank you all you for your toughts and prayers to him and his family during his moms passing. National Coconut cream pie day.  Entertainment from 1975.  1st rollercoaster with a loop, 16 year old takes a NYC subway train for a drive, Little Caesars Pizza founded, Coca Cola went on sale.  Todays birthdays - Harry S. Truman, Don Rickles, Ricky Nelson, Toni Tennille, Philip Bailey, Alex Va...

Jeff can't thank you all enough for your prayers and wishes for him and his family with the passing of his mother. He would like to thank you with his sincerest apprecitation and gratitude. (2024) National Teacher apprciation day.  Entertainment from 1985.  Lusitania sank from German sub, Largest Pearl found, Largest Swordfish caught,New Orleans founded.  Todays birthdays - Johannes Brahms, Pytor...

Jeff would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for him and his family during this tough time.  God Bless (2024) Cinco de Mayo.  Entertainment from 1954.  1st US train robbery, Big Mac went on sale, Channel #5 went on sale.  Todays birthdays - John Stetson, Tyrone Power, Tammy Wynette, John Rhys-Davis, Henry Cavill, Adele, Chris Brown.  Napolean died. Intro - Pour some sugar on me -...

Jeff would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers for him and his family during this tough time.  God Bless (2024) National Beer Pong day.  National Star Wars day. Entertainment from 1694.  Kent State massacre, 1st nonuplets (9 Babies), Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Grammy Awards.  Todays birthdays - Bartolomeo Cristofori, John Speke, Auddrey Hepburn, Paul Geason, Nick Ashford, Stella P...

Today is the 65th anniversary of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers being shot down in his U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union.  My co-host today is his son Gary Powers jr.  We got the whole story on his dads place in history.  Gary jr. is a very successfull author, speaker and authority on the cold war. https://garypowers.com/   He also founded the Cold War Museum in Virgina, https://www.coldwar.org/  ...

Today my co-host is Shae, half of the History Unhinged:  Rainy Days Rabbit Holes podcast.  One of the best podcasts available.  Check out their website   http://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/  They have really cool Merch also.  Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Podcast Your deep dive into Pacific Northwest history...with a laugh along the way! Visit our website!  Rainy Day Rabbit Holes Listen on  Apple Listen...

My co-host today is hilarious comediean Zygy Susser.  Very funny man, check him out on YouTube Zygy Susser on YouTube  TikTok   https://www.tiktok.com/@zygysusser   Instagram and facebook and you can just talk to him at zygysusser@gmail.com  We talked comedy and -  National Pigs in a blanket day.  Entertainment from 2005.  Greeks use the Troy horse, Iranian hostage rescue mission disaster, Inda pa...

My co-host today is Pat from Ghostly Podcast,  Whether you like talking ghost stories or not, a great podcast to listen too. He and Rebecca debate if a ghost story is true and have awsome audience interaction.  Make sure you check out Ghostly Podcast everwhere podcasts are played and at  https://ghostlypodcast.com/ National English Muffin day.  Entertainment from 1983.  Coca Cola changed its recip...

My co-host Amy Shaw is an end of life mentor and coach, she has written the best selling book "Navigating Goodbye".  She is also an in-demand speaker, and even does some art work.  Make sure You check Amy out at https://walkthered.com/  A great lady, so, what did we also talk about. National Jelly Bean day.  Entertainment from 1985. Europeans find Brazil, Guadalajara sewers explode, Chemical weapo...

My co-host today is expert fisherman Jay Angel.  Jay host a podcast Let's Talk Fishing. You can watch his podcast live on Wednesdays 6 PM central time, or recorded anytime  Lets Talk Fishing with Jay Angel National Siblings day.  Entertainment from 2003.  Mt. Tambora erupted created year without a summer, Fastest wind speed ever measured, Safety pin invented1st human shot out of a cannon.  Todays...

Today my co-hosts are Ellie and Betsy, they invented the Patch Fastener.  The easiest way to attach patches to girl scout uniforms, work shirts, anythng that needs a patch attached.  Check them out,  American Made and a great product.  Patchfastener.com National Unicorn day. Entertainment from 1973.  Lee surrendered to Grant, John Hancock fought back against the British, 1st US Senator to give bir...

National Go for broke day.  Entertainment from 1962.  Pocahontas married, lava lamp invented, Easter Island found, First Dr. to remove a lung.  Todays birhdays - Joseph Lister, Booker T. Washinton, Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Gregory Peck, Tony Williams, Allan Clark, Agnetha Falstskog, Troy Gentry, Pharrell Williams.  Kurt Cobain died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran  https://www.diannacorc...

April Fools day.  Todays co-host is Elizabeth Jordan a Prostate Cancer Advocate, you can get her 5 star book - Empower your journey & podcast Cancer guide book, at Amazon and where ever books are sold.  Entertainment 1982.  Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, $ sign created, cigerette ads banned from TV, Apple computers founded.  Todays birthdays - Amos Milburn, Debbie Reynalds, Gordon Jump, Ali McGr...

National Tater day.  Entertainment from 1992.  Eiffel Tower opened, US buys Virgin Islands, Canada's 10th Province.  Todays birthdays - Lefty Frizzell, Shirley Jones, Richard Chamberlain, Christopher Walken, Gabe Kaplan, Tommy Heath, Rhea Pearlman, Tony Cox, Ewan MacGregor.  Salina died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The Tater song - Tater Tot  Mark Verbe...

National Vietnam War Veterans day.  Entertainment 1961.  Last US troops left Vietnam, 1st adult killed and swallowed by a python, 1st wedding in the White House, Terracotta army discovered in China.  Todays birthdays - John Tyler, Pearl Bailey, Terry Jakes, Bobby Kimball, Christopher Lambert, Perry Farrell, Elle Macpherson, John Popper, Lucy Lawless.  Patty Duke died. Intro - God did good - Dianna...