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History & Factoids About Today is your daily companion for uncovering the stories hidden in the calendar. Each episode explores the fascinating mix of events, milestones, and quirky celebrations that make every date unique. From legendary birthdays and pivotal historical moments to national days and lighthearted trivia, we bring together the serious and the fun in one engaging package. Whether you’re a history buff, a trivia lover, or just curious about what makes today special, this podcast offers bite-sized insights that spark conversation and enrich your day. Tune in regularly to discover h...

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April 21-Bulldogs, Iggy Pop, The Cure, Andie McDowell, Tony Danza, Red Baron, Rome, Texas Independence, Prince Died 21.04.2026 12:51

National Bulldogs are beautiful day. Entertainment from 1987. German ace the Red Baron shot down, Texas won its independence from Mexico, Spain declared war on the U.S. Todays birthdays - Anthony Quinn, Charles Grodin, Iggy Pop, Paul Davis, Tony Danza, Andie McDowell, Robert Smith. Prince died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Billy does your bulldog bite - S...

April 20-George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Carmen Electra, Shemar Moore, 4:20, Cheddar Fries 20.04.2026 12:48

National Cheddar Fries day. Entertainment from 1962. Columbine shoooting, Louis Pasteur proved pasturization worked, Dolly Parton released her 1st record, 4:20 is celebrated. Todays birthdays - George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Crispin Glover, Shemar Moore, Carmen Electra. Benny Hill died Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Cheese fries -...

April 19-US Revolution began, OKC Bombing, Waco Standoff Ends, Kate Hudson, Ashley Judd, Jane Mansfield 19.04.2026 14:33

National Garlic day. Entertainment from 1956. "Shot heard round the world" American Revolution began, Waco Standoff ends, Oklahoma City bombing, 1st Boston Marathon. Todays birthdays - Ole Evenrude, Elliott Ness, Jane Mansfield, Dudley Moore, Eve Graham, Tim Curry, Ashley Judd, Kate Hudson. Charles Darwin died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Garlic - Pebbles...

April 18-Animal Crackers, Paul Revere's Ride, Rick Moranis, America Ferrera, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Doolittle 18.04.2026 13:54

National Animal Cracker day. Entertainment from 1966. Paul Revere and 2 others made the famous midnight ride, Jimmy Doolittle led one way bombing run on Japan, Ernie Pyle died in combat, Saudi Arabia allowed western movies in its theatres. Today birthdays - James Woods, Rick Moranis, Eric Roberts, Jane Leeves, Kelly Hansen, Eric McCormack, Conan O'Brien, Melissa Joan Hart, America Ferrera. Dick Cl...

April 17th-Blah Blah Blah, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Garner, Liz Phair, Ben Franklin, Bay of Pigs Invasion 17.04.2026 9:51

National Blah Blah Blah day. Entertainment from 2016. Bay of Pigs invasion, 1st world championship boxing title fight, Fed Ex began. Todays birthdays - William Holden, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Liz Phair, Jennifer Garner, Victoria Beckham. Benjamin Franklin died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Blah Blah Blah - Armin Van Buuren Work - Rihanna Drake Humble & Kin...

April 16th-Selina, Akon, Martin Lawrence, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Vinton, Pope Benedict 16, LSD 16.04.2026 14:07

National Eggs Benedict day. Entertainment from 2006. Lincoln freed all the slaves in Washington DC, LSD invented, Texas City explosion. Todays birthdays - Wilber Wright, Charlie Chaplin, Pope Benedict 16, Bobby Vinton, Dusty Springfield, Gerry Rafferty, Ellen Barkin, Dave Pirner, Martin Lawrence, Selina, Akon. Madam Tussaurd died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcora...

April 15th-Lincoln died, Titanic sank, Boston Marathon bombed, Jackie Robinson Played, Leonardo da Vinci born 15.04.2026 13:38

National Laundry day. Tax Day. Entertainment from 1976. Abraham Lincoln died, RMS Titanic sank, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, Ivory Soap went on sale. Todays birthdays - Leonardo da Vinci, Elizabeth Montgomery, Roy Clark, Ray Raymond, Emma Thompson, Lynne Austin, Linda Perry, Samantha Fox, Chris Stapleton, Seth Rogen, Emma Watson. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https:/...

April 14th-Ex-Spouse Day, Lincoln shot, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar 14.04.2026 11:48

National Ex-Spuse day. Entertainment from 1986. Lincoln shot, Stone Mountain Georgia completed, 1st American dictionary published, Titanic hit an iceberg. Todays birthdays - Sir John Gielgud, Rod Steiger, Loretta Lynn, Brad Garrett, Anthony Michael Hall, Adrien Brody, Sara Michelle Gellar. Burl Ives died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Love stinks - J. Geil...

April 13-Peach Cobbler, Duct Tape, Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Maxwell Smart 13.04.2026 15:44

National Peach Cobbler day. Entertainment in 1996. 1st elephant in America, Apollo 13 had some trouble. Todays birthdays - Thomas Jefferson, Butch Cassidy, Vesta Stout, Don Adams, Tony Dow, Al Green, Peabo Bryson, Rick Schroder, Aaron Lewis, Lou Bega. John Archibald Wheeler died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.com/ Peach Cobbler - ? Because you loved me - Celine D...

April 12-Grilled Cheese, Steppenwolf, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, Vince Gill, Everclear, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes 12.04.2026 12:57

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich day. Entertainment from 2025. Civil War began, 1st human into space, Space Shuttle Columiba launched, Capt. Phillips happened. Todays birthdays - John Kay, Ed O'Neill, David Letterman, Andy Garcia, David Cassidy, Vince Gill, Art Alexakis, Shannen Doherty, Claire Danes, Easton Corbin. Franklin Roosevelt died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diann...

April 11-Submarines, Louie Louie, The Elephant Man, Animal House, Joss Stone, Steve Azar, 190 million year old eggs 11.04.2026 10:49

National Submarine day. International Louie Louie day. Entertainment from 1965. 190 million dinosaur eggs found in China, NY Congressmen gets kicked out the re-elected to fill his seat, US Navy buys 1st modern submarine. Todays birthdays - Joel Gray, Peter Riegert, Steve Azar, Joss Stone. The Elephant Man died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https: //www.diannacorcoran.com/ Yellow Submarin...

April 10-Siblings day, Col. Potter, The Rifleman, The Spinners, Steven Seagal, Stray Cats, Haley Joel Osment 10.04.2026 14:38

National Siblings day. Entertainment from 2015. Mt. Tambora erupted created year without a summer, Fastest wind speed ever measured, Safety pin invented. Todays birthdays - Harry Morgan, Sheb Wooley, Chuck Connors, Max Von Sydow, Omar Sharif, Bobby Smith, Steven Seagal, Brian Setzer, Orlando Jones, Mandy Moore, Haley Joel Osment, Daisey Ridley. Sam Kinison died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corco...

April 9-Unicorns, Playboy, Civil War over, King of Rockabilly, Dennis Quaid, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X 09.04.2026 12:56

National Unicorn day. Entertainment from 2005. Lee surrendered to Grant, John Hancock fought back against the British, 1st US Senator to give birth while in office. Todays birthdays - Hugh Hefner, Carl Perkins, Hal Ketchum, Dennis Quaid, Cynthia Nixon, Kesha Knight Pulliam, Kristin Stewart, Lil Nas X. Frank Lloyd Weber Wright died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://diannacorcoran.c...

April 7th-Beer. Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Hall & Oates, James Garner, Billie Holiday, Largest Python ever caught 07.04.2026 11:06

National Beer day. Entertainment from 1985. Matches were invented, woman took a shot at Mussolini, you could sell booze in Oklahoma after 51 years. Todays birthdays - Billie Holiday, James Garner, Wayne Rogers, Francis Ford Coppola, John Oates, Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe. Henry Ford Died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ I like beer - Tom T. Hall One more nigh...

April 6th-Siamese Cats, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Candace Cameron Bure 06.04.2026 12:47

National Siamese cat day. Entertainment from 1995. First modern Olympics began, Twinkies invented, Teflon invented, post-it notes invented. Todays birthdays - William Dawes, Ivon Dixon, Billy Dee Williams, Merle Haggard, John Ratzenberger, Marilu Henner, Paul Rudd, Zach Braff, Candice Cameron Bure. Merle Haggard died Intro - God Did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ The Siame...

April 4-Carrots, Martin Luther King killed, Muddy Waters, Robert Downey Jr., Heath Ledger, Craig T. Nelson 04.04.2026 11:29

International carrot day. Entertainment from 1964. Martin Luther King assassinated, 1st woman in US elected as a Mayor, World Trade Center opened, NATO formed. Todays birthdays - Muddy Watters, Anthony Perkins, Craig T. Nelson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy McKeon, Heath Ledger, Natasha Lyonne. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Carrots are yummy - From Kids English...

April 3-Good Friday, Marlon Brando, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, Eddie Murphy, SKid Row, Unabomber 03.04.2026 14:59

Today is Good Friday. Entertainment from 2014. The Pony Express began, Unabomber was caught, TV Guide went on sale. Todays birthdays -Marlon Brando , Jan Berry, Billy Joe Royal, Wayne Newton, Tony Orlando, Alec Baldwin, David Hyde Pierce, Eddie Murphy, Sebastian Bach, Jennie Garth Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Happy - Pharrell Williams This is how we roll...

April 2nd- Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guinness. Joe Friday, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean 02.04.2026 11:45

National ride your horse to a bar day/ Entertainment 2004. Ponce De Leon finds Florida, 1st person shot out of a cannon. Todays birthdays - Buddy Epsen, Alec Guinness, Jack Webb, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Christopher Meloni, Keren Woodward, Billy Dean. Pope John Paul II died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Beer for my horses - Toby Keith Yeah! - U...

April 1st April Fool Days, Debbie Reynolds, The Tokens, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boyle, Kip Moore, Lady A 01.04.2026 14:37

April Fools Day. 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 McGraw, Philip Margo, Jimmy Cliff, Susan Boiyle, Kip Moore, Hillary Scott. Marvin Gaye Died Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ April fools - The Kiboomee...

March 31st-Taters, Lefty Frizzell, Tommy Tutone, Mr. Kotter, Christopher Walken, Rhea Perlman, Ewan MacGregor 31.03.2026 12:31

National Tater day. Entertainment from 1984. 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 Verb...

March 30-Van Gogh, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, Nora Jones 30.03.2026 15:04

National Fold laundry day, Entertainment 1994. Alaska bought and paid for, 1st operation under general anestecia, Pencil with an erasure invented. Todays birthdays - Vincent Van Gogh, John Astin, Warren Beatty, Eric Clapton, Robbie Coltrane, Paul Riser, MC Hammer, Celine Dion, Nora Jones, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett. James Cagney died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diann...

March 29th-Vietnam Veterans, Xena, Blues Traveler, Elle, Janes Addiction, Tarzan, Toto, Terry Jacks, Pearl Bailey 29.03.2026 16:11

National Vietnam War Veterans day. Entertainment 2023. 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 Jacks, Bobby Kimball, Christopher Lambert, Perry Farrell, Elle Macpherson, John Popper, Lucy Lawless. Patty Duke died. Intro - God did good - Dianna...

March 28-Hot Tubs, Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga, Salt n Pepa, Rodney Atkins, Vince Vaughn, Julia Stiles, Charleigh's 10 28.03.2026 21:29

My co-host today is Charleigh. We celebrate her 10th birthday and let you all know about her YouTube channel christmas4eva. https://www.youtube.com/@Crhistmas4eva National Hot tub day. Entertainment from 2016. Worst Nuclear accidnet in US history, 1st washing machiine invented, Longes dinosaur footprint found. Todays birthdays - Conchata Ferrell, Reba McEntire, Cheryl James, Rodney Atkins,...

March 27th-Shoelaces, Corkscrews, Viagra, Mariah Carey, Quentin Tarantino, Nathan Fillion, Fergie, Urinals 27.03.2026 12:26

National Joe day. Entertainment from 2003. Biggest earthquake in US history, Viagra went on sale, Urinal invented. Todays birthdays - Patty Smith Hill, Michael York, Quentin Tarantino, Pauley Perrette, Mariah Carey, Nathan Fillion, Fergie. Milton Berle died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Bumping up and down on my little red wagon - The Kiboomers Ha...

March 26th-Spinach, Spock, Diana Ross, Aerosmith, Martin Short, Kenny Chesney, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Grey 26.03.2026 16:10

National Spinach day. Entertainment from 2003. Fire extinguisher invented, battle of Iwo Jima ended in a US victory. Todays birthdays - Leonard Nimoy, James Caan, Diana Ross, Steven Tyler, Vicki Lawrence, Martin Short, Teddy Pendergrass, Charly McClain, Jennifer Grey, Kenny Chesney, Keira Knightley. Walt Whitman died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ Sp...