sarikaandmichael

Today in Years Past

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

Welcome to Today in Years Past, a podcast that brings you fascinating and surprising events from history that happened on today’s date! Each episode is packed with quirky, mind-blowing facts guaranteed to impress your friends and spark great conversations. From bizarre inventions and famous firsts to little-known historical moments, we dig up the coolest tidbits from the past. Whether you're a trivia lover or just want to learn some fun facts, this podcast is your go-to source for daily historical gems. Tune in and get ready to learn something new every day—because history is full of surprises

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sarikaandmichael

Episodes

August 6th: A leap, a landing, a laughter, and a link 11.08.2025 1:00:38

We are a bit late this week, but better late than never! On August 6th we talk about the first woman to swim the English Channel, Curiosity the Mars rover landed on Mars, The Yippies invaded Disneyland, and the first public website went live! Follow us on Instagram at @todayinyearspast or send us an email at yearspastpodcast@gmail.com Send us a message to let us know what you think! :)

July 30th: When Science, Cinema, and Sheer Luck Collided 31.07.2025 56:17

Today we cover a broad spectrum of topics that occured on July 30th in years past! We talk about the first (and only) time an extinct animal was cloned, when 13 coworkers won the lottery, the premier of Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, the first time humans touched space!

July 16th: The Day Martha Went Away and Amazon Arrived 16.07.2025 39:49

Today we cover some interesting topics! On today in years past, Martha Stewart was sentenced, Amazon opened its virtual doors, the first parking meter was installed, and Millennium Park opened!

July 9th: Going Against the Grain 09.07.2025 1:38:21

This week is a fun one! We talk about the doughnut cutter patent, the world's oldest biological color, Andy Warhol's first exhibit, the first successful open-heart surgery, a new peach patented, and the establishment of the Bombay Stock Exchange!

July 2nd: Moons, Music, and Mayhem 02.07.2025 1:10:03

This week is a wild ride! We are going to take you on a journey to the naming of two of Plutos moons, the grand opening of Walmart, the time alligators fell from the sky, a worldwide concert to make poverty history, an agricultural breakthrough that changed the world, and the longest flight in a balloon! Tune in a listen to the crazy side of history that can't be found in history books!

June 25th: A Colorful Day in History 25.06.2025 1:12:42

This week is a wild ride! We talk about the when the first pride flag was revealed the public, the first colored TV, the first woman to get her doctorate, the largest gathering of people wearing Santa hats, a man who got struck by lightning the greatest number of times, and the first fork in America!

June 18th: Sky, Sea, and the Stand for Equality 18.06.2025 1:22:34

This week we dive into the first photograph of lightning, the first American woman in space, the longest journey at sea, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Susan B Anthony's trial, and Fast and Furious!

June 11th: Breaking Things 12.06.2025 1:12:55

Tune into our first episode of Today in Years Past! This week we talk about the first black woman to have her own TV show, the GameBoy Advance, the world's largest carwash, The Beatles, German Chocolate Cake Day, and Alcatraz.