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Month: January 2016

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“Today” Show: A Morning News Pioneer

January 14, 2016

Today is the 64th anniversary of NBC’s “Today” show. Here are some things you may not have known about “Today” and the morning news shows that followed. The show was created by NBC vice president …

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Sick Day: No Show Today

January 13, 2016

As you can probably tell from my voice, I’m a bit under the weather, so there won’t be a show today. You probably don’t want to listen to me sounding like this anymore than I …

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David Bowie: A Legend Passes

January 11, 2016

Rock icon David Bowie died earlier today at the age of 69, according to his family Here are some facts you may not have known about the musical innovator. Bowie was born David Jones in …

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Rationing: Making Do During WWII

January 8, 2016

On this date in 1940, food rationing began in Great Britain during World War II. Here are some things you may not know about rationing. Bacon, butter and sugar were the first foods to be …

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Charles Addams: A “Family” Man

January 7, 2016

Today is the 103rd anniversary of the birth of illustrator Charles Addams. Here are some things you may not have known about the creator of “The Addams Family.” Charles Addams was born in Westfield, New …

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Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

January 6, 2016

On this date in 1994, American figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked by a man hired by the husband of her main competitor, Tonya Harding. Here are some things you may not have known about …

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Golden Gate Bridge: Form and Function

January 5, 2016

On this date in 1933, construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge. Here are some things you may not have known about the bridge. Ferry service between San Francisco and Marin County started in the …

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Topsy: The Electrocution of an Elephant

January 4, 2016

On this date in 1903, Topsy, an Asian elephant was euthanized by electrocution at Coney Island, New York. Here are some things you may not have known about the incident. Topsy was brought to the …

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Times Square: A New Year’s Tradition

January 1, 2016

Today is New Year’s Day, which is marked in New York City by the ball drop in Times Square. Here are some things you may not have known about the Times Square Ball. The first …

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