On this date in 1949, the first daytime television soap opera was broadcast. Here are some things you may not have known about American soap operas. They’re called soap operas because soap companies were common …
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The Beatles’ Final Concert
On this date in 1969, The Beatles had their last public performance, playing on their record company’s roof in London. Here are some things you may not have known about the concert. The performance was …
Continue readingBonus Episode: Apollo 1 Disaster, 50 Years Ago
On this date in 1967, three American astronauts died in a training accident on the launch pad in Florida. Here are some things you may not have known about Apollo 1. Following the successes of …
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On this date in 1993, the American-born sumo wrestler Akebono became the first foreigner promoted to the highest rank of yokozuna. Here are some things you may not have known about sumo, and Akebono. Sumo …
Continue readingAustralia Day
Today is Australia Day. Here are some things you may not have known about Australia’s national holiday. Australia Day marks the 1788 arrival of the British First Fleet near Sydney, about 18 years after the …
Continue readingNellie Bly: Around the World in 72 Days
On this date in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly arrived back in New York after a record-breaking 72-day trip around the world. Here are some things you may not have known about Bly and her journey. …
Continue readingJapanese World War II Holdouts
On this date in 1972, Shoichi Yokoi, one of the last Japanese holdouts from World War II was discovered hiding in Guam. Here are some things you may not have known about Japanese holdouts, including …
Continue readingFrisbee: The Definitive Flying Disc
On this date in 1957, inventor Fred Morrison sold the rights to his flying disc to the Wham-O company. Here are some things you may not have known about the Frisbee. Morrison said the idea …
Continue readingPresidential Inaugurations: A Short History
Today is Inauguration Day in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about The swearing in of presidents. Usually we end of this segment with a trivia question, but today …
Continue readingVolkswagen Beetle: Our 500th Episode!
On this date in 1978, the last original Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany rolled off the production line in Emden. Here are some things you may not have known about the Beetle. It was designed …
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