On This Day

In today’s episode find out who is credited with being the first women nominated for US President. Think you know? Listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

While researching today’s episode, I became acquainted with Mr. Punch. It was an “Ah Ha!” moment for me, and I bet it will be for you too. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today marks the establishment of an important government office, a presidential birthday, and more. Listen to the episode for the details. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Lakehurst, New Jersey was written into the history books on this day in 1937 for the wrong reasons. Find out why in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Edmond Halley made a prediction for this day back in 1715. Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer on this day. Find out the details in today’s On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

A popular magazine was first published on this day. The FCC allowed for the beginning of a popular cultural institution on this day too. Find out what these things were and more when you listen to today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

We’ve got two famous singers celebrating birthdays today, a theme park opening, and more in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Christopher Columbus, Bugs Bunny, Lou Gehrig, and Gal Godot all get featured in today’s podcast. Found out why in today’s episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

A famous French heroine made her appearance on the scene on this day in history. Today also marks the debuts of an iconic musical and an iconic sports show. Listen to today's episode to find out who, what, where and when. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today marks an infamous milestone in the history of environmental disasters. We also have a famous pitcher reaching a career milestone along with other items from history. Find out what they are in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Know how many times heavyweight boxer Rocky Marciano defended his title? How about when he retired? Answers to these questions and more in today’s On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What was the United State's first federal cultural institution? Hint: It was rather bookish. Who coached the Celtics during their record eight consecutive NBA championships? We've got your answers to these questions along with more history from this day in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

If you've ever watched a video online, today is a significant day in online video history. Today is also the anniversary of one of the most famous faux-pas in soft drink history. Learn these historical tidbits and more in today's On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

US coinage, TV memorabilia, major league baseball, and a famous country singer/songwriter/musician all received mention in today's episode. Listen to get an ear full of historical footnotes for April 22, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today is an important day in the history of Texas. This is also the day a famous photograph was published, and the Chicago Bulls reached a significant milestone. Find out what we're talking about when you listen to On This Day for April 21, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today's footnotes include a moon landing, a ballpark opening, and more. Today's episode has your historical footnotes for April 20, 2019.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

On this day in the 18th century, fighting broke out in Lexington, Massachusetts. Know why? Find out in today's episode. Plus, for the first time ever, I have a special co-host joining me.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Clean clothes, Superman, ice hockey, and late night TV all factor into today’s episode. Listen to find out how. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

An American Classic was unveiled on this day. Find out what it was in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What event marked the end of The First Jewish/Roman War? What famous letter did MLK pen on this day? Answers to these questions and more in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support