On This Day

Off the top of your head, know which century Leonardo da Vinci was born in? Find out in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

No need to look up when the first dictionary was published, we have your answer in today’s episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today is the birthday of which US Founding Father? Today’s episode has your answer to that and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today is the anniversary of a significant milestone in the US space program. Know what it was? Today’s episode has your answer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

When did the Revolutionary War officially end? What sporting event was the first to be broadcast live on the radio? If you’d don’t know the answers, listen to today’s episode to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

On this day one of the most infamous cruises of the 20th century set sail. Know what and when it was? Today’s episode has your answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today marks a very significant milestone in the American Civil War. Know what it is? Listen to today’s episode to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today’s footnotes include the US House of Representatives, the last episode of an iconic TV show, and a famous musical artist celebrating his birthday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Which US President cast the first veto? When was "We Are the World" simultaneously broadcast around the world? Who is the NBA's all-time career scoring leader? Find out the answers when you listen to today's On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

When was the design of the United States flag made official? What song did Elvis Presley record on this day? Who tied Babe Ruth's homerun record on this day? Listen for the answers. During the show I mention Malcolm Gladwell's podcast episode about the song that Elvis Presley recorded on this day. You can find that episode here: Revisionist History Podcast - Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What was the name of the first successful portable computer? When was the TV Guide first published? What NHL team was the first to win 60 games? Today's episode has your answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today marks the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's first non-violent civil rights campaign. In what city did this campaign commence? In what year did the NCAA institute a shot clock for men's basketball? What soulful singer was born on this day? If you don't know the answers, you will after you listen to today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What famous symbol is Oliver Pollock credited with creating? When did the last episode of The Andy Griffith Show air? If you don't know the answers, you'd better listen to today's episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Know when the Eiffel Tower officially opened? Know when Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" was released? Get answers to these questions and more when you listen to this episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

On this day in history, the US got a great deal on Alaska. One of our favorite superheroes made his debut this day in history. Lend us your ear, and you'll also find out which famous artist was born on this day. All this and more in today's episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Did you know Niagara Falls stopped flowing for one day for natural reasons? Who were the two NHL teams to play in the first US-only Stanley Cup Final? Get answers to these questions and more in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Know what the New York Jets were called before they were the Jets? What country musician has a birthday today? Get answers to these questions and more in today's On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Who took over as lead singer of Van Halen on this day? What notable officiating tool was made a permanent part of the NFL by a vote of the owners on this day? We also have a famous singing diva celebrating her birthday today. Know who it is? Get your answers on today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What famous Dallas TV show character was shot on this day? Who tied Gordie Howe's NHL goals record on this day? Today is also the birthday of a famous classical composer. Listen to find out the answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

The first AC power plant came online in the US in what year? On this day, drag racer Kenny Bernstein broke what speed barrier? What beloved children's television host was born on this day? Answers to these questions and more in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support