On This Day

Beware the Ides of March! Do you know in what year Julius Caesar was assassinated? Or, in what year did professional baseball get its start, and what was the team? What state is celebrating its birthday/admittance into the Union today? If you don't know, you should listen to today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Can you name the first US astronaut to ride into space aboard a Russian spacecraft? What precursor to the modern NFL draft got started on this day? Learn these facts and more in today's episode. Plus, at the end of the show, I share with you a couple news and notes from the show.  We published our first On This Day Extra this week. It's all about eyewitnesses to history. Visit the post for videos and audio of persons who've been on-hand for some of the most historical events in America's history: On This Day Extra - Witnesses to History --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

The US Patent Office, a famous New York City Theater, bowling, and a famous musician's birthday comprise today's set of historical footnotes. Find out what each is by listening to today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

In what year did Alexander Graham Bell make his first telephone call? Who was the first PA announcer for a major league team? What famous martial artist was born on this day? Listen to the podcast to get your answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

In what year did the Barbie doll make its debut? When did "Gone With The Wind" become available for home video purchase? Who was the first athlete to throw the discus over 160ft? What country musician was born on this day? If you don't know the answers, listen to today's episode to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

I had to do a bit of 'splaining in today's show since today is the anniversary of Johann Kepler's discovery of the third Law of Planetary Motion. Listen to today's episode to find out when Kepler discovered it, and what it is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

"We Are the World" debuted on radio in what year on this day? Know where football great Lynn Swann was born? Who played in the first professional football game televised on *cable*? Press play to listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Remember the Alamo? Well, do you know which year the Battle of the Alamo was fought? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? Who does Publisher's Clearing House have to thank for being born on this day? Get your answers in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What song is musician Eddy Grant best known for? Who was the first bowler to bowl two perfect games in a row? Listen to today's episode for answers to these questions and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

When did the first US Congress meet? Know when Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" debuted? Who was the first MLB team to hold their spring practice outside the United States? The answers are in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Today's episode features footnotes from Madame Tussand's, the NHL, and more. Listen to find out what happened On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What Hollywood classic film debuted on this day? When was Dr. Seuss born? You can find out the answers in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Which US President signed the resolution to annex the Republic of Texas? When did Wayne Gretzky become the NHL's all-time assists leader? Listen for the answers. Bonus: Did you notice I ran a sponsored segment with some of this week's episodes? Check out the On This Day blog for details about my experiment with ads. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

How many Grammys did Michael Jackson receive for his "Thriller" album? Know when the first basketball game was broadcast on TV? What famous auto racer celebrates his birthday today? Today's episode has your answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

When was the first Mardi Gras celebration held in New Orleans? Know when "People" magazine was introduced? What famous American writer was born on this day? Find out the answers in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What famous national park was established on this day? What famous frontiersman was born on this day? Think you know the answers? Check yourself in today's episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What important event with regards to the "taming of the West" happened today? What did Cassius Clay do on this day? Do you know what famous impressionist artist celebrates his birthday today? Get your answers in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

Who was the last US Navy officer to attain the rank of fleet admiral? What was the first album to be certified platinum by the RIAA? When was the nylon bristle toothbrush introduced? Today's episode has your answers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What famous candy was introduced on this day? How old is actress Dakota Fanning on this day? Listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support

What was Elvis Presley's first hit record? What famous US statesman was born on this day? These nuggets and more in today's episode of On This Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onthisday/support