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On This Day

On This Day

By Michael Wender

A history microcast featuring notable events this day in history, entertainment, sports, and birthdays.
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On This Day - April 1, 2019

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On This Day - May 22, 2020

On This Day - May 22, 2020

Today’s episode has milestones in news, classic TV, baseball, and Victorian literature.
May 22, 202003:04
On This Day - May 12, 2020

On This Day - May 12, 2020

Today’s episode includes a famous invention that you use anytime you drive a vehicle. Can you guess what it is?
May 12, 202002:59
On This Day - Mar 16, 2020

On This Day - Mar 16, 2020

Today is the birthday of the 4th President of the United States. Find out who that is in today’s episode.
Mar 16, 202003:00
On This Day - Mar 14, 2020

On This Day - Mar 14, 2020

Today’s footnotes include famous inventions, classic movies, and football. Listen to learn the details.
Mar 14, 202002:38
On This Day - Mar 12, 2020

On This Day - Mar 12, 2020

What were the NY Yankees known as prior to 1913? Get the answer in today’s episode.
Mar 12, 202002:21
On This Day - Mar 9, 2020

On This Day - Mar 9, 2020

Famous toys and movies headline today’s list of historical footnotes.
Mar 09, 202002:27
On This Day - Mar 5, 2020

On This Day - Mar 5, 2020

Today’s episode includes footnotes for inventors, bowlers, and musicians.
Mar 05, 202002:32
On This Day - Mar 2, 2020

On This Day - Mar 2, 2020

One of our favorite author/cartooonists was born on this day. Guess who? Listen to find out.
Mar 02, 202002:40
On This Day - Feb 29, 2020

On This Day - Feb 29, 2020

It’s Leap Year Day. Listen to find out historical footnotes that have occurred on this day in history.
Feb 29, 202002:59
On This Day - Feb 27, 2020

On This Day - Feb 27, 2020

Holidays, publishing, baseball, and famous authors made today’s list of historical footnotes. Listen for the details.
Feb 27, 202002:59
On This Day - Feb 26, 2020

On This Day - Feb 26, 2020

Name the famous frontiersman who was born on this day? Don’t know? Listen to find out.
Feb 26, 202002:54
On This Day - Feb 24, 2020

On This Day - Feb 24, 2020

Perhaps the most famous entrepreneur/inventor of our time was born on this day. Who was it? Listen to find out.
Feb 24, 202002:37
On This Day - Feb 19, 2020

On This Day - Feb 19, 2020

Today’s milestones include space exploration, music, and baseball. Listen to find out what they are.
Feb 19, 202002:40
On This Day - Feb 10, 2020

On This Day - Feb 10, 2020

If you’ve received a singing telegraph, you have this company to be thankful for. Find out more in today’s show.
Feb 10, 202002:30
On This Day - Feb 6, 2020

On This Day - Feb 6, 2020

Today is the birthday of the 40th US President. Know who that is? Listen to find out.
Feb 06, 202003:04
On This Day - Feb 3, 2020

On This Day - Feb 3, 2020

Which American colony was the first to print paper money? Find out when you listen to today’s On This Day.
Feb 03, 202003:24
On This Day - Jan 30, 2020

On This Day - Jan 30, 2020

What famous radio program debuted on this day? Find out in today’s episode.
Jan 30, 202002:36
On This Day - Jan 29, 2020

On This Day - Jan 29, 2020

Literature, Classic TV, the NFL, and US Presidents are today’s historical footnotes.
Jan 29, 202002:39
On This Day - Jan 27, 2020

On This Day - Jan 27, 2020

What famous composer was born on this day? Listen for the answer.
Jan 27, 202002:23
On This Day - Jan 23, 2020

On This Day - Jan 23, 2020

Today marks the birthday of a famous colonial American. Listen to find out who.
Jan 23, 202002:49
On This Day - Jan 16, 2020

On This Day - Jan 16, 2020

Today’s footnotes include facts about the US Constitution, 70’s TV, and the origins of college basketball. Listen for all the details.
Jan 16, 202002:48
On This Day - Jan 15, 2020

On This Day - Jan 15, 2020

Today we celebrate the birthday of a famous American Civil Rights leader. Know who? Listen to find out.
Jan 15, 202002:23
On This Day - Jan 13, 2020

On This Day - Jan 13, 2020

The automotive industry, music, and the NBA carry today’s lineup of historical footnotes.
Jan 13, 202002:12
On This Day - Jan 9, 2020

On This Day - Jan 9, 2020

Now what famous Wendy’s commercial campaign debuted on this day? Find out in today’s episode.
Jan 09, 202002:25
On This Day - Jan 6, 2020

On This Day - Jan 6, 2020

A beloved Sunday comic debuted on this day around seventy years ago. Find out which one in today’s episode.
Jan 06, 202002:22
On This Day - Jan 2, 2020

On This Day - Jan 2, 2020

Can you name the Broadway musical which ended its run on this day in 1983? Find out the answer and more in today’s episode.
Jan 02, 202002:60
On This Day - Jan 1, 2020

On This Day - Jan 1, 2020

Welcome to 2020! We’re back with another episode filled with historical footnotes from this day in history.
Jan 01, 202002:26
On This Day - Dec 27, 2019

On This Day - Dec 27, 2019

The father of the modern vaccine was born on this day. Know who that is? Listen to find out.
Dec 27, 201902:23
On This Day - Dec 20, 2019

On This Day - Dec 20, 2019

The United States government made a big purchase on this day in history. Listen to find out the details.
Dec 20, 201902:24
On This Day - Dec 16, 2019

On This Day - Dec 16, 2019

Classics in children’s literature, television, pro football, and music make today’s list of notable footnotes.
Dec 16, 201902:34
On This Day - Dec 12, 2019

On This Day - Dec 12, 2019

Today’s episode is a lineup of classic events in American history.
Dec 12, 201903:14
On This Day - Dec 11, 2019

On This Day - Dec 11, 2019

Today’s episode includes a historical event in dentistry history which we can all be thankful for.
Dec 11, 201902:44
On This Day - Dec 9, 2019

On This Day - Dec 9, 2019

Perhaps you recall Noah Webster for his dictionary. Find out another of his notable achievements he made on this day.
Dec 09, 201902:09
On This Day - Dec 5, 2019

On This Day - Dec 5, 2019

Today marks the birthday of the 8th President of the United States. Find out who that was when you listen to today’s episode.
Dec 05, 201902:18
On This Day - Dec 4, 2019

On This Day - Dec 4, 2019

One of the most iconic quarters of all time went into studio on this day in history. Find out who and when in today’s episode.
Dec 04, 201902:33
On This Day - Dec 2, 2019

On This Day - Dec 2, 2019

Today’s footnotes include milestones in personal care, travel, and Major League Baseball. Find out what they are by listening to today’s On This Day.
Dec 02, 201902:07
On This Day - Nov 22, 2019

On This Day - Nov 22, 2019

Today’s historical footnotes include milestones in air travel, game consoles, and golf. Listen, and be informed.
Nov 22, 201902:09
On This Day - Nov 21, 2019

On This Day - Nov 21, 2019

What famous music video made its debut in LA theaters on this day in 1983? Take a guess. Then listen to today’s episode to see if you’re correct.
Nov 21, 201902:08
On This Day - Nov 20, 2019

On This Day - Nov 20, 2019

Which state was the first to ratify the Bill of Rights? Find out in today’s episode.
Nov 20, 201902:23
On This Day - Nov 19, 2019

On This Day - Nov 19, 2019

Today was an important day in lunar exploration. Listen to find out why.
Nov 19, 201902:13
On This Day - Nov 18, 2019

On This Day - Nov 18, 2019

Today marks a couple of historical firsts in exploration and entertainment. Listen to learn what they are.
Nov 18, 201902:09
On This Day - Sep 5, 2019

On This Day - Sep 5, 2019

Know what innovation in American football was introduced on this day? Listen to find out.
Sep 05, 201902:03
On This Day - Aug 7, 2019

On This Day - Aug 7, 2019

Today’s episode is our 100th. Listen to get caught up on the day’s historical footnotes.
Aug 07, 201902:26
On This Day - August 5, 2019

On This Day - August 5, 2019

Today we return from our summer break with an episode filled with all-American historical footnotes.
Aug 05, 201902:34
On This Day - July 16, 2019

On This Day - July 16, 2019

Today is a very special day in the history of space exploration. To commemorate it, I included some special audio at the top of today's episode. Listen to relive the moment.

Jul 16, 201903:51
On This Day - July 5, 2019

On This Day - July 5, 2019

After an extended break, today we return with historical tidbits concerning a classic 90’s TV show and the birthday of a famous showman. Find out what they are and more when you listen.
Jul 05, 201902:38
On This Day - June 3, 2019

On This Day - June 3, 2019

Space, The King of Rock-n-Roll, and baseball make the cut for today’s historical footnotes. Listen to find out the details.
Jun 03, 201902:22
On This Day - May 31, 2019

On This Day - May 31, 2019

On this day a bicycle society with a really cool name was formed. Listen to find out the name and when it was founded.
May 31, 201902:48
On This Day - May 30, 2019

On This Day - May 30, 2019

Exploration, stunts, baseball, and football make today’s list of historical footnotes. Listen to find out the details for each.
May 30, 201902:24
On This Day - May 29, 2019

On This Day - May 29, 2019

What Christmas classic song was recorded on this day? Listen to find out.
May 29, 201902:18