This is Today

by Russ Catanach

History News Society & Culture

The 1989 San Francisco Earthquake

In 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area was preparing for the World Series with both Bay Area teams competing.  It's also National Pasta Day, National Pay Back a Friend Day, National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day, and Sweetest Day. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Start of Disney

It's National Boss Day, World Food Day, National Liqueur Day, and National Mammography Day.   As if that is not enough to talk about, today is also Global Cat Day; you won't believe my special guest.  It's also the Day that Disney was founded. We will take a look at the company that Walt and Roy started. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Debut of I Love Lucy!

The classic television show I Love Lucy premiered on this day in 1951. The show featured real-life married couple Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, who played Lucy and Ricky. It is also White Cane Safety Day, Grouch Day, and Global Handwashing Day. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Cuban Missile Crisis

It is National Pet Obesity Day, likely a day created by those fat cats in Washington. The world has never been as close to the brink of nuclear war as it was in October of 1962. The Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was reaching a boiling point.   Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ghosts & Hauntings of the White House

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Day, get checked, and if you can, donate time or money to help those impacted by cancer. It is also National Fossil Day, National M&M Day, and National Transfer Money to Your Son Day.  We talk about a series of hauntings at the White House, the first World Series champs, and Pamela Anderson is rushed to the hospital. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A scary story about Christopher Columbus

It's Columbus Day, so I take an expedition to my smoker and celebrate the other national day, Pulled Pork Day.  Listen for my recipe, a spooky story about a Christopher Columbus, a punk rock death, and the White House gets its name. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bill and Hillary Clinton's Wedding

Today we are joined by Regina from the Game on Girl Podcast.  We talk about National Coming Out Day, the wedding anniversary of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton, and more. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Taylor keeps getting married

It is National Cake Decorating Day, so I will let you eat cake.  It is also National Hug a Drummer Day, which I am sure was started by a drummer.  Today we also honor those who work to help the elderly and those entering the final phase of life; it is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.  Lastly, it is World Mental Health Day. Remember, it is always ok to ask and seek help. Today we learn about the world's first nuclear accident and yet another wedding for Liz Taylor. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Phone Scammer Get's Exposed

It's Leif Erikson Day today.  It's also World Post Day, a day to create awareness of the critical role the postal service plays in our lives. On this day in 1973, Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorced after six years of marriage.    We learn, from an actual spam caller, what information they are looking for and why.  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The start of sports on the radio

I am joined today by a fellow podcaster from Can't Win For Losing. We discuss Fluffernutters, last night's debate, the Great Chicago Fire, and the radio's first college football game. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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