History & Factoids About Today is your daily companion for uncovering the stories hidden in the calendar. Each episode explores the fascinating mix of events, milestones, and quirky celebrations that make every date unique. From legendary birthdays and pivotal historical moments to national days and lighthearted trivia, we bring together the serious and the fun in one engaging package.
Whether you’re a history buff, a trivia lover, or just curious about what makes today special, this podcast offers bite-sized insights that spark conversation and enrich your day. Tune in regularly to discover how the past connects with the present — and to pick up fun facts you’ll want to share.
Oct 13-The "Trance-Master, No Bra Day, US Navy Birthday, Sammy Hagar, Paul Simon, Marie Osmond, Anthrax, Ashanti
My Co-Host today is John Cerbone, The "Trance-Master, FEATURED COMEDY HYPNOSIS HEADLINER. John is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, Stress management, weight loss, smoking and a lot more. Check John out : https://hypnotistpro.com/ (https://hypnotistpro.com/)
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Besides hypnosis, we also talked -
National no bra day. Entertainment from 1990. US Navy Birthday, Reason Friday the 13th is bad luck, 1st World Series. Today birthdays - Melinda Dillon, Paul Simon, Sammy Hagar, Demond Wilson, Marie Osmond, Joey Belladonna, Kelly Preston, Rhett Akins, Trisha Campbell, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ashanti. Milton Hershey died.
Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ (https://www.diannacorcoran.com/)
Bra off - RaeLynn
Praying for time - George Michael
Friends in low places - Garth Brooks
In the Navy - the Village People
Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ (http://50cent.com/)
50 ways to leave your lover - Paul Simon
There's only one way to rock - Sammy Hagar
Paper roses - Marie Osmond
Anti Social - Anthrax
Don't ge me started - Rhett Akins
Foolish - Ashanti
Exit - I'll let the bottle kill me - Brad Howard https://blupela.net/brad-howard/ (https://blupela.net/brad-howard/)
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National Days Puzzle Books (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeff+stampka&ref=nb_sb_noss)
Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio (https://graceandgritradio.com)
12 Oct 2026
Oct 12-Charity Weir, Gumbo, 1st Oktoberfest, Pavarotti, The Smithereens, Hugh Jackman, Kirk Cameron, Josh Hutcherson
Today my co-host is Charity Weir. She got knocked down, but she is resiliant, tough and smart. As she rebuilds her life, working in her new job. please try and help her get back on her feet, she is almost there, just needs a little help from us. Her gofundme account to help her get back on her feet (https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F0ef7d1d19&urlhash=9LJ9&mt=yZ04pBpOVUbf3Kn79lzf6zoSQ3VhGXNmGLztJLwPRyn8eVBqqM0SsfSBsj20QOBNhUz-PGlgEX0eqjdV6T8yD3RqEbPckB0dx56E9i8tI7aKWTgx-QGOwrwb0DjH1hxLsmenDNsc5_uTLwNSh0UZFn2I1PI3OVcFaQ&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BXB97Q1IvTP%2B0%2BFszy87ANA%3D%3D)
Thanks For Helping
National gumbo day. Entertainment from 1992. 1st Oktoberfest, Rhyme 3 blind mice printed, Executive Mansion named the White House. Todays birthdays - Luciano Pavarotti, Sam Moore, Pat DiNizio, Hugh Jackman, Kirk Cameron, Josh Hutcherson. Robert E. Lee died.
Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ (https://www.diannacorcoran.com/)
Columbus - The Kilboomers
Gumbo time - Sean Ardain
End of the road - Boys II Men
No one else on earth - Wynonna
3 blind mice - Cooco TV
Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ (http://50cent.com/)
Dalla Caruso - Luciano Pavarotti
Soul man - Sam & Dave
A girl like you - The Smithereens
Once before I go - Hugh Jackman
As long as we have each other - B.J. Thomas Dusty Springfield
Exit - Love like me - Highway 95 facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/p/Highway-95-100089596966730/)
Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SnrQUCkSmTDIqnQLV7gYr)
History & Factoids about today webpage (https://www.coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/show/history-factoids-about-today/)
cooolmedia.com (https://cooolmedia.com)
countryundergroundradio.com (https://countryundergroundradio.com)
National Days Puzzle Books (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeff+stampka&ref=nb_sb_noss)
Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio (https://graceandgritradio.com)
7 Oct 2026
Oct 7-Coffe with a Cop Day, John Mellencamp, Toni Braxton, Radiohead, Yo-Yo Ma, Simon Cowell, Michael W. Smith
National Coffee with a Cop Day. entertainment from 19871 1st pictures of the backside of the moon, Biggest football blowout, Columbus changed course. Todays birthdays - John Mellencamp, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael W. Smith, Simon Cowell, Toni Braxton, Thom Yorke. Edgar Allen Poe died
Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/ (https://www.diannacorcoran.com/)
The weight of the badge - George Strait
Maggie May - Rod Stewart
Easy Loving - Freddie Hart
Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/ (http://50cent.com/)
I need a lover - John Mellencamp
Appalechian Waltz - Yo-Yo Ma
Place in this world - Michael W. Smith
Unbreak my heart - Toni Braxton
Creep - Radiohead
Exit - I cry - Lena Page https://www.instagram.com/lenapaigemusic/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/lenapaigemusic/?hl=en)
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History & Factoids about today webpage (https://www.coolcasts.cooolmedia.com/show/history-factoids-about-today/)
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countryundergroundradio.com (https://countryundergroundradio.com)
National Days Puzzle Books (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeff+stampka&ref=nb_sb_noss)
Grace & Grit Christian Country Radio (https://graceandgritradio.com)
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