Cole Strehlow

Sunday, February 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1968, the first 9-1-1 call in America was made as a test by the Alabama House speaker to a special … Continue reading Sunday, February 16, 2025

Saturday, February 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, toy store owner Morris Michtom, with President Theodore Roosevelt’s permission, displayed the first “Teddy bears,” which soon became a … Continue reading Saturday, February 15, 2025

Sunday, February 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day In 1942, Congress adopted daylight saving time, originally called “war time,” advancing standard time by one hour in each time zone … Continue reading Sunday, February 9, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, General John J. Pershing established the Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper written by and for servicemen, to boost … Continue reading Saturday, February 8, 2025

Sunday, February 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, the first Groundhog Day event took place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, invented by a newspaper editor. It’s … Continue reading Sunday, February 2, 2025

Saturday, February 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1893, America’s first film production studio, Thomas Edison’s “Black Maria,” opened in West Orange, New Jersey.  Tomorrow, we get our … Continue reading Saturday, February 1, 2025

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, the first electric dental drill was patented by George Green, replacing mechanical hand drills and transforming the practice of … Continue reading Sunday, January 27, 2025

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, the first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France, lasting 10 days. Sixteen countries participated in 16 events, including … Continue reading Saturday, January 25, 2025

SUNDAY, January 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower hosted America’s first televised press conference, allowing film and sound newsreel cameras into the room … Continue reading Sunday, January 19, 2025

Sunday, January 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the New York Jets upset the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, fulfilling quarterback Joe Namath’s guarantee that his … Continue reading Sunday, January 12, 2025