Cole Strehlow

Saturday, November 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, the Spruce Goose, officially known as the Hughes H-4 Hercules, made its first and only flight. Built by Howard … Continue reading Saturday, November 2, 2024

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1682, William Penn founded Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania and, for most of the 18th century, the third-largest city in … Continue reading Sunday, October 27, 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1825, the Erie Canal opened, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. The canal’s economic … Continue reading Saturday, October 26, 2024

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1803, the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, doubling the size of the United States for $15 million, possibly the greatest … Continue reading Sunday, October 20, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1987, the Dow dropped 22.6%, or 508 points, marking the largest single-day percentage drop in history. Black Monday marked the … Continue reading Saturday, October 19, 2024

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, the Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 to win baseball’s first modern World Series, five games to three … Continue reading Sunday, October 13, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he reached East Asia. He claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand … Continue reading Saturday, October 12, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, President Harry Truman made the first televised presidential address from the White House, urging Americans to reduce grain consumption … Continue reading Saturday, October 5, 2024

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1829, the Metropolitan Police of Greater London moved into Scotland Yard, the site of their first headquarters. Eventually, that became … Continue reading Sunday, September 29, 2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Boston Red Sox’s Ted Williams went 6-for-8 in a season-ending doubleheader, raising his batting average to .406 and becoming … Continue reading Saturday, September 28, 2024