David Klein

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, notorious organized crime boss Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion and later sentenced to 11 years in prison … Continue reading Thursday, October 17, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1793, the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette, was executed. Her reign, along with her husband, King Louis XVI, symbolized … Continue reading Wednesday, October 16, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, Los Angeles Kings Wayne Gretzky surpassed Gordie Howe’s 1,850-point record during the final period against the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky’s … Continue reading Tuesday, October 15, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in in 1947, Capt. Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier in the XS-1 research jet, launched … Continue reading Monday, October 14, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to fly in an airplane when he accepted pilot Alex Hoxsey’s offer … Continue reading Friday, October 11, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, the United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen and seven professors.  Later today, you’ll receive … Continue reading Thursday, October 10, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Hoover Dam first began transmitting electricity from the Colorado River to Los Angeles, California.  Today, we feature the story … Continue reading Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire raged for two days, killing up to 300 people, destroying more than 17,000 buildings, leaving 100,000 … Continue reading Tuesday, October 8, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 took the first photos of the moon’s far side. Astronomers were surprised by how … Continue reading Monday, October 7, 2024

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, the Reno Gang staged the first train robbery in American history, stealing $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad … Continue reading Sunday, October 6, 2024