David Klein

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, sculpting began on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest, taking 12 years to complete the granite … Continue reading Friday, October 4, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the double murder of his estranged wife and her friend after a sensational 252-day … Continue reading Thursday, October 3, 2024

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, Charles M. Schulz published his first Peanuts comic. Running daily until 2000 and continuing in reruns, Schulz produced 17,897 … Continue reading Wednesday, October 2, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, Johnny Carson began his legendary 30-year tenure as host of “The Tonight Show,” succeeding Jack Paar and becoming one … Continue reading Tuesday, October 1, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time, allowing fans nationwide to watch the New York … Continue reading Monday, September 30, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1066, William the Conqueror set sail from France to conquer England. This would be the last successful invasion of England by … Continue reading Friday, September 27, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, the first televised U.S. presidential debate aired live from Chicago, featuring Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President … Continue reading Thursday, September 26, 2024