David Klein

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially designated the Grand Canyon as a national park. It’s now one of America’s most popular … Continue reading Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, Muhammad Ali— named Cassius Clay at the time—shocked the boxing world by beating heavyweight champion Sonny Liston in a seventh-round … Continue reading Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Monday, February 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, First Lieutenant William Coney of the U.S. Army completed America’s first transcontinental flight, piloting his single-engine biplane from San … Continue reading Monday, February 24, 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Steve Fossett landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada, after taking off from South Korea, becoming the first person to make … Continue reading Friday, February 21, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1741, the first magazine in America was published, appropriately named American Magazine. As part of a furious race to come … Continue reading Thursday, February 13, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, on the opening day of the Lillehammer Winter Olympics, thieves stole Edvard Munch’s The Scream from a Norwegian museum in … Continue reading Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Julia Child’s The French Chef premiered on public television, introducing French cuisine to the U.S. The first episode featured boeuf … Continue reading Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Monday, February 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill into law requiring weather observations to be taken at 44 military stations … Continue reading Monday, February 10, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1789, George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was unanimously elected the first president of … Continue reading Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, the 16th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, creating a federal income tax. It called for a 2% tax … Continue reading Monday, February 3, 2025