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Sunday, February 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, the Nasdaq market began operation as the first automated securities exchange in the world. “Automated” in that era meant … Continue reading Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Texas formally seceded from the Union when a state convention in Austin voted 166–8 in favor. The move, later … Continue reading Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, the first Winter Olympics took place in Chamonix, France, lasting 11 days. Sixteen countries participated in 16 events, including figure … Continue reading Sunday, January 25, 2026

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson requested $2,500 from Congress to fund the Lewis and Clark expedition. A vast area of the land … Continue reading Sunday, January 18, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to designate the Grand Canyon as a national monument, preserving its iconic … Continue reading Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, after seven petitions to Congress, Utah became the 45th state when President Grover Cleveland signed a proclamation admitting it … Continue reading Sunday, January 4, 2026

Thursday, December 25, 2025 Merry Christmas! On this day in 1914, World War I soldiers participated in the Christmas Truce, a series of unofficial ceasefires that occurred across the European battlefields. During … Continue reading Thursday, December 25, 2025

Sunday, December 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, the first modern crossword puzzle appeared in the New York World’s Sunday supplement. Created by journalist Arthur Wynne, the … Continue reading Sunday, December 21, 2025

Sunday, December 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1799, George Washington, the leader of the American Revolution and the first president of the United States, died at his … Continue reading Sunday, December 14, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Japan launched a surprise strike on Pearl Harbor, killing about 2,400 Americans and pushing the U.S. into World War … Continue reading Sunday, December 7, 2025