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Sunday, August 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow was placed under house arrest in Washington by Allan Pinkerton after intelligence from her … Continue reading Sunday, August 23, 2026

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1851, the U.S. schooner America beat Britain in a race around the Isle of Wight, claiming a silver trophy later gifted … Continue reading Saturday, August 22, 2026

The Feel Good Flyover Good Afternoon! A Long Beach man opened his mailbox and found a postcard from Copenhagen signed “Love, M&D.” His parents had mailed it in 2000. It … Continue reading Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state and ordered a new American flag with … Continue reading Friday, August 21, 2026

Thursday, August 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, the first commercial telegram was sent to test how quickly a message could be transmitted around the world. The … Continue reading Thursday, August 20, 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway held its first car race, paving the way for the famous Indianapolis 500.  Deep beneath the … Continue reading Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward started what would become a 113-year business with the first mail-order catalog on a single sheet … Continue reading Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Monday, August 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, three balloonists from Albuquerque, New Mexico, touched down in a French wheat field after 137 hours in the air, … Continue reading Monday, August 17, 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1954, the first issue of Sports Illustrated hit the newsstands, featuring a striking cover photo of Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie … Continue reading Sunday, August 16, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1914, the Panama Canal opened for traffic. The SS Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship, was the first vessel to navigate the canal.  … Continue reading Saturday, August 15, 2026