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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, Edwin L. Drake struck oil at 69½ feet in Titusville, Pennsylvania, discovering America’s first commercial oil well. In today’s Flyover Podcast, … Continue reading Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1873, the first free kindergarten in the U.S. was opened in Carondelet, Missouri, by educator Susan Blow. She taught the … Continue reading Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1718, New Orleans was founded by the French under Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Named for the Duke of Orléans, … Continue reading Monday, August 25, 2025

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison saved George Washington’s iconic portrait from being looted by British troops during the War of … Continue reading Sunday, August 24, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1947, the first Little League World Series was held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the local team, Maynard, defeated Lock Haven 16-7 … Continue reading Saturday, August 23, 2025

The Feel Good Flyover An Ohio father who spent decades writing daily letters to his daughter is now sending fatherly advice, dad jokes, and heartfelt notes to more than 1,200 strangers … Continue reading Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025 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 … Continue reading Friday, August 22, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 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 50 … Continue reading Thursday, August 21, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, the first commercial radio station in the United States, 8MK—now known as WWJ-AM—began operations in Detroit under the ownership … Continue reading Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1848, the New York Herald made history by being the first major publication to break the news of the California … Continue reading Tuesday, August 19, 2025