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TUESday, August 8, 2023 Good morning! Today is the 435th anniversary of one of the most pivotal naval battles in history. On Aug. 8, 1588, the British Navy defeated the … Continue reading Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
MONday, August 7, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1782, George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit. Today we know it as the Purple Heart, awarded to soldiers … Continue reading Monday, August 7th, 2023
FRIday, August 4, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1790, Alexander Hamilton established the Revenue Marine Service, largely forgotten today. But in 1915, it became the very well-known U.S. … Continue reading Friday, August 4th, 2023
THURSday, August 3, 2023 Good morning! On Aug. 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain on a journey to reach India. Instead, two months later, he hit land in … Continue reading Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
WEDNESday, August 2, 2023 Good morning! Today is the 233rd anniversary of America’s first official Census Day, as mandated by the Constitution. As of Aug. 2, 1790, the number of … Continue reading Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
TUESday, August 1, 2023 Good morning! On this date in 1988, Rush Limbaugh began his national radio show. Within five years, it was the most popular talk show on radio, reaching … Continue reading Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
MONday, JULY 31, 2023 Good morning! Today in 1792, the U.S. government laid the cornerstone for the new country’s first federal building: the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Many, many more government … Continue reading Monday, July 31st, 2023
FRIday, JULY 28, 2023 Good morning! Today is the anniversary of the first hamburger sandwich in America, sold on July 28, 1900, by the Louis Lunch wagon in New Haven, CT. Louis … Continue reading Friday, July 28th, 2023
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 Good morning! Today marks the 83rd anniversary of an iconic American character: Bugs Bunny. His official debut film, “Wild Hare,” came out on July 27, 1940, featuring … Continue reading Thursday, July 27th, 2023
WEDNESday, JULY 26, 2023 Good morning! Today is the anniversary of the U.S. postal system, established in 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general. The cost for delivering … Continue reading Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
