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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1892, the first public game of basketball was played in Springfield, Mass., at the YMCA where the game had been … Continue reading Monday, March 11, 2024

Saturday, March 9, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this date in 1862, the Union Monitor and Confederate Merrimack fought the first-ever naval duel between ironclad warships. (Photos and More Info) Unless you live … Continue reading Saturday, March 9, 2024

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1987, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champ ever when he defeated James Smith in 12 rounds. Tyson is 57 … Continue reading Friday, March 8, 2024

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his new invention—the telephone. A few days later, he placed the first-ever … Continue reading Thursday, March 7, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off on his last CBS evening news broadcast with the iconic line, “And that’s the way … Continue reading Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1770, British troops in Boston responded to harassment by opening fire on a crowd. Thirteen men were charged with murder, … Continue reading Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his 2nd Inaugural Address. A photo of the speech shows a spectator watching from the balcony … Continue reading Monday, March 4, 2024

Saturday, March 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1933, King Kong debuted in New York City. It’s often ranked as the greatest horror film of all time and has spawned … Continue reading Saturday, March 2, 2024

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1932, the baby of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped, setting off one of the most sensational manhunts of the … Continue reading Friday, March 1, 2024

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this Leap Day in 1892, St. Petersburg, Fla., was incorporated, with a population of 300. It’s called “The Sunshine City” and holds the … Continue reading Thursday, February 29, 2024