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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1953, two scientists walked into a British pub and announced, “We have discovered the secret of life.” They were Francis … Continue reading Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1951, the 22nd Amendment was ratified, limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms in response to President Franklin Roosevelt’s unprecedented election … Continue reading Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band produced the first commercial jazz record. You can hear their “Livery Stable Blues” from … Continue reading Monday, February 26, 2024

Saturday, February 24, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this day in 1868, the House of Representatives passed a resolution to impeach President Andrew Johnson for “high crimes and misdemeanors.” He was … Continue reading Saturday, February 24, 2024

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1896, the first tootsie roll was sold for a penny at a small Brooklyn store by inventor Leo Hirshfield. Every … Continue reading Friday, February 23, 2024

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team pulled off the “Miracle on Ice,” stunning the mighty Soviet hockey team with a … Continue reading Thursday, February 22, 2024

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1937, the Waterman “Arrowbile,” the first true flying car, took to the skies for its maiden flight. Only six were … Continue reading Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, Lt. Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare saved an American aircraft carrier in the Pacific by shooting down five Japanese bombers. … Continue reading Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1945, the U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima, beginning one of World War II’s bloodiest battles in the Pacific. It lasted … Continue reading Monday, February 19, 2024

Saturday, February 17, 2024 Welcome to the weekend! On this day in 1864, the Confederate Navy submarine H.L. Hunley sunk the Union Navy’s USS Housatonic by planting a torpedo in … Continue reading Saturday, February 17, 2024