Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, the 3M company began selling one of its most iconic products, Scotch Tape. It was developed by engineer Richard Drew, … Continue reading Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Monday, September 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1813, “Uncle Sam” first appeared in print as a nickname for the United States. A Troy, New York, newspaper picked … Continue reading Monday, September 7, 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, President William McKinley was shot twice in the chest by 28-year-old anarchist Leon … Continue reading Sunday, September 6, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1774, the first session of the Continental Congress met at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia. Fifty-six delegates from all the colonies, except … Continue reading Saturday, September 5, 2026

The Feel Good Flyover Good Afternoon! Two principals, two impossible choices. One in Nepal rang the school bell and evacuated 1,643 children minutes before a flood destroyed the building. Another … Continue reading Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to U.S. troops in Arizona, closing the book on nearly 30 years of armed conflict between … Continue reading Friday, September 4, 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1777, the American flag flew in battle for the first time during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge in Delaware, … Continue reading Thursday, September 3, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the Minnesota State Fair, where he quoted an old proverb he lived by: “Speak softly … Continue reading September 2, 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Germany invaded Poland with a blitzkrieg attack designed to overwhelm Poland’s defenses, marking the beginning of World War II. (See … Continue reading Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Monday, August 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1955, General Motors engineer William Cobb unveiled the world’s first solar-powered car at an auto show in Chicago. The “Sunmobile” … Continue reading Monday, August 31, 2026