SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Bahamas, believing he reached East Asia. He claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand … Continue reading Saturday, October 12, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to fly in an airplane when he accepted pilot Alex Hoxsey’s offer … Continue reading Friday, October 11, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, the United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen and seven professors.  Later today, you’ll receive … Continue reading Thursday, October 10, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Hoover Dam first began transmitting electricity from the Colorado River to Los Angeles, California.  Today, we feature the story … Continue reading Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire raged for two days, killing up to 300 people, destroying more than 17,000 buildings, leaving 100,000 … Continue reading Tuesday, October 8, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 took the first photos of the moon’s far side. Astronomers were surprised by how … Continue reading Monday, October 7, 2024

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, the Reno Gang staged the first train robbery in American history, stealing $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad … Continue reading Sunday, October 6, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, President Harry Truman made the first televised presidential address from the White House, urging Americans to reduce grain consumption … Continue reading Saturday, October 5, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, sculpting began on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest, taking 12 years to complete the granite … Continue reading Friday, October 4, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the double murder of his estranged wife and her friend after a sensational 252-day … Continue reading Thursday, October 3, 2024