Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, American photographer Henry Draper took the first successful photograph of the Orion Nebula. He used an 11-inch telescope and … Continue reading Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1829, the Metropolitan Police for greater London, often called “Bobbies” or “Scotland Yard,” began their first official duties, becoming the … Continue reading Monday, September 29, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams went 6-for-8 in a season-ending doubleheader, raising his batting average to .406 and becoming … Continue reading Sunday, September 28, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1912, W.C. Handy published Memphis Blues, believed to be the first commercially successful blues song, sparking the birth of a … Continue reading Saturday, September 27, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Afternoon! This week in Feel Good Flyover, we’re highlighting Susan and Jeffrey Bergeman—the Wisconsin siblings whose bond carried them through every high school cross country … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, the first televised U.S. presidential debate aired live from Chicago, featuring Democratic Sen. John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, Henry Ford announced the implementation of an 8-hour workday and a five-day workweek for factory workers at the Ford Motor … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1789, the Judiciary Act, signed by President Washington, established the six-justice Supreme Court, with John Jay nominated as chief justice and five … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1779, the U.S. ship Bonhomme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones, looked defeated against two British ships, but when Jones … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Monday, September 22, 2025
Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Continental Army captain Nathan Hale was executed by British troops in New York City for spying. Hale is purported … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025