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

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