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ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - November 27, 1887For today's mini episode, I decided to get into a Halloween theme and tell some spooky (but true) additional history stories. All of the stories in today's episode were printed in historical newspapers and were never really 'solved.'SOURCESAssociated Press. “Atlanta’s House That Bleeds Could Be Homicide or Hoax.” The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia),September 11, 1987. www.newspapers.com. “Black Flash in Old Provincetown Says ‘Booh’ and Are Folks Scared!” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), October 24, 1939. www.newspapers.com.“Boys on Cape Start Search for Prowler.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), October 26, 1939...

2025-10-1336 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - July 4, 1938Join Tifani Clark and a surprise guest as they talk about the missing person case of Alfred Bielhartz, a 4-year-old boy who disappeared in Rocky Mountain National Park back in 1938 while vacationing with family and friends. SOURCES Associated Press. “Denver Hiker May Have Seen Missing Child.” Greeley Daily Tribune (Greeley, Colorado), July 8, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Hounds Hunt Boy at Estes Park.” Fort Collins Express-Courier (Fort Collins, Colorado), July 4, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “No Trace of Boy in Drained Stream.” Greeley Daily Tribune (Greeley, Colorado), July 6, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associ...

2022-03-0320 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 1, 1908On October 1, 1908, an advertisement appeared in newspapers around the country. That advertisement, although not front page news at the time, changed the world of transportation in the United States. That advertisement announced the sale of the first Model T Ford -- the first car meant to be affordable for everyone. What else was being reported around the country on the same day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Model-T Ford (Page 6).” The Ridgewood Herald (Ridgewood, New Jersey), October 1, 1908. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: Oystererttes.” The Daily Times (Davenport, Iowa), October 1, 1908. www.newspapers.com. “Body of Birdie M'Sweeney...

2021-12-0638 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 6, 1945August 6, 1945, was a major turning point for the Pacific Theater during World War II. Some people think dropping an atomic bomb was unnecessary and some think it was the only option. No matter what your individual opinion is on the subject, the truth is that the bombing of Hiroshima wasn't the only thing being reported that day. What else was happening around the country and world? SOURCES “Advertisement: The Man's Shop (Page 3).” The Monitor (McAllen, Texas), August 6, 1945. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Detroit Orphanage Fire Costs Lives Of Inmates.” The Bradenton Herald (Bradenton, Florida...

2021-11-2923 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - October 25, 1982For those listening in from the United States today, Happy Thanksgiving! Today's extra special mini episode has absolutely nothing to do with Thanksgiving, but it does have to do with one of my favorite subjects--buried treasure. This treasure isn't just a legend, though. This one is proven to be real. But, almost forty years later, it's still missing. __________ SOURCES Archibald, John J. “Elves And Trolls Bury Treasures, Get In Some Digs.” The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, Missouri), October 25, 1982. www.newspapers.com. Baker, Billy. “An Unsolvable Puzzle? Try Digging A Little Deeper...

2021-11-2521 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 28, 1924On November 28, 1924, newspapers in New York City reported about something that had happened on six miles of city streets the day before. It was the first ever Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What else was being reported on that day? __________ SOURCES “Administrator Of George Davey's Estate Gets $25,000 Verdict.” The Courier-News (Bridgewater, New Jersey), January 19, 1925. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco (Page 2).” Tri-County Banner (Knightstown, Indiana), November 28, 1924. www.newspapers.com. “Crazed Maid In Axe Killing.” Daily News (New York City, New York), November 28, 1924. www.newspapers.com. “Death Of Columbus Pa...

2021-11-2225 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 29, 1895On November 29, 1895, only a couple newspapers printed about today's featured famous event from the day before. At the time it wasn't that big of a deal, but it turned out to be the first of many, many events like this one all over the world. And, the event was quite entertaining so I couldn't help but tell you all about it -- along with three additional history stories from the same day. SOURCES “Brady Captured.” The Weekly Bee (Sacramento, California), July 31, 1895. www.newspapers.com. “Brady's Tale of Treasure.” San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, Californ...

2021-11-1528 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - October 9, 1866In 1866, as the United States government started to rebuild from the Civil War, they decided to add a few new cavalry and infantry units. The units were made up of the first professional Black soldiers in the country. Those men soon became known as Buffalo Soldiers and were there for some of the country's most historical moments. Listen to learn more about this special group of veterans. SOURCES “The Army.” The Evening Telegraph (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), October 9, 1960. www.newspapers.com. Clark, Alexis. “Why Buffalo Soldiers Served among the Nation's First Park Rangers.” History.com. A&E Tele...

2021-11-1116 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 9, 1989On November 9, 1989, something people had wished to happen for decades finally came true--the Berlin Wall started to come down. For the first time in many years, people in East Germany were reunited with family and friends in West Germany. Do you remember that day? Do you remember what else was happening around the country? Listen to find out! SOURCES “Advertisement: Hughes Market.” The Signal (Santa Clarita, California), November 9, 1989. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Coast Guard Warned Ferry, Freighter Before Collision.” The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), November 10, 1989. www.newspapers.com. Associ...

2021-11-0828 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 15, 1935The 1930s were marked by one trial after another for the American people. Not only were they suffering through the effects of the Great Depression, but much of the country had to endure an extreme drought. On April 15, 1935, Black Sunday, a huge dust storm rolled through. It was one of the worst storms of the Dust Bowl era. What else was being reported on that fateful day? SOURCES “Advertisement for Roaster Toaster (Page 3).” The Current-Argus (Carlsbad, New Mexico), April 15, 1935. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Youth Freed in Slaying Case.” Forth Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, T...

2021-11-0129 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - June 16, 1881On June 16, 1881, one of the most famous women to ever live in New Orleans passed away. In this episode, you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marie Laveau--Voodoo Queen of New Orleans...and then some. SOURCES Beyer, Catherine. "An Introduction to the Basic Beliefs of the Vodou (Voodoo) Religion." Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/vodou-an-introduction-for-beginners-95712 (accessed October 22, 2021). Beyer, Catherine. “Do You Really Know What Voodoo Is?” Learn Religions. Learn Religions, May 2, 2018. https://www.learnreligions.com/vodou-an-introduction-for-beginners-95712. Blakemore, Erin. “The Mysterious Enslaved Woman Who Sparked Salem's Witch Hunt.” History.com. A&E...

2021-10-2818 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 2, 1872On March 2, 1872, just a few newspapers printed what had happened in congress the day before. But, if they'd known how big the moment would eventually be, I'm sure all the newspapers would have printed that Yellowstone National Park had just become the first official national park in the United States of America. So, what were the newspapers writing about instead? SOURCES “Bruce, Blanche Kelso.” US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives. Accessed October 1, 2021. https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/10029. “A Brutal Murder In New York.” The Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania), May 11, 1871. www.newspapers.com....

2021-10-2526 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed December 2, 1955On December 2, 1955, only a few newspapers covered the famous event that happened the day before. At the time, nobody guessed just how much impact a woman named Rosa Parks would have when she sat on a bus and refused to give up her seat. So, if her story wasn't being reported that day, what else was? SOURCES “1956 Game Recap.” Official Site of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, September 9, 2020. https://allstatesugarbowl.org/classic/1956-game-recap/. “Advertisement: VanDervoorts Ice Skates (Page 10).” Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), December 2, 1955. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Engine Pioneer Receives Gift From...

2021-10-1826 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - June 13, 1966On June 13, 1966, an important Supreme Court decision was announced. It affected the way law enforcement all over the country did their job. But, if you've never been arrested, you might only know about this landmark case from watching crime dramas. Listen to find out about Ernesto Miranda and Miranda vs. Arizona. SOURCES “About the Supreme Court.” United States Courts. Accessed September 19, 2021. https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/about. “Ernesto Miranda.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 10, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernesto_Miranda. Kimble, Mark. “Ernest Miranda's Legacy: 'You Have the Right...

2021-10-1418 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 31, 1938In 1938, a radio broadcast based on H. G. Wells' book "War of the Worlds" aired. People all over the country tuned in, but not everyone heard the disclaimer that it was just a dramatized reading and not a real alien invasion. Panic ensued...or did it? Listen to this story and three other great Additional History stories. SOURCES “Advertisement: Chesterfield Cigarettes (Page 2).” Daily Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi), October 31, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Dog's Pal May Starve To Death.” Hinton Daily News (Hinton, West Virginia), November 3, 1938. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Trapped Dog Is Fou...

2021-10-1126 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 6, 1917On April 6, 1917, the United States officially entered the Great War -- a war that had already been going on for years at that point. Entering World War I was a huge moment in United States history, but it wasn't the only thing being printed about in newspapers that day. What else had to compete with such a significant day in time? Listen and find out! SOURCES “Abandoned Car of Missing Man May Be Murder Mystery Clue.” The Buffalo Enquirer (Buffalo, New York), April 6, 1917. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: Western Dairy.” The Evening Sentinel (Red Bluffs...

2021-10-0425 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - Internet Claims: True or False?For this week's mini episode, I decided to do something extra unique. Sometimes, the internet produces wild claims about historical events. But, how many of the claims are actually true...at least according to newspapers? Listen to find out! SOURCES “11 Oct 1909, 5 - The BUCYRUS Evening Telegraph At Newspapers.com.” Newspapers.com. Accessed September 6, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/image/600936107. “7 Oct 1909, 4 - The BUCYRUS Evening Telegraph At Newspapers.com.” Newspapers.com. Accessed September 6, 2021. https://www.newspapers.com/image/600936088/?terms=chris+kiess&match=1. Associated Press. “Albert Einsein's Brain Studied By Pathologist.” The Paris News (Paris, Texas...

2021-09-3016 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 30, 1967On August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history when he became the first Black man to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. That news was groundbreaking for sure, but what else was being reported around the country on the same day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Kentucky Fried Chicken.” The Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), August 30, 1967. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Accused of Murder of 3 in Bank.” The Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), August 30, 1967. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Shirley Temple Moves Into Political Arena.” The Sumter Daily Item (Sumter, South Carolina), August 30, 1...

2021-09-2724 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 18, 1928On November 18, 1928, Walt Disney released a mouse into the world--a mouse named Mickey. Yes, that was the day that Steamboat Willie made its debut. What else was happening around the world on the same day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Sokol Bros. (Page 5).” The Tuscaloosa News (Tuscaloosa, Alabama), November 18, 1928. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: 'Steamboat Willie' Page 62.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), November 18, 1928. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Wife In Another Boat Saw Earl DeVore Sink.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), November 14, 1928. www.newspapers.com. “Bachelder Killing Remains Unsolved; No Developments.” Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Ar...

2021-09-2025 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - July 9, 1850In this mini episode, I visit a few stories from history's more macabre side. When President Zachary Taylor suddenly died early in his presidency, some people thought he was secretly poisoned and his body was eventually exhumed for testing. Other famous people from history have had their bodies exhumed to solve mysteries surrounding their deaths, too. But...what were the results of all those exhumations? I have the answers! SOURCES Arrington, Benjamin T. “Exhuming President Taylor.” We're History, February 24, 2015. http://werehistory.org/exhuming-president-taylor/. Associated Press. “Grave Bearing Jesse James' Name Is His.” Spokesman.com. The...

2021-09-1618 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed September 6, 1901Everyone who has ever attended school in the United States, or even watched TV in the United States, knows about the assassinations of presidents Lincoln and Kennedy, but how much do you know about the assassination of President McKinley? And do you know what else was going on around the country at the same time? Listen, and test your knowledge. SOURCES “Attempted Train Holdup.” Linn County Republic (Mound City, Kansas), September 6, 1901. www.newspapers.com. Bowers, Nancy. “Killer in the Tombstone: Murders of Lena and Martin Schultz 1893.” Iowa Unsolved Murders: Historic Cases, September 24, 2014. http://www.iowau...

2021-09-1330 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed September 5, 1997On September 5, 1997, the world lost a wonderful woman. Mother Teresa, the woman who had spent decades helping the poorest of the poor in India and around the world passed away. What else was going on around the country the day the world lost a literal saint? SOURCES Associated Press. “Deli Owner Often Had Parking Confrontations.” Press and Sun Bulletin (Binghampton, New York), September 5, 1997. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Mother Teresa Dies in Calcutta at Age 87.” Elko Daily Free Press (Elko, Nevada), September 5, 1997. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “TV Reporters Remain in Hospital.”...

2021-09-0626 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - Random Clippings #3It's time for another Random Clippings episode! While I'm researching for the regular, full-size episodes, I often come across short articles that are amusing, shocking, or a little of both. None of the articles are long enough to fill their own episode, so I gather them in a folder until the perfect moment comes along to share them---like today. SOURCES Associated Press. “Time Out For A Gift.” The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri), January 20, 1961. www.newspapers.com. “Badly Injured in Plunge Down Elevator Shaft.” Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, New Jersey), August 14, 1914. www.newspape...

2021-09-0217 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 20, 1978On November 20, 1978, a tragedy in South America took over the front page of newspapers all over the country and world. What do you know about the Jonestown Massacre? And, what else was being reported on the same day? SOURCES “Advertisement: JCPenney Cameras (Page 2A).” Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Texas), November 20, 1978. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Cave World Dwells under Abe Lincoln.” Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois), November 20, 1978. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Hundreds Dead in Camp Victims of Mass Suicide.” The Miami News (Miami, Florida), November 20, 1978. www.newspapers.com. Burton, Anthony. “Sa...

2021-08-3028 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 1, 1946On October 1, 1946, something happened in Germany that caught worldwide attention. That day, the Nuremberg Trials, the trials of some of the most influential men of the Nazi party, officially ended. Do you know the significance of those trials? Do you know what else was being reported that day? Listen to find out! SOURCES “11 Of Hitler's Gang to Hang on Oct. 16: Seven Given Prison Terms, Three Freed.” The Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, Canada), October 1, 1946. www.newspapers.com. Aden, Tom. “Hold Local Officer in Fatal Denver Shooting.” The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colorado), October 1, 1946. www.newspapers.com....

2021-08-2324 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 21, 1881In today's mini episode, we'll talk about Clara Barton and her contributions to United States history--including the thousands of people she helped after the Johnstown flood that I talked about in the last episode. How much of Clara's story did you already know? SOURCES “10 Facts: Clara Barton.” American Battlefield Trust, April 13, 2021. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/10-facts-clara-barton. “American Women of Fame.” The Chicago Chronicle (Chicago, Illinois), March 14, 1897. www.newspapers.com. “Busy Life of Clara Barton Nearing End.” The Tampa Times (Tampa, Florida), April 4, 1912. www.newspapers.com. “Clara Barton.” About Clara Bart...

2021-08-2017 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed June 1, 1889On June 1, 1889, a great disaster happened in Pennsylvania. At the time, it was the deadliest disaster in U.S. history. Do you know what horrible event happened on that day? And what else was making headlines at the time? Listen to find out! SOURCES “Advertisement for Ivory Soap (Page 2).” The Janesville Daily Gazette (Janesville, Wisconsin), June 1, 1889. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “125 Years after Johnstown: Facts about the U.S. Flood That Killed More than 2,200.” Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah), May 28, 2014, https://www.deseret.com/2014/5/28/20466425/125-years-after-johnstown-facts-about-the-u-s-flood-that-killed-more-than-2-200#file-in-this-1889-file-photograph-people-stand-atop-houses-among-ruins-after-disastrous-flooding-in-johnstown-pa-facts-figures-and-anecdotes-about-the-johnstown-flood-in-pennsylvania-which-killed-2209-people-125-years-ago-gave-the-red-cross-its-first-international-response-effort-and-helped-set-a-precedent-for-american-liability-law edition. “The C...

2021-08-1626 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 28, 1964On March 28, 1964, newspapers all over the country printed headlines proclaiming that a giant earthquake had just struck Alaska. Just how big was the earthquake? How widespread was the damage? And, most importantly for this podcast, what else was being reported on the same day? SOURCES Abelman, Lester. “Opera Singer Tells of Red Jail Ordeal.” Daily News (New York City, New York), March 28, 1964. www.newspaspers.com. Associated Press. “Alaska Struck By Killer Earthquake.” Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), March 28, 1964. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Aviatrix Hops to Casablanca.” The News-Messenge...

2021-08-0928 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed June 14, 1916Today's episode is extra unique. Instead of three additional history stories from the same year, there are three additional history stories from three different years. But....why? Listen to find out! And, make sure you listen all the way to the end for a special announcement. SOURCES ---------------- “Advertisement: Page 3.” The Troy Record (Troy, New York), June 14, 1949. www.newspapers.com. “Ashton, Illinois.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 14, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton,_Illinois. Associated Press. “Laundry Hand Admits Death Charge Guilt.” The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho), July 1, 1949. www.newspapers.com. ...

2021-06-1426 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 25, 1979In the 1980s and early 1990s, faces of missing children were often printed on milk cartons in an attempt to find them. But, how did the whole thing get started, and who was the first person to be featured on a carton? The ending to this tale might surprise you SOURCES --------------- “Disappearance of Etan Patz.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, June 7, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Etan_Patz. “Etan Patz Case: 1979 Disappearance of NYC Boy Continues to Haunt Investigators.” CBS News. CBS Interactive. Accessed June 8, 2021. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/etan-pat...

2021-06-1017 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed June 6, 1944On this day 77 years ago, a turning point happened in World War II. Thousands upon thousands of people from around the world were involved in this event, but not all of them made it out alive. What else was happening on the day troops invaded the beaches of Normandy? Listen to find out. SOURCES ---------------- “Advertisement: Waste Paper (Page 3).” The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana), June 6, 1944. www.newspapers.com. Dix, Dorothy. “Dorothy Dix.” Hinton Daily News (Hinton, West Virginia), June 6, 1944. www.newspapers.com. “Dorothy Dix.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 26, 2021. https://en.wikipedia...

2021-06-0727 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 30, 1868The day this episode is released is a national holiday in the United States--Memorial Day to be exact. You most likely know how the day is celebrated in modern times, but do you know when and why people started to celebrate the day? Listen to find out! ------------ SOURCES “A Romantic Incident by James Boese.” The Sunbury Gazette (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), May 30, 1868. www.newspapers.com. “Carlota of Mexico.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, April 24, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlota_of_Mexico. “Decoration Day, 1868.” Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut), May 30, 1868. www.newspapers.com. Dyer...

2021-05-3125 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 20, 1888In this mini episode I'll tell you a story of stolen identity. It's the possibly true story of Sarah Wilson--aka Princess Susie. SOURCES --------------- “Kings and Queens of England & Britain.” Historic UK. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/KingsQueensofBritain/. “The Remarkable Career of Sarah Wilson: Convict, Princess, and Marchioness of Colonial America.” Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://hsp.org/blogs/history-hits/the-remarkable-career-of-sarah-wilson-convict-princess-and-marchioness-of-colonial-america. “Sarah Wilson (Impostor).” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, December 13, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Wilson_(impostor). “A Slave Princess.” The Times (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), May 23, 1880.

2021-05-2714 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 24, 1989On March 24, 1989, a disaster in Alaska became the subject of newspaper headlines all over the country and world. Unfortunately, cleaning up the disaster wasn't an easy fix and the effects can still be seen today. Do you remember reading about and hearing about this famous day? Listen and see! ------------ SOURCES Associated Press. “Letters Urge Maximum Penalty for Steinberg.” The Journal-News (White Plains, New York), March 24, 1989. Associated Press. “Woman Arrested Over Stabbing.” The Daily Sentinel (Sitka, Alaska), March 24, 1989. DollarDryDock Financial Centers. “The Better Mortgage.” The Journal-News (White Plains, New York), March...

2021-05-2426 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 21, 1932On May 21, 1932, a certain woman accomplished something only one other person had done before. While that event was impressive, it's sadly not what she is most remembered for. Think you know what happened 89 years ago this week? Listen to find out if you're right! --------- SOURCES “1930 United States Federal Census For Lawson E. Miller.” Ancestry.com, n.d. www.ancestry.com. “1940 United States Federal Census For Evelyn Miller.” Ancestry.com, n.d. http://www.ancestry.com. “1940 United States Federal Census For Lawson E. Miller.” Ancestry.com. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.ancestry...

2021-05-1724 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - July 15, 1976On July 15, 1976, something happened to a group of kids while they were attending summer school. It's not talked about much these days, but it terrified the country and world. Do you remember this scary incident? -------- SOURCES Boren, Jim. “27 Victims Go Home In Triumph.” The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California), July 17, 1976. www.newspapers.com. Carroll, Larry. “27 On Valley School Bus Vanish.” The Fresno Bee (Fresno, California), July 16, 1976. www.newspapers.com. “Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping: Rare Photos from One of the Largest Abductions in U.S. History.” CBS News. CBS Interactive, July 12, 2020. https://www...

2021-05-1317 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 15, 1914Today's famous episode date is August 15, 1914. It was a day that benefited many countries around the world and made getting goods from one place to another much easier. Think you know what happened on that day? Listen to find out! ------------ SOURCES “Advertisement - Page 10.” Essex County Herald (Island Pond, Vermont), August 14, 1914. www.newspaper.com. AFP. “Memories of German WWI Atrocities Haunt Belgium.” YouTube. YouTube, August 20, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpeTjaQbQ9Y. “Battle of Dinant.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, December 13, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dinant. “Heroi...

2021-05-1025 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 27, 1997Today's famous date is recent history, happening just before we entered the new century. It's a story of cults, aliens, and Nike shoes. If you were alive in 1997, I'm sure you'll remember this famous event. ---------- Associated Press. “Doctor Charged with Murdering Patient.” The Daily Journal (Flat River, Missouri), March 27, 1997. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Doctor Charged with Murdering Patient.” The Daily Journal (Flat River, Missouri), March 27, 1997. www.newspapers.com. Balko, Radley. “Solving Kathy Mabry's Murder.” HuffPost. HuffPost, December 7, 2017. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kathy-mabry-murder-steven-hayne-michael-west_n_2456970. Barcella, Laura. “Heaven's Gate, 23 Years...

2021-05-0324 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 27, 1962On May 27, 1962, something awful started in Centralia, Pennsylvania. Even though it's been nearly 60 years, this awful thing is still going. Have you heard Centralia's story before? ________ “Ask Quick Bids to Put Out Fire Idling 30 Mines.” Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), August 15, 1962. www.newspapers.com. Blakemore, Erin. “This Mine Fire Has Been Burning For Over 50 Years.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, June 12, 2018. https://www.history.com/news/mine-fire-burning-more-50-years-ghost-town. Knutson, Julie. “The End of Centralia's Abandoned, Colorful, Anarchic 'Graffiti Highway'.” Atlas Obscura. Atlas Obscura, September 11, 2020. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/centralia-graffiti-highway-buried. Rubinkam, M...

2021-04-2915 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 9, 1871On October 9, 1871, newspapers across the country reported about something that started the night before in Chicago. It was NOT a good thing. However, as we learn from additional history, it might have been silly song lyrics that made it such a famous event, taking the attention away from another bad thing that happened on the exact same day. Confused yet? Listen to this episode and you'll have it all figured out. ________ “Advertisement for Fire Insurance (Page 3).” Bangor Whig and Courier (Bangor, Maine), October 9, 1871. www.newspapers.com. “Cheer Up.” The Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), October...

2021-04-2625 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 28, 1979On March 28, 1979, something happened in Pennsylvania. It was a disaster that could have been much worse considering what was at stake. Think you know what happened that day? Listen and find out! _______ SOURCES “Advertisement: Movies Playing.” Fremont Tribune (Fremont, Nebraska), March 28, 1979. www.newspapers.com. “Backgrounder on the Three Mile Island Accident.” United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/3mile-isle.html, n.d. Browning, William. “Tears of a Clown.” The Paris Review, July 6, 2016. https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/07/06/tears-of-a-clown/. “Dorothy M. Miller Heese (1928-2007) .” Find...

2021-04-1927 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - February 11, 1979I'm always game for a good shipwreck story, and this one does not disappoint. It's a story that has been told many times before, but even though more than forty years have passed since it happened, a million questions remain unanswered. _______ SOURCES “The Crew of the Sarah Joe.” Unsolved Mysteries Wiki. Accessed April 9, 2021. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crew_of_the_Sarah_Joe. John Christensen. “Hana Waits for Her Sons.” The Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Honolulu, Hawaii), March 8, 1979. www.newspapers.com. “Joss Paper.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, December 1, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos...

2021-04-1514 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 30, 1922On November 30, 1922, newspapers reported about one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time. It was a discovery made in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Think you know what it was? Listen to today's episode to find out! _________ SOURCES “Advertisement (Page 3).” The Union Appeal (Union, Mississippi), November 30, 1922. www.newspapers.com. “Anna Lenz to Chippewa Falls Institution.” The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), March 27, 1923. www.newspapers.com. “Anna T Lenz (1892-1990) .” Find a Grave. Accessed April 6, 2021. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102007122/anna-t-lenz. “Arkansas Riot Is Subdued.” Daily Clarion-Pr...

2021-04-1226 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 6, 1896Tomorrow marks the 125th anniversary of this GOOD event where people show their skills at many different things. It's an event that's still happening in current times. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! _____________ SOURCES “Athens 1896 Olympic Games.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed March 23, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/event/Athens-1896-Olympic-Games. “Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison.” The White House. The United States Government, January 15, 2021. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-families/caroline-lavinia-scott-harrison/. “Count Rudolph Charged Under Oath That The Countess Eila Festetics De Tolna Is A Flirt.” Th...

2021-04-0525 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - Random Clippings #2The name of this episode says it all. Enjoy some completely random, but fun, short stories I've found while researching for the full episodes! __________ SOURCES “Bring Soap or Towel…and See Tigers Play.” The Wewoka Daily Times (Wewoka, Oklahoma), August 28, 1963. “Intelligence of a Horse.” The Evening World (New York City, New York), January 1, 1892. “Lied About Age of Son, Pays Fare 20 Years Late.” Jackson's Hole Courier (Jackson, Wyoming), February 14, 1929. “Rites Over a Pig: Officers Thought They Found a Man in Engine Firebox.” Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas), January 17, 1920. “Spanker Bre...

2021-04-0114 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 30, 1981This famous date falls 100 years after last week's episode date. It was a horrible event that made headlines all over the world. But, as bad as it was, if circumstances were only slightly changed, it would have been much worse and could have changed the course of future history. Think you know what it was? Listen to find out! _______________ SOURCES Administrator, NASA Content. “First Shuttle Launch.” NASA. NASA, April 8, 2015. https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_2488.html. “Advertisement (Speed-Way Car Wash) Page 6.” The Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), March 30, 1981. www.newspapers.com....

2021-03-2925 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 27, 1881Today's episode date is just as famous for the location as for the event...except...the location we always hear in movies and books wasn't the actual location where the event took place. Confused? Listen to today's episode about one of the most famous days in Wild West History and then find out what else was happening around the country on the exact same day. SOURCES “Advertisement: Front Page.” Black Hills Daily Pioneer (Deadwood, South Dakota), October 27, 1881. Horne, Madison. “Look Inside the Squalid Tenements Where NYC Immigrants Lived in the Late 18...

2021-03-2223 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - September 12, 1895For this mini episode, I wanted to talk about a woman that has fallen into obscurity over the years, although in her heyday she was featured in newspapers literally around the world. She was a marvelous woman who had marvelous adventures...or...did she? __________ SOURCES “Annie Londonderry.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, March 5, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Londonderry. Henry, Bonnie. “She Biked the Globe, Including Tucson.” Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona), March 27, 2008. Weber, Bruce. “Overlooked No More: Annie Londonderry, Who Traveled the World by Bicycle.” The New York Times. The New York...

2021-03-1817 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 6, 1909Today's famous date is April 6, 1909--a date that not many people would recognize just by hearing the name. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't very important in world history. But, is that the correct day for the event, or have we been wrong for over a hundred years? ___________________________ SOURCES “Advertisement: National Lead Company - Page 7.” The Daily Herald (Provo, Utah), 6 Apr. 1909. www.newspapers.com. “The Conservation Legacy of Theodore Roosevelt.” U.S. Department of the Interior, 14 Feb. 2020, www.doi.gov/blog/conservation-legacy-theodore-roosevelt#:~:text=After%20becoming%20president%20in%201901,is%20found%20...

2021-03-1526 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 21, 1959Well, I made it to 50 episodes and it's been a blast! For today's famous date, I wanted to choose a date that had something to do with the number 50. As you can see, August 21, 1959, is from the 1950s, but the date is so much more than that. It's a day that literally brought us together as a country. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! ________ SOURCES “1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, January 1, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_Hebgen_Lake_earthquake. “Advertisement from Transcontinental Airlines Agency (Page 10).” The Honolulu...

2021-03-0824 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - January 12, 1888On January 12, 1888, adverse weather in multiple states caused destruction that affected families for many decades. Were any of your ancestors part of this horrible event?

2021-03-0417 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed December 19, 1872December 19, 1872, isn't necessarily a famous date, but it's the first time I personally found mention of the event in a newspaper. In this event, an entire family disappeared, creating a mystery that has lasted for nearly 150 years. Have you heard the legends that surround this disappearance? ______________ SOURCES “Advertisement: Table Sauce (Page 8).” The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio), December 19, 1872. “Battle of Inkerman.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, January 3, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Inkerman. “The Fire Engine.” Helena Weekly Herald (Helena, Montana), December 19, 1872. “Fire: A Stable and Three Horses Burned Up.” Hel...

2021-03-0128 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 25, 1935For today's mini episode, I wanted to feature one person in honor of Black History Month. To me, this man epitomized talent and grace and all manner of good things. He is definitely worthy of being called a great American, and an example to look up to.

2021-02-2514 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 28, 1963Today's episode was recorded in honor of Black History Month. There are many great moments and people that could, and should, be celebrated, but I narrowed it down to one main event--an event that involved hundreds of thousands of people. A great man gave a speech at this event, and that speech has been memorized and quoted by thousands and thousands of children and adults alike. Do you think you know what event I'm featuring? Listen and find out!

2021-02-2226 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed February 14, 1929On February 14, 1929, a day usually associated with love and joy, something horrible happened in Chicago. In a city known for its prohibition-era gangsters and organized crime, it was only a matter of time until something like this occurred. It's been 92 years, but the details are still a bity hazy. Want to know what else was going on that day around the country? Listen and find out! ____ SOURCES Associated Press. “Mrs. Byrd Gets Life Sentence For Murder of Her Husband.” The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia), March 1, 1929. www.newspapers.com. “California, U.S., Prison...

2021-02-1522 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - November 11, 1938Today's mini episode is about a woman with a very unfortunate nickname. It was nickname that would stick with her for much of her life. This woman was accused of harming and killing many people in her lifetime, but it wasn't exactly her fault...or was it? Listen to the episode and decide whose side you're on!

2021-02-1114 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 3, 1995I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news on October 3, 1995. This day brought something that shocked the nation. Some thought it was a bad thing, and others thought it was a good thing. Do you know what it was? Where were you and what was your reaction? ______ SOURCES Associated Press. “Not Guilty.” Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina), October 3, 1995. Associated Press. “Oliver Described as Computer Geek.” Wasau Daily Herald (Wasau, Wisconsin), October 3, 1995. Boedeker, Hal. “SIMPSON'S VERDICT DREW BEST RATINGS IN TV HISTORY...

2021-02-0826 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed January 16, 1967On January 16, 1967, something happened in the sports world for the first time ever. But, it wasn't the only time that thing would happen. In fact, it has happened every single year since then...including this upcoming weekend. Do you think you know what it was? Listen and find out if you're right! _________ SOURCES – January 16, 1967 “Advertisement: Free Copy of the Warren Report.” The Messenger (Madisonville, Kentucky), January 16, 1967. Associated Press. “Boys Exhibit Pictures They Took of UFO.” The Hillsdale Daily News (Hillsdale, Michigan), January 11, 1967. Associated Press. “Boys UFO Photos Flop With Experts.” Ar...

2021-02-0123 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - April 26, 1777This mini episode tells the story of a young, unsung heroine from revolutionary times--a heroine who did the same thing a famous male American did except without any recognition. This date is the farthest back I've gone on Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed. Have you heard this nearly 250-year-old story before? _____ SOURCES Michals, Debra (edited by). “Sybil Ludington.” National Women's History Museum. Accessed November 3, 2020. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sybil-ludington. Miller, Mark. “New Stamp to Honor Unsung Revolutionary War Heroine.” Naugatuck Daily News (Naugatuck, Connecticut), December 24, 1974. www.newspapers.com. “P...

2021-01-2811 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed January 17, 1920On January 17, 1920, a new amendment to the constitution of the United States of America went into affect and stayed in place for the next 14 years. Instead of giving something new to the people, this amendment took something away. Think you know what it is? Listen to find out! SOURCES “Doctor Has a Hearing.” The Daily Chronicle (De Kalb, Illinois), March 4, 1920. www.newspapers.com. “Doctor Suspected in Slaying Five in Family.” Salt Lake Telegram, January 10, 1920. www.newspapers.com. “Doctors Have Hope That Poison Olive Victims May Live.” The Buffalo Courier (Buf...

2021-01-2526 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Random Clippings #1Sometimes I come across small articles that interest me, but they aren't big enough to fill an entire additional history story, or else they don't coincide with any famous date. Today you get to hear some of those stories. SOURCES Associated Press. “Family Is Late Again; Father to Play Santa.” Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana), October 1, 1971. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Man Dreaming of Goat Injured at Keene When ‘Butted’ Out Window.” The Boston Globe (Massachusetts), October 6, 1937. www.newspapers.com. “A Courtship School.” The Brainerd Daily Dispatch (Brainerd, Minnesota), December 18, 1903. www.newspapers.c...

2021-01-2114 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 6, 1937On May 6, 1937, a disaster happened. Even though the event was tragic, perhaps it wouldn't have been remembered so much in history if a certain radio host's passionate recording of the events unfolding in front of him didn't exist. Do you think you know what happened in New Jersey on that day? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SOURCES – May 6, 1937 Associated Press. “Education-Seeker Is Sent to Jail.” Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), October 19, 1937. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Hollywood Murder Mystery Is Revived After Fifteen Years.” Corsicana Daily Sun (Corsicana, Texas), May 6, 1937. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Po...

2021-01-1822 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - May 31, 1931I found out about this special woman just a few months ago. The people of Savannah, Georgia, however, have known about her for well over a hundred years. What is it that made her so special? SOURCES “Florence Margaret Martus (1868-1943) .” Find a Grave. Accessed November 9, 2020. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6943136/florence-margaret-martus. “Florence Martus.” National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior. Accessed November 8, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/fopu/learn/historyculture/florence-martus.htm. “Florence Martus.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, July 10, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Martus. Sieg, Gera...

2021-01-1412 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed January 15, 1919On January 15, 1919, Boston got itself into a very sticky--and tragic--situation. Do you know what happened on this famous day just over 100 years ago? Listen to find out what else was going on around the country and world on the exact same day. SOURCES “15 Killed, 150 Injured In North End Explosion.” The Boston Evening Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), January 15, 1919. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: Cleopatra at The Strand (Page 4).” Fremont Daily Messenger (Fremont, Ohio), January 15, 1919. www.newspapers.com. “Annie Elias Has Returned to Her Home.” Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), January 17, 1919. www.newspapers.co...

2021-01-1127 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed January 1, 1892On January 1, 1892, a place of great importance to many Americans and their ancestors opened for the first time. It is a place where the American dream began for millions of immigrants. Have you been there? ___________________ SOURCES “About Us.” Save The Whales, November 19, 2019. https://savethewhales.org/about/. Anderson, Thomas F., and Henry G. Trickey. “Lured Away: Hiram Sawtelle Missing From Home.” The Boston Globe (Massachusetts), February 11, 1890. www.newspapers.com. “At Ellis Island: Opening of the New Immigration Station.” The World: Evening Edition (New York City, New York), January 1, 1892. www.newspapers.com. ...

2021-01-0427 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - April 2, 1893The 1800s were filled with expansion, new beginnings, and many people looking to get rich quick. One man living in the Utah Territory took advantage of people at the lowest times in their lives and learned the hard way that his unique crimes would bring a very unique punishment. But, did the punishment work? ____ SOURCES – April 2, 1893 Arave, Lynn. “Fate of Grave Robber After Banishment Is Yet To Be Unearthed.” Deseret News. Deseret News, December 9, 1991. https://www.deseret.com/1991/12/9/18956114/fate-of-grave-robber-after-banishment-is-yet-to-be-unearthed. “A Gruesome Tale.” The Salt Lake Sunday Herald (Salt Lake City, Utah), April 2, 1...

2020-12-3112 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed December 24, 1944A celebrity musician disappeared on December 15, 1944. When newspapers finally caught wind of it and started printing the story in their papers on the 24th, the nation mourned. Do you know who disappeared that day?

2020-12-2822 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed October 1, 1971Something good happened on October 1, 1971. A popular park opened for the first time and millions and millions have visited since that day. I've been there, have you?

2020-12-2123 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - June 29, 1903In this mini episode, you'll learn about a woman who was the first ever to do a very specific thing, but, scared of what the consequences might be, she kept her secret for nearly 30 years.

2020-12-1712 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed December 18, 1903December 18, 1903, is a day newspapers reported about an event that eventually changed life as we know it for hobbies, travel, and even warfare.

2020-12-1426 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed June 2, 1953This is an extra special day because there were actually TWO very famous events being reported about in newspapers all over the world. Which event did I assign top billing?

2020-12-0723 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed MINI - September 16, 1896On September 16, 1896, a publicity stunt in Texas became one of my favorite events in history...even though things didn't go quite as planned.

2020-12-0314 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 19, 1993On April 19, 1993, all eyes turned to Texas where a shocking tragedy was unfolding at a compound outside Waco. What else was going on around the country on the exact same day?

2020-11-3025 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 25, 1971This mystery from 1971 has kept people guessing for decades about what really happened. The mystery is fascinating, but what else was being reported around the country on Thanksgiving Day almost 50 years ago?

2020-11-2322 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 4, 1865This murderer killed a presidential assassin, but how much do you actually know about him?

2020-11-1911 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed September 4, 1957On this day in history, newspapers from around the country reported about a group of nine high school students who showed immense bravery on a day when their very lives were threatened.

2020-11-1623 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - July 10, 1981This week's mini episode will shock you with what one community got away with when they tried to stop a bully.

2020-11-1210 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 19, 1980On this day in history, newspapers all over the country sent out papers with headlines announcing a great natural disaster. Thankfully, nothing like it has hit the continental United States since that day. Think you know what it is? Listen and see!

2020-11-0927 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - July 19, 1905Join me for a very special mini episode where I tell you about a young boy who made headlines during the Civil War. And, for the first time ever, I'll have a guest host joining me!

2020-11-0513 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 3, 1948Seventy-two years ago, on November 3, 1948, a presidential election took place. Except, it wasn't the election that made the day famous. Instead, it was the HEADLINE about the election that made headlines. Think you know what I'm talking about? Listen and see!

2020-11-0229 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - March 20, 1809Just in time for Halloween, here is the story of Mary Bateman -- the Yorkshire Witch. 1cd6DRgz0EYDTYMCxeAH

2020-10-2916 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 13, 1861The American Civil War is an important part of U.S. history, but what else was going on around the world the day newspapers announced that the first shots had been fired at Fort Sumter?

2020-10-2626 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 18, 1906Do you know what earthquake was the deadliest in U.S. history? What else was going on the day San Francisco turned to ashes?

2020-10-1926 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - March 4, 1914This young author was famous when she first published her books, but then she disappeared without a trace. Where did she go?

2020-10-1511 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed November 22, 1963On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed. Were you alive and do you remember it? Do you know what else was being reported on the same day around the country?

2020-10-1223 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - March 21, 1947More than 70 years ago, two brothers became the talk of New York City, but not necessarily for good reasons. Listen to this mini episode to find out why everyone couldn't stop talking about them.

2020-10-0812 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 22, 1889An event that happened on April 22, 1889, permanently changed our nation, but it's rarely talked about these days. Do you know what happened that day?

2020-10-0521 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed May 23, 1934Today's famous date deals with an incident that occurred when two outlaws met up with authorities that had been tracking them for months. Can you guess the famous couple?

2020-09-2820 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed Mini Episode - October 8, 1911Welcome to the first mini episode! In each mini I'll tell you ONE story from a random day in history. In this case, it's a macabre story of a wild west outlaw who became more famous in death than in life.

2020-09-2413 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed January 28, 1986On this famous day, something tragic happened--something that has never been forgotten. Do you remember where you were the day NASA experienced one of its biggest disasters of all time?

2020-09-2121 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed July 17, 1955This event might not have gotten much front page attention in 1955, but it has proved to be a memorable event for millions and millions of people over the last 65 years...and it all started with a mouse.

2020-09-1424 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 15, 1865You've heard the story of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination a thousand times, but do you know what else was being reported in newspapers across the country and world on the exact same day?

2020-09-0725 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 31, 1997Exactly 23 years ago today, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. What else was being reported on the same day?

2020-08-3122 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed March 2, 1932On this March 2, 1932, newspapers all over the world were reporting about one of the most famous kidnappings of all time, but what else was being reported on that exact same day?

2020-08-2425 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed August 18, 1920Exactly 100 years ago women in the United States finally got the right to vote. What else was being reported in newspapers on the exact same day?

2020-08-1718 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed June 10, 1973What else was reported in newspapers the day a 3-year-old horse became the fastest , most famous horse in history?

2020-08-1023 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed April 15, 1912What else was being reported the day the Titanic sank? Visit the Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed Facebook group for more information and a list of all the sources used in this episode.

2020-08-0323 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed December 7, 1941What else was being reported the day Pearl Harbor was bombed? Visit the Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed Facebook group for more information and a list of all the sources used in this episode.

2020-07-2722 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed July 21, 1969On July 20, 1969, man set foot on the moon for the first time. The next day, that news was the biggest headline on papers all over the country. Listen to this episode to find out what else was happening around the country on the exact same day.

2020-07-2022 min

ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed (Trailer)

2020-07-1800 min