Beware the Ides of March! Do you know in what year Julius Caesar was assassinated? Or, in what year did professional baseball get its start, and what was the team? What state is celebrating its birthday/admittance into the Union today? If you don't know, you should listen to today's episode.

Can you name the first US astronaut to ride into space aboard a Russian spacecraft? What precursor to the modern NFL draft got started on this day? Learn these facts and more in today's episode. Plus, at the end of the show, I share with you a couple news and notes from the show. 

We published our first On This Day Extra this week. It's all about eyewitnesses to history. Visit the post for videos and audio of persons who've been on-hand for some of the most historical events in America's history: On This Day Extra - Witnesses to History

The US Patent Office, a famous New York City Theater, bowling, and a famous musician's birthday comprise today's set of historical footnotes. Find out what each is by listening to today's episode.

In what year did Alexander Graham Bell make his first telephone call? Who was the first PA announcer for a major league team? What famous martial artist was born on this day? Listen to the podcast to get your answers.

In what year did the Barbie doll make its debut? When did "Gone With The Wind" become available for home video purchase? Who was the first athlete to throw the discus over 160ft? What country musician was born on this day? If you don't know the answers, listen to today's episode to find out.

I had to do a bit of 'splaining in today's show since today is the anniversary of Johann Kepler's discovery of the third Law of Planetary Motion. Listen to today's episode to find out when Kepler discovered it, and what it is.

"We Are the World" debuted on radio in what year on this day? Know where football great Lynn Swann was born? Who played in the first professional football game televised on *cable*? Press play to listen and find out.

Remember the Alamo? Well, do you know which year the Battle of the Alamo was fought? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? Who does Publisher's Clearing House have to thank for being born on this day? Get your answers in today's episode.

What song is musician Eddy Grant best known for? Who was the first bowler to bowl two perfect games in a row? Listen to today's episode for answers to these questions and more.

When did the first US Congress meet? Know when Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" debuted? Who was the first MLB team to hold their spring practice outside the United States? The answers are in today's episode.