Today's episode features footnotes from Madame Tussand's, the NHL, and more. Listen to find out what happened On This Day.

What Hollywood classic film debuted on this day? When was Dr. Seuss born? You can find out the answers in today's episode.

Which US President signed the resolution to annex the Republic of Texas? When did Wayne Gretzky become the NHL's all-time assists leader? Listen for the answers.

Bonus: Did you notice I ran a sponsored segment with some of this week's episodes? Check out the On This Day blog for details about my experiment with ads.

How many Grammys did Michael Jackson receive for his "Thriller" album? Know when the first basketball game was broadcast on TV? What famous auto racer celebrates his birthday today? Today's episode has your answers.

When was the first Mardi Gras celebration held in New Orleans? Know when "People" magazine was introduced? What famous American writer was born on this day? Find out the answers in today's episode.

What famous national park was established on this day? What famous frontiersman was born on this day? Think you know the answers? Check yourself in today's episode of On This Day.

What important event with regards to the "taming of the West" happened today? What did Cassius Clay do on this day? Do you know what famous impressionist artist celebrates his birthday today? Get your answers in today's episode.

Who was the last US Navy officer to attain the rank of fleet admiral? What was the first album to be certified platinum by the RIAA? When was the nylon bristle toothbrush introduced? Today's episode has your answers.

What famous candy was introduced on this day? How old is actress Dakota Fanning on this day? Listen to find out.

What was Elvis Presley's first hit record? What famous US statesman was born on this day? These nuggets and more in today's episode of On This Day.