Find out when the first bicycle club was formed in the US. When was the "Superbowl Shuffle" certified gold? These historical nuggets and more in today's episode.

Ever received a singing telegram? Find out the first year you could have. Other topics in today's show: fire prevention, major league baseball, and a famous actor's birthday.

Know when the Hollywood Walk of Fame was started? Learn some notable details about the 9th president of the United States. Those things and more in today's On This Day.

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In what year did the British Invasion begin? Who signed the first six-figure major league baseball contract? When was Charles Dickens born? Think you know the answers? Find out in today's episode of On This Day.

Today is the anniversary of one of the most extraordinary golf shots ever. Find out which President of the United States was born on this day. Learn these facts and more in today's episode.

Learn why it became safer to walk the streets of New York on this day. Do you recall what year the Pittsburg Steelers won their fifth Super Bowl? What home run hitting baseball player was born on this day? Answers to these and more in today's On This Day.

What does this day in history have to do with the Revolutionary War? Do you know what year the first US Winter Olympics opened? What famous aviator has a birthday today? Get the answers in today's On This Day.

With Tax Day coming up, do you know why this day is notable? Also, what does today have to do with baseballs, basketballs, tennis balls, golf balls, and footballs? Find out the answers to those questions and more in today's episode of On This Day.

While recording today's episode, I referenced the "National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs". It sounded stilted when I read it, but I guess that's what happens when you refer to "baseball" as two words. Listen to the episode to find out when we got professional baseball here in the States.