Today Then

On this date in 1985, General Motors announced the formation of a new car company -- Saturn.

On this date in 1998, Joey Cape, the lead singer of Lagwagon, penned a song titled "May 16". It's a song about lost friendships, but today brings many friends and fans of their music together.

Molly, Eitan, and Steve are taking a short break. But we will return in June with new episodes! Stay tuned....

On this date in 2009, Jiverly Wong entered the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York and killed thirteen people. In the nine years since, the Civic Association has continued to provide services for immigrants in the Greater Binghamton region.

On March 27, 1976—42 years ago today—the first five stations of Washington, D.C.'s Metro opened to the public, and 50,000 lucky passengers got to experience a new masterpiece of infrastructural design.

On this date in 1800, Alessandro Volta revealed his electrifying invention to the world.

 

Music by Building The State

On March 13, 1960—58 years ago today—the Chicago White Sox debuted surprising new uniforms.

On March 6, 1865—153 years ago today—Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural ball descended into sloppy, greasy pandemonium as four thousand revelers ambushed the buffet table at once.

On February 27, 1980, thirty-eight years ago today, the Grammy for Best Disco Recording was awarded for the very first time—and was never, ever awarded again. In this episode, we explore the downfall of the 1970s' defining sound, from the riotous "night disco died" to the night a disco superstar took home music's biggest prize.

On this date in 1792, President Washington signed the Postal Service Act into law, establishing the USPS as a government entity and securing it as a staple in American communication.

Music for this episode is by Borrtex and Podington Bear.