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Twenty eight years ago today, the "World Series Earthquake" struck Northern California.

Twenty eight years ago today, the "World Series Earthquake" struck Northern California.

On October 10, 1957, President Eisenhower invited Ghanian finance minister Komla Agbeli Gbedemah over for bacon, eggs, and a public apology at the White House.

On October 10, 1957, President Eisenhower invited Ghanian finance minister Komla Agbeli Gbedemah over for bacon, eggs, and a public apology at the White House.

25 years ago today, a pop music star took a chance on live television to help expose serious crimes being committed, and ended up largely ruining her career.

25 years ago today, a pop music star took a chance on live television to help expose serious crimes being committed, and ended up largely ruining her career.

On this episode, we explore the debut of Sousa's "New Military Band" on this date in 1892, and the bandleader's enduring mark on American music.

35 years ago today, a Carnegie Mellon research assistant professor sent a message with a simple suggestion that would forever change the way we communicate.

35 years ago today, a Carnegie Mellon research assistant professor sent a message with a simple suggestion that would forever change the way we communicate.

55 years ago today, President Kennedy announced that America's new frontier was the Moon. But his famous speech's biggest applause line was... a football joke?