This Day In History

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February 14 – Why Valentine’s Day?
The day of romance has a darker history than most know. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand get down to the heart of the matter and tell us why we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Also, 1929 brings us the St.
February 13 – Lindbergh Baby’s Killer Brought to Justice
The Lindbergh kidnapping led Congress to pass the Federal Kidnapping Act, also known as the “Lindbergh Law”. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us of the infamous kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby. In 1935,
February 12 – Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln are Born!
On this episode of This Day in History, Tony and Armand are here to discuss the important events that took place on this day, throughout the annals of time. On this day in 1809, English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, Charles Darwin,
February 11 – Elbridge Gerry “Gerrymanders” and Sheryl Crow is Born
On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss the gerrymandering of Massachusettes Governor, Elbridge Gerry. On this day in 1812, Gerry gets accused of getting a little too creative with is redrawing of the Essex South state senatoria...
February 10 – The Real Life Version of “Bridge of Spies”
Rudolf Abel and Gary Powers become part of Cold War history. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about two spies on opposite sides of the fence during the Cold War. In 1962, Gary Powers (US) is exchanged for Rudolf Abel (Sov...
February 9 – “Ladies and Gentlemen…THE BEATLES!”
73 million viewers tune in for The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us all about the monumental appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. In 1964,
February 8 – The Birth of a Nation Premieres, and Happy Birthday to James Dean!
James Dean, an American icon, is born in Marion, Indiana. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about a D.W. Griffith’s controversial movie premiere. In 1915, The Birth of a Nation debuted in Los Angeles and while historically...
February 7 – The Day the Mississippi River Flowed Backward
The fluvial tsunami is caused by a series of earthquakes in Missouri. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand tell us about a series of strong earthquakes in New Madrid, Missouri. In 1812, these earthquakes,
February 6 – The Birth of Ronald Reagan and the Munich Air Disaster
Reagan enters the world in Tampico, IL. On this episode of This Day In History, Tony and Armand discuss the birth of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. The previously accomplished actor was born on this day in 1911, in Tampico,
February 5 – Apollo 14 Lands on the Moon
On this episode of This Day in History, Tony and Armand are here to tell us about the Apollo 14 mission to the moon. On this day in 1971, Alan Shepard Jr., Stuart A. Roosa, and Edgar D. Mitchell landed on the moon to be the third successful mission to ...