Benjamin Franklin laments the choice of the bald eagle as a national symbol - January 26th, 1784
On this day in 1784, in a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his disapproval of the eagle as America’s symbol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Jan 20239min
Two traditional wedding songs are played together for the first time - January 25th, 1858
On this day in 1858, the “Wedding March” and “Here Comes the Bride” were performed together for the first time at a royal wedding in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Jan 20236min
Christian K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie - January 24th, 1922
On this day in 1922, Danish immigrant Christian K. Nelson received a patent for a frozen treat known as the Eskimo Pie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jan 20239min
A West Virginia newlywed is found dead under mysterious circumstances - January 23rd, 1897
On this day in 1897, the lifeless body of Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found inside her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Jan 202313min
King Charles I is brought to trial in Westminster Hall - January 20th, 1649
On this day in 1649, following his defeat by Parliament in the English Civil Wars, King Charles I was put on trial for tyranny and treason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jan 20239min
American country music singer Dolly Parton is born - January 19th, 1946
On this day in 1946, singer-songwriter Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jan 202316min
British lexicographer Peter Mark Roget is born - January 18th, 1779
On this day in 1779, English thesaurus author Peter Mark Roget was born in Soho, London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jan 20239min
Ireland grants the first divorce in the nation's history - January 17th, 1997
On this day in 1997, the High Court of Ireland granted the country’s first divorce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jan 20236min
