The BBC fools viewers into believing that spaghetti grows on trees - April 1st, 1957
On this day in 1957, as an April Fools Day prank, the British Broadcasting Corporation aired a made-up report about harvesting spaghetti from trees. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
1 Apr 202213min
"Oklahoma!" premieres on Broadway - March 31st, 1943
On this day in 1943, Rodgers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway at St. James Theatre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ...
31 Mar 202211min
The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia - March 30th, 1867
On this day in 1867, after a long night of negotiations, the United States made a deal to purchase Alaska from Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
30 Mar 20227min
Chinese farmers happen upon the Terracotta Army while digging a well - March 29th, 1974
On this day in 1974, seven local farmers unearthed a host of ancient artifacts while digging a well near Xi'an, China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
29 Mar 20229min
Swedish author Astrid Lindgren sprains her ankle and begins writing Pippi Longstocking - March 28th, 1944
On this day in 1944, finding herself bedridden after slipping on ice, Astrid Lindgren began writing the beloved children’s classic Pippi Longstocking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....
28 Mar 202211min
Billboard magazine introduces the "Hillbilly Hits" music chart - March 25th, 1939
On this day in 1939, Billboard magazine began publishing its first country music chart under the title “Hillbilly Hits.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
25 Mar 20229min
Civil rights leader Dorothy Height is born - March 24th, 1912
On this day in 1912, civil rights leader Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
24 Mar 202210min
John William Draper reveals the first detailed photos of the moon - March 23rd, 1840
On this day in 1840, amateur photographer John William Draper reported his success in taking detailed images of the Moon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
23 Mar 20227min
