Edward Payson Weston sets off to walk from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd, 1861
On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
22 Feb 202212min
The first International Pancake Race is held - February 21st, 1950
On this day in 1950, an international competition was held between an American town and an English town to see who could run a race the fastest while also flipping a pancake. Learn more about your a...
21 Feb 20227min
Sidney Poitier is born - February 20th, 1927
On this day in 1927, legendary actor Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, Florida. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
20 Feb 202217min
An anti-smoking ad featuring the late Yul Brynner airs on ABC - February 19th, 1986
On this day in 1986, actor Yul Brynner appeared in an anti-smoking public service announcement, four months after passing away from lung cancer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
19 Feb 20229min
Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in an airplane - February 18th, 1930
On this day in 1930, a dairy cow named Elm Farm Ollie became the first of her species to travel by airplane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...
18 Feb 20228min
The Volkswagen Beetle overtakes the Ford Model T to become the best-selling car in the world - February 17th, 1972
On this day in 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Germany, making it the most highly produced car in the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
17 Feb 202211min
The first emergency call is placed in the United States - February 16th, 1968
On this day in 1968, the first official 911 call was made in Haleyville, Alabama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
16 Feb 202210min
Canada adopts the maple leaf flag - February 15th, 1965
On this day in 1965, the red maple leaf flag was raised for the first time as the national flag of Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/...
15 Feb 202210min
