Episodes

  • A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950

    A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
    Sep 9 2024

    On this day in 1950, the laugh track made its TV debut on “The Hank McCune Show.”

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    8 mins
  • Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899

    Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899
    Sep 6 2024

    On this day in 1899, Carnation evaporated milk was produced for the first time in Kent, Washington.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991

    AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
    Sep 5 2024

    On this day in 1991, a group of AIDS activists draped a giant, inflatable condom over the home of North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • Barney Flaherty becomes America's first paperboy - September 4th, 1833

    Barney Flaherty becomes America's first paperboy - September 4th, 1833
    Sep 4 2024

    On this day in 1833, a 10-year-old boy named Barney Flaherty took a job as America’s first newsboy.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    9 mins
  • Flashback episode - September 3rd

    Flashback episode - September 3rd
    Sep 3 2024

    Please enjoy these September 3rd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    19 mins
  • Flashback episode - September 2nd

    Flashback episode - September 2nd
    Sep 2 2024

    Please enjoy these September 2nd flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    20 mins
  • The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963

    The Moscow-Washington hotline is established - August 30th, 1963
    Aug 30 2024

    On this day in 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-to-Washington hotline.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    9 mins
  • British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914

    British women join the war effort - August 29th, 1914
    Aug 29 2024

    On this day in 1914, the Women’s Defense Relief Corps was established in Britain.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    8 mins