This is the final regularly scheduled podcast episode of the Daily Podcast Practice Show.
On this day, today, as in today, today, I am producing the next to the last regularly scheduled episode of the daily podcast practice show. This is the penultimate episode.
Also on this day, but in the year 1945, the American armed forces began their invasion of the island of Iwo Jima.
Born on this day in 1924 New York, New York, (the city that never sleeps) American film and television actor, Lee Marvin
A thought from tennis great Arthur Ashe: ”Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” That’s how I feel about one year of podcasting.
On this day in 1885 Mark Twain published the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Also on this day, in 2022, that would be today, today, the U.S. Coast Guard Offloaded Over One Billion dollars Worth of Drugs at Port Everglades, Florida.
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. which was initiated in 1995 in Denver, Colorado by a nonprofit organization called The Random Acts Of Kindness Foundation.
On this day in 1904, Giacomo Puccini's opera "Madama Butterfly" premieres at La Scala in Milan, Italy.
Today, I celebrate National Almond Day.
On this day in 1894, Rudolf Diesel's first working diesel engine ran for one minute.
Also born on this day in 1935 in Detroit Michigan, American musician, vocalist, songwriter, actor, and politician, Salvatore "Sonny" Bono.
A thought from Sonny Bono: “People have said to me, 'You can't write songs. You can't play an instrument.' But . . . I've got 10 gold records.”
Today is Susan B. Anthony day because today is her birthday.
From the website Gcaptain.com, we learn that First Offshore Wind Project in New York Breaks Ground.
Quote from Susan B. Anthony: “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own.”
For the lunatalions, we have a waxing gibbous moon tonight heading toward a full moon that will occur in just two days on February 16.
Today is Valentine’s Day. According to an article on TheBalance.Com by ELANA DURE and posted on February 4, 2022, Valentine’s Day is the fifth-largest spending event in the United States
On this day in 1967, soul singer Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, recorded "Respect" which became the Billboard Song of the Year 1967.
Born on this day in 1859 in Galesburg, Illinois, American engineer and inventor, George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., who invented the eponymous Ferris Wheel.
A thought from Aretha Franklin, “My upbringing was in the church. We had to attend regularly. And, of course, the church provided a training ground for me, so to speak, as a young vocalist and certainly gave me all of the spiritual values that I needed as a young lady.”
Today is also World Radio Day.
On this day in 1981, A series of sewer explosions destroys more than two miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky.
Born on this day in 1920 in Shellman, Georgia, American country music and pop songwriter Boudleaux Bryant.
Also born on this day in 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana, American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader, Joseph Matthews "Wingy" Manone.
Andy Rooney: “The Super Bowl isn't for kids, I had a great time though and it was worth every nickel of it because by doing this lame piece about the game I can put it on my expense account.”
According to NationalToday.com, today is Darwin Day, the day we celebrate Charles Darwin’s work and science in general. And we celebrate it today because this is Chuck’s birthday.
On this day in 1733, The British colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe, at the site of Savannah.
Also born on this day in 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky, the 16th President of the United States of ‘Merica, Abraham Lincoln.
Two thoughts from Charles Darwin. First, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available and works co-operatively against common threats.” and then this second quote, “Building a better mousetrap merely results in smarter mice.”
The friendly folk at Nationaltoday.com tell us that today is both National Guitar Day and Get Out Your guitar day.
Born on this day in 1812 in Crawfordville, Georgia, the Vice President of the Confederate States of America, Alexander H. Stephens
We address the question, “Where is the most uncomfortable place you have ever slept."
I leave you with this thought from Albert Einstein: “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”
According to the collective virtual wisdom at National Today Dot Com, today is both National Cream Cheese Brownie Day and National Umbrella Day.
On this day in the year AD 60, St Paul is thought to have been shipwrecked at Malta.
Also on this day, but many years later, in 1940, Glen Miller’s "In The Mood" hits #1 on the charts.
A thought from Glenn Miller: “Why do you judge me as a musician, John? All I'm interested in is making money.”
On this day, but in 1964, the Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. An estimated 73 million people watched the performance.
Born on this day in 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, American Grammy Award-winning songwriter, piano player, and singer Carole King.
Today is Extraterrestrial Culture Day. For real.
On this day in 1965, The Supremes released the single "Stop In the Name of Love."
Born on this day in 1925 in a hospital elevator in Boston Massachusetts, American actor Jack Lemmon.
And whether you went to work or called in sick, today is “e-day”
Quote from Frederich Nietzsche: You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
Today is Pay a Compliment Day.
On this day in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II succeeded King George VI to the British throne and was proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Born on this day in 1833 in Patrick County, Virginia, Confederate General in the American Civil War, James Ewell Brown Stuart, commonly known as JEB Stuart.
Today is Western Monarch Day.
On this day in 1777, Georgia becomes the 1st state of the newly formed United States of Merica to abolish both entail and primogeniture.
Born on this day in 1943 in Clearfield, Utah, American electrical engineer and businessman, Nolan Bushnell.
My favorite thought from Nolan Bushnell: “Everyone who's ever taken a shower has an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it who makes a difference.”
Today is Working Naked Day.
If you were in northern Peru or southern Ecuador, you may have felt the earth move. The United States Geological Survey reported M 6.5 earthquake occurred 51 Km NW of Barranca, Peru.
Today is the day the music died. February 3, 1959, a plane carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper, J. P. Richardson, took off from Clear Lake, Iowa, and crashed, killing all three and the pilot, Roger Peterson.
Born on this day in 1904 in Adairsville, Georgia, American gangster, bank robber, and FBI Most Wanted criminal, Public Enemy Number 1, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd.
"Death is very often referred to as a good career move.”
On this day in 1732 King Frederik William I moves Lutherans towards East-Prussia
Born on this day in 1937 in NYC, NY, American comedian and folk singer Tommy Smothers, one half of The Smothers Brothers, the other half being his younger brother Dick.
Also born on this day, in 1942 in Blackpool, Lancashire, British-American musician and singer-songwriter Graham Nash.
