Before the hydrogen bomb, the most powerful force created by mankind was the explosion of a steam locomotive... on THIS DAY, June 1st with Chris Conley.

Before the hydrogen bomb, the most powerful force created by mankind was the explosion of a steam locomotive... on THIS DAY, June 1st with Chris Conley.

Listen to Chris Conley's unique look at something interesting that happened on THIS DAY in history.

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In New York City in the late 60s, it seemed like police were losing the battle for control of the streets... on THIS DAY, May 31st with Chris Conley.

In New York City in the late 60s, it seemed like police were losing the battle for control of the streets... on THIS DAY, May 31st with Chris Conley.

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There was a time when the federal government didn't spend money on anything that didn't involve running the country, on THIS DAY, May 30th with Chris Conley.

There was a time when the federal government didn't spend money on anything that didn't involve running the country, on THIS DAY, May 30th with Chris Conley.

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Songwriter Irving Berlin thought he had just written the best song ever... on THIS DAY, May 29th with Chris Conley.

Songwriter Irving Berlin thought he had just written the best song ever... on THIS DAY, May 29th with Chris Conley.

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Five very cute girls almost ended Shirley Temple's movie career, on THIS DAY, May 28th with Chris Conley.

Five very cute girls almost ended Shirley Temple's movie career, on THIS DAY, May 28th with Chris Conley.

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He was the first soldier killed in the Civil War... on THIS DAY, May 27th with Chris Conley.

He was the first soldier killed in the Civil War... on THIS DAY, May 27th with Chris Conley.

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There was a time when stocks were bought and sold under an oak tree on Wall Street, on THIS DAY, May 26th with Chris Conley.

There was a time when stocks were bought and sold under an oak tree on Wall Street, on THIS DAY, May 26th with Chris Conley.

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What if some James Bond movies were comedies instead of action-dramas? On THIS DAY, May 25th with Chris Conley.

What if some James Bond movies were comedies instead of action-dramas? On THIS DAY, May 25th with Chris Conley.

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His paintings helped to shape American history, on THIS DAY, May 24th with Chris Conley.

His paintings helped to shape American history, on THIS DAY, May 24th with Chris Conley.

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The Timberline Lodge, near Mount Hood, Oregon, has been featured several times in movies and on television... on THIS DAY, May 23rd with Chris Conley.

The Timberline Lodge, near Mount Hood, Oregon, has been featured several times in movies and on television... on THIS DAY, May 23rd with Chris Conley.

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There is only one U.S. President who invented something and got a patent for it, on THIS DAY, May 22nd with Chris Conley.

There is only one U.S. President who invented something and got a patent for it, on THIS DAY, May 22nd with Chris Conley.

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She's the most influential science fiction writer ever, on THIS DAY, May 21st with Chris Conley.

She's the most influential science fiction writer ever, on THIS DAY, May 21st with Chris Conley.

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This was the biggest land giveaway in the history of the United States, on THIS DAY, May 20th with Chris Conley.

This was the biggest land giveaway in the history of the United States, on THIS DAY, May 20th with Chris Conley.

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Are you afraid of flying? Many people are. On THIS DAY, May 19th with Chris Conley.

Are you afraid of flying? Many people are. On THIS DAY, May 19th with Chris Conley.

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There's always been a friendly rivalry between the branches of our armed forces, on THIS DAY, May 18th with Chris Conley.

There's always been a friendly rivalry between the branches of our armed forces, on THIS DAY, May 18th with Chris Conley.

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This doctor may have saved more lives than any other human being, on THIS DAY, May 17th with Chris Conley.

This doctor may have saved more lives than any other human being, on THIS DAY, May 17th with Chris Conley.

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There were not many men who studied home economics... this led him to an unusual career, on THIS DAY, May 16th with Chris Conley.

There were not many men who studied home economics... this led him to an unusual career, on THIS DAY, May 16th with Chris Conley.

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The finest clothing is made of silk, which was in short supply during World War II on THIS DAY, May 15th with Chris Conley.

The finest clothing is made of silk, which was in short supply during World War II on THIS DAY, May 15th with Chris Conley.

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When Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Pacific Northwest, another nation sent soldiers to hunt them down and kill them, on THIS DAY, May 14th with Chris Conley.

When Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Pacific Northwest, another nation sent soldiers to hunt them down and kill them, on THIS DAY, May 14th with Chris Conley.

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A newborn baby lost his sight because of a mistake at the hospital, on THIS DAY, May 13th with Chris Conley.

A newborn baby lost his sight because of a mistake at the hospital, on THIS DAY, May 13th with Chris Conley.

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Mother's Day actually started as an anti-war demonstration, on THIS DAY, May 12th with Chris Conley.

Mother's Day actually started as an anti-war demonstration, on THIS DAY, May 12th with Chris Conley.

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An unusual storm hit Chicago, on THIS DAY May 11th with Chris Conley.

An unusual storm hit Chicago, on THIS DAY May 11th with Chris Conley.

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He almost didn't become Prime Minister because of his drinking, on THIS DAY, May 10th with Chris Conley.

He almost didn't become Prime Minister because of his drinking, on THIS DAY, May 10th with Chris Conley.

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A new rock n roll band was looking for its first steady gig, on THIS DAY, May 9th with Chris Conley.

A new rock n roll band was looking for its first steady gig, on THIS DAY, May 9th with Chris Conley.

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He was going to be president until he cheated on his wife... on THIS DAY, May 8th with Chris Conley.

He was going to be president until he cheated on his wife... on THIS DAY, May 8th with Chris Conley.

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There's a big party, and you're invited! On THIS DAY, May 7th with Chris Conley.

There's a big party, and you're invited! On THIS DAY, May 7th with Chris Conley.

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500 young men were waiting for orders to deploy before World War II on THIS DAY, May 6th with Chris Conley.

500 young men were waiting for orders to deploy before World War II on THIS DAY, May 6th with Chris Conley.

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Mexican beers taste different than American beers... on THIS DAY, May 5th with Chris Conley.

Mexican beers taste different than American beers... on THIS DAY, May 5th with Chris Conley.

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There were many explorers who landed in the New World... one who you've never heard of landed in a very good spot, on THIS DAY, May 4th with Chris Conley.

There were many explorers who landed in the New World... one who you've never heard of landed in a very good spot, on THIS DAY, May 4th with Chris Conley.

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A lesson in being ruthless, on THIS DAY, May 3rd with Chris Conley.

A lesson in being ruthless, on THIS DAY, May 3rd with Chris Conley.

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There was a time when a woman's only duty was to be a good wife to her husband... and there was lots of advice... on THIS DAY, May 2nd with Chris Conley.

There was a time when a woman's only duty was to be a good wife to her husband... and there was lots of advice... on THIS DAY, May 2nd with Chris Conley.

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There are some mid-sized cities in the United States that have interesting skylines, on THIS DAY, May 1st with Chris Conley.

There are some mid-sized cities in the United States that have interesting skylines, on THIS DAY, May 1st with Chris Conley.

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Adolf Hitler was almost captured alive, on THIS DAY April 30th with Chris Conley.

Adolf Hitler was almost captured alive, on THIS DAY April 30th with Chris Conley.

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He was a young prince at war, and his top military advisor was hearing voices... on THIS DAY, April 29th with Chris Conley.

He was a young prince at war, and his top military advisor was hearing voices... on THIS DAY, April 29th with Chris Conley.

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There are a few unusual things about the Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan, on THIS DAY, April 27th with Chris Conley.

There are a few unusual things about the Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan, on THIS DAY, April 27th with Chris Conley.

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If you were a college professor or a scientist, you could be out of a job if you were on the wrong side of World War II... on THIS DAY, April 25th with Chris Conley.

If you were a college professor or a scientist, you could be out of a job if you were on the wrong side of World War II... on THIS DAY, April 25th with Chris Conley.

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At the time, it was the most expensive movie ever made... more than 200 men auditioned for the leading role, on THIS DAY, April 24th with Chris Conley.

At the time, it was the most expensive movie ever made... more than 200 men auditioned for the leading role, on THIS DAY, April 24th with Chris Conley.

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A well-educated population benefits every in society, on THIS Day, April 23rd with Chris Conley.

A well-educated population benefits every in society, on THIS Day, April 23rd with Chris Conley.

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Do you know who the Fantastic Four are? If you're a comic book fan, you probably do... on THIS DAY, April 28th with Chris Conley.

Do you know who the Fantastic Four are? If you're a comic book fan, you probably do... on THIS DAY, April 28th with Chris Conley.

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Julius Sterling Morton learned some valuable lessons on his farm, on THIS DAY, April 26th with Chris Conley.

Julius Sterling Morton learned some valuable lessons on his farm, on THIS DAY, April 26th with Chris Conley.

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This oil well explosion turned out to be a good thing for the environment... on THIS DAY, April 22nd with Chris Conley.

This oil well explosion turned out to be a good thing for the environment... on THIS DAY, April 22nd with Chris Conley.

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No one knew the back-story behind Little Orphan Annie, until THIS DAY, April 21st with Chris Conley.

No one knew the back-story behind Little Orphan Annie, until THIS DAY, April 21st with Chris Conley.

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They told everyone, in advance, exactly what they were going to do. An evil plot was carried out on THIS DAY, April 20th with Chris Conley.

They told everyone, in advance, exactly what they were going to do. An evil plot was carried out on THIS DAY, April 20th with Chris Conley.

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The Iowa state lottery wasn't very popular... it was almost shut down, on THIS DAY, April 19th with Chris Conley.

The Iowa state lottery wasn't very popular... it was almost shut down, on THIS DAY, April 19th with Chris Conley.

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A landlord-tenant dispute... between baseball teams, on THIS DAY, April 18th with Chris Conley.

A landlord-tenant dispute... between baseball teams, on THIS DAY, April 18th with Chris Conley.

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There was a shortage of riffles at the start of the Civil War. Someone who could supply the Union Army with guns could make a fortune, on THIS DAY, April 17th with Chris Conley.

There was a shortage of riffles at the start of the Civil War. Someone who could supply the Union Army with guns could make a fortune, on THIS DAY, April 17th with Chris Conley.

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He refused to read a sponsor's commercial on-air because it was grammatically incorrect, on THIS DAY, April 16th with Chris Conley.

He refused to read a sponsor's commercial on-air because it was grammatically incorrect, on THIS DAY, April 16th with Chris Conley.

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A manhunt went on for a week after the Boston Marathon bombing, on THIS DAY, April 15th with Chris Conley.

A manhunt went on for a week after the Boston Marathon bombing, on THIS DAY, April 15th with Chris Conley.

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"Houston, we have a problem" on THIS DAY, April 14th with Chris Conley.

"Houston, we have a problem" on THIS DAY, April 14th with Chris Conley.

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You've probably never heard of the great dance-off of 1844 on THIS DAY, April 13th with Chris Conley.

You've probably never heard of the great dance-off of 1844 on THIS DAY, April 13th with Chris Conley.

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