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.

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

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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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If the British were going to attack the American colonies, they'd have to get past Fort Multire, on THIS DAY, April 12th with Chris Conley.

If the British were going to attack the American colonies, they'd have to get past Fort Multire, on THIS DAY, April 12th with Chris Conley.

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The big dance scene in Singin' In The Rain did not go as planned, on THIS DAY, April 11th with Chris Conley.

The big dance scene in Singin' In The Rain did not go as planned, on THIS DAY, April 11th with Chris Conley.

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The movie House Of Wax was unforgettable, on THIS DAY, April 10th with Chris Conley.

The movie House Of Wax was unforgettable, on THIS DAY, April 10th with Chris Conley.

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For the first time a Major League Baseball game was played indoors, on THIS DAY, April 9th with Chris Conley.

For the first time a Major League Baseball game was played indoors, on THIS DAY, April 9th with Chris Conley.

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In the early 1800s there was very little contact between the United States and Europe. That would change on THIS DAY, April 8th with Chris Conley.

In the early 1800s there was very little contact between the United States and Europe. That would change on THIS DAY, April 8th with Chris Conley.

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As World War II ended, there was a public health concern as our soldiers returned home... on THIS DAY, April 7th with Chris Conley.

As World War II ended, there was a public health concern as our soldiers returned home... on THIS DAY, April 7th with Chris Conley.

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Confederate forces made a critical mistake in the Civil War on THIS DAY, April 6th with Chris Conley.

Confederate forces made a critical mistake in the Civil War on THIS DAY, April 6th with Chris Conley.

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The Pilgrims had a big decision to make, on THIS DAY, April 5th with Chris Conley.

The Pilgrims had a big decision to make, on THIS DAY, April 5th with Chris Conley.

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He was President of the United States, but only for 31 days... on THIS DAY, April 4th with Chris Conley.

He was President of the United States, but only for 31 days... on THIS DAY, April 4th with Chris Conley.

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There was no bigger criminal than Jesse James. His crime career ended on THIS DAY, April 3rd with Chris Conley.

There was no bigger criminal than Jesse James. His crime career ended on THIS DAY, April 3rd with Chris Conley.

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In 1920, getting a million dollar salary was a fantastic amount on money... on THIS DAY, April 2nd with Chris Conley.

In 1920, getting a million dollar salary was a fantastic amount on money... on THIS DAY, April 2nd with Chris Conley.

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Many companies have offered fake products for April Fools, on THIS DAY, April 1st with Chris Conley.

Many companies have offered fake products for April Fools, on THIS DAY, April 1st with Chris Conley.

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Why do we color Easter eggs? On THIS DAY, March 31st with Chris Conley.

Why do we color Easter eggs? On THIS DAY, March 31st with Chris Conley.

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A baseball superstar gave this rapper his name, on THIS DAY, March 30th with Chris Conley.

A baseball superstar gave this rapper his name, on THIS DAY, March 30th with Chris Conley.

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It is Good Friday, commemorating the day Jesus was crucified, on THIS DAY, March 29th with Chris Conley.

It is Good Friday, commemorating the day Jesus was crucified, on THIS DAY, March 29th with Chris Conley.

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Some Americans couldn't believe what they saw in movie theaters, on THIS DAY, March 28th with Chris Conley.

Some Americans couldn't believe what they saw in movie theaters, on THIS DAY, March 28th with Chris Conley.

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College basketball was a much different game 75 years ago, on THIS DAY, March 27th with Chris Conley.

College basketball was a much different game 75 years ago, on THIS DAY, March 27th with Chris Conley.

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Are there some weapons that are so dangerous that no army should have them? On THIS DAY, March 26th with Chris Conley.

Are there some weapons that are so dangerous that no army should have them? On THIS DAY, March 26th with Chris Conley.

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His father tried to steer him away from a career in music, on THIS DAY, March 25th with Chris Conley.

His father tried to steer him away from a career in music, on THIS DAY, March 25th with Chris Conley.

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A young boy loved to draw. His dream was to work for Walt Disney, on THIS DAY, March 24th with Chris Conley.

A young boy loved to draw. His dream was to work for Walt Disney, on THIS DAY, March 24th with Chris Conley.

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This was the best role in years for a young female actress... and she was determined to get it, on THIS DAY, March 23rd with Chris Conley.

This was the best role in years for a young female actress... and she was determined to get it, on THIS DAY, March 23rd with Chris Conley.

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During the great depression, tourist areas were particularly hard hit... on THIS DAY, March 22nd with Chris Conley.

During the great depression, tourist areas were particularly hard hit... on THIS DAY, March 22nd with Chris Conley.

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Do you know what's on the golden record? On THIS DAY, March 21st with Chris Conley.

Do you know what's on the golden record? On THIS DAY, March 21st with Chris Conley.

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It was an unusual painting... on THIS DAY, March 20th with Chris Conley.

It was an unusual painting... on THIS DAY, March 20th with Chris Conley.

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In the early days of aviation, there was no such thing as a non-stop flight to the west coast... on THIS DAY, March 19th with Chris Conley.

In the early days of aviation, there was no such thing as a non-stop flight to the west coast... on THIS DAY, March 19th with Chris Conley.

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The kids at Irvington High School would rap during lunch hour. One became a superstar, on THIS DAY, March 18th with Chris Conley.

The kids at Irvington High School would rap during lunch hour. One became a superstar, on THIS DAY, March 18th with Chris Conley.

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St. Patrick's Day used to bring violence between Catholics and Protestants, on THIS DAY, March 17th with Chris Conley.

St. Patrick's Day used to bring violence between Catholics and Protestants, on THIS DAY, March 17th with Chris Conley.

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How would we get to outer space? The first step was to build a rocket strong enough to escape Earth's atmosphere, on THIS DAY, March 16th with Chris Conley.

How would we get to outer space? The first step was to build a rocket strong enough to escape Earth's atmosphere, on THIS DAY, March 16th with Chris Conley.

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It's not easy for soldiers to adjust to civilian life, on THIS DAY, March 15ht with Chris Conley.

It's not easy for soldiers to adjust to civilian life, on THIS DAY, March 15ht with Chris Conley.

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When was aviation first used in warfare? On THIS DAY, March 14th with Chris Conley.

When was aviation first used in warfare? On THIS DAY, March 14th with Chris Conley.

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A minister wanted his congregation to learn how to read, on THIS DAY, March 13th with Chris Conley.

A minister wanted his congregation to learn how to read, on THIS DAY, March 13th with Chris Conley.

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Mahatma Gandhi told the British that 100,000 Englishmen could not control 350-million Indians if they refused to cooperate... on THIS DAY, March 12th with Chris Conley.

Mahatma Gandhi told the British that 100,000 Englishmen could not control 350-million Indians if they refused to cooperate... on THIS DAY, March 12th with Chris Conley.

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This may have been the worst blizzard in the United States... and no one saw it coming, on THIS DAY, March 11th with Chris Conley.

This may have been the worst blizzard in the United States... and no one saw it coming, on THIS DAY, March 11th with Chris Conley.

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Daylight Savings Time actually started as a joke... on THIS DAY, March 10th with Chris Conley.

Daylight Savings Time actually started as a joke... on THIS DAY, March 10th with Chris Conley.

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For as long as we can remember, young girls have loved to play with dolls... on THIS DAY, March 9th with Chris Conley.

For as long as we can remember, young girls have loved to play with dolls... on THIS DAY, March 9th with Chris Conley.

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