Mother’s Day is right around the corner! The woman who discovered what stars are made of and a dancing king share a birthday.Listen HEREMay 10th, Friday
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May 9th, Thursday
A short-statured author, the creator of Wonder Woman, and a librarian-turned-civil-rights activist share a birthday. Wordsworth closes things out with a ‘flowery’ poem.Listen HEREMay 9th, Thursday
May 8th, Wednesday
The 33rd President of the USA, the founder of the Red Cross, and a postmodern author share a birthday. Plus, a bite-sized poem.Listen HEREMay 8th, Wednesday
May 7th, Tuesday
Can you name the composer of the Nutcracker? The first African-American registered nurse, an English poet, and a feisty Frenchwoman share a birthday.Listen HEREMay 7th, Tuesday
May 6th, Monday
Which world-famous tunnel was opened on this day in 1994? A baseball star, founder of psychoanalysis, and a Brazilian author share a birthday.Listen HEREMay 6th, Monday
May 3rd, Friday
It’s not Sunday, but it is Sun Day. An author, crooner, and activist share a birthday. Plus, one of my personal favorite poems.Listen HEREMay 3rd, Friday
May 2nd, Thursday
Today we’ve got the real McCoy. The REAL McCoy. A Russian Empress & ’40s gossip columnist share a birthday. Plus a bite-sized poem.Listen HEREMay 2nd, Thursday
May 1st, Wednesday
Who named the outer most (dwarf) planet? The answer may surprise you. The founder of Mother’s Day and an American frontierswoman are birthday-twins.Listen HEREMay 1st, Wednesday
April 30th, Tuesday
Which state has the oldest state park? A mathematician, WWII spy, and off-beat instrument maker share a birthday. Poem by Emily Dickinson. TheListen HEREApril 30th, Tuesday
April 29th, Monday
If you feel like dancing, there’s a good reason to do so today. A Disney animator, storied jazz composer-conductor, and ’90s sitcom-great shareListen HEREApril 29th, Monday