Here is a little addition to our Yesteryear Listening Guide. We've looked at all our radio shows, and have grouped them into the day of the year they were broadcast. As a little bit fun we've also added some small snippets. See what was on the airwaves on your birthday, or other memorable dates in your year. Happy Listening!
On This Day:
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake (1431) BORN: Mel Blanc voice actor (1908) DIED: Voltaire philosopher (1778)
Quote:
He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld)
Fact:
The seven archangels are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Chamuel, Jophiel, and Zadkiel
Word:
bidentate (adjective) Having two teeth or toothlike parts
Fortune Cookie:
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try
Poem:
Night is bright with stars / ... silly woman, whimpering: / Shall I light the lamp? / (Haiku by Etsujin)
Joke:
Why does California have the most lawyers and New Jersey the most toxic waste dumps? New Jersey had first pick.
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