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We are ending Todays History Minute today. It was a test show to see how a short daily show would do with our listening audience.  It looks like we will be sticking with the great longer format shows we currently have. Thank you to those of you who have been listening. For great podcast entertainment join us at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries, 1001 Stories For the Road, or 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales, wherever great podcasts are found. By the way, our new 1001 App is available at the Apple App Store- its free, and we invite you to try it. You can catch all our 1001 shows there. New episodes will stay in play about 10 weeks, then become archives. Premium subscribers will get access to all archives PLUS new bonus episodes (coming soon).  All the links are availabe at www.1001storiespodcast.com.   Thank You   JH    

The little country of Estonia celebrates 100 years as a republic on February 24th-but not without a lot of obstacles in its path.  Musiic: Back in Summer by Nicolai Heidlas  http:soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas Creative Commons

A hand-rolled penny candy begins its trip to fame on this day, February 23rd, in 1896. Today, 60 million of these are made each day. Music: Creative Commons  "Back In Summer" by Nicolai Heidlas  http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

We celebrate National Chili Day today and look back at two important dates in American Olympic Figure Skating. Music: Back In Summer  by Nicolai Heidlas  Creative Commons License  http://soundcloud,com/nicolai-heidlas

Remembering National Sticky Bun Day and Bob Hope Music: Creative Commons  Nicolai Heidlas  http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas #stickybunday  #bobhope #todayshistoryminute

Love Your Pet Day- Hoodie Doo Day- and the story of Fast Eddie O'Hare and his son Butch in Today's History Minute Music Nicolai Heidlas Creative Commons http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

The story of why we celebrate George Washington's birthday today instead of Feb 22nd (it actually makes sense), and a rarely told story of Washington's favorite hunting dogs. Today is BEST FRIEND'S DAY- so get in touch with your best friend and wish them a great day. Music: Back In Summer by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas   Creative Commons

Sunday Feb 18th  Daytona 500  2pm EST on Fox  Update Here and in history....The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published in 1885 and becomes controversial for its time as it focuses on the evils of slavery and the hypocritical prejudice against blacks. 

Its Random Acts of Kindness Day (which beat out Crab racing Day for this listing) so if you can  help out the people in line behind you if you get a chance or just surpise someone with a compliment. In history- baseball legend Joe DiMaggio gave up a $45K salary in 1943 to fight for his country and $50/month. We mention others who took the same path. #todayshistoryminute music: Back in Summer by Nicolai Heidlas  Creative Commons   http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!  Learn how to celebrate it here and you'll have a lot more fun! #TodaysHistoryMinute Music: Back In Summer  by Nicolai Heidlas  http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

Morris and Ruth Michtom's idea gave life to one of the greatest children's companions ever invented on this day, february 15th, 1902. Music: Creative commons  "Back In Summer" by Nicolai Heidlas  http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas #todayshistoryminute

Happy Valentine's Day!  A little history for you re: The Roman feast of Lupercalia and St. Valentine.... Music Credits: "Back In Summer" ny Nicolai Heidlas  Creative Commons  http:soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas Amazon users: Say this to Alexa: Alexa,ask anypod to subscribe to Todays History Minute and listen to what she says.. #todayshistoryminute

Our first episode announces Mardi Gras (in progress) and offers a reminder that today is National Wingman's day. Time to show your appreciation to that guy or gal who has faithfully had your back all this past year. We offer a great idea along those lines. Don't forget tomorrow is Valentines Day. Music Credit BACK IN SUMMER Artist: Nicoli Heidlas (Royalty and Copyright Free) https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

Every day is a special day at TODAYS HISTORY MINUTE- where you'll be able to enjoy a fun, upbeat, and often irreverent look at today's special observances and a quick look at this day in history. And there's always a reason to celebrate today. From 1001 Stories Network. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn.

Its time to put a smile in your morning news!   Today's History Minute begins (or began, depending on what day you're listening to this) with a bang this Tuesday Feb 13th, and provides you with a morning update every day to let you know whats special about each day. Its a fun, upbeat, positive update that announces holidays and special observances and takes a look at this day in history. Music: Back In Summer  Nicolai Heidlas (Royalty Free Music)Creative Commons.org  http://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heid

There's a new daily show headed your way and its called TODAYS HISTORY MINUTE.  Its an irreverent look at this day in history combined with holidays and special observances. Its fun, upbeat, and a great way to get your day started right. Its coming next Tuesday FEB 13 so subscribe now so you can get the first show. Each update after this gives a little more information. Thanks!