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May 23rd, Thursday | Goodnight Moon and Mr. Moog
The first classical album to go platinum doesn’t sound all that classical…A taxonomist and the author of Goodnight Moon share a birthday.
May 22nd, Wednesday | Sherlock & a Sports Legend
Birthdays: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (creator of Sherlock) and the greatest athlete of the 20th century. A joyful poem to start the day.
May 21st, Tuesday | Fats Waller meets the Mob
Birthday boy Fats Waller has a run-in with a mobster! A painter and a poet share a birthday. Poem by the birthday poet!
May 20th, Monday | Jean & Bees & Toussaint
Copper rivets make the jean, World Bee Day, and Toussaint Louverture (maybe) has a birthday today. Plus, a classic poem from Emily Dickinson.
May 17th, Friday | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Today we dive into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In keeping with the fantastical nature of Oz, today’s poem is a whimsical ballad.
May 16th, Thursday | Curious George escapes WWII
The nickel had help getting through Congress from a wealthy mine-owner. Curious George had a narrow escape from WWII and an important physician's birthday.
May 15th, Wednesday - The Man Behind the Curtain
The author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz had many careers before being a writer of stories. A Spanish farmer flies a feathered plane.
May 14th, Tuesday - A Baseball Cinderella Story
Today we focus on a Baseball Hall of Fame-r, who is often eclipsed by his flamboyant teammates. Today’s poem submitted by a listener!
May 13th, Monday
Ever notice that there seems to be a universal sign for the restroom? A Danish seismologist and an English writer share a birthday.
May 10th, Friday
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! The woman who discovered what stars are made of and a dancing king share a birthday.
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.
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.
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.
May 6th, Monday
Which world-famous tunnel has an anniversary today? A baseball star, founder of psychoanalysis, and a Brazilian author have a birthday today. A bike-themed poem tops i...
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.
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.
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 share a birthday. Poem by Amy Lowell.
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.
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 share a birthday.
April 26th, Friday
Is it Arbor Day where you are? An American ornithologist and a best-selling author share a birthday, and a tree-related poem to start your Friday.
April 25th, Thursday
It's DNA Day and the birthday of the Queen of Jazz! Plus an eerie poem from a birthday-poet.
April 24th, Wednesday
The Library of Congress started out with just 743 items. A botanist, mathematician, postal-worker-turned-novelist, and children's author share a birthday, with a poem ...
April 23rd, Tuesday
Reinheitsgebot. Try saying that five times fast! A rocket scientist, our 15th President, and a Nobel prize winner share birthday. Plus a poem about childhood by Robert...
April 22nd, Monday
Today is Earth Day! The National League, a philosopher, and a geologist share birthdays.