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Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1934, singer and TV personality (Charles) “Pat” Boone, known for his hits Moody River and Love Letters in the Sand, was … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the space shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven blasted into orbit, carrying a giant Japanese lab to the International … Continue reading Saturday, May 31, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s expedition of 10 ships and 700 men landed in Florida. With hurricane season officially … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, a Miami woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she was pulled over in a station wagon … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Old Folks at Home became the state song, sponsored by Miami legislator S.P. Robineau. Stephen Foster wrote the song, … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Miami Herald ran a banner headline on its front page: Giant Land Deal Near Orlando Revealed. The reporter … Continue reading Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Florida held its first statewide election, with 60% of 4,995 votes going to Democrat David Levy Yulee to represent … Continue reading Monday, May 26, 2025

Sunday, May 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to have an American land on the moon within a decade. The goal … Continue reading Sunday, May 25, 2025

Saturday, May 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, Miami Daily News agricultural editor Richard L. Rinc wrote an article warning people of a man walking around Miami spinning … Continue reading Saturday, May 24, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind issued its first diplomas. Two of those students married and had a … Continue reading Friday, May 23, 2025