Did This Happen?
DidThisHappen.com is the brainchild of Grant Baciocco, the co-creator and head writer of the popular, family friendly podcast The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd. It was created to open a dialogue between children and their teachers about famous historical figures and moments. Our listeners are encouraged to do their own research into the people and events presented in this show and answer for themselves…Did This Happen? +
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2014
EPISODE #125 “The Night Before Christmas!”
Did Clement Clarke Moore get his inspiration from real life stories? We explore that on today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
Clement Clarke Moore – Chris Sheets
Officer – Kevin Berntson
Find out more…
EPISODE #124 “Christmas Cards!”
Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley came up with the very first Christmas cards. But exactly why did they do so? Find out on today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
Sir Henry Cole – Kevin Berntson
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EPISODE #123 “The Landing Of The Pilgrims!”
In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In this episode of Did This Happen? we are there to get their first impressions of their new world.
Pilgrim Man – Kevin Berntson
Pilgrim Wom…
EPISODE #122 “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons!”
In 1927, balloons of cartoon characters were introduced to the Macy’s Thanksgving Day Parade! Find out what happened to those balloons when they were done in this episode of Did This Happen?!
Parade …
EPISODE #121 “Franksgiving!”
In 1939, President Franklin Delano actually moved Thanksgiving up a week! Find out the reasons why in this episode of Did This Happen?!
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Kevin Berntson
Eleanor …
EPISODE #120 “Lindbergh’s Flight To Paris!”
Charles Lindbergh made history flying his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. The trip took over 33 hours! Listen in to what Lindbergh may have been thinking duri…
EPISODE #119 “The Liberty Bell!”
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for the United States, but did you know it started life as a simple Statehouse Bell for Pennsylvania? Listen in as the bell is delivered to the Statehouse in t…
EPISODE #118 “Lascaux Cave Paintings!”
The caves in Lascaux feature thousands of Paleolithic paintings along the walls. Just who painted these and why remains a mystery. We provide you with one possibility in today’s episode of Did This H…
EPISODE #117 “William Dickson!”
In January of 1894, Edison Labs were working on the Motion Picture camera. During that time William Dickson became the director of the very first motion picture copyrighted in the United States calle…
EPISODE #116 “Roald Amundsen!”
On December 14, 1911, an expedition team led by Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole. Listen in on this historic moment in today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
Roald Amundsen – Kev…
EPISODE #115 “Sir Francis Drake!”
On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the world. Find out what he said to his men as they pulled into the harbor in today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
Sir Franc…
EPISODE #114 “Samuel F. B. Morse!”
What was Sameul F.B. Morse like as a teenager? Find out in today’s episode of Did This Happen?!
Mama Morse – Alison Mork
Samuel F. B Morse – Russ Walko
Find out more about the Samuel F. B. Morse!
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EPISODE #113 “George Armstrong Custer!”
General George Armstrong Custer made his last stand at Little Big Horn. I this episode of Did This Happen? we hear the moments leading up to that fateful event!
Scout – Russ Walko
General George Arms…
EPISODE #112 “Neil Armstrong Walks On The Moon!”
Everyone’s heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he set foot on the moon, but what happened in the moments after that? Find out in this episode of Did This Happen?!
Neil Armstrong – Grant Baciocco
H…
EPISODE #111 “Hannibal!”
Hannibal is credited as being one of the most talented military commanders of all time. Listen in as he ‘thinks outside the box’ while planning his attack on Rome in this episode of Did This Happen?
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EPISODE #110 “Michelangelo Paints The Sistine Chapel!”
Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the incredible Sistine Chapel. Hear the moments immediately following the completion of the painting in this episode of Did This Happen?
Pope Julius II – Kevin Ber…
EPISODE #109 “Washington Crosses The Delaware!”
On December 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River in what has become one of history’s most famous boat rides! Listen in moment before Washington shoves off in this episode of Did Thi…
EPISODE #108 “Gettysburg Address!”
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his, now famous, Gettysburg Address. We take you to the moments before the president took the stage in this episode of Did This Happen?
Aide – Kev…
EPISODE #107 “Alexander Graham Bell!”
In this episode of Did This Happen?, we take you to the workshop of Alexander Graham Bell moments after the very first telephone call!
Alexander Graham Bell – Kevin Berntson
Thomas A. Watson – Chris …