today in history

May 14, 2014 - Segment 1 - Marc shares some of the events that happened on this day in history, including the establishment of the Jamestown colony, the death of Frank Sinatra and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet, and the birth of jazz artist, coronet player, band leader and composer, Joseph "King" Oliver of New Orleans, Louisiana.

January 15, 2014 - Segment 1 - Marc shares some of the events that happened today in history, including the writing of the labor anthem "Solidarity Forever," the first time the Democratic Party was symbolized by a donkey, and the death of Rosa Luxemburg.

January 13, 2014 - Segment 1 - Marc looks back at some of the events that happened today in history, including the recording Bringing It All Back Home by Bob Dylan, the publishing of Émile Zola's J'accuse, and the foundation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated was founded on the campus of Howard University.