From Coca-Cola’s Birth to the First Modern School Shooting l January 29

January 29 is packed with history that spans innovation, celebration, and tragedy.

On this episode, we rewind the clock to explore major moments that shaped America and the world — from the incorporation of The Coca-Cola Company and Kansas joining the Union, to the opening of The Seeing Eye, the first U.S. school dedicated to training guide dogs for people with visual impairments.

We also look at baseball history as the National Baseball Hall of Fame inducts its very first legends, including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.

But not all moments are celebratory. We examine the 1979 Grover Cleveland Elementary School shooting in San Diego — often cited as the first modern, high-profile school shooting — and its lasting impact on public consciousness and discussions around violence in schools.

Finally, we fast-forward to 2002, when President George W. Bush delivered his “Axis of Evil” speech, laying the groundwork for the War on Terror and reshaping U.S. foreign policy for decades to come.

From puzzles and chips to policy and tragedy, January 29 reminds us that history is rarely simple — and always worth remembering.

🧩 National Puzzle Day
🌽 National Corn Chip Day