This Day in Miami History Podcast
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Dedicated to spotlighting a day in the history of Miami-Dade County. 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award winner. Subscribe at the link below!
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NEW: On this day 20 years ago, Hurricane Wilma made landfall in South Florida, providing the final punch in a fight of a hurricane season. We spoke with @bmcnoldy.bsky.social about the 2005 hurricane season and the storm that walloped Miami. #Wilma20
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October 24, 2005: Hurricane Wilma makes landfall, rocks Miami-Dade County (with Brian McNoldy)
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 10/24/2025 · 34m
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October 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NEW: On this day 20 years ago, Hurricane Wilma made landfall in South Florida, providing the final punch in a fight of a hurricane season. We spoke with @bmcnoldy.bsky.social about the 2005 hurricane season and the storm that walloped Miami. #Wilma20
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Today is the final day of the Miami Seaquarium. It’s closing after 70 years on Virginia Key. In 2023, we revisited the park through the context of Lolita, the world-famous Orca that resided there almost all of its life. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
August 22, 2023: The Miami Seaquarium reopens without Lolita
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 08/23/2023 · 16m
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October 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today is the final day of the Miami Seaquarium. It’s closing after 70 years on Virginia Key. In 2023, we revisited the park through the context of Lolita, the world-famous Orca that resided there almost all of its life. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1984, "Brother's Keeper," the pilot episode of Miami Vice, debuted on NBC. The series would change how people across the country and around the world view Miami and set the region on course to a new identity. Listen now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
September 16, 1984: "Miami Vice" premiers on NBC
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 09/16/2024 · 18m
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September 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1984, "Brother's Keeper," the pilot episode of Miami Vice, debuted on NBC. The series would change how people across the country and around the world view Miami and set the region on course to a new identity. Listen now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
NEW EPISODE: Doris Hart is one of the most accomplished women's tennis players of all time. She's also a UM alumna who spent most her life in Dade County. Learn more about Doris and her singular "Boxed Set" achievement in this month's episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
September 6, 1954: Doris Hart completes career tennis "Boxed Set" at U.S. National Championships
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 09/06/2025 · 23m
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September 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
NEW EPISODE: Doris Hart is one of the most accomplished women's tennis players of all time. She's also a UM alumna who spent most her life in Dade County. Learn more about Doris and her singular "Boxed Set" achievement in this month's episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Our friend Jody Baxter Noll is returning to Dade and speaking at @booksandbooks.bsky.social this morning! We hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-morning-...
August 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our friend Jody Baxter Noll is returning to Dade and speaking at @booksandbooks.bsky.social this morning! We hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-morning-...
Happy birthday to the City of Miami! 129 years ago, Miami was incorporated above a pool hall in what’s now Downtown. It’s been a heck of a story since. Learn more about the process of incorporation from our episode in 2021!
July 28, 1896: The City of Miami is officially incorporated
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 07/28/2021 · 16m
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July 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Happy birthday to the City of Miami! 129 years ago, Miami was incorporated above a pool hall in what’s now Downtown. It’s been a heck of a story since. Learn more about the process of incorporation from our episode in 2021!
FLASHBACK: 100 years ago today, the @miamiherald.com featured one of its most unbelievable covers ever. The mayor of Miami died, and it wasn't the lead story. That's because William Jennings Bryan died too. Learn more about this remarkable date in our 2022 episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 27, 1925: Death of Mayor P.A. Henderson, William Jennings Bryan share Miami's front pages
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 07/27/2022 · 19m
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July 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
FLASHBACK: 100 years ago today, the @miamiherald.com featured one of its most unbelievable covers ever. The mayor of Miami died, and it wasn't the lead story. That's because William Jennings Bryan died too. Learn more about this remarkable date in our 2022 episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
FLASHBACK: 100 years ago today, the @MiamiHerald featured one of its most unbelievable covers ever. The mayor of Miami died, and it wasn't the lead story. That's because William Jennings Bryan died too. Learn more about this remarkable date in our episode from 2022.
July 27, 1925: Death of Mayor P.A. Henderson, William Jennings Bryan share Miami's front pages
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 07/27/2022 · 19m
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July 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
FLASHBACK: 100 years ago today, the @MiamiHerald featured one of its most unbelievable covers ever. The mayor of Miami died, and it wasn't the lead story. That's because William Jennings Bryan died too. Learn more about this remarkable date in our episode from 2022.
Happy 100th birthday Miami Freedom Tower! The Magic City’s signature building opened on this day in 1925 as the Miami News Tower. Listen to our conversation with the legendary Dr Paul S. George about the tower from 2023! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happy 100th birthday Miami Freedom Tower! The Magic City’s signature building opened on this day in 1925 as the Miami News Tower. Listen to our conversation with the legendary Dr Paul S. George about the tower from 2023! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Thank you. Holmes was truly remarkable.
Every community has a small handful of titans that bend the direction of that community for generations. G. Holmes Braddock was one of those titans for Miami-Dade County. He was also an absolute gentleman. Read the obit from @thehowardcohen.bsky.social to learn more about this one-of-a-kind Miamian.
‘He shaped the futures of millions of students.’ G. Holmes Braddock dies at 100
Braddock and his beloved UM both celebrated their centennials in 2025.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Thank you. Holmes was truly remarkable.
Every community has a small handful of titans that bend the direction of that community for generations. G. Holmes Braddock was one of those titans for Miami-Dade County. He was also an absolute gentleman. Read the obit from @thehowardcohen.bsky.social to learn more about this one-of-a-kind Miamian.
‘He shaped the futures of millions of students.’ G. Holmes Braddock dies at 100
Braddock and his beloved UM both celebrated their centennials in 2025.
www.miamiherald.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Every community has a small handful of titans that bend the direction of that community for generations. G. Holmes Braddock was one of those titans for Miami-Dade County. He was also an absolute gentleman. Read the obit from @thehowardcohen.bsky.social to learn more about this one-of-a-kind Miamian.
Roy Black is arguably the best-known attorney in South Florida history. Locally, he might be best known for the defense of police officers Luis Alvarez and William Lozano. We spoke about the Alvarez trial with @sethaweitz.bsky.social earlier this year. Listen to our conversation at the link below.
July 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Roy Black is arguably the best-known attorney in South Florida history. Locally, he might be best known for the defense of police officers Luis Alvarez and William Lozano. We spoke about the Alvarez trial with @sethaweitz.bsky.social earlier this year. Listen to our conversation at the link below.
NEW: It was the railroad that founded Miami, but our region has been shaped by flight ever since its first public aviation meet. That event, celebrating Miami’s 15th birthday, took place on this day in 1911. Listen to learn more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NEW: It was the railroad that founded Miami, but our region has been shaped by flight ever since its first public aviation meet. That event, celebrating Miami’s 15th birthday, took place on this day in 1911. Listen to learn more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
We explored then-state senator Bob Graham’s “Workday” tactic in an episode last year. It was thought of as a joke in the early going, but Graham took the work seriously, and it helped him reach the governor’s mansion and change our state’s politics. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
We explored then-state senator Bob Graham’s “Workday” tactic in an episode last year. It was thought of as a joke in the early going, but Graham took the work seriously, and it helped him reach the governor’s mansion and change our state’s politics. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Today is the 45th anniversary of two men setting a room on fire at Miami's Mutiny Hotel, then scaling down the building. We spoke with “Hotel Scarface” author @robenfarzad.bsky.social in 2022 about the incident and the larger context of Miami’s wild 1980s. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
June 23, 1980: Two Men Climb Down The Mutiny Hotel (with Roben Farzad)
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 06/23/2022 · 25m
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June 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today is the 45th anniversary of two men setting a room on fire at Miami's Mutiny Hotel, then scaling down the building. We spoke with “Hotel Scarface” author @robenfarzad.bsky.social in 2022 about the incident and the larger context of Miami’s wild 1980s. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
On this day in 1926, Roxcy Pearl O'Neal was born. Listen to our episode from last year to learn more about how Roxcy Bolton's activism through @nationalnow.bsky.social and elsewhere changed South Florida and the nation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
March 20, 1970: Roxcy Bolton elected vice president of National Organization for Women
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 03/20/2024 · 25m
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June 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
On this day in 1926, Roxcy Pearl O'Neal was born. Listen to our episode from last year to learn more about how Roxcy Bolton's activism through @nationalnow.bsky.social and elsewhere changed South Florida and the nation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1984, Metro Dade Transit Authority opened Metrorail. The service that opened didn't match the original plans (and it still doesn't), but Metrorail did reflect a change in how Miamians got around town. Learn more in our episode from 2021! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
May 20, 1984: Metrorail runs for the first time
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 05/24/2021 · 17m
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May 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1984, Metro Dade Transit Authority opened Metrorail. The service that opened didn't match the original plans (and it still doesn't), but Metrorail did reflect a change in how Miamians got around town. Learn more in our episode from 2021! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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And now you know...
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1942, a torpedo slammed into the side of the SS Potrero del Llano off Virginia Key. The attack by U-564 brought a visual reminder of World War II to Miami and would eventually expand the Allies fighting the Axis Powers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 05/14/2024 · 14m
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May 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
And now you know...
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1942, a torpedo slammed into the side of the SS Potrero del Llano off Virginia Key. The attack by U-564 brought a visual reminder of World War II to Miami and would eventually expand the Allies fighting the Axis Powers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 05/14/2024 · 14m
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May 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1942, a torpedo slammed into the side of the SS Potrero del Llano off Virginia Key. The attack by U-564 brought a visual reminder of World War II to Miami and would eventually expand the Allies fighting the Axis Powers. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1997, a tornado danced through downtown Miami and across Biscayne Bay. The damage was thankfully minimal, but the visuals were unforgettable. Learn more in our episode from 2022!
May 12, 1997: A Tornado Rips Through Downtown Miami
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 05/12/2022 · 18m
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May 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1997, a tornado danced through downtown Miami and across Biscayne Bay. The damage was thankfully minimal, but the visuals were unforgettable. Learn more in our episode from 2022!
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1920, Barbara Capitman was born. We spoke with Daniel Ciraldo of the Miami Design Preservation League back in 2023 when the Art Deco district faced threat from Tallahassee. As the state legislature again considers weakening preservation, our chat is more relevant than ever.
April 29, 1920: The birth of Barbara Capitman (with Daniel Ciraldo, Executive Director, Miami Design Preservation League)
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 04/29/2023 · 32m
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April 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
FLASHBACK: On this day in 1920, Barbara Capitman was born. We spoke with Daniel Ciraldo of the Miami Design Preservation League back in 2023 when the Art Deco district faced threat from Tallahassee. As the state legislature again considers weakening preservation, our chat is more relevant than ever.
FLASHBACK | On this day in 1980, the Mariel Boat Lift began, transforming South Florida forever. We spoke with @abgrace.bsky.social of @NPR.org "White Lies" about the events that led to the boatlift in 2023.
April 1, 1980: The start of the Mariel Boatlift (with Andrew Beck Grace of NPR's "White Lies”)
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 04/01/2023 · 38m
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April 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
FLASHBACK | On this day in 1980, the Mariel Boat Lift began, transforming South Florida forever. We spoke with @abgrace.bsky.social of @NPR.org "White Lies" about the events that led to the boatlift in 2023.
Have you had a chance to listen to our episode on Ruth Bryan Owen from last weekend? If not, now’s a great time to listen on Spotify!
April 13, 1933: Ruth Bryan Owen sworn in as first female chief of mission at the minister rank
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April 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Have you had a chance to listen to our episode on Ruth Bryan Owen from last weekend? If not, now’s a great time to listen on Spotify!
NEW | On April 13, 1933, Miami's Ruth Bryan Owen was sworn in as America's first female minister to a foreign country. It was just the latest way in which the daughter of William Jennings Bryan smashed barriers for women in the United States. Listen to learn more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
April 13, 1933: Ruth Bryan Owen sworn in as first female chief of mission at the minister rank
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 04/14/2025 · 29m
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April 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NEW | On April 13, 1933, Miami's Ruth Bryan Owen was sworn in as America's first female minister to a foreign country. It was just the latest way in which the daughter of William Jennings Bryan smashed barriers for women in the United States. Listen to learn more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
FLASHBACK | For more than three decades, Ralph Renick was Miami TV news. Then, 40 years ago today, on April 10, 1985, he up and left. Why? To run for governor. Learn more about Ralph and his race in our episode from 2022. #MiamiHistory
April 10, 1985: Anchorman Ralph Renick leaves WTVJ to run for governor of Florida
Podcast Episode · This Day in Miami History Podcast · 04/11/2022 · 20m
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April 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
FLASHBACK | For more than three decades, Ralph Renick was Miami TV news. Then, 40 years ago today, on April 10, 1985, he up and left. Why? To run for governor. Learn more about Ralph and his race in our episode from 2022. #MiamiHistory