January 3

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

 

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1871 – Henry W. Bradley patented oleo margarine.

1888 – The drinking straw was patented by Marvin C. Stone.

1924 – English explorer Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt.

1938 – The March of Dimes was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The organization fights poliomyelitis. The original name of the organization was the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

1947 – Congressional proceedings were televised for the first time. Viewers in Washington, Philadelphia and New York City saw some of the opening ceremonies of the 80th Congress.

1947 – In Trenton, NJ, Al Herrin, passed away at age 92. He had claimed that he had not slept at all during his life.

1951 – The television show “Dragnet” debuted on NBC.

1955 – Roger Bannister (who ran the first under four minute mile) was named the first Sportsman of the Year by “Sports Illustrated” magazine.

1956 – Fire damaged the top part of the Eiffel Tower.

1957 – The Hamilton Watch Company introduced the first electric watch.

1959 – Alaska became the 49th state.

1961 – The U.S. severed diplomatic relations with Cuba.

1967 – Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) refused to be sworn in after receiving a U.S. Army draft notice. He said he was a conscientious objector.

1967 – Jack Ruby, the bar owner who murdered accused John F. Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald on national television in 1963, died in a Dallas, TX hospital.

1973 – The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) sold the New York Yankees to a 12-man syndicate headed by George Steinbrenner for $10 million.

1977 – Apple Computer was incorporated.

1983 – The game “Plinko” was played for the first time onthe TV game show “The Price Is Right”.

1987 – Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

1989 – “The Arsenio Hall Show” debuted on late night TV.

1991 – The TV show “Blossom” debuted on NBC.

1995 – The U.S. Postal Service raised the price of the first-class stamp to 32 cents.

1996 – The first flip phone, the Motorola StarTAC, went on sale.

1997 – Bryant Gumbel signed off for the last time as host of NBC’s “Today” show.

1999 – The Mars Polar Lander was launched.

2000 – Charles M. Schulz’s final original daily comic strip, “Peanuts”, appeared in newspapers.

2004 – NASA’s Spirit rover landed on Mars. The craft was able to send back black and white images three hours after landing. The images showed a flat, but rocky surface.

2004 – Casey Kasem retired from hosting the radio program “American Top 40”. He had hosted the show since it was created in 1970. Ryan Seacrest became the new host.

2005 – Craig Ferguson replaced Craig Kilborn on CBS TV’s “The Late Late Show”.

2019 – Chang’e 4 made the first soft landing on the far side of the Moon and deployed the Yutu-2 lunar rover.

 

BIRTHDAYS:

W. Michael Blumenthal – 100 years old (1926) – Economist and politician, 64th United States Secretary of the Treasury

Carla Anderson Hills – 92 years old (1934) – Lawyer and politician, 5th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Van Dyke Parks – 83 years old (1943) – Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, author, and actor

Stephen Stills – 81 years old (1945) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer

Victoria Principal – 76 years old (1950) – Actress and businesswoman

Linda Steiner – 76 years old (1950) – Journalist and academic

Jim Ross – 74 years old (1952) – Professional wrestling commentator

Mel Gibson – 70 years old (1956) – American-Australian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter

Cheryl Miller – 62 years old (1964) – Basketball player and coach

James Carter – 57 years old (1969) – Musician

Dan Harmon – 53 years old (1973) – Television writer, producer, animator, and actor

Jason Marsden – 51 years old (1975) – Actor

Danica McKellar – 51 years old (1975) – Actress and mathematician

Nicholas Gonzalez – 50 years old (1976) – Actor and producer

A. J. Burnett – 49 years old (1977) – Baseball player

Kimberley Locke – 48 years old (1978) – Singer, songwriter, and television personality

Mike York – 48 years old (1978) – Ice hockey player

Kate Levering – 47 years old (1979) – Actress, singer, and dancer

Bryan Clay – 46 years old (1980) – Decathlete

Telly Leung – 46 years old (1980) – Actor, director, singer and songwriter

Angela Ruggiero – 46 years old (1980) – Ice hockey player

David Tyree – 46 years old (1980) – Football player

Kurt Vile – 46 years old (1980) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer

Mary Wineberg – 46 years old (1980) – Sprinter

Eli Manning – 45 years old (1981) – Football player

Nicole Beharie – 41 years old (1985) – Actress

Evan Moore – 41 years old (1985) – Football player

Noelle Quinn – 41 years old (1985) – Basketball player and coach

Lloyd – 40 years old (1986) – Singer-songwriter

Cedric Simmons – 40 years old (1986) – American-Bulgarian basketball player

The Completionist – 38 years old (1988) – YouTuber

Eric Sim – 37 years old (1989) – Baseball player and YouTuber

Doug McDermott – 34 years old (1992) – Basketball player

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson – 31 years old (1995) – American-Jordanian basketball player

Emiru – 28 years old (1998) – Online streamer

Kyle Rittenhouse – 23 years old (2003) – Conservative personality

 

TODAY IS:

• National Fruitcake Toss Day: Tossing fruitcake has become a holiday tradition for those who despise its dense texture and artificial flavors.
• Festival of Sleep Day: Resting your eyes, snuggling up in your favorite blanket, and letting your mind wander into the peaceful abyss is pure magic.
• JRR Tolkien Day: Crafting intricate fantasy realms and epic adventures, this renowned author redefined storytelling, and captivated readers young and old.
• International Mind-Body Wellness Day: Get the year started off right by participating in various forms of learning and practicing to keep that mind and body healthy and well.
• National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: Satisfy your sweet tooth with some gooey, fruity confectionery or make the classic recipe even more of a treat by adding extras such as marzipan.
• Women Rock! Day: From classical to pop, women in the music industry are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.
• National Drinking Straw Day: Sipping a cold drink has never been more enjoyable thanks to these colorful tubes of fun that make every sip a delight!
• Humiliation Day: Being open to learn from others, recognizing your strengths and weaknesses, and embracing mistakes are great ways to grow and improve oneself.
• Memento Mori “Remember You Die” Day:
• National Write to Congress Day:
• Perihelion Day: Earth is at its closest point to the sun, making the Sun's rays hit our planet at an angle, making it hotter in the southern hemisphere.
• Mahayana New Year: A time of renewal and reflection for Buddhists around the world, this celebration is marked with meditation, offerings, and acts of kindness.
• Zagreb Advent:
• Christmas Bird Count Week:
• Diet Resolution Week: Exploring vibrant, nutrient-rich choices to fuel vitality and well-being, embracing a refreshed approach to nourishment.

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