Rachel Kelleher

January 21st

Fun Facts

• National Hugging Day• Squirrel Appreciation Day• National Granola Bar Day

Music

• 1957- Chuck Berry recorded “School Day.”• 1987- Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock

‘n Roll Hall of Fame.• 1989- Phil Collins scored his 7th U.S. No. 1 single

with “Two Hearts.”• 1995- “On Bended Knee” was the #1 single by

Boyz II Men.

Historical events

• 1793- King Louis XVI was executed for treason.• 1846- First issue of “Daily News” was published.• 1954- The gas turbine automobile was introduced

in New York City.• 1980- Gold was valued at $850 an ounce.

Famous Birthdays

• 1738- Ethan Allen• 1824- Thomas Stonewall Jackson• 1940- Jack Nicklaus • 1950- Billy Ocean • 1957- Geena Davis • 1968- Charlotte Ross • 1977- Jerry Trainor

Sports

• 1967- U.S. female Peggy Flemming won Figure Skating Championship.• 1990- Patty Sheehan wins LGPA Jamaica Golf

Classic.• 1985- Dennis Potvin ties Bobby Orr’s career

record of 270 NHL goals. • 1973- 3rd NFL Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC 33-28

Television and Film

• 1957- Filming began on Elvis Presley’s 2nd movie “Loving You.”• 1962- Jackie Wilson appeared on “The Ed Sullivan

Show.”• 1970- ABC-TV presented “The Johnny Show” in

prime time.

My Birthday

Quotes

• “Few women admit their age. Few men act theirs.” –Unknown• “Birthday is a salty word if you’re not a fan of

cake and ice cream.” –Greg Evans • “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” –Lucille Ball