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First Winter Olympics

on January 25, 2012 in History in January 1 Comment »

January 25

Events

  • 1924 – The first Winter Olympic games open in Chamonix, France.
  • 1961 – Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmations was released, the film was based on the book by Dodie Smith.
  • 1971 – Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted of Tate-LaBianca murders.

Birthdays

  • 1759 – Robert Burns – was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, he become poet and is held to be the national poet of Scotland.
  • 1882 – Virginia [Adeline] Woolf – London, UK. She became an author and is considered to be one of the foremost literary figures, her most famous works are Jacob’s Room and To the Lighthouse.
  • 1938 – Etta James – born Jamesette Hawkins in Los Angeles, US. She became singer with hits like Dance With Me Henry.

Royal astronomical society founded

on January 12, 2012 in History in January 1 Comment »

January 12

Events

  • 1820 – The Royal Astronomical Society was founded in England.
  • 1948 – The first supermarket in the UK opens, under the name of Premier Supermarket, the store was in Streatham, London.
  • 1995 – The Murder trial against OJ Simpson, begins in Los Angeles.

Birthdays

  • 1944 – Joe Frazier – Was born in Beaufort, South Carolina became a heavyweight champion boxer, he won Olympic gold in 1964).
  • 1951 – Kirstie Alley – Born in Wichita, Kansas. She became a well known actress and starred in the sit-com’s Cheers and Veronicas Closet, she had a role in Star Trek, The Wrath of Khan playing Lt. Saavik.
  • 1968 – Heather Mills – Born in Aldershot, UK. She became a model and writer, she also married Paul McCartney of Beatles fame in 2002, they have since divorced.

First recorded lottery

on January 11, 2012 in History in January No Comments »

January 11

Events

  • 1569 – The first recorded lottery was drawn in England at St Paul’s Cathedral.
  • 1873 – The first livestock market newspaper was published, it was called the Drover’s Journal and printed in Chicago.
  • 1949 - Snowfall first recorded in Los Angeles, US.

Birthdays

  • 1957 – Bryan Robson – Born in Chester-le-Street, UK. He became an footballer and later became a football manager.
  • 1965 – Joely Richardson – Was born in London, UK. She became an actress and starred in Event Horizon, Nip/Tuck and the Girl with the Dragon tattoo.
  • 1971 – Mary J Blige – Was born in the Bronx, New York. She became a singer and songwriter, she has won 9 Grammy awards.