March 9
On March 9, 1959, this doll, famous for holding a variety of jobs and having a dream house, debuted in New York.
Barbie
John met JoAn at this location
Faith Baptist Bible College
Colonel Harrison Sanders founded this franchise at age 65
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
In March 1965, 30,000 people gathered at Berkeley University to protest this
Vietnam War
In the song "happy birthday to you" the phrase "happy birthday" is said this many times.
Four
March 9, 1862 these two ironclad boats had their first battle during the American Civil War
The Merrimack and the Monitor
John was born in this state.
California
This actor ran for and won the race for governor of California in 1966. Later, at age 69, he was elected president.
Ronald Reagan
In 1965, this civil rights leader led a march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama
Martin Luther King Jr
The birthstone identified with the month of March
Aquamarine
March 9, 1796 this famous french general married his wife Josephine.
Who is Napoleon
Johns' middle name
Michael
At age 64, this woman published the first book in a series that would later become a TV show about her pioneer family
Laura Ingalls Wilder
In 1964 this band debuted on the Ed Sullivan show, beginning a mania that would last for years
The Beatles
This birthday tradition is traced to sending wishes to heaven with smoke
Blowing out birthday candles
March 9, 1996 this comedian, famous for his cigars and the line "Goodnight Gracie" dies at 100 years old.
George Burns
Johns' parents were missionaries to this people group
Blackfoot Tribe Native Americans
Aged 70 years old, this man was the oldest to sign the declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin
In 1967, this football team won the first Superbowl
Green Bay Packers
This famous actress and model caused a scandal when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy
Marilyn Monroe
March 9, 1831 King Louis Philippe founded this body as an aid to control French colonial possessions in Africa
The French Foreign Legion
John enjoys learning about this geological phenomenon
The eruption of Mount St Helens
At age 61, Momofuku Ando invented this affordable and compact meal
Ramen noodles
October 28, 1965 this landmark is completed
Gateway Arch, St Louis Missouri
The earliest record of birthday celebrations come from this culture
Ancient Egypt