Birthdays
This American Patriot was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Best known for his ride on the night of April 18, 1775, warning Americans of British plans to raid Lexington and Concord.
Paul Revere (1735-1818)
In 1981 this American actor became president of the United States at the age of 69. At the time, he was the oldest president to take office.
Ronald Reagan
January 1st, we celebrate this post prohibition drink mixed with tomato juice and spices. It may be the best thing for your hangover.
What is a Bloody Mary?
January 1, 1892 this hub in New York Harbor opened. Over 20 million new arrivals to America were processed here until its closing in 1954
Ellis Island
January 3, 1959 -This state was admitted as the 49th U.S. state with a land mass almost one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states together.
What is Alaska?
This seamstress was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was credited with helping to originate and sew the Stars and Stripes flag of America in 1776.
Betsy Ross
In 1870, Harper's weekly used this animal for the first time to symbolize the Democratic Party in America. It stuck and we still use it today.
A Donkey
Jan. 4th is a day set aside to celebrate that long, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin. Usually made from semolina flour, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions.
What is spaghetti?
On January 1, 1999 Eleven European nations began using a new single European currency for electronic financial and business transactions. Participating countries included; Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
What is the Euro?
January 7, 1714 - A patent was issued for an invention designed by British inventor Henry Mill "for the impressing or transcribing of letters singly or progressively one after another, as in writing."
What is the typewriter?
This King of Rock in Roll was born on January 8th in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Elvis Presley (1935-1977)
January 4, 1790 - This United States President delivered the first State of the Union address.
President George Washington
Having one of these in your home is said to...
What is a houseplant?
celebrated Jan. 10
January 1, 1890,this event started in Pasadena, California to showcase how flowers could bloom in the middle of winter. Today it is an event that is broadcast in more than 100 countries.
What is the Rose Parade?
1/15Birthday - This African American civil rights leader was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He spoke eloquently and stressed nonviolent methods to achieve equality. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Martin Luther King (1929-1968)
This founder of the United States Government was born on January 11th. He is featured on the 10 dollar bill.
Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
January 1, 1863 - This document was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. It freed the slaves in the states rebelling against the Union.
The Emancipation Proclamation
Polish-Jewish immigrants introduced this chewy carbohydrate to the United States. Throughout New York City and the surrounding boroughs, they grew thriving businesses with the versatile deli bread.
What are bagels?
January 1, 1971
America banned all advertisements of what product on TV and radio.
Cigarettes
January 25, 1947 - This Gangster who once controlled organized crime in Chicago, died in Miami at age 48 from syphilis.
Who is Al Capone?
This heavyweight boxing champion was born in Louisville, Kentucky, January 17, 1942 (as Cassius Clay). At age 22 in 1964, he knocked out Sonny Liston shouting out "I shook up the world!"
Muhammad Ali
January 27, 1973 - U.S. representatives signed an agreement in Paris, agreeing to remove all remaining troops and ending this longest war in American history.
the Vietnam War
According to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System of North America (ITIS), over 200 species exist in the world. There are 3 main groups: ground, tree, and flying.
What are squirrels? National Squirrel day is Jan. 21st
January 1, 1502
Portuguese navigators discovered this city.
Rio de Janeiro
The Roman god that January is named after has two heads, one to look backward and one to look forward towards the New Year.
Who is Janus?