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Today is January 14 2016

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Today's Holidays and Historical Events (updated daily)
Today's Food Holiday
  • National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day: More
    From Wikipedia: 'Pastrami is a meat product usually made from beef, and sometimes from pork, mutton or turkey. The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed.' 'Like corned beef, pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before refrigeration.'.
Other celebrations/observances today:
  • Ratification Day: More
    The Treaty of Paris, was ratified on January 14, 1784 by the Confederation Congress. This act 'officially' ended the American Revolution and established the United States as a sovereign entity.
  • Organize Your Home Day: More
Awareness / Observance Days on: January 14
  • Health
    • STI Awareness Day: More
      In Great Britain. Awareness of one's sexual health as it pertains to Sexually transmitted infection.
  • Animal and Pets
    • National Dress Up Your Pet Day: More
      Annually on January 14. Since 2009 by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist Colleen Paige.
  • Other
    • Old New Year: More
      From Wikipedia: 'The Old New Year or the Orthodox New Year is an informal traditional holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Old New Year falls on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar'.
Events in the past on: January 14
  • In 1690, The Clarinet was invented, in Nurnberg, Germany. From Wikipedia: 'The clarinet is a musical-instrument family belonging to the group known as the woodwind instruments. It has a single-reed mouthpiece, a straight cylindrical tube with an almost cylindrical bore, and a flared bell. A person who plays a clarinet is called a clarinetist (sometimes spelled clarinettist).' 'Johann Christoph Denner is generally believed to have invented the clarinet in Germany around the year 1700 by adding a register key to the earlier chalumeau. Over time, additional keywork and airtight pads were added to improve the tone and playability'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1914, Henry Ford introduces the assembly line, for components of the model T-Fords. From Wikipedia: 'An assembly line is a manufacturing process (most of the time called a progressive assembly) in which parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to work station where the parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced.' 'According to a book entitled Michigan Yesterday and Today authored by Robert W. Domm, the modern assembly line and its basic concept is credited to Ransom Olds, who used it to build the first mass- produced automobile, the Oldsmobile Curved Dash. Olds patented the assembly line concept, which he put to work in his Olds Motor Vehicle Company factory in 1901. This development is often overshadowed by Henry Ford, who perfected the assembly line by installing driven conveyor belts that could produce a M Model T in 93 minutes'. More
    - On YouTube: More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1952, The TV show 'Today' debuts.
    From Wikipedia: 'Today (stylized as TODAY), also called The Today Show, is an American news and talk morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest-running American television series'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1954, The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation forming the American Motors Corporation.
    From Wikipedia: 'American Motors Corporation (AMC) was an American automobile company formed by the 1954 merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in U.S. history'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1972, The TV comedy show 'Sanford and Son' premieres.
    From Wikipedia: 'Sanford and Son is an American sitcom, that ran on the NBC television network from January 14, 1972 to March 25, 1977. It was originally based on the BBC's Steptoe and Son.' 'Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catch phrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's answer to CBS's All in the Family'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1973, Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1976, The TV show, Bionic Woman, debuts.
    From Wikipedia: 'The Bionic Woman is an American television series starring Lindsay Wagner that aired for three seasons between 1976 and 1978 as a spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man. Wagner stars as tennis pro Jaime Sommers who is nearly killed in a skydiving accident. Sommers' life is saved by Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Dr. Rudy Wells (Martin E. Brooks), by bionic surgical implants similar to those of The Six Million Dollar Man Steve Austin'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 1990, The TV show 'The Simpsons' premiered.
    From Wikipedia: 'The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture, society, television, and many aspects of the human condition'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  • In 2005, The Huygens probe lands on Saturn's moon Titan.
    From Wikipedia: 'Huygens was an atmospheric entry probe that landed successfully on Saturn's moon Titan in 2005. Built and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), it was part of the Cassini–Huygens mission and became the first spacecraft ever to land on Titan. The probe was named after the Dutch 17th-century astronomer Christiaan Huygens, who discovered Titan in 1655'. More
    - On YouTube: More
  II.
Henry's Heads Up! - previous days social media post (updated daily)

Tomorrow's food holiday will be: 'National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day'. From Wikipedia: 'Pastrami is a meat product usually made from beef, and sometimes from pork, mutton or turkey. The raw meat is brined, partially dried, seasoned with herbs and spices, then smoked and steamed.' 'Like corned beef, pastrami was originally created as a way to preserve meat before refrigeration.'.
[The Hankster says] I'll take it in a sandwich with lots of mustard and some chips on the side. Oh, and a tall frosted mug of root Beer. Oh, Oh, and a big pickle.


Other celebrations/observances tomorrow:

Tomorrow, in the U.S., is 'Ratification Day'. The Treaty of Paris, was ratified on January 14, 1784 by the Confederation Congress. This act 'officially' ended the American Revolution and established the United States as a sovereign entity.

OK, I was easy on you yesterday but tomorrow is 'Organize Your Home Day'.
[The Hankster says] We only talked about desks. Now it is the entire home.


Awareness / Observance Days on: January 14
o Health
- 'STI Awareness Day'.In Great Britain. Awareness of one's sexual health as it pertains to Sexually transmitted infection.

o Animal and Pets
- 'National Dress Up Your Pet Day'. Annually on January 14. Since 2009 by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Behaviorist Colleen Paige.

o Other
- 'Old New Year'. From Wikipedia: 'The Old New Year or the Orthodox New Year is an informal traditional holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calendar. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the Old New Year falls on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar'.


Historical events in the past on: January 14

In 1690, The Clarinet was invented, in Nurnberg, Germany. From Wikipedia: 'The clarinet is a musical-instrument family belonging to the group known as the woodwind instruments. It has a single-reed mouthpiece, a straight cylindrical tube with an almost cylindrical bore, and a flared bell. A person who plays a clarinet is called a clarinetist (sometimes spelled clarinettist).' 'Johann Christoph Denner is generally believed to have invented the clarinet in Germany around the year 1700 by adding a register key to the earlier chalumeau. Over time, additional keywork and airtight pads were added to improve the tone and playability'.

In 1914, Henry Ford introduces the assembly line, for components of the model T-Fords. From Wikipedia: 'An assembly line is a manufacturing process (most of the time called a progressive assembly) in which parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to work station where the parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced.' 'According to a book entitled Michigan Yesterday andToday authored by Robert W. Domm, the modern assembly line and its basic concept is credited to Ransom Olds, who used it to build the first mass- produced automobile, the Oldsmobile Curved Dash. Olds patented the assembly line concept, which he put to work in his Olds Motor Vehicle Company factory in 1901. This development is often overshadowed by Henry Ford, who perfected the assembly line by installing driven conveyor belts that could produce a M Model T in 93 minutes'.

In 1952, The TV show 'Today' debuts. From Wikipedia: 'Today (stylized as TODAY), also called The Today Show, is an American news and talk morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest-running American television series'.

In 1954, The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation forming the American Motors Corporation. From Wikipedia: From Wikipedia: 'American Motors Corporation (AMC) was an American automobile company formed by the 1954 merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in U.S. history'.

In 1972, The TV comedy show 'Sanford and Son' premieres. From Wikipedia: 'Sanford and Son is an American sitcom, that ran on the NBC television network from January 14, 1972 to March 25, 1977. It was originally based on the BBC's Steptoe and Son.' 'Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catch phrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's answer to CBS's All in the Family'.

In 1973, Elvis Presley's concert Aloha from Hawaii is broadcast live via satellite, and sets the record as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history.

In 1976, The TV show 'Bionic Woman' debuts. From Wikipedia: 'The Bionic Woman is an American television series starring Lindsay Wagner that aired for three seasons between 1976 and 1978 as a spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man. Wagner stars as tennis pro Jaime Sommers who is nearly killed in a skydiving accident. Sommers' life is saved by Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Dr. Rudy Wells (Martin E. Brooks), by bionic surgical implants similar to those of The Six Million Dollar Man Steve Austin'.

In 1990, The TV show 'The Simpsons' premiered. From Wikipedia: 'The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture, society, television, and many aspects of the human condition'.

In 2005, The Huygens probe lands on Saturn's moon Titan. From Wikipedia: 'Huygens was an atmospheric entry probe that landed successfully on Saturn's moon Titan in 2005. Built and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), it was part of the Cassini–Huygens mission and became the first spacecraft ever to land on Titan. The probe was named after the Dutch 17th-century astronomer Christiaan Huygens, who discovered Titan in 1655'.

 III.
Top Song & Movie 50 years ago today (last updated Jan 9 2016 next Jan 16 2016

No. 1 song

  • We Can Work It Out - The Beatles    On YouTube: More
    At Wikipedia: More
    'Over and Over' has been displaced by 'We Can Work It Out ', which will hold the no. 1 spot until January 29 1966, when 'The Sounds of Silence - Simon AND Garfunkel', takes over.

Top movie

  • Agent for H.A.R.M.  At Wikipedia:  More
    On IMDb: More
    On YouTube (trailer): More
    Having displaced 'Doctor Zhivago', it will be there until the weekend box office of January 16 1966 when, 'Our Man Flint', takes over.
  IV.
Today in the Past (reference sites): January 14
   V.
This month January 2016 (updated once a month - last updated - January 1 2016)

Monthly holiday / awareness days in January

Food
California Dried Plum Digestive Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Soup Month
Oatmeal Month

Health
Bath Safety Month
Birth Defects Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Personal Trainer Awareness Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
Self-help Group Awareness Month
Self-Love Month
Shape Up US Month
Thyroid Awareness Month

Animal / Pets
Adopt A Rescued Bird Month
Train Your Dog Month
Unchain A Dog Month
Walk Your Dog Month

Other
Be Kind to Food Servers Month
Book Blitz Month
Celebration of Life Month
Financial Wellness Month
Get A Balanced Life Month
Get Organized Month
International Brain Teaser Month
International Change Your Stars Month
International Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month
International Creativity Month
International Quality of Life Month
International Wayfinding Month
International Wealth Mentality Month
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
National Be On-Purpose Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Clean Up Your Computer Month
National Codependency Awareness Month
National Mail Order Gardening Month
National Mentoring Month
National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month
National Polka Music Month
National Poverty in America Awareness Month
National Radon Action Month
National Skating Month
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Stalking Awareness Month
Rising Star Month
Teen Driving Awareness Month


January is:

January origin (from Wikipedia): 'January is named after Janus, the God of beginnings and transitions; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door since January is the door to the year.'

'January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of winter) and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of summer). In the Southern hemisphere, January is the seasonal equivalent of July in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.'

January at Wikipedia: More

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TV fifty years ago 1966 (updated yearly - last updated Jan. 1 2016)

If you couldn't afford 90 cents for a movie ticket, 50 years ago, or your 45 RPM record player was broke, you might watch one of these shows on TV.
From this Wikipedia article: More

 VII.
Best selling books fifty years ago (updated yearly - last updated Jan. 1 2016)

Best selling books of 1966 More

VIII.
Fun (Last link added October 1 2014, but content on each site may change daily)
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day: More
  • NOAA: - National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook: More
  • Listen to Old Radio Shows: (streaming mp3 with schedule) More
  • NASA TV: (video feed) More
    NASA TV schedule: More
  • Public Domain eBook Links

    Sites for downloading or reading free Public Domain eBooks. Available in various formats. More

  • Podcast: A Moment of Science. Approximately 1 minute general science facts.
    Home page: More
    RSS: More
  • Podcast: The Naked Scientists. Current science, medicine, space and other science
    Home page: More
    RSS: More
  • Podcast: Quirks & Quarks. Current science news.
    Home page: More
    RSS: More
  • Articles and videos: Universe Today. Current space and astronomy news.
    Home page: More
    RSS: More
  • Old Picture of the Day - "Each day we bring you one stunning little glimpse of history in the form of a historical photograph."
    Home page: More
    RSS: More
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Other Holiday Sites (Last link added October 1 2014. Link content changes yearly)

Below, are listed several holiday sites that I reference in addition to other holiday researches.


US Government Holidays

  • 2016 Postal Holidays More
  • 2016 Official Federal Holidays More

Holidays Worldwide

  • List of holidays by country More
  • Holidays and Observances around the World More
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