Wake Up Lafayette

Good morning Sugahs. How ya feeling after the Super Bowl? Did your fav win?  Did you eat too much?  Hungover? You got this, let's get up and start the week.  Today is National Football Hangover Day, Carrot Cake Day, Missing Persons Day and The Day The Music Died Day.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

144 years ago - In 1876, Albert Spalding and his brother started the Spalding sporting goods company with only $800.00.

61 years ago - In 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in Mason City, Iowa.

29 years ago - In 1991, Nancy Kulp, who played Mrs. Hathaway on "The Beverly Hillbillies" died of cancer. She was 69.

28 years ago - In 1992, In Los Angeles, the trial for the four police officers in the Rodney King ordeal began.

27 years ago - In 1993, Marge Schott was suspended as Cincinnati Reds owner.

24 years ago - In 1996, Audrey Meadows, the actress who played Alice Kramden on the classic comedy "The Honeymooners" died at the age of 69.

17 years ago - In 2003, Phil Spector was arrested in the murder of Lana Clarkson.

14 years ago - In 2006, Al Lewis, Grandpa on "The Munsters", died at the age of 82.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

Sean Kingston is 30. Rapper.

Amal Alamuddin is 42. Mrs. George Clooney.

Maitland Ward is 43. "Boy Meets World".

Maura Tierney is 55.  Abby on "ER.

Nathan Lane is 64. Actor.

Morgan Fairchild is 70.

Dave Davies is 73. The Kinks.

Fran Tarkenton is 80. Hall-of-Fame quarterback.

Joey Bishop  (1918 - 2007). Member of the Rat Pack.

Norman Rockwell  (1894 - 1978) Painter/Artist.

DAYS TILL:

• 11 days until Valentine's Day.

• 34 days until Daylight Saving Time

• 58 days until April Fools' Day

WEATHER:

Today: 20% chance for rain, 72.

Tonight: Cloudy, 63.

Tuesday: 40% chance for rain, 75.

Wednesday: 90% chance for rain, 72.

Thursday: 50% chance for rain early, 54.

Friday: Beautiful, 65.

[Via: thepeoplehistory.com, katc.com]

Have a great week!

cj and jenn