Good morning Acadiana. It's going to be a great weekend to be outside. Sunny almost all weekend, just a few clouds late Sunday. Today is National Tartar Sauce Day, Skip The Straw Day, Chocolate Souffle Day, Floral Design Day, Public Sleeping Day and Tooth Fairy Day.

Today In History

44 years ago - In 1976, the Captain & Tennille won the Grammy for Best Record with 'Love Will Keep Us Together'. They are now divorced.

37 years ago - In 1983, The final episode of 'M*A*S*H' aired on CBS. It was seen by 106 million people.

 

34 years ago - In 1986, 'Pretty In Pink' was released.

31 years ago - In 1989, 'Coach', debuted on ABC. It aired until 1997.

27 years ago - In 1993, a 51-day standoff in Waco, Texas, began after four federal agents and six Branch Davidians were killed during a raid as agents tried to serve warrants to David Koresh and his followers.

 

7 years ago - In 2013, Pope Benedict the Sixteenth broke tradition and resigned from office.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Jason Aldean is 43. Country superstar.

Pat Monahan is 51. Lead singer of Train.

Cindy Wilson is 63. The B-52's.

John Turturro is 63. Actor.

Gilbert Gottfried is 65. Comedian/actor.

Bernadette Peters is 72. Actor.

Frank Bonner is 78. Herb Tarlek on 'WKRP in Cincinnati'.

Mario Andretti is 80. Racing legend.

Gavin MacLeod is 89. Actor.

Charles Durning (1923 - 2012)

Brian Jones (1942 - 1969) The Rolling Stones.

Bugsy Siegel (1906 - 1947) Gangster who made Las Vegas.

DAYS TILL

• 9 days until Daylight Saving Time.

• 15 days until Patty In The Parc.

• 33 days until April Fools' Day.

WEATHER 

Today: Sunny, 66.

Tonight: Clear, 41.

Saturday: Sunny, 70.

Sunday: Sunny early, 72.

Monday: 20% chance for rain, 76.

Have a wonderful weekend.

cj and jenn

 

 

 

 

 

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