CJ And Jenn's Everything You Need To Know For Friday, March 27

Good morning Acadiana. It's Friday and you know what that means...the Polyester Power Hour (a popular old-school music show on KTDY) is on the air. Today the Polyester Power Hour is spotlighting songs heard at fun Acadiana wedding receptions and dedicated to brides and grooms who had to can or alter their wedding plans due to the Coronavirus pandemic. You can hear it at 99.9 KTDY FM, at 999ktdy.com or by using the KTDY mobile app.

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TODAY IS NATIONAL

Joe Day

Spanish Paella Day

Scribble Day

International Medical Science Liaison Day

Tomorrow was supposed to be opening day for MLB.

Sunday is Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

TODAY IN HISTORY

160 years ago - In 1860, the corkscrew was patented.

154 years ago - In 1866, Andrew Rankin was granted a patent for the urinal.

47 years ago - In 1973, Marlon Brando refused the Best Actor Oscar for 'The Godfather'.

41 years ago - In 1979, Eric Clapton married George Harrison's ex Pattie Boyd.

33 years ago - In 1987, U2 played a free, hour-long concert on a liquor store rooftop in Los Angeles. Part of that concert is seen in the video for 'Where The Streets Have No Name'.

28 years ago - In 1992, 'White Men Can't Jump' was released.

2 years ago - In 1998, the Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Jessie J is 32. British singer.

Fergie is 45. Singer, songwriter, rapper and actor.

Mariah Carey is 50. Legendary singer.

Quentin Tarantino is 57. Filmmaker, actor.

Stephen Dillane is 63. Stannis Baratheon on 'Game of Thrones'.

DAYS TILL

• 5 days until April Fools' Day

• 16 days until Easter Sunday.

WEATHER