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TODAY IS NATIONAL

Sorry Charlie Day

Student-Athlete Day

Teflon Day

Tartan Day

Alcohol Screening Day

Beer's Eve

Carbonara Day

TODAY IN HISTORY

190 years ago - In 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was organized.

90 years ago - In 1930, Hostess Twinkies were invented. It has been rumored that a Hostess Twinkie will last forever. The actual self-life of Twinkie is about 25 days.

33 years ago - In 1987, Gene Autry became the first person ever honored with Five Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Motion Pictures, Television, Radio, Records, and Live Theater.

28 years ago - In 1992, "Barney and Friends" debuted on PBS.

22 years ago - In 1998, country legend Tammy Wynette died. She died in her Nashville home at the age of 55.

Four years ago - In 2016, Merle Haggard died on his 79th birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Charlie McDermott is 30. Axl Heck on 'The Middle'.

Candace Cameron is 44. D.J. Tanner on 'Full House' and 'Fuller House'.

Zach Braff is 45. J.D. on 'Scrubs'.

Paul Rudd is 51. Actor.

Michael Rooker is 65. Actor.

Marilu Henner is 68. Elaine Nardo on 'Taxi'.

John Ratzenberger is 73. Cliff Clavin on 'Cheers', and Hamm the piggy bank in 'Toy Story'.

Billy Dee Williams is 83.  Lando Calrissian in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi'.

Merle Haggard (1937 - 2016) Country music legend.

DAYS TILL...

6 days until Easter Sunday.

34 days until Mother's Day.

WEATHER

Today: 20% chance for rain, 82.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, 69.

Tuesday: 30% chance for rain, 86.

Wednesday: 20% chance for rain, 88.

Thursday: 30% chance for rain, 85.

Friday: 40% chance for rain, 70.

Have a wonderful Monday!

cj and jenn

 

 

 

 

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