CJ And Jenn's Everything You Need To Know For Thursday, April 2

Good morning Acadiana. First and foremost, let's start the day by thanking everyone on the frontline of the coronavirus fight. That includes all medical professionals, mail carriers, EMTs, employees of stores staying open, plumbers, those helping to feed those who are in need, etc. God bless each one of you.

TODAY IS NATIONAL

Ferret Day

Peanut Butter And Jelly Day

Reconciliation Day

Autism Awareness Day

Burrito Day

TODAY IN HISTORY

507 years ago - In 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon arrived in Florida during the Easter season. He was in search of the Fountain of Youth.

50 years ago - In 1970, "Patton" was released, starring George C. Scott.

28 years ago - In 1992, mob boss John Gotti was sentenced to life in prison for murder and racketeering.

15 years ago - In 2005, Pope John Paul The Second died at the age of 84.

6 years ago - In 2014, a 34-year-old Fort Hood army specialist murdered three people and wounded at least a dozen more before turning the gun on himself.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Lee DeWyze is 34. Won 'American Idol', season 9.

Bobby Bones is 40. Radio host and won 'Dancing With the Stars'.

Jesse Carmichael is 41. Maroon 5.

MichaelFassbender is 43. Actor.

Clark Gregg is 58. Actor.

Billy Dean is 58. Country singer. He also won 'Star Search'.

Keren Woodward is 59. Bananarama.

Emmylou Harris is 73. Country music legend.

Marvin Gaye (1939 - 1984) Legendary R&B singer.

Leon Russell (1942 - 2016) Southern rocker.

Ron Palillo (1949 - 2012) Arnold Horshack on "Welcome Back, Kotter".