Happy Valentine's Day Acadiana. It's going to be a beautiful day to celebrate love. Sunshine, 57. The Polyester Power Hour is on 99.9 KTDY this morning. CJ and Jenn are spotlighting disco. Not near a radio? No worries. Listen on the KTDY mobile app.

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TODAY IN HISTORY:

89 years ago - In 1931, the horror classic 'Dracula' was released on Valentine's Day.

62 years ago - In 1958, Walter Cronkite reported that the Iranian government had Banned Rock and Roll.

53 years ago - In 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect'.

33 years ago - In 1987, Bon Jovi hit #1 with "Livin' On A Prayer".

28 years ago - In 1992, "Wayne's World" opened in theaters.

15 years ago - In 2005, YouTube was launched.

3 years ago - In 2017, Parkland, Florida was devastated by the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. An expelled student opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Drew Bledsoe is 48. Former New England Patriot.

Rob Thomas is 48.  Matchbox Twenty.

Zach Galligan is 56. 'Gremlins'.

Teller is 72. Penn & Teller.

Pat O'Brien is 72.  Former 'Access Hollywood' host.

Carl Bernstein is 76. He exposed the Watergate scandal.

Michael Bloomberg is 78. Former mayor of New York City.

Florence Henderson (1934 - 2016) Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch".

Gregory Hines (1946 - 2003) Actor/Dancer

Jimmy Hoffa (1913 - 1975?)

DAYS TILL:

• Today is Valentine's Day.

• 22 days until Daylight Saving Time.

• 46 days until April Fools' Day.

WEATHER:

Today: Sunny, 57.

Tonight: Mostly clear, 37.

Saturday: 10% chance for rain late, 65.

Sunday: 50% chance for rain, 70.

Monday: 50% chance for rain, 76.

Happy day of love.

cj and jenn

 

 

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