CJ and Jenn’s Everything you Need to Know for Wednesday, April 29
Good morning Acadiana. This morning will be a wet one. The front is moving rather quickly, once it has passed get ready for a few days of wonderful weather.
Every business has failed in these 5 Lafayette buildings.
President Trump wants your kids back to school THIS year.
TODAY IS NATIONAL
Peace Rose Day
Shrimp Scampi Day
Zipper Day
Denim Day
International Dance Day
75 years ago - In 1945, Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun. He committed suicide the next day.
59 years ago - In 1961, ABC's "Wide World of Sports" showed the "thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" video for the very first time.
40 years ago - In 1980, Alred Hitchcock died. He was 80.
34 years ago - In 1986, Roger Clemens became the first pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a single game. It was in a Red Sox home game against the Mariners.
28 years ago - In 1992, the L.A. Riots began when four white LAPD officers were acquitted in the videotaped beating Rodney King. The verdict set off days of rioting that left 54 people dead and caused an estimated $1 BILLION in damages.
28 years ago - In 1992, Emilio Estevez married Paula Abdul. It lasted two years.
16 years ago - In 2004, the National World War II Memorial opened in Washington D.C.
Nine years ago - In 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton were married.
Two years ago - In 2018, 'The Simpsons' passed 'Gunsmoke' in episodes. 'Gunsmoke' had 635. 'The Simpsons' are now at 660 and counting. There are currently more episodes of The Simpson's than any other show on television.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Michael Ray is 32. Country singer.
Megan Boone is 37. Elizabeth Keen on 'The Blacklist'.
Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan are 42. Tennis twins.
Darby Stanchfield is 49. Abby, the redhead on "Scandal".
Uma Thurman is 50. Actor and model.
Andre Agassi is 50. Legendary tennis great.
Carnie Wilson is 52. Wilson Phillips.
Eve Plumb is 62. Jan on 'The Brady Bunch'.
Michelle Pfeiffer is 62. Actor and producer.
Daniel Day-Lewis is 63. English actor.
Kate Mulgrew is 65. Actor.
Jerry Seinfeld is 66. Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director
Richard Kline is 76. Larry on 'Three's Company'.
Willie Nelson is 87. Country music legend.
Dale Earnhardt (1951 - 2001) He died in the Daytona 500.
DAYS TILL
6 days until Teacher Appreciation Day.
11 days until Mother's Day.
23 days until Memorial Day Weekend.
WEATHER
Today: Storms early, clearing, 81.
Tonight: Clear, 56.
Thursday: Sunny and cool, 79.
Friday: Mostly sunny, 82.