December 14, 1911

Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole.

Did you know...

... that today is Rock 'n Roll Marriage Day? This date has

always been a favorite time for rock 'n roll musicians and

singers to get married. In 1973, Jermaine Jackson married

Hazel Gordy. In 1984, Olivia Newton-John married Matt

Lattanzi. In 1984, Bette Midler married Martin von Haselbert.

In 1990, Rod Stewart married Rachel Hunter. Rock 'n roll!

Deer sleep only 5 minutes a day

Did you know...

... that today is Take a Tribe to Lunch Day? On the birthday

of anthropologist Margaret Mead, who lived for many years

among primitive people, take a tribe out to lunch. Mead was

born on December 16, 1901, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

Vanilla is the most popular ice cream at Baskin Robins.

December 23, 1783

George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Army and retired to his home at Mount Vernon, Va.



 

Did you know...

... that today is Electric Horseman Day? In 1979, Willie

Nelson starred in his first movie, "Electric Horseman." Willie

Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as

well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. He was one of

the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country

music that developed at the end of the 1960s. Nelson has acted

in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been

involved in activism for the use of biofuels.


 

Did you know...

... that today is TV Sponsorship Day? In 1953, "Dragnet," the

realistic cop drama starring Jack Webb, became the first

network TV program to be sponsored. Fatima cigarettes were the

sponsor of the show.


 

December 26, 1941

Winston Churchill became the first British prime minister to address a joint meeting of the United States Congress.


 

Did you know...

... that today is Pledge of Allegiance Official Day?

Originally written in 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was not

officially recognized by the U.S. Congress until December 28,

1945. In 1999, a New Hampshire resident contacted the office

of Senator Robert Smith to inquire why the Senate did not

follow the House, which had incorporated the Pledge into its

proceedings 11 years earlier. Spurred by this inquiry, the

Senate amended its standing rules on June 23, 1999, providing

for the presiding officer to lead the body in the Pledge at

the start of each daily session.

Did you know...

... that today is Father of Aerodynamics Day? Sir George

Cayley, English scientist and inventor, was born on December

27, 1773. As a designer of airplanes, helicopters, and

gliders, he is considered the father of aerodynamics. He was

also the pilot for the first manned glider flight.

Did you know...

... that today is the Bowling Ball's Birthday? The bowling

ball was invented on this day in 1862. The bowling ball is

made from plastic, reactive resin, urethane or a combination

of these materials. The first bowling balls used in the United

States were made of wood, especially oak, and lignum vitae

wood.

Did you know...

... that today is Comic Feud Day? In 1936, the comic feud

between comedians Jack Benny and Fred Allen began when on

Allen's show Fred bad-mouthed Benny's fiddle playing. Benny

responded, and the feud continued for years on both comedian's

radio shows.

According to statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more vehicles are stolen on New Year's Day than on any other holiday throughout the year.

The Time Square New Year's Eve Ball is designed by Waterford Crystal, weighs 11,875 pounds, is 12 feet in diameter and is bedazzled with 2,668 Waterford crystals.