Thursday, April 4th. Day 95 of 2024
It’s National Burrito Day !
Happy Hug a Newsperson Day. The line forms at the bottom of the stairway
1818: Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state
1850: Los Angeles is incorporated as a city
1932: University of Pittsburgh Professor CC King isolates Vitamin C
1968: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray in Memphis
1974: Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth his 714th home run
1975: Microsoft is founded as a partnership between Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Miracle Pack
2005: North Carolina beats Illinois, 75-70 to capture Tar Heels’ 4th National Championship
In the News: Taylorsville man pleads guilty to murder of mother…Hickory Police identify man shot to death at car wash Tuesday night…Statesville Police make prostitution arrests at massage parlor…Unemployment increases slightly in Alexander County…New Swim Beach at Wittenburg Access area in Bethlehem will open in May
Weather: Sunny, Windy and Cool. High in mid 50’s
Sports: Cougar Baseball takes third place in Easter Tournament, Hibriten win the title…Ohtani hits first homer for the Dodgers…Hornets lose, Clifford announces he’ll leave after the season…Canes back on the ice tonight
Happy Birthday: Clive Davis, Kitty Kelley, Craig T Nelson, Christine Lahti, Robert Downey Jr, Nancy McKeon, Jill Scott, Scott Rolen, Barry Pepper, Jamie Lynn Spears
The iconic Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas closes https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/famed-tropicana-las-vegas-hotel-closes-days-before-67th-anniversary-to-make-way-for-new-baseball-stadium/ar-BB1l2Anc
Gee, thanks Dad ! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/04/03/lotto-Massachusetts-State-Lottery-gift-from-dad/6521712174155/
Word of the Day: sojourn [ soh-jurn ] Noun: A temporary stay. Verb: To say for a time in a place. From French meaning to stay or to rest. Sentence: “Every Summer she would spend a three week sojourn with relatives in France”
Quote of the Day: “Saturday night is your big night. Everybody used to fry up fish and have one hell of a time. Find me playing till sunrise for 50 cents and a sandwich. And be glad of it”… Muddy Waters (Born this Day in 1914)