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Richard C Gilbert’s Tuesday Blog

January 5, 2021 By Richard C. Gilbert

Tuesday, January 5th

It’s Bird Day. Wish I could fly

1781: Richmond, Virginia, is burned by British naval forces led by Benedict Arnold

1914: The Ford Motor Company announces an eight-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 in salary plus bonuses

1925: Nellie Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in the United States

1987: President Nixon order development of the Space Shuttle

1998: Sonny Bono dies in a accident while skiing

In the News: Alexander County records COVID-19 associated death…Vaccine Clinics begin Wednesday in County…Wilkes man nabbed by Taylorsville Police…Taylorsville man facing drug charges…Conover man arrested this morning with stolen vehicle…Maiden Couple arrested with six-pounds of pot

Weather: Clouds early, Sunshine later today. High around 50

Sports: Cougar Hoops gearing for tip-off to season…Both State and Carolina in action this evening…Hornets fall to 76rs…Vegas tunes-in on NFL Playoffs…Charlotte Checkers opt-out of upcoming season

Happy Birthday: Robert Duvall, Charlie Rose, Diane Keaton, Pamela Sue Martin, Iris DeMent, Marilyn Manson, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Cavallari

Rumors of Tanya Roberts demise were premature https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/04/tanya-roberts-still-alive-rep-saying-shes-dead-70s-show-bond-girl/

McDonalds rolls out new Chicken Sandwiches https://nypost.com/2021/01/04/mcdonalds-to-roll-out-new-chicken-new-sandwiches/

Representative Virginia Foxx calls-in this morning at 715

Quote of the Day: “Pressure is something you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing”… Chuck Noll
(Born this day in 1932)

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