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Richard C Gilbert’s Wednesday Blog

January 5, 2022 By Richard C. Gilbert

Wednesday, January 5th

It’s Whipped Cream Day. Why do we celebrate something that’s been whipped ?

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

1914: Ford Motor Company announced a new daily minimum wage of $5 and an eight-hour workday. Pretty close to what I make but work more than eight-hours a day

1925: Nellie Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in US history

1933: Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began in San Francisco

1972: President Nixon ordered the development of the space shuttle

1998: Sonny Bono died in skiing accident

In the News: COVID surge continues, hospitalizations increase in Alexander County in Tuesday report…Lenoir-Rhyne delays start of Spring semester due to rising COVID cases…Wilkes woman dies in crash…Taylorsville man set to jail by judge on Monday…Hickory man dies after being shot in December…Morganton man facing murder charge in McDowell County…

Weather: A bit warmer today, high near 50

Sports: Cougar men rally to win…AC Hoops back in action tonight at home, host West Wilkes…Duke, NC State, and Wake get wins Tuesday evening…CVCC gets new Baseball coach

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

Jeopardy champ robbed in California https://apnews.com/article/arts-and-entertainment-california-oakland-robbery-bfc454f76239aca14ce8b1a969763080

Who can blame a man for hugging Erin Andrews ? https://www.foxnews.com/sports/aaron-rodgers-hug-controversy-erin-andrews

Quote of the Day: “If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster”…Clint Eastwood

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