Famous Quote For January 1
"No matter where you live, New York is where you want to be tonight."
Dick Clark, 2011
January 1 Birthdays
 
2001 - That Poppy
1997 - Nia Lovelis
2002 - Cole Hafers
1595 - Pocahontas
1998 - Erika Saccone
1986 - Colin Morgan
1991 - Daniel Haye
1961 - Maura Gallagher
1580 - John Smith
1969 - Morris Chestnut
1735 - Paul Revere
1999 - Diamond White
1969 - Verne Troyer
2000 - Jack Ramsay
1995 - Nextraker
1752 - Betsy Ross
1992 - Jack Wilshere
1976 - Tank
2000 - Holly Ramsay
1987 - Meryl Davis
1974 - Jonah Peretti
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January 1 History
 

1948 - Italy adopts constitution

1801 - Great Britain & Ireland union is in effect, creating United Kingdom

1772 - The first traveler's checks issued (London)

1583 - 1st day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland and Flanders

0001 - Origin of Christian Era

This Day In Business

1984 - Amid increasing pressure over its monopoly status, AT&T is forced to dismantle and separate out its long-distance company.
This Day In Entertainment

1995 - Cartoonist Gary Larson finishes the last "Far Side" cartoon, which he started in 1980.
This Day In Geography

1502 - Portuguese navigators discover Rio de Janeiro.
This Day In Sports

1942 - The Oregon vs Duke Rose Bowl is played in North Carolina due to the Japanese threat.

January 1st Holiday

New Years Day - Celebrates the first day of the new calendar year.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the January 1 Birthday Horoscope.

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