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

He ran a ballroom dancing school in Kent, England. Who is he?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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

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