Social Media Ideas Generator 27 January
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Historic Events
On this day in 2001: A plane crashes 40 miles east of Denver, Colorado, killing two players of the Oklahoma State University basketball team, six team staffers, and the two-person crew.
On this day in 2001: Ten members of the Oklahoma State University men's basketball team and support staff die in a plane crash in Colorado.
On this day in 2000: The US Mint releases a new circulating dollar coin, depicting Sacagawea.
On this day in 1998: WNBA begins filling rosters of Washington Mystics and Detroit Shock.
On this day in 1998: Crane crashes into Roosevelt Island tram (New York City, New York), injuring 10.
On this day in 1998: American First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton appears on the Today Show calling the attacks against her husband part of a vast right-wing conspiracy.
On this day in 1997: It is revealed that French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of art that were stolen by Germans.
On this day in 1997: 24th American Music Awards: Toni Braxton and Alanis Morissette win.
On this day in 1997: It is revealed that French museums have nearly 2,000 pieces of art that were stolen by Nazis.
On this day in 1996: 70th Australian Open Women's Tennis: Monica Seles beats Anke Huber (6-4, 6-1).
On this day in 1996: Catherine Roskam becomes the first New York female Episcopal bishop.
On this day in 1996: Colonel Ibrahim BarT Ma?nassara deposes the first democratically elected president of Niger, Mahamane Ousmane, in a military coup.
On this day in 1996: Tommy Mitchell, cricket player (Derbyshire leg-spin, five Tests for England), dies.
On this day in 1996: Fifteen-day old siamese twins separated; Sarah Morales survives, Sarahi dies.
On this day in 1996: Shiv Chanderpaul scores 303 for Guyana versus Jamaica at Kingston.
On this day in 1996: Colonel Ibrahim BarT Maïnassara deposes the first democratically elected president of Niger, Mahamane Ousmane, in a military coup.
On this day in 1995: Willem R Wim van der Zee, General-Secretary Council of Churches, dies at age 64.
On this day in 1993: Andre the Giant Roussimoff, French professional wrestler, dies of heart attack at age 49 (born 1946).
On this day in 1992: 19th American Music Awards: C and C Music Factory, Michael Bolton win.
On this day in 1991: 79th Australian Open Men's Tennis: Boris Becker beats Ivan Lendl (1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4).
On this day in 1991: Super Bowl XXV: New York Giants beat Buffalo Bills, 20-19 in Tampa; Super Bowl Most Valuable Player: Ottis Anderson, New York Giants, Running Back.
On this day in 1990: The city of Tiraspol in the Moldavian SSR briefly declares independence.
On this day in 1990: 64th Australian Open Women's Tennis: Steffi Graf beats Mary Jo Fernandez (6-3, 6-4).
On this day in 1988: US Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves nomination of Judge Anthony M Kennedy to US Supreme Court.
On this day in 1987: Midnight Rockers beat Buddy Rose and Doug Somers for AWA World Tag Team.
On this day in 1986: 13th American Music Awards: Whitney Houston, Huey Lewis and Crystal Gayle.
On this day in 1984: Pop star Michael Jackson's scalp is seriously burned by pyrotechnics during filming of a Pepsi television commercial.
On this day in 1984: Carl Lewis beats his own indoor world jumping record by 9¼ inches (23.5 centimeters) with a 28-foot, 10¼-inch (8.795-meter) jump.
On this day in 1983: World's longest subaqueous tunnel (53.90 km) opens, Honshu-Hokkaid, Japan.
On this day in 1983: World's longest subaqueous tunnel (53.90 km) opens in Japan connecting the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido.
On this day in 1982: Philadelphia Phillies trade Larry Bowa and Ryne Sandberg to Chicago Cubs for Ivan DeJesus.
On this day in 1982: The Garret Fitzgerald government of the Republic of Ireland is defeated 82-81 on its budget; Fitzgerald announces his resignation.
On this day in 1981: Leo Collard, Belgian minister of Education (1946/1954-58), dies at age 78.
On this day in 1980: Six United States diplomats, posing as Canadians, manage to escape from Tehran, Iran as they board a flight to Znrich, Switzerland.
On this day in 1979: New York Islanders end 23 undefeated games at home streak (15-0-8).
On this day in 1974: Georgios Grivas, Greek General/opposition leader on Cyprus (EOKA), dies at age 75.
On this day in 1973: US female Figure Skating championship won by Janet Lynn (her 5th consecutive win).
On this day in 1972: Magnavox begins production of the Odyssey video game. The Odyssey is a primitive video game system, with no processors or integrated circuits. It plugs into a home TV set, displaying a moving white block that can be bounced by rotating remote paddles.
On this day in 1972: Mahalia Jackson, gospel singer (He Got the Whole World), dies at age 60.
On this day in 1956: NFL's New York Giants switch games from Polo Grounds to Yankee Stadium.
On this day in 1953: Martinus Nijhoff, Dutch poet/interpreter/linguist, dies at age 58.
On this day in 1951: Nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site begins with a one-kiloton bomb dropped on Frenchman Flats.
On this day in 1918: Tarzan of the Apes, first Tarzan film, premieres at Broadway Theater.
On this day in 1917: Coen de Koning wins second official 11 cities race (9 53) (record).
On this day in 1902: Five workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (New York City New York).
On this day in 1901: Giuseppe Verdi Italian composer (Rigoletto/Traviata/A?da), dies in Milano at age 87.
On this day in 1900: Social Democrat Party of America (Debs' party) holds first convention.
On this day in 1900: Boxer Rebellion: Foreign diplomats in Peking, China demand that the Boxer rebels be disciplined.
On this day in 1894: First college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11.
On this day in 1888: The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C., for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge.
On this day in 1870: First sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) (DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana).
On this day in 1870: The first college sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, is formed at DePauw University.
On this day in 1864: Franz von Klenze German architect (palace Leuchtenberg), dies at age 59.
On this day in 1835: Antonio L=pez de Santa Anna resigns (4th time) as President of Mexico.
On this day in 1825: U.S. Congress approves Indian Territory (in what is present-day Oklahoma), clearing the way for forced relocation of the Eastern Indians on the Trail of Tears.
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Births
Mike Ferrier; Suriname/Dutch soccer player (FC Volendam, Salernitana) was born on this day in 1976.
Rhett Warrener Shaunavon; NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers) was born on this day in 1976.
Haimish Karrasch; Australian rower (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1976.
Chaminda Vaas; brilliant Sri Lankan cricket pace bowler (1994-) was born on this day in 1975.
Margot Bourgeois; Miss Trinidad and Tobago-Universe (1997-third place) was born on this day in 1973.
Eddie Davis; Canadian Football League cornerback (Calgary Stampeders) was born on this day in 1973.
Bryant Young; NFL defensive tackle (San Francisco 49ers) was born on this day in 1972.
Mark Lawrence in Burlington, Ontario, Canada; NHL right wing (Dallas Stars) was born on this day in 1972.
Patrice Brisebois in MontrTal, QuTbec, Canada; NHL defenseman (Montreal Canadiens) was born on this day in 1971.
Fann Wong, Singapore entertainer (Shanghai Knights) was born on this day in 1971.
Dario Brose in Queens, New York, USA; soccer halfback (Olympics-1992) was born on this day in 1970.
Dean Headley; cricket player (grandson of George, England ODI quick 1996) was born on this day in 1970.
Mark Trojanowski, American musician (Sister Hazel) was born on this day in 1970.
Shane Thomson in New Zealand; cricket off-spin all rounder (since 1990) was born on this day in 1969.
Phil Plantier in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA; outfielder (San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics) was born on this day in 1969.
Kristen Danihy in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA; team handball circle/wing (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1969.
Matt Stover; NFL kicker (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens) was born on this day in 1968.
Rusty Meacham in Stuart, Florida, USA; pitcher (Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners) was born on this day in 1968.
Mike Patton in Eureka, California, USA; rocker (Faith No More - The Real Thing) was born on this day in 1968.
Tracy Lawrence in Atlanta, Texas, USA; country singer (Sticks and Stones) was born on this day in 1968.
Anthony Pleasant; NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons) was born on this day in 1968.
Reggie Johnson; NFL tight end (Philadelphia Eagles) was born on this day in 1968.
Dave Manson in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada; NHL defenseman (Winnipeg Jets) was born on this day in 1967.
Alfred Oglesby; NFL defensive tackle (Cincinnati Bengals) was born on this day in 1967.
Sue Palmer in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; cyclist (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1967.
Michael De Angelis; hockey defenseman (Team Italy 1998) was born on this day in 1966.
Igor Matoushkin; NHL defenseman (Belarus, Olympics-1998) was born on this day in 1965.
Migi [Miguel Drummond]; rocker (Curiosity Killed Cat-Keep Your Distance) was born on this day in 1964.
Woody Austin in Tampa, Florida, USA; PGA golfer (1995 Buick Open) was born on this day in 1964.
Inga Thompson in Reno, Nevada, USA; American cyclist (Olympics-8th-1988, 1984, 1992) was born on this day in 1964.
James F Doehring in Santa Barbara, California, USA; shot putter (Olympics-silver-1992) was born on this day in 1962.
Gillian Gilbert in Manchester, England; rocker (New Order - Round and Round) was born on this day in 1961.
Jean-Paul Banos in Lavelanet, France; Canada sabre (Olympics-9/10-1988, 1992, 1996) was born on this day in 1961.
Martin Degville; rocker (Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F-111) was born on this day in 1961.
Patti Cohoon in Whittier, California, USA; actress (Molly - Here Come the Brides) was born on this day in 1959.
Cris Collinsworth; NFL wide receiver/TV sportscaster was born on this day in 1959.
Fred Quillan in Portland, Oregon, USA; WLAF offensive coach (Frankfurt Galaxy) was born on this day in 1956.
Richard Young in Glasgow, Kentucky, USA; singer (Kentucky Headhunters - Davy Crockett) was born on this day in 1955.
John Glover Roberts, Jr, 17th Chief Justice of the United States was born on this day in 1955.
Brian Gottfried in Baltimore, Maryland, USA; tennis star (Wimbledon Doubles 1976) was born on this day in 1952.
Brian Downey; rock drummer (Thin Lizzy - The Boys are Back in Town) was born on this day in 1951.
Seth Justman in Washington DC, USA; rock vocalist/keyboardist (J Geils Band - Centerfold) was born on this day in 1951.
Mikhail Baryshnikov in Riga, Latvia; ballet dancer (That's Dancing) was born on this day in 1948.
Nedra Telley in New York City, New York, USA; vocalist (Ronettes - Be My Little Baby) was born on this day in 1947.
Kim Gardner in England; rock bassist (Ashton, Gardner and Dyke) was born on this day in 1946.
Mairead Corrigan-Maguire; North Irish peace activist (Nobel Prize 1976) was born on this day in 1945.
Nicholas Berkeley Mason; drummer (Pink Floyd - The Wall, Money) was born on this day in 1945.
Mike Hill in Jackson, Michigan, USA; PGA golfer (1977 Ohio Kings Island Open) was born on this day in 1939.
Samuel C C Ting, American physicist, Nobel laureate was born on this day in 1936.
Gillian Beer; professor/president (Clare Hall-Cambridge) was born on this day in 1935.
Federico Mayor Zaragoza in Barcelona, Spain; UNESCO director (1987-) was born on this day in 1934.
Donald Spiers; controller (Aircraft Ministry of Defence) was born on this day in 1934.
Bobby Blue Bland in Rosemark, Tennessee, USA; blues singer (Call on the Drummer) was born on this day in 1930.
Esteban Edward Torres; American politician (Representative-Democrat-California, 1983-) was born on this day in 1930.
Joe Perry; AAFC/NFL Hall of Fame fullback (San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts) was born on this day in 1927.
Wilfrid Bourne Queen's Council/Clerk of the Crown in Chancery was born on this day in 1922.
Donna Reed Denison Iowa, actress (From Here to Eternity, Wonderful Life) was born on this day in 1921.
David Seville [Ross Bagdasarian], Fresno California, (Alvin and Chipmunks) was born on this day in 1919.
Lawrence Durrell Indian/British writer (Private Country) was born on this day in 1912.
George Pope cricket player (English pace bowler, 1-49 and 0-36 in his only Test) was born on this day in 1911.
Benay Venuta San Francisco California, actress (Annie Get Your Gun, Call Me Mister) was born on this day in 1911.
William Randolph Hearst Jr newspaper publisher (Hearst Publishing) was born on this day in 1908.
Henry Cotton English golf champion (won 3x British Open) was born on this day in 1907.
John Carew Eccles, Australian neuropsychologist, Nobel laureate (d 1997) was born on this day in 1903.
Willy Fritsch German actor (Spies, Women in the Moon) was born on this day in 1901.
Art Rooney, American football team owner (d 1988) was born on this day in 1901.
Hyman G Rickover US Admiral (father of modern nuclear navy) was born on this day in 1900.
Joseph Rosenstock Cracow Poland, conductor (Nippon Philharmonic Orchestra 1936-41) was born on this day in 1895.
Soong Ching-ling, Chinese wife of Sun Yat-sen (d 1981) was born on this day in 1893.
Ilya Ehrenburg Kiev Ukraine, writer (Fall of Paris, The Thaw) was born on this day in 1891.
Balthasar van der Pol physicist (Comparison of Van der Pol) was born on this day in 1889.
Carl Blegen Minneapolis Minnesota, archaeologist (excavator at Troy, Pylos) was born on this day in 1887.
Eduard Knnneke German composer (Vetter aus Dingsda) was born on this day in 1885.
Jerome Kern New York City, New York, Broadway composer (Showboat, Roberta) was born on this day in 1885.
Giuseppe Prezzolini Italy, writer (La Voce, La Cultura Italiano) was born on this day in 1882.
Learned Hand Albany New York, Chief judge (US Court of Appeals) was born on this day in 1872.
Cato Engelen-Sewing Dutch soprano prima donna (Dutch Opera) was born on this day in 1868.
Kaiser Wilhelm II Potsdam, German emperor (1888-1918) was born on this day in 1859.
Neel [Cornelia H] Doff Dutch/French/Belgian painter's model/writer was born on this day in 1858.
Samuel Gompers Dutch/US, first president-American Federation of Labor was born on this day in 1850.
Edward J Smith, English captain of the Titanic (d 1912) was born on this day in 1850.
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch Austrian writer (masochism) was born on this day in 1836.
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Austrian writer (d 1895) was born on this day in 1836.
Robert Sanford Foster Brevet Major General (Union volunteers) was born on this day in 1834.
Dmitri Mendeleev chemist (discovered periodic table of the elements) was born on this day in 1834.
Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], author (Alice in Wonderland) was born on this day in 1832.
William Henry Fitzhugh Payne Brigadier General (Confederate Army) was born on this day in 1830.
Samuel Allen Rice Brigadier General (Union volunteers), died in 1864 was born on this day in 1828.
Richard Taylor Lieutenant-General (Confederate Army), died in 1879 was born on this day in 1826.
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian writer (d 1889) was born on this day in 1826.
Edouard-Victoire-Antoine Lalo France, composer (Symphonie Espagnole) was born on this day in 1823.
Thomas Leiper Kane Brevet Major General (Union volunteers), died in 1883 was born on this day in 1822.
David F Strauss Germany, theologist (Jesus' Life) was born on this day in 1808.
Juan Cris=stomo Arriaga y Balzola Spanish composer was born on this day in 1806.
Juan Cris=stomo Arriaga, Spanish composer (d 1826) was born on this day in 1806.
Samuel Palmer London, painter/etcher (Valley of Vision) was born on this day in 1805.
Friedrich von Schelling Germany, philosopher (Views on Christianity) was born on this day in 1775.
Manuel del Popolo Vicente Rodriguez Garc?a Spanish tenor/composer was born on this day in 1775.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Austria, musical prodigy/composer (Figaro) was born on this day in 1756.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer (d 1791) was born on this day in 1756.
Johann N von Hontheim German church historian/suffragan (bishop) was born on this day in 1701.
Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim, German historian (d 1790) was born on this day in 1701.
Richard Bentley, English classical scholar (d 1742) was born on this day in 1662.
Joachim Friedrich, Elector of Brandenburg (d 1608) was born on this day in 1546.
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