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Your morning start for Monday, Jan. 9
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Good morning Okanagan! Let鈥檚 get your week started!

Fun Fact: On Feb. 1 and 2, a comet passing Earth will be visible for people to see.

On this day

In 1811, the first women鈥檚 golf tournament is held.

In 1962, the NFL introduces a new rule where players aren鈥檛 allowed to grab the opponent鈥檚 facemask.

In 1979, the Boston Bruins retire Bobby Orr鈥檚 number 4.

In 1984, Van Halen releases their album 鈥1984鈥.

In 1991, the Baseball Hall of Fame bans Pete Rose from being elected.

In 1991, Michael Jordan surpasses 15,000 points in his career.

In 1996, 鈥3rd Rock from the Sun鈥 debuts.

In 2001, Apple announces iTunes.

In 2007, Apple announces the iPhone.

In 2022, comedian/actor Bob Saget dies at 65.

National holidays

Today is National Clean Your Desk Day, International Choreographers Day, National Apricot Day, National Fourth Graders Day, National Word Nerd Day, National Static Electricity Day, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and No Pants Subway Ride Day.

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Celebrity birthdays

If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with Duchess Kate Middleton (41), actor J.K. Simmons (68), actress Nina Dobrev (34), rapper Sean Paul (50), guitarist Jimmy Page (79), rock singer Dave Matthews (56), actress Joey Lauren Adams (55), and golfer Sergio Garcia (43).

Have a great Monday everyone!


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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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