Good morning Okanagan! Letâs 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 womenâs golf tournament is held.
In 1962, the NFL introduces a new rule where players arenât allowed to grab the opponentâs facemask.
In 1979, the Boston Bruins retire Bobby Orrâs number 4.
In 1984, Van Halen releases their album â1984â.
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, â3rd Rock from the Sunâ 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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In case you missed it
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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!
jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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